Salzburg

Salzburg is fairytale Austria, embracing the banks of the fast-flowing Salzach River and overlooked by the striking Austrian Alps. A quiet Alpine retreat, there are two focuses that draw the crowds - W. A. Mozart and The Sound of Music. Fans of the film can enjoy a full tour of the locations featured in the film and it is possible to visit the birthplace of Mozart, now a museum dedicated to his life and work showcasing various fascinating exhibits. The city's Baroque Old Town is UNESCO World Heritage listed and dominated by the massive Festung Hohensalzburg, one of the largest medieval castles in Europe.