Home to Mozart and "The Sound of Music"; named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its stunningly preserved baroque architecture and unique blend of German and Italian influence; marked on the map by the ...

This city home to several pretty Christmas markets is an underrated gem in Europe - but many choose its more famous neighbour instead. Salzburg Christmas markets are scattered around the city with ...

You may think of Salzburg as the epitome of a Christmas destination, but row back to the 19th Century and the Austrian city was anything but cheery. The Napoleonic Wars had taken their toll, and ...

When it comes to Salzburg, cinematic tradition tells us that the hills are alive with the sound of music. But in the colder months, the city and its surrounding countryside are aglow with a lot more ...

The Salzburger Christkindlmarkt, one of the oldest Christmas markets in the world, opened recently in Salzburg, Austria. With its stunning location in the heart of the city’s UNESCO World ...

A rosy-cheeked young woman in a red checkered apron serves me mulled wine in a boot-shaped mug while a musical quartet in matching scarves, gloves, and beanies play “Silent Night” under a glittering ...

As the birthplace of a much-loved Christmas carol, Austria’s medieval city of Salzburg is a fitting destination for the festive season. Its snow-covered Alpine backdrop and famous Christkindlmarkt ...