The town is on the site of the Roman settlement of Iuvavum. Salzburg was founded as an episcopal see in 696 and became a seat of the archbishop in 798. Its main sources of income were salt extraction, trade, as well as gold mining. The fortress of Hohensalzburg, one of the largest medieval fortresses in Europe, dates from the 11th century. In the 17th century, Salzburg became a center of the Counter-Reformation, with monasteries and numerous Baroque churches built.
Salzburg is beautiful in a way most cities try to emulate. There’s a charm about it that is hard to describe. Enclosed by the bewitching alps, the city is a treasure trove with Baroque architecture, signature rusted copper roofs, charming shops and an easy way of life.
Most people in Salzburg speak the Austro-Bavarian dialect of German. We learned basic phrases like hello (hallo), goodbye (auf wiedersehen), please (bitte), and thank you (danke).
Salzburg is a walking city through and through. We chose to use our own two feet to get around and enjoyed the lovely strolls. The Altstadt is exceptionally pedestrian friendly.
We arrived to Salzburg by car but made sure to park it as soon as possible. Based on our experience, we strongly suggest avoiding driving in the city.
If you have time for a day trip, I highly recommend making the trip to see Berchtesgaden - an area full of history. If you have a car, the drive to Berchtesgaden is 30 minutes. If taking public transportation, there’s a train that connects Salzburg to Berchtesgaden and takes less than an hour.
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