In the run-up to Christmas, Salzburg is not only known for its glittering markets and soothing carols. There is also a place for processions of evil creatures - Krampus! This ancient pagan tradition in the Alpine region is intertwined with the Christian feast of St. Nicholas (6 December), when Krampus scares disobedient children and St. Nicholas rewards the obedient. Events with Krampuses usually begin about two weeks before St. Nicholas.
Großglockner - the picturesque road to the top of the Austrian Alps
The Hohe Tauern National Park is undoubtedly one of the most amazing corners of the planet. With an area of 1,850 square kilometers the Hohe Tauern is the seventh largest national park in Europe after the parks of Iceland, France, Russia and Sweden.
The glory of baroque music in Salzburg!
The word "baroque" comes from Portuguese and means "pearl of irregular shape", from Italian this word translates as strange, bizarre. It should be noted that the term "Baroque" in relation to music appeared relatively recently. It was first used by the musicologist Kurt Sachs in 1919.
Salzburg is an ecclesiastical metropolis, an archdiocese headed by an archbishop. The domes and spires of Catholic churches give the city a charming appearance. Organ music is an integral part of the Catholic liturgy. Most of the great classics wrote music for the church, including the great son of Salzburg - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
The Austrians have a saying: "April macht was er will", which can be translated as "April does what it wants". This spring month is, as always, unpredictable. Daytime temperatures reach +20 and you're ready to say goodbye to your winter clothes.
The best ski resorts in the Salzburg region
Continuing the topic of skiing, I would like to recommend several other excellent resorts besides Grossarl-Dorfgastein and Flachau.
1 May is known throughout the world as Workers' Solidarity Day. But long before the emergence of trade unions on 30 April, it was customary in ancient Europe to hold triple processions of mummers who, with the sound of pipes, bells and rattles, chased away evil spirits on Walpurgis Night. Some people also raised the trunk of a centuries-old tree as a symbol of fertility and the beginning of summer. The tradition of putting up a maypole is common in many European countries: the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Austria and some German states.
Holding knight festivals in our time is not uncommon. The epoch of the Middle Ages is of great interest to modern society. Time Travel Show (die Zeitreise) is one of the most famous festivals of the Middle Ages in Austria, which is held annually in the small town of Reutte in Tyrol. Near the Ehrenberg Castle ruins is built a settlement with artisans' houses, sites for jousting, and stages for musicians and illusionists.
The Salzburg Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in Europe. In the 15th century, a nursery with animals bred for princely hunting was first mentioned on the hill of Hellbrunn.
Mirabell garden, with its stunning views of the fortress Hohensalzburg and the domes of the Cathedral, can rightfully be considered the triumphal gateway to Salzburg. Everyone who begins his acquaintance with the city from here understands that he has come to the once-rich capital of an independent state – the Principality of Salzburg.
Salzburg is a unique city. It harmoniously combines alpine nature and ancient architecture. To explore a city with such a rich historical heritage, it is not enough to wander around with a guidebook. I suggest you walk through the old town of Salzburg with knowledge.
Salzburg is a compact city and walking around is great fun. But what if the weather is rainy, or you are traveling with elderly relatives or young children? Maybe you want to see more of Salzburg and visit the historic sites outside the historic center? Then the perfect option for you is a 3.5 - 4 hour car-walking tour in my 8-seater minibus.
Eisriesenwelt is a system of substantially interconnected caves stretching through the bowels of the mountains for 42 kilometers. The areas closest to the surface of the caves are covered with centuries-old ice formations that are constantly growing and changing their shape.
Ludwig II is rightfully considered the most famous ruler of Bavaria in the 19 century. However, the monarch's personality is somewhat ambiguous. In the second period of his rulership, the king distanced himself from politics, withdrawing from his fairy-tale world.
The Hohenwerfen is one of the most impressive fortifications in Europe. It rises majestically above the valley of the Salzach River, blocking the enemy's path for centuries. In museums, you will visit ancient halls, bell towers, casemates with instruments of torture, and an armory.
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