One of the most common questions I get from guests on my tours is: “Where do you go on your day off?” It’s a fair question. After all, I spend my workdays guiding visitors through Salzburg’s historic old town, the Lake District, Hallstatt, and even up to the Eagle’s Nest. While these places are postcard-perfect (and I genuinely love showing them to others), they’re also buzzing with tourists nearly all year round.
Spring has arrived, bringing with it a burst of blossoms and fragrances. My passion for photography has been rekindled and I've decided to focus on capturing the beauty of flowers. Over the past few years, I've collected quite a few good photos of flowers. I'll share them here and add them periodically to this post on my blog about Salzburg.
After a busy tourist season in Salzburg, it's time to take a break from work and change the environment. Italy, for me, is the number one country in terms of vacations, like my second home. No matter what part of the country you find yourself in, it will always be beautiful, delicious, warm and different.
The name of Salzburg's main street is Getreidegasse, which means Grain Lane or Grain Alley. However, the origin of the name has nothing to do with grain, despite a grain market and many breweries nearby.
Silent Night: The Timeless Christmas Song Born Near Salzburg
Today, countless Christmas songs fill the air, most of them written in the 20th century and popularized through modern pop culture. Yet a few beloved melodies have much deeper roots, among them is one of the most cherished of all: Silent Night, Holy Night. Though sung around the world on Christmas Eve, many are unaware that this gentle hymn originated near Salzburg, Austria.
Christmas celebrations end on December 26. However, the Christmas market on the Residenzplatz and Domplatz keeps working until January 1. From the 27th, stalls with traditional New Year's symbols appear on the city's streets.
I love the pre-Christmas season. No other time of year offers so many festivities and cultural events. On November 21, local politicians turn on the lights of the city's main Christmas tree on the Residenzplatz, kicking off six weeks of Christmas markets.
The Salzkammergut lake district is rich in folk traditions. The festival of NARCISSUS flowers is one of the region's most colorful and most significant events. It lasts four days and is held annually in the last days of May—early June in the Styrian town of Bad Aussee, 90 kilometers from Salzburg.
Easter and Christmas are two of the most significant Christian feasts despite their pagan roots.
During the Middle Ages, the urban population faced a significant shortage of potable water. The wealthy preferred fermented beverages like beer and wine, while the less fortunate relied primarily on fresh water.
The Village Fucking was renamed (posted in 2020)
The residents of the small village of Fucking in Upper Austria have become fed up with the overwhelming popularity and bizarre tourists.
I believe that we travel the world not only for visual experiences but also for unique gastronomic encounters. Salzburg and its surroundings have several restaurants where fine cuisine enthusiasts go, considering sightseeing as a secondary goal. One of these establishments is situated in the town of Werfen, which is about 50 kilometers (30 miles) away from Salzburg.
Austria is a country that has a relatively low consumption of fish. Statistics show that Austrians consume 90 kilograms of red meat annually, while only 8 kilograms of fish are consumed annually. Additionally, out of the almost 70,000 tons of annual fish consumption in Austria, only 3,800 tons are produced domestically as the country does not have access to the sea.
Butcher is one of the oldest and respected professions that involves working with the most desired food. The tools used by butchers, such as knives and cleavers, have made them intimidating figures throughout history. Therefore, they gained the most privileges, joined guilds, and had their own banners.
Austria is renowned for its centuries-old traditions in winemaking and brewing. While wine production thrives in the southern and eastern regions with their favorable grape-growing climate, the northern and western areas—especially Salzburg—are known for their rich brewing culture. Salzburg boasts dozens of breweries but only a few wineries.
February is a quiet time for tourism in Salzburg with most visitors being skiers who come from ski resorts for a day of sightseeing and shopping. However, this month is not without events. The carnival period (called in Austria FASCHING) is ending, so balls and masquerades are held in large drinking establishments.
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