Best ski areas of Salzburg
Continuing the topic of skiing, I would like to recommend several other excellent resorts besides Grossarl-Dorfgastein and Flachau.
Best ski areas of Salzburg
Continuing the topic of skiing, I would like to recommend several other excellent resorts besides Grossarl-Dorfgastein and Flachau.
The feast of May 1 is known all over the world as Workers' Solidarity Day. But long before the appearance of trade unions on April 30 in ancient Europe, it was customary to triple the processions of mummers who, with the noise of pipes, bells, and rattles, drove away evil spirits on the so-called Walpurgis Night. Some folks also raised the trunk of a century-old tree as a symbol of fertility and the onset of summer. The tradition of installing a maypole is common in many European countries: the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Austria, and some German lands.
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.
My winter walk of Salzburg with a photo camera
We all love to travel and want to see as many countries and cities as possible, so we usually try not to go to the same place twice. But it also happens that one falls in love with a particular place and is ready to visit it as often as possible. Salzburg is one of those cities that it is impossible not to fall in love with. Salzburg is Austria's fourth most populous city, with a population of about 155,000 and an area of 65 km2.
The Eagle's Nest in the post-war years
The Eagle's Nest, or Kehlsteinhaus, is one of the most visited attractions in Germany. Every year, Hitler's mountain house, built-in 1938 on a rock with a height of 1834 meters, is visited by up to 500,000 people (open from May to the end of October).
And in the early 1950s, the American administration planned to blow up the Kelsteinhaus, as other buildings on the Obersalzberg were blown up, or rather what was left of them after the bombing. But due to the great interest of the American and British military in such an unusual mountain object and the frequent visits of high-ranking officials, the demolition never took place. Instead of disbanding their military base in Berchtesgaden, the Americans instructed the local and regional administration to get rid of the estate of the former dictator independently.
By the end of the 50s, the first tourists began to visit the Eagle's Nest, and the flow was only increasing; the explosion date was postponed several times. But the demands for demolition of buildings belonging to fascist functionaries remained in force. The competent policy of the Berchtesgaden authorities saved the Eagle's Nest.
They convinced the German government and the American administration that the Kelsteinhaus should be preserved for the benefit of society, and the funds that the use of the mountain house brought could be effectively directed to social projects and assistance to people affected by the war. So to this day, the house on Mount Kelstein, once owned by Hitler, stands in its place, and 50% of the proceeds from ticket sales go to social needs.
I offer you an excursion from Salzburg to the Bavarian Alps and the Eagle's Nest! Send your request via the feedback form. The tour is held from May to the end of October.
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 in your hands. I suggest you to walk through the old town of Salzburg with knowledge of the matter.
Salzburg is a compact city and walking around it is a great pleasure. 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, going to the historical objects outside the old town? Then the perfect option for you is a 3.5 - 4 hour car-walking tour by my 8-seater minibus.
After visiting Salzburg, it's a sin not to go to admire the Alps. And since the highest mountain in Austria is relatively close to Salzburg, an excursion along the panoramic road to the Grossglockner mountain should definitely be included in the program of your trip!
Eisriesenwelt is a system of huge 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 of the 19 century. The monarch's personality is rather ambiguous. In the second period of his rulership, the king distanced himself from politics, withdrawing in his fairy-tale world.
What else I strongly recommend to do when visiting Salzburg is to alternate an educational holiday with an active one. Then you will get a vivid impression of your trip to Austria. You will be convinced of the absolute correctness of the expression - Movement is Life!
Hohenwerfen is one of the most impressive fortifications in Europe. It rises majestically above the valley of the Salzach River, blocking the path of the enemy for centuries. In museums, you will visit ancient halls, bell towers, casemates with instruments of torture, an armory.
Water is life, strength, time. No photo can convey the beauty of a bubbling stream, and even more so the noise, shine, smell of water. Such a miracle of nature must be seen for yourself. The Krimml Waterfalls are located 120 kilometers from Salzburg in the Hohe Tauern National Park.
Let me ask you, which is the most recognizable image of Austria? You can check it just typing one word "AUSTRIA" in google. What do you see? Image of Mozart's house in Salzburg? Palace Schönbrunn in Vienna? Golden roof in Innsbruck? No. You´ll see the small town Hallstatt in the lake district Salzkammergut.
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Eugene Gumennikov