Tour Salzburg by Photograph

Though it may not be the largest city in Austria, Salzburg is one of the best-preserved baroque cities north of the alps. With a rich history in music and culture, this UNESCO World Heritage site celebrates the holidays in some of the most beautiful ways.

December 23, 2020

By: Discovery

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Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg's famous old town and iconic Hohensalzburg fortress decorated for the Christmas holidays. The old town is one of the best-preserved city centers in Europe, therefore it became an UNESCO World Heritage in 1997.

Schloss Leopoldskron

The Schloss Leopoldskron is a palace that was commissioned by Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg Count Leopold Anton Eleutherius von Firmian in 1736. It is surrounded by the Leopoldskroner Weiher (pond) in Salzburg.

St. Peter's Abbey

This is the oldest monastery in the German-speaking world; some say the oldest continuously active monastery North of the Alps.

St. Peter's Church

Interior of the St. Peter's Church in Salzburg where Mozart first performed his famed "Mass in C Minor" in 1783 with his wife Constanze singing lead soprano.

Getreidegasse

A view along Getreidegasse in Salzburg at night during the Christmas season, this shopping area is always decorated for the holiday season.

MIrabell Gardens

Salzburg's famous Mirabell Gardens with the Hohensalzburg fortress and old town in the background.

Hohensalzburg Castle

This castle is the largest preserved castle in central Europe and its construction continued from 1077 until 1681.

Hellbrunn Palace

Fresh snow covers the idyllic Jeux d'eau at Salzburg's Hellbrunn Palace, built from 1613-1619 by Markus Sittikus von Hohenems, Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg.