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LOCAL INFORMATION FOR SALZBURG AIRPORT (SZG)

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Salzburg Mini Guide:

Salzburg Airport, also known as WA Mozart Airport is situated 4km from Salzburg city centre and 2km from the Austrian-German border. The Airport is served by a number of airlines including budget airline Ryanair, Aer Lingus, British Airways and Lufthansa.

Things To See/Do in Salzburg:

It's easy to see why Salzburg has become one of Europe's most popular city break destinations. Immortalised forever by the hit 1965 motion picture The Sound of Music, Salzburg offers short break visitors the chance to explore charming scenic landscape as well as fascinating historical and cultural offerings.

Salzburg's connection with music goes a long way back. The city is famous for being the birthplace of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and reminders of his legacy are evident around every corner.

The house that the musical genius grew up in is located on Getreidegasse in the Old Town and is a must-see attraction. St. Peter's Abbey, just off the Herbert-v-Karajan Platz train station hosts a number of concerts throughout the year to honour the legendary composer and features local musicians dressed in lavish period costume.

Salzburg's enveloping landscape offers plenty of scope for hire car touring. Heading south of Salzburg you'll find the Ice Caves and Salt Mines. Active outdoor enthusiasts will be impressed by the hiking potential of the Untersberg, Salzkammergut and Bad Ischl regions. Other inviting places to visit in the locality include nearby Oberndorf, where it's possible to take a tour of the chapel where the traditional Christmas hymn 'Silent Night' was composed.

Eating Out/Nightlife/Accommodation in Salzburg:

Eating out in Salzburg is a treat for palates of every budget. The city's restaurants, bars and cafés tempt visitors with everything from Austrian to international cuisine. Cheap local eats can be sampled at Wilder Mann on Getreidegasse and Zipfer Brauhaus at Philharmonikergasse.

Salzburg's nightlife centres mainly around traditional Austrian beer halls, pubs and in the summer, lazy beer gardens. However, trendy bars and nightclubs can also be found.

Salzburg offers a range of accommodation to suit all budgets and tastes. Thrifty backpackers are well catered for in Salzburg, with budget hostels like Eduard Heinrich Haus on Eduard Heinrich Strasse and Gasthaus Hinterbruhl on Schanzlgasse offering low cost lodgings. Those ready to splash the cash however won't be disappointed by the choice in luxury accommodation on offer in Salzburg. Top end hotels include Hotel Schloss Monchstein, located at Monchsberg Park and Best Western Hotel Elefant at Sigmund-Haffner Gasse.

For those interested in shopping, the west of Salzburg is dominated by two large, American style shopping centres, located very near to each other. One is well placed opposite Salzburg's Airport while the other is in the nearby Taxham district. In addition, Salzburg has a wealth of museums and galleries and an active nightlife. In the winter visitors can take advantage of the fantastic skiing and snowboarding facilities, while the most popular activities of the summer months include cycling and hiking in the mountains.

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