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Weddings in Salzburgerland

The region of Salzburgerland is dominated by churches, castles and palaces, as is the city of Salzburg, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. No doubt that magnificent castle celebrations and festive arrivals are on the agenda for any wedding here.

20.06.2013 - 06.07.2013 - Salzburg

SommerSzene

For more than forty years, Szene Salzburg has been bringing contemporary dance, performance and film from all over the globe to the Austrian city. The SommerSzene festival puts Salzburg into focus and merges the international with the local.

Jazzfestival Saalfelden

The mountain range of the Steinernes Meer, lush green meadows and a lake form the picturesque backdrop of Europe's most important festival of contemporary jazz.

Salzburger Festspiele

First held in 1920, the Salzburg Festival is one of the cultural highlights of the year. Alongside the regular residency of the Vienna Philharmonic, musicians and ensembles of the highest calibre fill the alpine city with music and drama.

High on the Alpine Pasture

For a short while in summer, the Alpine pastures transport animals and people alike into an intoxicating mood.

Hallein Salt Mines

You can visit one of the oldest salt mines in the world at Hallein near Salzburg: its salt provided a livelihood for local people, brought riches to the archbishops and built the magnificent city of Salzburg we admire today.

Architectural Highlights Salzburg

If cities had a taste, Salzburg would certainly be sweet. This is not only because Salzburg’s most famous delicacy, the Mozartkugel, is made of the finest nougat and marzipan. It is above all because of the fairytale charm of the Baroque city and its modern architectural counterpoints.

The Sound of Music as Tracht Ambassador

Each year over 300,000 Sound of Music fans visit Salzburg. The story, songs and traditional attire worn by the von Trapp Family are responsible for the tireless hype, now brought together in a unique exhibition.

The “Silent Night” Carol

It touches people from all nations and cultures: the carol “Silent Night, Holy Night!” is an expression of the deepest reflection and spiritual longing for peace.

Pinzgau's Natural Medicine

The Pinzgau region, tucked between Tirol and Bavaria, is a quintessential Alpine environment, with its forests, meadows and magnificent farms. Over the centuries the mountain dwellers of Pinzgau, often living isolated from the rest of the world, have found novel ways to survive, existing on what they could find on their doorstep.

17.05.2013 - 20.05.2013 - Salzburg

Salzburg Whitsun Festival

Prefacing Salzburg's main summer festival, the Salzburg Whitsun Festival concentrates on baroque music.

The Sound of Music

Who can't hum at least a few bars of 'Edelweiss' or 'The Hills Are Alive'? The story of the von Trapp family continues to resonate with fans all over the world as the popular 1965 musical starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer remains a beloved favourite, inspiring plenty of visits to the 'The Sound of Music' city.

Stay Overnight at the 'Von Trapps'

A must-stay for all Sound of Music fans! The former Salzburg home of the real von Trapp family has opened its doors for overnight stays.

Take a Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg

Salzburg may be home to Mozart and all things baroque, but for an astounding 70% of overseas visitors The Sound of Music remains the primary reason for travel to the city.

Museum of Modern Art - Salzburg

Salzburg's dramatic museum of modern and contemporary art, the Museum der Moderne, sits atop the sheer cliff face of the Mönchsberg, 60 meters above Salzburg’s historic old town.

Art in Salzburg

Salzburg is not only devoted to the traditional. A lively art and culture scene with a plethora of galleries and event venues embraces the avant-garde, the unconventional and the future-oriented.

03.08.2013 - 17.08.2013 - Altenmarkt-Zauchensee

Cultural Summer in the Mountains

Be carried away into the inspirational world of the arts on nature's stage when Altenmarkt-Zauchensee hosts its unique cultural festival in August.

Webern, Anton von (1883 - 1945)

Anton Webern was an Austrian composer and conductor. As a student and follower of Arnold Schoenberg, he became one of the best-known exponents of the twelve-tone technique. In addition, his innovations regarding schematic organization of pitch, rhythm and dynamics were formative in the musical technique later known as total serialism.

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756 - 1791)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart- one of the greatest composer of all times. He created his own distinctive style with blending traditional and contemporary together.

Salzburg

Salzburg is an idyllic city on the Salzach, the home of Mozart and the famous nougat-marzipan-chocolates - "Mozartkugeln". Get to know the Salzburg beyond the powdered wigs and spectacular high culture.

Design Hotels in SalzburgerLand

Let yourself be spoilt for choice on modern day accommodation when visiting SalzburgerLand. Enjoy Austrian hospitality within the most happening resorts.