Salzburg

Salzburg Travel Guide

• About Salzburg

Encircled by mountains and straddling the Salzach river, the beautiful Austrian city of Salzburg has a dramatic setting matched only by the Baroque splendour of its architecture. Most visitors recognise it from its portrayal in The Sound of Music – and there are various tours capitalising on the film’s fanfare. In the flesh, the city’s Alpine surroundings and UNESCO World Heritage historic centre of cobbled streets, narrow alleyways and elegant squares, is even lovelier than on the silver screen. Salzburg is also the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose home you can see on Getreidegasse, one of the city’s many pedestrianised streets. Inspired by the composer, Salzburg has since developed an incredibly rich musical life that would no doubt have made him proud. Started in 1920s, the Salzburg Festival is considered one of the most important musical festivals in the world, and there are plenty of other festivals in the city too – Salzburg puts on some 4,000 cultural events (most of them musical) every year. While an air of cosmopolitan sophistication hangs over the elegant shops, restaurants, lanes and squares of the Old Town, a different but just as interesting culture can be found the many Bierstuben taverns. Salzburg is extremely proud of its beer, which has a history here dating back more than 500 years. The city may seem a bit quaint and poky compared to Vienna, but Salzburg has a young and energetic side to it too – largely thanks to the city university. There are lots of noisy bars and clubs along the river, and there are several hip joints in the zone around the Modern Art Museum. The latter is a must-see in itself – visitors ascend through a lift to the top of one of Salzburg’s highest hills, where they find an extraordinary mix of bold exhibitions courtesy of the museum’s recently-appointed art director. Staring back at the museum from an even higher hill is Salzburg’s incredible castle, Fortress Hohensalzburg, the biggest in Europe and the city’s icon. Together they show a city both treasuring its past and embracing the future.

• Salzburg History

Although Salzburg has its early roots in the Stone Age, the establishment of the Roman town of Juvavum around 15 BC is its traditional beginning. By the fall of Rome, it was all but abandoned, but the city was saved from ruin by St Rupert, who was gifted the site at the end of the 7th century by the Duke of Bavaria. He became the city’s bishop and is remembered today as its patron saint. Although the city began to grow thanks to St Rupert, it wasn’t until 1077 that work began on Salzburg’s fortress, which would turn out to be one of the biggest in Europe. It became the abode of the powerful archbishops of Salzburg. Nearly a century later, the archbishop angered the German emperor Barbarossa so much that he destroyed much of the city. In the 14th century, Salzburg gained independence from Bavaria and became a prince-bishopric in the Holy Roman Empire, which then occupied most of central Europe. In 1492 the famous Stiegl brewery was founded, while in 1525 the peasants rioted and besieged the fortress for three months. In the 16th century, Salzburg was greatly beautified, largely thanks to the vision of the city’s most famous princearchbishop, Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau. Using wealth procured through the salt trade, he built cobbled streets, narrow alleyways, elegant squares and churches, and in the 17th and 18th centuries, the Old Town of fabulous baroque architecture emerged. During the Napoleonic Wars, the archbishops lost their power and Salzburg’s long independence, as the city became part of the Austrian Empire. Late in the 19th century, the city began to recover and modernise, although the Empire itself collapsed after WWI. In 1920, the iconic Salzburg Festival was founded, attracting intellectuals and elites from across Austria and Germany. By WWII, Austria had been annexed to Nazi Germany and was often targeted during the war. In the post-war years, the city recovered fast, and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997.

• Did you know?

Salzburg’s most famous denizen, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, was born here in 1756. The great musical genius is known to have hated his hometown, though. The history of Salzburg’s iconic St Peter’s Abbey can be traced back to the end of the 7th century, and the founding of Saint Rupert, although it was built on the site of a church dating back to Roman times. Salzburg’s wealth was established on the back of the salt trade, with the archbishops taking over production here in the Middle Ages, but salt mining in the area dates back to the Celts.

• Weather in Salzburg

Salzburg is at its glorious best in the summer; despite the fact it can rain, flowers are in full bloom and the temperatures are pleasantly warm. But this is also the time when the city is thronging with tourists. It pays to visit in the shoulder season when the city is less crowded – go in September, October, March or April, and the temperatures are still relatively comfortable during the day. November usually marks the first snowfall in the city. Average temperatures fall to a chilly -6°C (20°F) and some attractions shut down for the winter, which lasts until February. For ski lovers, however, there are plenty of resorts to choose from within an hour or two of the city.

Things to see in Salzburg

Attractions

• St Peter’s Abbey and Monastery

Salzburg’s historic monastery has its roots in the earliest monastic community in the German-speaking world, founded by the Frankish missionary St Rubert after he arrived in Salzburg in the early 8th century. St Peter’s Abbey is one of the main attractions in the city with its gorgeous Romanesque interior. There are also catacombs, probably of early Christian origin, in the area. Address: Sankt-Peter-Bezirk 1, 5020 Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 844 576 Opening times: Daily 08:00-12:00 and 14:30-18:30. Website: www.stift-stpeter.at Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: Yes UNESCO: No

• Salzburg Cathedral

Salzburg’s beautiful cathedral is one of the most significant pieces of early baroque architecture in Europe. The first cathedral was built here in the 8th century, but was rebuilt twice over the centuries. It survived a direct hit during WWII when a bomb struck its dome but did little other damage. Highlights inside include the font in which Mozart was baptised. Address: Domplatz 1a, 5020 Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 8047 7950 Opening times: Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00, Sun 13:00-18:00. Website: www.salzburger-dom.at Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: Yes UNESCO: No

• Hohensalzburg Fortress

Salzburg’s chief landmark has a history going back to 1077. Guarding the city from high above, this extraordinary building is the largest fully-preserved fortress in Central Europe. It can be accessed by using the funicular railway (festungsbahn) up the hillside from Festungsgasse 4. Don’t miss the prince-archbishops’ apartments and fortress museum. Address: Mönchsberg 34, 5020 Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 8424 3011 Opening times: Daily 09:30-17:00. Website: www.salzburg-burgen.at Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: Yes UNESCO: No

• Salzburg Museum

This interesting modern museum seeks to tell the story of Salzburg’s history and culture in novel ways. The first floor features exhibitions on important architects, writers and scientists of the city, while the second floor deals with the city’s history. Archaeological finds and medieval collections can be found in the Mirror Hall. Address: Mozartpl. 1, 5020 Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 620 8080 Opening times: Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00. Website: www.salzburgmuseum.at Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: Yes UNESCO: No

• Museum of Modern Art Salzburg

Salzburg may be steeped in tradition and history but it also hosts one of the boldest and most impressive contemporary art galleries in Austria. Opened in 2004, the Museum of Modern Art Salzburg can be reached by elevator on a steep hill opposite the fortress and features all kinds of mind-boggling installations, video art and controversial efforts by big-name artists. Address: Wiener-Philharmoniker-Gasse 9, Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 84 2220 Opening times: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00. Website: www.museumdermoderne.at Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: Yes UNESCO: No

• Salzburg’s Festival Halls

Guided tours are given (once daily in winter, twice in June and September, and three times in July and August) of Salzburg’s splendid and world-famous Festival Halls, where all main ballet, opera and musical concerts during the Salzburg Festival are performed. The establishment of the Salzburg Festival in 1920 turned the city into an artistic beacon. Address: Hofstallgasse 1, 5020 Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 80 450 Opening times: Daily 14:00 (tours). Website: www.salzburgerfestspiele.at Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: Yes UNESCO: No

• Getreidegasse

The Getreidegasse is the most famous shopping street in Salzburg. Aside from its stock of modern boutiques, jewellery and clothing shops, it’s also the city’s traditional commercial centre, so pretty narrow houses with iron guild signs overlook little passageways and courtyards. This is also where you’ll also find Mozart’s birthplace. Address: 5020 Salzburg. Opening times: Daily 24 hours. Admission Fees: No Disabled Access: Yes UNESCO: No

• Mozart’s Birthplace

Wolfgang Mozart was born on the third floor of the Hagenauer House on 27th January 1756. The geburthaus, or birthplace of the musical genius, has been revered since 1880 when the International Mozarteum Foundation first established a museum here. Today it exhibits items from Mozart’s childhood, including his violin and several other instruments. Address: Getreidegasse 9, Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 844 313 Opening times: Daily 09:00-17:30. Website: www.mozarteum.at Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: Yes UNESCO: No

• DomQuartier

As well as the Salzburg Residenz, the DomQuartier holds the stunning Cathedral Museum which is full of religious icons and artistry and has unique views of the cathedral itself. The Cabinet of Curiosities, meanwhile, is a quirky museum dedicated to obscure prizes and rare oddities; such displays were popular in the Baroque era. Address: Residenzplatz 1, Domplatz 1a, Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 8042 2109 Opening times: Wed-Mon 10:00-17:00. Website: www.domquartier.at Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: Yes UNESCO: No

• Salzburg Residenz

The former official apartments of the Salzburg prince-archbishops still make up an impressively lavish building complex, which have benefited from the work of Renaissance and baroque artists and architects. One of its highlights is the Residenz Gallery, which boasts an excellent collection of masterpieces by Rembrandt, Rubens and Brueghel. Address: Residenzpl. 1, Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 8042 2118 Opening times: Daily 10:00-17:00. Website: www.salzburg-burgen.at Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: Yes UNESCO: No

Tourist Offices

• Tourismus Salzburg GmbH

Address: Mozartpl. 5, Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 889 870 Opening times: Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00. Website: www.salzburg.info Salzburg’s official tourist office is supplemented by additional tourist offices at street level dealing directly with any queries from tourists. There is one at;

• Mozartplatz 5                      (  Telephone: +43 662 8898 7330 ) and another on platform 2A at the:
• Central Railway Station  ( Telephone: +43 662 8898 7340 ) both of which are open all year round.

Tourist passes

The Salzburg Card (valid either for 24, 48 or 72 hours) includes free admission to all the city’s attractions and free use of public transport (including the fortress funicular, the panorama boat on the river and the Untersberg cable car) as well as discounts for cultural events and for various tours and excursions. You can pick one up at all customer service centres, in hotels and at tourist information booths.

Things to do in Salzburg

• Climb the Kapuzinerberg city walls

With its sheer rock faces and dramatic terrain, Salzburg is a climbers’ destination. It’s possible to do rock climbing, bouldering and balancing on slack lines with varying degrees of difficulty.  As for the unforgettable via ferrata (protected climbing route) on the Kapuzinerberg city walls Akzente Telephone: +43 662 849 291 Website: www.akzente.net  holds the key.

• Follow in the footsteps of The Sound of Music

Set in Salzburg, the legendary film The Sound of Music hit the silver screen in 1965 and has provided one of the city’s main attractions for decades. Fans still look to follow in the footsteps of Maria and Captain Von Trapp with Panorama tours Telephone: +43 662 883 2110 Website: www.panoramatours.com   there are also special events and concerts throughout the year.

• Get a classical masterclass at the Grosses Festspielhaus

The largest of Salzburg’s two festival halls, the: Grosses Festspielhaus Telephone: +43 662 80 450 Website: www.salzburgfestival.at  with a capacity of over 2000, is the city’s premier venue for classical music and hosts operas and concerts all year round. The building itself dates back to the 1950s and was designed by the acclaimed architect Clemens Holzmeister.

• Run up a mountain, come down a hill

Running enthusiasts will find terrific routes throughout the city, including Salzburg’s mountains of Mönchsberg and Kapuzinerberg. Intended for individual runners, they take you past breathtaking alpine scenery and winding, hilly lanes. There are also guided running tours available Telephone: +43 650 982 2102 Website: www.sportsbrothers.at  including along the Almkanal River.

• Soak in the high culture of the Salzburger Landestheater

Get some high culture under your belt by enjoying an evening at Salzburger Landestheater Telephone: +43 662 8715 12222 Website: www.salzburger-landestheater.at The biggest of Salzburg’s permanent theatres, it has been home to performing arts since long before Mozart and today its programme ranges from opera and ballet to drama.

Salzburg tours and excursions

Salzburg tours

• Boat tours

From April to October tourists can enjoy a Salzach Cruise on the river boat Amadeus Salzburg and see the sights of Salzburg from the river. Telephone: +43 662 825 858 Website: www.salzburgschifffahrt.at

• Bus tours

Panorama Tours and Salzburg Sightseeing Tours operate daily bus tours of the city and a number of themed tours, such as ‘Mozart tours’ and ‘Sound of Music tours’, visiting places where scenes from the film were shot. Telephone: +43 662 883 2110 , +43 662 881 616 Website: www.salzburg-sightseeingtours.at

Salzburg excursions

• Eisriesenwelt

You can see the largest ice caves in the world at Eisriesenwelt near the town of Werfen around 40km (25 miles) south of Salzburg. The system of caverns stretches over 42km (26 miles), and the first kilometre features huge ice formations. Getting to the caves involves a bit of walking and a ride up Austria’s steepest cable car ascent. Closed in winter. Telephone: +43 064 685 248 Website: www.eisriesenwelt.at

• Hellbrunn Palace

Hellbrunn Palace is a mannerist fairytale palace built in the early 17th century with gardens containing unique water automata, trick fountains, grottos and much more. It is only 5km (3 miles) out of town, but it offers a calming and even healing escape from the hustle and bustle of Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 820 3720 Website: www.hellbrunn.at

Shopping in Salzburg

A mix of boutiques, international outlets and more traditional shops can be found in the Old Town’s venerable lanes. Although Salzburg’s inhabitants are modern and generally fashionable, there are still traditional tailors, bakers and liquor producers operating in and around the historic centre.

• Key areas

Salzburg’s Old Town, with over 400 shops and boutiques, offers a unique shopping experience. Jewellery, handicrafts, designer wear, high fashion, books, music, souvenirs – there is an abundance of items for sale along the pretty, narrow lanes and the charming squares in Salzburg’s historic centre. The Getreidegasse is the most famous shopping lane here, but there are many others as well, and in between all the shops and boutiques there are plenty of places selling refreshments or a bite to eat.

• Markets

Salzburg’s Green Market on University Square and the adjacent Wiener Philharmoniker Gasse is open daily except for Sundays and features an abundance of meat, fruit, vegetables, seafood, fish, bread and cheeses, as well as flowers and local handicrafts. Every Thursday morning there is a lively and popular market in front of St Andrew’s Church called the Schranne, which is well worth visiting.

• Shopping centres

The Europark Shopping Centre is almost worth visiting alone for its curvaceous steel-and-glass structure designed by Italian architect Massimiliano Fuksas. But this stunning mall contains more than 130 shops with largely high-street chains, as well as a few designer labels and even an Ikea.

• Opening hours

Shops in Salzburg are generally open Monday to Friday 09:00-18:00/19:00 and Saturday 09:00-18:00.

• Souvenirs

For high-quality souvenirs, peruse some of the clothing stores providing handmade alpine-wear. Traditional waistcoats, hats and shorts can be bought (at no small cost), made the same way for centuries. Salzburg’s buzzing coffeehouses are also full of curious odds and ends to take home, including diverse Swiss chocolates.

Restaurants in Salzburg

Salzburg is proud of its culinary traditions, principally rooted in Germanic cooking, but also influenced by the cultural melting pot of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. There are many pleasant traditional restaurants in the city, as well as plenty of international offerings. The Salzburg restaurants below have been grouped into three pricing categories: Expensive (over €65) Moderate (€30 to €65) Cheap (up to €30) These Salzburg restaurant prices are for a three-course meal per person and include taxes and a half bottle of wine or equivalent.

Expensive

• Restaurant Brunnauer

Cuisine: International Salzburg’s most distinguished inhabitants and visitors gather at this stylish restaurant hidden away in a corner of the Old Town. The former “Brunnauer im Magazin” was newly opened as “Restaurant Brunnauer” in spring 2017. Its Michelin-starred food comes courtesy of Richard Brunnauer, while his wife Sybille provides the immaculate hosting. Try the beef tartar or leek ragout, accompanied by some of the finest regional wines, all in a modern setting. Address: Fürstenallee 5, Salzburg. Telephone: +43 66 225 1010 Website: www.restaurant-brunnauer.at

• Restaurant Goldener Hirsch

Cuisine: Austrian The city’s most coveted tables are found in the main restaurant of the Goldener Hirsch Hotel. Many a star on the classical music scene has dined here during the Salzburg Festival. Like the hotel itself, the restaurant is a treasure, and the food (mainly traditional Austrian) is absolutely superb. Address: Getreidegasse 37, Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 808 4861 Website: www.goldenerhirsch.com

• Steinterrasse

Cuisine: International Overlooking the river from one of Salzburg’s tallest buildings, Steinterrasse offers the chance to dine in the stratosphere. Atop Hotel Stein, its incredible views are matched only by its food. The signature beef fillet is exquisitely cooked, served with potato dauphinoise, while there is fantastic collection of wines and cocktails too. Address: Giselakai 3-5, 5020 Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 877 277 Website: www.steinterrasse.com

Moderate

• K+K Restaurant Am Waagplatz

Cuisine: Austrian K+K has been going since at least 1181 and maintains much of its centuries-old architecture despite a refurbishment in the 1970s. Ask for a table upstairs, overlooking the square, and settle into a cabin-like dining room. There are some delightful oddities on the menu such as goose breast and hare with cranberry sauce, alongside more traditional favourites. Address:  Waagpl. 2, Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 842 156 Website: www.kkrestaurants.com

• Stiftkeller St Peter

Cuisine: Austrian Stiftkeller St Peter is Europe’s oldest restaurant, dating back to 803. Salzburg’s location meant that many pilgrims would use the city to rest. As a result, the restaurant was originally run by monks. Today it serves fine dining in cosy, candlelit dining rooms. Don’t miss the chestnut wine soup and Austrian goulash. Address: Sankt-Peter-Bezirk, Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 841 2680 Website: www.stpeter-stiftskeller.at

• m32

Cuisine: International With views of the Old Town and fortress, m32 prides itself on combining traditional dining with modern flair. The menu marries Austrian cuisine with international influences in an elegant, super-contemporary setting befitting its position adjacent to the Museum of Modern Art. In summer, the large terrace is the ideal place to sit. Address: Am Mönchsberg 32, Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 841 000 Website:  www.m32.at

Cheap

• Goldene Kugel

Cuisine: Austrian/Bar Walter Bankhammer grew up in a family of butchers. Even as a little boy, he was close to the natural processes involved in slaughtering and processing animals. Traditional Salzburg meat dishes have always been part of his everyday life. It’s not until today that he looks like a hawk at the quality of the meat. As a master butcher, he knows his stuff. And of course only buys from companies you trust. Address: Judengasse 3, Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 265 3820 Website: www.goldene-kugel.eu

• Sternbräu

Cuisine: Austrian/Italian This lovely microbrewery features plenty of traditional Austrian dishes on the menu, plus an attached Italian trattoria, large garden and self-service bar for those in a hurry. Turn up for dinner and you’ll be treated to a Sound of Music show (extra charge). It’s located in a Salzburg courtyard between Griesgasse and Getreidegasse. Address: Griesgasse 23, Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 842 140 Website: www.sternbraeu.com

• Wilder Mann

Cuisine: Austrian For the ultimate in traditional Austrian dining, don’t miss Wilder Mann. The staff are dressed in typical alpine clothing and serve heart-warming staples such as goulash, schnitzel, dumplings and plenty of roasted meat. The outdoor tables are best, balancing on cobblestones just off the main shopping street, but be careful not to spill your requisite glass of local beer. Address: Getreidegasse 20, Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 841 787 Website: www.wildermann.co.at

Salzburg Nightlife

Being a university town and a city of music and culture par excellence, Salzburg has a bustling nightlife with a decent number of bars, clubs and live music venues.

Bars in Salzburg

• Alchimiste Belge

This small pub north of the river may seem a little dingy at first, with graffiti on the walls and ceiling and old furniture, but it’s one of the coolest drinking holes in Salzburg. On a nightly basis, the hip crowd gather round the bar’s central tree-trunk fixture to try a wide selection of Belgian beers. Address: Bergstraße 10, Salzburg. Telephone: +43 660 4646 940 Website: www.alchimiste-belge.at

• Augustiner Bräustübl Mülln

With its huge shaded garden and beer brewed by clerics, Augustiner Bräustübl Mülln is popular with locals and tourists alike. The monastery of Mülln has been brewing here since 1621, and the pub here is a well-preserved corner of Salzburg’s proud drinking culture. Address: Lindhofstraße 7, Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 431 246 Website: www.augustinerbier.at

• Brewery Stiegl-Brauwelt

Almost everywhere else in the world, 1492 is remembered as the year that Columbus discovered America, but in Salzburg it’s known for being the birthday of the city’s most iconic brewery. Stiegl is found in every pub and bar in Salzburg, and there’s nowhere better to drink a frothy pint of it than at the source. Address: Kendlerstraße 1, Salzburg. Telephone: +43 50 14 920 Website: www.stiegl.at

Clubs in Salzburg

• Havana

Early in the night, Havana seems like a swanky lounge bar, with modern furniture, high ceiling and sleek lines. As the hours tick by and the dance music gets turned up, Havana turns into an upmarket location for late-night hedonism. Cocktails aplenty are served from behind the eye-catching central bar. Address: Priesterhausgasse 14, Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 870 092 Website: www.havana.at

• City Beats

In Salzburg’s trendy nightlife hub, near the Museum of Modern Art, City Beats Disco Club is one of the most popular Pubs. Low-lighting, retro furniture and a very large drinks menu make it a great place to chat and relax for a few hours, while later in the night things become noisier. Expect R & B, jazz, 80s music, rock and more. Address: Griesgasse 23, Salzburg. Telephone: +43 664 149 1000 Website: www.citybeats.at

• Vis-à-Vis Doll Café

One of Salzburg’s trendiest nightspots is the cellar bar Vis-á-Vis. With a range of delicious cocktails beneath old vaults, it’s both a modern bar for youngsters and a club on the popular Rudolfskai strip on the river. Expect a dancefloor filled with hip young things on the weekend, with DJs playing hip hop, house and more. Address: Nonntaler Hauptstraße 108, Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 8218 2930 Website: www.doll-salzburg.at

Live music in Salzburg

• Jazz It Musik Club

Jazz aficionados can catch live acts at Jazz It Musik Club. With a history dating back to 1980s, the local music bar has hosted many of the jazz greats in Salzburg, and moved to its current venue near the train station in 2002. Domestic and international musicians perform regularly, while there are jam sessions on Tuesdays. Address: Elisabethstraße 11, Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 883 264 Website: www.jazzit.at

• Rockhouse

Salzburg’s main venue for rock and pop is Rockhouse. With its cool tunnel-like setting, it regards itself as one of the most innovative bars in Salzburg with palm trees and sun loungers in the beer garden during summer. DJ sessions, gigs and small-scale clubbing take over at the weekend. Address: Schallmooser Hauptstraße 46, Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 884 9140 Website: www.rockhouse.at

• Shamrock Irish Pub

It may not seem like the most cultured of moves to visit Salzburg’s Irish pub, but Shamrock’s is a bit of a local institution. Thanks to its Irish owner, it’s more traditional than most Celtic-themed pubs found across the world, with a mix of local and Irish brews on tap and a great atmosphere thanks to regular live music by bands. Address: Rudolfskai 12, Salzburg. Telephone: +43 662 841 610 Website: www.shamrocksalzburg.com

Salzburg Food And Drink

Food In Salzburg

Sample iconic classics Food, Culinary specialities are national and regional landmarks;

• Tafelspitz (boiled beef)

Tafelspitz is the Austrian name of the meat cut which is used, usually from a young ox. This cut is typically known in the United States as the standing rump or top round, depending on the nomenclature of cuts used. The British cut is called “topside”; in Australia, it is called the rump cap.

• Kaspressknödel (cheese dumplings)

Dumplings are most commonly formed from flour or meal bound with egg and then simmered in water or gravy stock until they take on a light cakey texture. Many recipes call for herbs, onions, grated cheese, or chopped meat to be rolled into the dough before cooking.

• Salzburger Schnitzel (filled with ham and cheese)

Traditionally, a Wiener Schnitzel is a cutlet of veal pounded thin by a meat tenderizer, then dipped in flour, egg and breadcrumbs (in that order), and fried until golden.

• Bosna (similar to hot dogs)

Bosna is an Austrian sandwich originating from Salzburg. It consists of an elongated white bread bun that’s filled with a bratwurst sausage, onions, parsley, ketchup, mustard, and curry powder. Bosna with one sausage is called Kleine Bosna, while the version with two sausages is known as Große Bosna.

• Marillenknödel (Apricot Dumplings)

Marillenknödel are one of the most popular Austrian dishes. They consist of apricots covered with soft and fluffy cheese dough and topped with breadcrumb cinnamon sugar topping. They are quick to prepare and make a light and delicious summer dinner or dessert.

• Linzer Torte

Linzer torte is a very short, crumbly pastry made of flour, unsalted butter, egg yolks, lemon zest, cinnamon and lemon juice, and ground nuts, usually hazelnuts, but even walnuts or almonds are used, covered with a filling of redcurrant, raspberry, or apricot preserves.

• Sacher Torte

The cake consists of a dense chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam in between two halves, coated in dark chocolate icing on the top and sides. It is traditionally served with unsweetened whipped cream.

• Vorarlberg Mountain Cheese

Vorarlberger Bergkäse, made from raw milk, is a cheese with tradition and an EU protected designation of origin. During the 6-month maturation period in a natural cellar, it develops its distinct brownish natural rind.

Drink In Salzburg

Salzburg is generally regarded as the beer capital of Austria. Eleven breweries in and around the city reflect the impressive variety of opportunities available to beer aficionados.

• Almdudler

Almdudler is considered Austria’s national drink. Eastern Austria serves as the nation’s wine country producing notable wines like Riesling and Veltliner. Austria offers a variety of beers with breweries located around the country. Popular brands include Stiegl, Ottakringer and Egger Bier. Has been called the “national drink of Austria”. Its popularity in Austria is second only to Coca-Cola. About 80 million litres of the beverage are produced per year.

• Red Bull

Is a very sweet soft drink that contains taurine, an amino acid, and caffeine. When Red Bull was founded in Austria in the mid 1980s, it marked the launch of not only a new product but also a unique marketing concept. The first can of Red Bull was sold in Austria in 1987, creating a whole new product category – Energy Drinks.