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Vienna & Salzburg
Vienna combines the best of past and present – grand architecture, rich culture
and compelling history, where you can choose to spend a morning watching the
graceful manoeuvres of the Lippizaners at the Spanish Riding School and then
challenge your sense of art at the latest exhibition at MUMOK. Salzburg, the
striking alpine city, is home to Mozart and the ‘Sound of Music’. The Old Town, a
World Heritage area, is on the left bank of the Salzach River and filled with small
alleyways, quaint houses, cobblestone plazas, open-air markets and outdoor cafés.
The medieval Hohensalzburg Fortress can be reached by a funicular ride from the
old town. Visit in July/August when the Salzburg Festival attracts music lovers from
around the world.
Our favourite things to see and do
Spanish Riding School Morning Exercise – Lipizzaner
is one of the most famous horse breeds in the world. The
best Stallions were selected for the Imperial Court in Vienna.
Accompanied by classical Viennese music the riders and their
horses do simple relaxing exercises aimed at refining and
perfecting a certain movement.
Schönbrunn Concert – Austria is the birth place of classical
music, so where better to hear a concert of Mozart and Strauss
than in the historic Orangerie of Schönbrunn Palace.
Mozart City Tour – Stroll through Mozart’s Salzburg to
see the Palace of Mirabell built in 1606 and take a closer look
at this picturesque city including Nonnberg Abbey, Hellbrunn
Palace and Mozart’s Wohnhaus. Enjoy a funicular ride up to the
Hohensalzburg Fortress, the largest in Europe.
Eagle’s Nest – Drive over the Durrnberg Pass, crossing the
German border to reach Obersalzberg via the steep mountain
road. Walk through a tunnel into the mountain to the elaborate
elevator taking you to the Eagle’s Nest, formerly a meeting place
for Hitler and his diplomatic guests, to enjoy breathtaking views.
Wachau Tour – Wachau is a region straddling the banks of
the Danube, rich in history a