Salzburger Altstadt, Austrian Alps, Austria

5T-SGlobetrotters 5:00 PM Jan 6, 2023

Magnificent old city centre
We spent over four hours walking around the Aldestadt old town using the Rick Steve’s Vienna guidebook which has a very good self guided walk of Salzburg also taking in some ‘off the beaten track’ places. We have been to many European cities but this counts as one of the best. Most of the area is pedestrian only, making walking a pleasure. It is quite ‘up and down’ as you might expect of a city sandwiched between mountains and the river in close proximity but some of the views are spectacular from up on high. The Baroque architecture is on a grand scale but unlike many ‘old town’ areas they have combined old building with a good selection of retail shops giving the centre a vibrant atmosphere. The old town centre mainly consists of a series in inter linking squares and is surprisingly compact. We were in Salzburg between 29th December and 1st January. An added bonus was the Christmas markets were still operating up to New Years day (we had expected them to be mainly finished) and combined with additional festivities over the New Year period, the whole area was buzzing with life. Quite a memorable visit.

5Traveler O 5:00 PM May 31, 2020

Classical City
The main attraction in Salzburg is the old city. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat and bring sunscreen. Be prepared to walk, although you can also take the bus without a problem. Highly recommend getting the Salzburg Card beforehand as it allows for free admission to almost every museum in the city. You could easily spend hours walking through the old city. Just take your time and take breaks as needed. With the cobble stones and bottlenecked alleys, it's not the best area for wheelchairs or strollers. Plan accordingly.