Salzburg captivates with its baroque architecture, breathtaking alpine views, and rich musical heritage. Explore the ...

For stunning views of Salzburg and the surrounding area ... And during Advent and Easter, the fortress is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. A combined ticket for 13.30 euros (about $14) includes ...

Although "The Sound of Music" was shot at a handful of locations throughout Salzburg, the movie's gazebo scene, where Liesl and Rolf sang "Sixteen Going on Seventeen," was filmed at Schloss Hellbrunn.

The world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle, the medieval Rothenburg in Franconia or the Mozart city of Salzburg and of course the mountains of the Alps are (for once!) worth a detour from the state ...