Salzburg

Any fan of The Sound of Music is familiar with the city of Salzburg, Austria. While many tourists travel to Salzburg each year because of its affiliation with the film, the city has so much more to offer. This birthplace to Mozart is a popular tourist destination for a number of reasons....

Any fan of The Sound of Music is familiar with the city of Salzburg, Austria. While many tourists travel to Salzburg each year because of its affiliation with the film, the city has so much more to offer. This birthplace to Mozart is a popular tourist destination for a number of reasons. Students enrolled in German school in Salzburg will have the opportunity to experience the city at a deeper level than the average tourist. Of course there should still be visits to many of the popular sites. The city houses two Mozart museums, fortresses, abbeys, castles and more. The Festung Hohensalzburg is central Europe’s largest intact fortress. Visitors to the fortress will have amazing views of the city while touring this impressive landmark. Students who are lucky enough to be staying in Salzburg during the famous Salzburg Festival will be able to enjoy this world famous festival of music and drama. For the young or simply the young at heart, Salzburg is home to a Toy Museum, which houses a huge collection of European toys from Baroque times to the present. For those interested in outdoor activities the setting in Salzburg is perfect for the hiking enthusiast. With miles and miles of trails, there is something for both the novice and the more experienced hiker, all with beautiful scenery to behold. Students taking German courses in Salzburg might find a refreshing hike to be the perfect antidote to a day spent studying. Whether enjoying the world famous baroque architecture, or dining on some world famous Schnitzel, visitors to Salzburg will be delighted with their time in this charming alpine city.