SALZBURG
Most people associate Salzburg with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart or the movie "Sound
of Music". And the city is certainly as beautiful in real life as
it is on the silver screen. Some of its features are straight out of
a fairytale – rustic medieval buildings, baroque gems and quaint
little squares.
The City Salzburg was originally known as Juvavum, a trading stop on one of the
Roman Empire’s most important routes. It declined during hard times after
the Goths’ attack on Rome, and as the western part of the empire declined,
so did Salzburg. All that remained was a small village. In 696 A.D. the city
was revived. Bishop Rupert was so fond of the area’s beauty that he re-named
it Salzburg after the river Salzach, and made it an Episcopal See. His successors,
the bishops Wolf Dietrich, Markus Sittikusand, and Paris Lodron, were instrumental
in creating the Salzburg we know today, especially its majestic Baroquechurches,
palaces, and castles. Most of the cultural treasures, including the Altstadt
(the Old Town) and the Hohensalzburg fortress, are in the western part of the
city known as Salzachufer.
One of the world’s most outstanding geniuses, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, was born here in 1756. His place of birth,, Hagenauer Haus, still stands to this day. After World War II, Salzburg became one of Austria’s most important commercial centres as well as one of its largest tourist destinations. One of the major reasons was the 1964 film "Sound of Music". The new Salzburg, with its banks, railway and bus stations, Mirabellplatz and many cheap hotels has sprung up on the right side of the river (Rechtes Salzachufer).
INFORMATION SALZBURG
Airport Salzburg Airport W.A. Mozart is located seven kilometres (four miles) from the city. Buses depart for Salzburg’s main railway station, and connecting transport options, every 15 minutes. One-way fares are approximately €1.50. Taxicabs reach the city in 10 minutes for €10. Internet: www.salzburg-airport.com
Public transport The city’s local transport network of buses and
trains is managed by Salzburg AG. Buses run until 23.00, tickets can
be purchased from train stations and from tobacconists. A single journey
is €1.50, and a one-day travel card costs €3.50.
Taxi Hailing taxis in Salzburg is easy, but they are expensive. And they
may not be needed, as most sights are within walking distance of each
other. Two of the largest taxi companies are: Funk Taxi Phone: 1716 or
8744 000 1715
Post Stamps are available from kiosks and tobacconists.
The post offices are usually open Monday-Friday 08.00-12.00, and 14.00-18.00.
Pharmacy Pharmacies have alternating opening hours during nights and
weekends. Addresses are posted at pharmacies. Opening hours: 08.00-12.30,
14.30-18.00, Saturday 08.00-12.00
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Dentists If you need urgent medical and dental care call; tel: 141 (it´s
the national health line). The staff can give you free medical advice
and direct you to the nearest hospital or help you get in contact with
a doctor.
Telephone Country code:+43 Area code: 0662
Electricity 240 V, 50 Hz