Salzburg in a day

Doe a deer, a female deer. Ray a drop of golden sun. Me a name I call myself. Far a long long way to run!!!

Ok, I will stop with the Sound of Music lyrical reference, but I will admit to singing the whole entire soundtrack in my head on a recent trip to Salzburg.

I wrote in an earlier post that I had recently spent 4 days in Munich, and whilst there we made the most of being so close to the Austrian border and took a day trip via train to Salzburg.

The tour we booked was through Radius Tours in Munich, and for 44 Euros it felt like something we just couldn't pass up the opportunity on.

Salzburg is just 2 hours by train from Munich's Hauptbahnhof central station and upon arrival we wrapped up in our hats and scarves ready for the 1.5 hour walking tour. Our tour guide Maxine, was sure to point out the top spots along the way, which included Mozart's birth place, his favourite Confectionary - Furst, along with some of Salzburg's famous churches, monasteries and catacombs.

By lunchtime we were all ready to refuel and warm up and we were lucky enough to get a table at what is rumoured to be the Oldest Restaurant in Europe - St Peters Stiftskeller, which dates back to 803 AD. Large parts of the courtyard restaurant were decked out in festive dressing, but the newer side of the restaurant was gorgeous and lavish and like something out of a fairytale dining room.

After lunch of a delicious scallop risotto, we were given some free time to explore. My boyfriend and I decided to head up to the Convent which sits high on the hill next to the old Fort. This the convent that Maria joins in the Sound of Music and the views from the top offered a panoramic view of Salzburg.

The shops in the Altstadt (Old Town) all have unique wrought iron guilded signs lining the streets and definitely worth a visit.  You may also come across the prettiest McDonald's sign ever.

Whilst we were here it would have been rude not to have a wander around the Christmas Market and sample yet more Gluwhein. I swear by this point Gluwhein must have been running through my veins. Before finally walking over the bridge that crosses the Salzach river to look at the lovers locks chained to the bridge.

Overall this trip offered a whistle-stop tour of Salzburg, however the fog never really lifted so we missed out on the view of the Snow-capped Alps that normally would have been visible, which was shame. But the trip did leave me with an Austrian hunger. Perhaps next time for skiing (watch this space).

Salzburg from Munich is definitely worth a visit and if you go in the Summer be sure to visit the Mirabelle Gardens and act out the scene from the Sound of Music where the children are singing and dancing on the steps.

Thanks for reading x