Hotel Sacher Salzburg
If you’re looking for a luxury stay in the city, then make reservations at the Hotel Sacher on the Salzach River. The Presidential Suite affords great city views and comes with its own steam room, jacuzzi, and two entrances.
Schwarzstrasse 5–7
www.sacher.com
Schloss Fuschl
If you prefer to immerse yourself in the beauty of Lake Fuschl with its crystal-clear water and picturesque surroundings, then check into Schloss Fuschl. It’s a resort and spa and a paradise for golfers, with a nine-hole course adjacent to the hotel and a further 11, 18-hole courses in the area.
Schlossstrasse 19
www.schlossfuschlsalzburg.com
Salzburg Festival
The Salzburg Festival was founded in 1920 by writer Hugo von Hofmannsthal and stage director Max Reinhardt. They were convinced that only culture could reconcile a population that had been locked in deadly strife during the [First World] war. This peace project grew into the world’s biggest classical festival. In 2014, 250,000 visitors will attend operas, concerts and plays at 14 venues over 45 days. Our Festival Ball takes place in the Felsenreitschule (Winter Riding School) under the arcades, built in 1699.
July 18 to August 31
www.salzburgerfestspiele.at
Gasthof Schloss Aigen
Anyone looking for typically Austrian food served in a wonderful garden in the shadow of ancient trees might choose the Schlosswirt in Aigen. There, the specialty is boiled beef with fresh vegetables served on the side.
Schwarzenbergpromenade 37
www.schloss-aigen.at
Getreidegasse
Of course, all the major fashion brands are represented in Salzburg — Getreidegasse in Altstadt is one of the city’s most famous shopping strips. There, you’ll find the likes of Louis Vuitton and local shoe store Denkstein, which has three branches on the street. Head to the branch at 25 Getreidegasse for high-end labels including Magli, Prada and Escada.
Lake Touring
As early as the 18th century, Alexander von Humboldt wrote: “The most beautiful parts of the world are around Naples, Constantinople and Salzburg.” Salzburg’s lake districts are particularly beautiful. A chauffeured tour to one of the many lakes — Wallersee, Wolfgangsee, Attersee, Fuschlsee — is a delight for visitors of any age.
Hotel Goldener Hirsch Bar
I love the bar of the Hotel Goldener Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, which is located in the old town. The atmosphere is typically Austrian, yet international at the same time.
Getreidegasse 37
www.goldenerhirsch.com
Cathedral Quarter
A tour of the most sumptuous Baroque buildings surrounding Salzburg’s Domplatz (Cathedral Square) is a unique experience. Last month, the doors between the buildings opened to the public for the first time in 200 years, so being among the first to see it all again is something special.
Residenzplatz 1/Domplatz 1a
www.domquartier.at
Hohensalzburg Fortress
The castle sits on top of the historical city centre like a small city all its own. Visit after hours — you won’t have access to the museums but you can walk around the fortress and take in the city views with fewer crowds.
www.salzburg-burgen.at
Café Bazar
Café Bazar in Hotel Gastof Brandstaetter has a wonderful terrace overlooking the Salzach, good Italian coffee and Austrian pastries. Order the regional specialty, Schinkenfleckerl, a pasta bake with ham.
Schwarzstrasse 3
www.hotel-brandstaetter.com
