Heres everything to know about planning a trip to Salzburg, Austria.

Its also incredibly walkable a quality attributed to the two bordering mountains, Kapuzinerberg and Monchsberg.

Historically, these acted as natural walls, limiting the expansion of the Old Town.

Salzburg in the snowy winter

Snowy citycape of Salzburg, Austria.Credit:auerimages/Getty Images

Until 1816, Salzburg wasnt part of Austria but an independent church-state.

It has a spa area, yoga classes, and a focus on local, high-quality breakfast ingredients.

Above all, it offers a truly welcoming experience.

People on the river bank

Riverbank in Salzburg, Austria.Ambika Verma/Travel + Leisure

Set in the Old Town, the 70-room hotel blends its 600-year-old hunting lodge heritage with modern-day conveniences.

Staying there is like stepping into imperial Austria of the 19th century an experience in itself.

Mitchell agrees, sharing that this is a property that combines heritage with comfort.

Marionettes performing Sound of Music

Puppets in the Marionette Theater in Salzburg, Austria.Courtesy of Tourismus Salzburg GmbH

Plus, youll get to enjoy the 17 acres of manicured gardens and unbeatable lake and mountain views.

Things to Do

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Go on The Sound of Music tour.

Explore Mirabell Palace and Gardens.

Busy shopping street

Linzergasse in Salzburg, Austria.Manuel Romano/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Its free, its beautiful, and there are countless hidden corners to discover, says Reus.

Take in Salzburg from above.

The view lets you grasp the beauty of Salzburg and its unique setting.

Traditional, earthenware beer mugs from the Augustiner Braeu brewery

Steins from Augustiner Brewery.Sean Gallup/Getty Images

See a show at the Salzburg Marionette Theatre.

Its method of puppet and figure theater was also named on theIntangible UNESCO Cultural Heritagelist in 2016.

Walk around the historic center.

Salzburg, Austria. Christmas market at Cathedral Square, origins of Christkindlmarkt X-mas fair go back to the late 15th century.

Christmas market in Cathedral Square in Slazburg, Austria.emicristea/Getty Images

The Linzer Gasse is my favorite area.

Just dont forget to save room for apple strudel, a beloved Austrian dessert.

Gasthof Goldgasse

Mitchell describesGasthof Goldgasseas a petite traditional eatery in the middle of the Old Town.

Cityscape of Salzburg

Salzburg, Austria.Ambika Verma/Travel + Leisure

Main courses include pan-fried sausage, veal cutlet, and Chateaubriand.

Reus echos his sentiment, sharing that September and October are perfect.

How to Get There

Located betweenViennaand Munich, Salzburg is easily reachable by plane or train.

From SZG, it’s possible for you to hop on either the No.

10 public bus into the city; it takes between 15 and 25 minutes, depending on the route.

Tickets can be purchased fromOBB,Westbahn, orRail Europe.