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Just a day-trip away from the historic city of
Salzburg, this picture-perfect region is home
to glistening lakes, verdant forests, and
breathtaking peaks.
What to do:
Spend a day touring
Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and baroque-
art paradise. The city offers striking
architectural scenery, including the 11th-
century Hohensalzburg Fortress. Ski the
surrounding slopes or, as the warm spring
sunshine returns to the highlands, hike, bike,
and discover the area’s natural wonders.
Where to do it:
While most cultural
pursuits can be found in Salzburg, the major-
ity of outdoor adventures will take place in
the surrounding Alps. Explore the vast Hohe
Tauern National Park. Tour the otherworldly
Eisriesenwelt ice cave. And if the slopes are
open, you’ll be in the heart of Austria’s Ski
amadé region, which boasts more than 470
miles of runs ranging from beginner to expert.
Why go now:
With winter waning, you’ll
enjoy a shoulder season, with the crowds that
inundate the ski lifts having gone home, and
the summer visitors not yet having arrived.
That means more room for you when you
enjoy a pint at a local Bierstube (alehouse)!
Insider’s tip:
Purchase a Salzburg Card
at a tourist office in the city (or online before
you arrive at salzburg.info) for free access to
top attractions and public transportation.
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