EURO 2008 INFO

Salzburg is a city in western Austria and the capital of the federal state of Salzburg (population 520,000 in 2003). Located on the banks of the Salzach river, at the northern boundary of the Alps, the mountains to Salzburg's south contrast with the rolling plains to the north. The closest alpine peak – the 1972 m Untersberg – is only a few kilometers from the city center. The Altstadt, or "old town", is dominated by its baroque towers and many churches. This area is surrounded by two smaller mountains, the Mönchsberg and Kapuzinerberg. The city is approximately 150 km east of Munich, Germany, and 300 km west of Vienna.

Salzburg is a historic old city with prehistoric discoveries dating back to the Neolithic age. It also has a strong musical history. Mozart was born here and the Sound of Music was filmed here.

Mozart was born in Salzburg and spent his early years here. His apartment, where he grew up, is now a museum in his honor. Some of his first violins, first piano and some sheet music are on display at this museum.

Salzburg will be a host city for the UEFA European Football Championship in June 2008. Stadion Salzburg Wals-Siezenheim is a newly remodeled venue that will host 3 matches. The area surrounding the stadium has been upgraded to include fitness trails, a recreation area, playgrounds and restaurants.

Check this: Salzburg Map, Transport to and in Salzburg, Hostel, hotel and other accomodation rooms in Salzburg, City of Salzburg

Where to eat and leisure time

Restaurants

Cafe Tomaselli Alter Markt 9, Salzburg 5020 Austria, +43 662 84 4488 x0
Open Hours 7a-9p M-Sa, 8a-9p Su
Overview: Cafe Tomaselli is a classic Viennese coffeehouse with an affiliated patisserie producing fine pastries and petit fours.
Cafe Bazar Schwarzstrasse 3, Salzburg, 5020, Phone: +43 662 874278
Salzburg's most famous café
Ikarus, Wilhelm-Spazier-Straße 7, Tel. 2197; http://www.hangar-7.com/
If you want to treat yourself to something special, then go to the Ikarus restaurant at Hangar 7 by the airport. An amazing place and their culinary concept is to bring in top chefs from around the world for a month. A visit to Hangar 7 with a meal at Ikarus should be one of the most memorable evenings of your trip. Reservations ESSENTIAL. (Hangar 7 is about a 12-15€ taxi ride from downtown Salzburg.)

Nightlife

Shamrock Irish Pub Rudolfskai 12 / Judengassse 1, A-5020 Salzburg, Austria, +43 / (0)662 / 84 16 10
O'Malley's Irish Pub Rudolfskai 16, A-5020 Salzburg, Austria, +43 / (0)662 / 84 92 65
RAUTZ BAR : RESTAURANT Franz Josef Kai 11, (vis à vis Rot-Kreuz-Parkplatz), A- 5020 Salzburg, Tel.: +43 - (0)676 - 320 300 7
Rock House "Good Sounds" Schallmooser Hauptstrasse 46, +43 662 884914
Casino Salzburg at Kleßheim Palace Schloss Kleßheim, A – 5071 Wals-Siezenheim, tel.: +43/662/85 44 55

Sights of Salzburg

Miracle's Waxmuseum

Getreidegasse 7, A-5020 Salzburg, Tel. +43 / (0)662 / 842258 0
Opening hours 2007: daily 9 am-6 pm.
Admission Fees 2007: Adults: € 12,00 Children, students, retired: € 6,00

SalzburgZoo

Salzburg Center for the Preservation of Nature and Species, Anifer Landesstraße 1, A-5081 Anif, Tel +43 / (0)662 / 820176-0
Over 500 animals live in this geological zoo. Special attractions: free-flying griffon vultures, tropical house, open-air enclosures for the big cats.

Stadium - Wals Siezenheim Stadium