Mozart wouldn't believe this.

The natural views around the city are here for anyones pleasure. The old streets are narrow and many carry no traffic. Many buildings have beautiful wrought-iron trade signs. This year there were many fiberglass cows for advertising. They were colorful and made good photo back-drops.

At the end of the season they will be auctioned off to the public. The Fortress Hohen Salzburg is easily accessed via funicular or a brisk walk and the views are wonderful. (see pictures). A must is attendance at the Marionetten Theater. We saw The Magic Flute - it was marvelous.

Quick Tips:

We founbd the most wonderful hotel on a central street next to the Dom. It's called Zur Goldenen Ente (the golden duck) and it's restaurant must be the best in Salzburg. Make reservations early if you go there for Festival time. If you want to go to the Marionatten Theater go on the internet to 'Salzburg' and you can order the tickets right there and pick them up when you get to the theater.

Best Way To Get Around:

In Salzburg you only need to walk. There are tour buses for the surrounding lake district which is delightful to drive through. If you care, you can go on a Fiaker (Horse-drawn carriage) which is fun if the weather is good. Remember, the Salzkammergut (the area around Salzburg is known for it's frequent showers).

The room was adequate in size and very comfortable with double-bed, chair and bench with a small table and a chest with TV. Breakfast is included and is enormous. A great variety of meats, eggs, cereal, breads, jams etc with a hot griddle to make omelets of egss and bacon. The service was wonderful and we became fast friends with the manager and chief cook and bottle washer.

The food served here was exceptional even for Austria where the cuisine is always good. One sits in good weather under an umbrella outside and enjoys the flow of pedestrians while eating Wiener Schnitzel and Salzburger Nockerln, The wine is good and the beer better.

This was our second time around. The theater is of modest size, the chairs are comfortable and the stage can be seen from everywhere. The performers are all Marionetten (puppets) expertly handled, and the music is played from the best tape I have ever heard. The music was performed by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. With intermission, The Magic Flute lasts about 2 1/2 hours, and every minute is a pleasure.