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A visit to St Peter’s Abbey is a must. It is situated just off the Kapitelplatz in the old town. It is a wonderful example of baroque architecture. To the right of the church is St Peters Cemetery, often described as the most beautiful graveyard on God’s earth, which is the home of many famous Salzburg former residents. The Franciscan Church in the Franziskanergasse is one of the oldest buildings in the festival city. The church is a meeting of the romantic Gothic and baroque styles and features a beautiful Gothic Madonna. The Franciscan Church is the only Gothic sight that mars this baroque city. Situated on the far side of the river up the Linzergasse is the 16th-century Capuchin Monastery on the side of the Kapuzinerberg. I discovered this magnificent place on my very first visit to revisit it so many years later and to find it intact and as reflective and thought provoking as ever was the icing on the cake for me. The monastery itself draws you in, but the beautiful surroundings of the forest and magnificent views over the roofs of Salzburg are totally captivating and awesome. There are many more churches and religious sites in Salzburg, but those mentioned are some of the oldest and most intriguing.

Salzburg, known as the Festival City, has so many festivals, it’s hard to keep track of them, from the numerous Advents and Christmas festivals to the Mozart Festival Salzburg. In 2006, Salzburg celebrates Mozart’s 250th birthday, and there are some fantastic events planned. Check out www.salzburg.info for further information. Anything you want to see regarding the Mozart Festival check out at www.mozartfestival.at. The Salzburger Marionetten Theater is also worth a look at www.marionetten.at.

Art galleries abound in Salzburg, displaying paintings and photography, baroque and modern art, and historical artifacts and futuristic ideas.

Salzburg has it all. You will find all necessary information on Salzburg info website.

Nightlife in Salzburg is varied and interesting. There are bars, clubs, pubs, wine bars, and taverns to suit all tastes, ages, and budgets. No matter what you choose, you are assured a welcoming atmosphere. Most bars and clubs will run a tab; this means that it's easier to pay for drinks separately if there is a group of you.

The club scene is certainly different; one could probably say its nonexistent. However the Austrians love to dance and there are plenty of places where you can do that. You will find designated dance floors in the Shamrock and the Republic.

A Guide to the Local Austrian Beer
Beers are brewed in Austria in a wide range of styles, with it a great deal of skill and care. The most important detail is that no chemicals are used in the brewing process. It is a good idea to judge Austrian beer on flavour. The following are a list of some of the best beers easily available in Salzburg.
Murzen=Lager
The alcohol content varies from 4.9% to 5.5%. When ordering, ask for a normales Bier, or helles. Best Known brands: Stiegl (brewed in Salzburg)
Augstiner
Found almost only in the Augustinerbrau. This is the monk’s own special brew and must be sampled in their own beer hall. Sit back and soak in the atmosphere of this wonderful establishment. But be careful to drink in moderation, as it's very strong.
Weissbier=Wheat Beer
There are three varieties: light (helles), dark (dunkles), and clear (klares). It has a yeast flavour, so the darkest has the strongest flavour. Best known brands: Weissbierbraurei. Edelweiss, and Schneider.
Keller=Zwiki= Unfiltered Lager
This is a rather cloudy in appearance but with a refreshing taste. However, beware of its potency!
Radler=Shandy
Half lemonade, half lager, it's very refreshing

It was a great experience to have the chance to enjoy such a wide variety of fantastic beers. But be aware that they are very potent.