Salzburg

A shrine to Mozart's melodies? A Sound of Music stage? A city with scrumptious cakes, sugar-coated mountains and one majestic fortress? Salzburg is where kitsch and class walk hand in hand, whether it's a shopping spree on Getreidegasse to find lederhosen that fits, or taking a horse-drawn carriage ride through the cobbled centre. In Salzburg, embracing the clichés is positively encouraged. And why not? It's fun.

Romantic Salzburg captivates visitors with its lovely Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Picturesquely surrounded by the 'Mönchsberg' and crowned by the majestic fortress, Salzburg's historic centre is full of architectural treasures from the Baroque period. The area's beautiful gardens and fairytale castles are best discovered on foot.

Music dominates the cultural scene in Salzburg and there are many ways to experience the city's rich musical heritage. Celebrate Mozart week at the beginning of the year, a tribute to the city's most famous son, or join the crowds for the spectacular Salzburg Festival in summer.

There is always something going on in Salzburg and if you are planning to visit, be sure to leave enough time to appreciate the many wonders of this alluring city. Whether you are coming for the art and culture, the shopping or the world-famous music festivals, you can be sure there is plenty to see and do in Salzburg.

• Flight time from London: 1 hour 55 min
• Salzburg Airport: 11km from the city centre; transfer time about 23 min
• Nearest railway station: Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
• Currency: Euro