Richard Coupland’s Salzburg

As the largest fully preserved fortress in central Europe, the more-than-900-year-old Hohensalzburg has long been the medieval crown above an elegantly baroque city. Its current appearance dates back to the 1495–1519 reign of...

Follow the sound of music to the iconic Mirabell Palace and Gardens, where Fräulein Maria and the von Trapp children delightfully sang "Do-Re-Mi." Mirabell has become a dream destination for marriage ceremonies, boasting what some call the...

This two horsepower delivery method may be old fashioned but it is still used to deliver the Stiegel in Salzburg Austria. Steps away from the beautiful cathedral "underneath" the hill top castle we came across the beer delivery while we explored...

Dating back to 1407, this historic property is right in the center of the medieval old town, nestled among the boutiques and restaurants that line the city’s main shopping street. With its vaulted ceilings, antique furniture, and bevy...

Explore St. Peter’s Monastery as a spot where once the old monks used to walk. Step into history and feel like you’re being transferred into the oldest community of monks on German-speaking soil. Do not miss taking a closer look at St. Peter’s...

Hangar-7 in Salzburg is a place you have to see if you love airplanes, cars, art, food, and/or architecture. It is located right at the Salzburg airport. The Red Bull co-founder and CEO is the founder of this amazing place. It's not only the...

Salzburg is a great bike-able city. Simply rent a bike or an electric “movelo” and discover the city with either a specially trained tour guide who offers you an insight in the great history of Salzburg or on your own.

The St. Peters Stiftskeller was first mentioned in 803 by scholar Alcuin – since then a lot has happened. You can enjoy an exclusive three course meal in the same opulent structure, but of course the restaurant’s amenities have changed slightly....

To call the marionettes of Salzburg puppets seems wrong, albeit accurate. The Salzburg institution, which has been in existence since 1917 is more than just a show, it is an art that requires immense effort and passion from everybody involved. The...

Three mountains emerge in the city of Salzburg – one of them being the Capuchin Mountain (Kapuzinerberg), named after a monastery at the mountain’s peak. Within a 10 minute walk immerse yourself in nature and discover a true paradise.

Don’t miss a tour of the Salzwelten Salzburg which takes you far underground into one of the oldest mines in the world. The Celts started this mine 7000 years ago! Put on a coveralls, ride on a small miniature train into the mine and the adventure...

Hellbrunn is the ideal destination for a family outing, or anyone really who likes to have fun, as this peculiar palace was built for that sole purpose. The grand structure glows golden in the afternoon sun, but it is the garden that attracts the...

Hallstatt is Austria’s oldest village. It was first settled in the 8th century BCE and prospered greatly thanks to its invaluable commodity – salt. But Hallstatt is not only Austria’s oldest, but probably also its most photographed town, and for...