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Discovering Schloss Goldegg: A Castle in Salzburg Austria

October 5, 2017 Leave a Comment 5811 Views

Schloss Goldegg. A small but very historic castle in the tiny Austrian oasis of Goldegg. We stumbled upon this castle one our drive back from Lamprechtshöhle (Lamprecht’s Cave) in Austria. Whenever we see signs for ‘Schloss’, we immediately know it is worth a stop. Since schloss means palace or castle in...

St. Rupert’s Fair: The Biggest Traditional Festival in Salzburg

September 12, 2017 Leave a Comment 6919 Views

St. Rupert’s Fair in Salzburg. When carnival rides, traditional music, dancing, (lots of) beer, food, and fun take over Salzburg’s Old Town square. Since the 14th century, this annual festival has been celebrated every September in Salzburg. And a tradition that’s lasted hundreds and hundreds of years is bound to be...

Best of Salzburg from a Local’s Perspective

April 10, 2017 27 Comments 9708 Views

We’ve been living in Salzburg for 2 years now, and we’ve reached one definite conclusion: Salzburg = a fairytale. Between its Baroque architecture, perfectly manicured gardens, the medieval fortress, and narrow cobblestone streets winding through the Altstadt. There are few places in the world as picturesque and magical. Especially when you add...

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