Getting there

Salzburg is easily accessible by air, rail and car. Some European carriers offer direct flights, though most airlines require a connection in Vienna. Daily trains from Vienna to Salzburg, 3 1/2 hours by car.

Getting around

Salzburg is easily discovered on foot; in fact, cars are banned from parts of the Old Town and must be parked in an underground garage near the heart of the city. Taxis and buses abound. Tour operators offer day trips to lakes and castles.

Lodging

There are numerous hotels to fit every budget in Salzburg, as well as the ubiquitous “Zimmer Frei” offers in private homes, which tend to be clean and comfortable and give visitors a chance to make friends with some locals. If you’d prefer staying in the heart of all that alpine scenery and fresh air, Farm Holidays in Austria (www.farmholidays.com) offers bookings on farms.

Attractions

“The Sound of Music” tour is a must for fans of the 1965 classic. Salzburg Panorama Tours (www.panoramatours.com) operates two daily English-language tours, which take about four hours; tickets are $38 for adults, $19.50 for children 4-12.

The house where Mozart was born is open daily, and there are outdoor activities in the countryside. The Hohenwerfen fortress, which dates to 1077, offers an impressive demonstration of falcons and other birds of prey, and one of Europe’s largest ice caverns is just down the mountainside.

For details, see www2.salzburg.info or www.salzburg-travel.com/.