5 ways to enjoy the festive season in Salzburg. As the birthplace of a much-loved Christmas carol, Austria’s medieval city of Salzburg is a fitting destination for the festive season.

S alzburg, Austria may be a beautiful, historic city, but that doesn’t mean it caters strictly to adult travelers. There are plenty of fun things to do in Salzburg for kids, as well. From ...

This city home to several pretty Christmas markets is an underrated gem in Europe - but many choose its more famous neighbour instead. Salzburg Christmas markets are scattered around the city with ...

Read our guide to the best attractions in Salzburg, as recommended by Telegraph Travel. Plan your trip with our expert reviews of the best things to see and do. Jump to content ...

If you’ve ever dreamed of basking in the glow of Europe’s Christmas markets and the old-time yuletide festivities, make a date with Salzburg this time next year. The Austrian city is of course ...

A priest in the village of Oberndorf, near Salzburg city, wrote Silent Night, Holy Night in the 1800s. Lizzie Enfield visits the region to learn about the Christmas carol's origins ...

Christmas markets are the most famous aspect of a Salzburg yuletide. The Christkindlmarkt on the Domplatz is one of the world’s oldest, potentially a century or two older than Munich’s.