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Salzburg at Christmas
ABOVE: A nighttime view of Salzburg's
Altstadt or Old Town.
Salzburg during Advent
is an unforgettable experience. The Christkindelmärkte (Christmas
markets) are in full swing, Adventsingen and other concerts fill the
always busy musical calendar, and there's a good chance that snow will decorate the
cupolas and copper roofs of the Altstadt. Best of all, the city is far
less crowded than it is during the summer tourist season, and the streets are
filled with Salzburgerland natives going about their business in traditional Trachten
clothing and Loden coats.
It's easy to enjoy Salzburg at Christmas: Just book a room in the Old Town,
then spend a few days or a week enjoying the city. If you'd like a taste of
the countryside, take a train to an area like
Radstadt/Altenmarkt/Zauchensee
(where my husband I once lived),
which has downhill skiing and a 120-km (75-mile) network of cross-country
ski trails.
Salzburg Web links
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