Hotels in Salzburg (Area), Austria

Salzburg sits in north-central Austria, nestled between the Alps and the Salzach River, with a continental climate featuring snowy winters (around 25°F/-4°C) and mild summers (around 75°F/24°C). It's famous as the birthplace of Mozart and the setting for 'The Sound of Music,' so you can tour his 18th-century house on Getreidegasse or hike the same hills where Maria twirled. In winter, you can ski in the nearby Alps or enjoy classical concerts at the Salzburg Festival, while summer brings open-air opera at the Hohensalzburg Fortress overlooking the city.