Salzburg Tourist Traps

 23 Reviews  Sure enough, I found myself back in Salzburg with my new bride on our honeymoon. I always knew I'd be back, and this was a truly special trip. My wife is Swedish, and has traveled in Europe a lot. We... 

 5 Reviews  There is actually a funicular that takes you up for an entire 30 seconds to this lookout patio and *surprise* a restaurant. You can look over Salzburg. That's it. Go up Hohensalzburg fortress. The... 

 5 Reviews  If you want to buy Mozartkugeln for a souvenir, don't buy them in the expensive shops! There are many souvenir shops and also special Mozartkugel shops in the old town, especially in Getreidegasse,... 

 1 Review  Beware that Leopoldskron Castle cannot be visited; you can only get a glimpse of its back from the other side of a lake. It is also not at "walking distance" from the center as written in the... 

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 klasher Says:  Ugghhhh. I normally don't do guided tours unless they are on a bike and geared towards the young at heart, but I wanted to see the Lakes and Mountains district... 

 xxsentiaxx Says:  Although this area was pretty and we went here to take a picture. We thought all of the stores were way overpriced. There are a ton of souvenir shops all... 

 easterntrekker Says:  There is a beer exhibition and a museum. However the climb 3 floors and 9 flights of stairs at the beginning of the exhibit is a challenge. Its really hot up... 

 easterntrekker Says:  This was a 40 minute Cruise with explanations in a couple of languages about the sites we passed along the way. All in all it was a bit of a disappointment. The... 

 Simon1265 Says:  Getting to Salzburg is the cheap part. Everything from eating out to going to the attractions is expensive. But, there are ways to help cut costs down. First... 

 german_eagle Says:  This narrow street (pedestrian zone) is the most crowded one in Salzburg. It seems every tourist who travels to Salzburg *must* stroll along this street. Sure,... 

 slothtraveller Says:  On touring the museum of the Hohensalzburg fortress, a lady will ask you to smile as you go in and your photograph will be taken. At the end of the visit, you... 

 Anjutka Says:  In Summer 2004 one could go up to the fortress just for a quite normal entrance fee, to walk around there and enjoy the great panorama from it without entering... 

 bookworm101 Says:  View is great and concerts in courtyard fabulous. Food worse than pedestrian!!! Service very poor (the wait staff tried, there simply were not enough of... 

 jefedeoro Says:  Nice view, but nothing of much interest inside. The funicular is about 8 euros and is very overpriced given what is at its destination. walk-1/2 hour... 

 pinguin_polar Says:  The Leopoldskron Castle (whose backview was used in filming the "Sound of Music") is not open for public, but used only for seminar purposes. You can also have... 

 Vintom Says:  It has to be said that Salzburg is famous for a few things, and most of these are exploited to the full in the way of souvineers and such like. The whole place... 

 acemj Says:  . . . a McDonald's is still just a giant, global corruptor serving greasy, cheap burgers! Along Salzburg's most tourist laden street, Getreidegasse, you'll find... 

 naruto Says:  This is the infamous gazebo where Liezel danced and sang about "I am Sixteen going on Seventeen", jumping from bench to bench. It is in a secluded corner, on... 

 WrigleyTodd Says:  If I recall correctly, Salzburg doesn't have insane assylums for crazy townies. Many crazy people just roam the streets. They don't harm you... at least, they... 

 globetrott Says:  This is a trap, all tourists should be aware of :When taking a walk in the mountains, have the right shoes - or you might need the 'Bergrettung' - our word for... 

 Kettleman Says:  The church at Mondsee? Avoid like the plague! Julie Andrews and the Von Trapp family singers won't be there and thank your God they aren't!But there will be... 

 diver-x Says:  Beware the Salzburg Card! They claim it'll get you into most tourist attractions for free or at a discount rate. They also say it'll get you discounts at...