Salzburg Warnings Or Dangers

 7 Reviews  Although Salzburg IS a very safe city that you can feel safe walking around in anytime, I had a habit of being approached by beggars. Outside the Mozart Residence I was approached for money by a man... 

 6 Reviews  Mozartkugeln (translation = mozart balls) is everywhere! The chocolate pralien filled balls are a very popular souvenir and treat for friends back home. However, you may want to try one before you buy... 

 3 Reviews  Werfen Ice Caves, Nr. Salzburg - Ok these might be spectacular, but lets put reality into them. They are approx 5628 ft up a cliff face. From what I can remember the peak of the Jungfrau in... 

 2 Reviews  Here is another picture of the underground parking walkway. And this was taken during the day. I must admit that this place is worth a visit so that you can see how this great big cave turned into a... 

 DennyP Says:  AUSTRIA .Travelling here in Austria is the same as travelling everywhere as far as Travel Insurance is concerned..The wonderful scenery that is available here... 

 Maryimelda Says:  Getriedegasse is certainly a wonderful street to wander and all the big names are there. There are also many upmarket souvenir shops, but you need to be careful... 

 easterntrekker Says:  Make sure you wear a good walking shoe with a thick enough sole to protect your feet from the cobblestones. They are so picturesque but after a day of... 

 easterntrekker Says:  Make sure you bring bug spray . There were more mosquitoes when we were there in July than we expected . We were on the top floor of the hotel with skylights... 

 easterntrekker Says:  We were surprised that the shops close around 6 o'clock , even in the tourist areas. On Sat they close at 5 and most are not open at all on Sunday. We were... 

 easterntrekker Says:  Don't be tempted to book train travel outside of Europe. It is hugely more expensive , at least two times more depending on the trip. It is so easy to book once... 

 kentishgirl Says:  In February when I visited Salzburg was covered in snow and the average temperature was in the minuses!Dress for the occasion...it will be cold...bring your... 

 Julian_K Says:  If you are in Salzburg in the colder months where there will either be snow or ice on the ground, be very careful when walking up or around either of the two... 

 acemj Says:  Salzburg is a very safe city. As usual, you should take the normal precautions. Don't walk alone at night in an unknown and abondoned area. Don't flash your... 

 johns440 Says:  Beautiful painted eggs are available on Getreidegasse and make perfect decorations for the holidays. Due to a recent problem in California with chickens...all... 

 V_Minx Says:  One evening after dining on some delicious Italian food in the city, my girlfriend and I went back to our hotel to freshen up. The garlic was very strong, so we... 

 WrigleyTodd Says:  If you're only visiting a couple days and want to buy souvenirs, don't wait until the last minute because you'll probably find the store closed when you return.... 

 randm1 Says:  If you're here during early Advent, watch out for the Krampus and Perchten! It's believed that the Christ Child delivers presents here, so St Nicholas is... 

 Gaby_Thieme Says:  Be ready to exchange currency into Schillings. In order to park in Salzburg we had to drive into a Mountain Tunnel. The Exit for Salzburg is near the '... 

 sandysmith Says:  Not a real danger but watch out for the famous trick water fountains at Hellbrunn Palace - they catch you unawares. The trick fountains and the palace have... 

 schnitzengru Says:  Watch out for the Canadians, eh?. In my experience, they get absolutely pissed then run around excusing themselves of their behavior by confessing that they're... 

 pipsqueak Says:  Always buy a roundtrip ticket when you take a ride on the funicular, you may want to ride down. We thought we would just walk down from the Salzburg Fortress at... 

 husain Says:  Mr Bush... as seen at a bookshop at the Hauptbahnhof 

 rui_bijie Says:  During our last walk up the Kapuzinerberg we discovered a really scary animal. Maybe you schouldn't go there after sunset ...;-)