I%26#39;ll be travelling alone (F, 25) and hoping to have a really great time!
As I%26#39;ll only be there from Sat - Mon I%26#39;m hoping to take in some fantastic sights!
Couls anyone reccomend a 2 day Itinierary. I am definately giong on a Sound of Music tour (couldn%26#39;t resist!)... but what else can a single 25yo gal do?
Anyone else heading there this weekend??
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Visit the Christmas markets and drink some %26quot;punsch%26quot; or %26quot;gluehwine%26quot;:
www2.salzburg.info/sehenswertes_3777.htm
Visit the main sights:
www2.salzburg.info/sehenswertes_222.htm
Try some bars/pubs:
http://www2.salzburg.info/gastronomie_571.htm
Do some shopping:
http://www2.salzburg.info/shopping_406.htm
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Will the Christmas markets definately be open? I heard they don%26#39;t open til Late November.
Also.... could you recommend a good place where other young people %26#39;hang out%26#39;? It would be nice to meet other solo travellers.
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Yes, sorry, you are right...you are 1 week too %26quot;early%26quot; - they open the following weekend!
Do not expect Salzburg to be a party town....i also doubt that there will be many solo travellers as it is more a city for romantic weekends....Vienna would have been much better in this respect.
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Damn! It seems not many European countries are very suited to solo travellers...
I was in Paris alone 2 weeks ago - just my luck!
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Vienna would have been more suitable - but you can always go there by train from Salzburg within 2:36 hours!
www.wien.info/article.asp?IDArticle=13858
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There%26#39;s a chance the ice rink on Mozartplatz might be open when you are there. They are constructing it at the moment ready for the Christkindlmarkt season.
Salzburg main sights include the Fortress from where there are some great views of the city and mountains (if it%26#39;s clear). There are lots of bars and restaurants. Perhaps your hotel could recommend some to you. It%26#39;s true that Salzburg attractions close early but the city%26#39;s youngsters go out on the town too so there will be places to go, you just need to ask. Perhaps the tourist office in Mozartplatz could help you there. Avoid Rudolfskai as that gets a bit lively but not in the way you might like.
The Sound of Music tour will take you out of the city and you%26#39;ll see some of the surrounding scenery. Wear layers as it is cold at the moment but shops, restaurants, etc will be warm.
Have a great time.
Liz.
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Hi Seratori
I hope you have a great time in Salzburg. Myself and some work colleagues are heading there the following weekend and finding out about Salzburg nightlife proved a little tough but I did manage to glean a little information which I will list below. Hope it helps.
With regards to the days we are looking spending the Friday afternoon in Salzburg visiting the advent markets (which only start that weekend) followed by the Mozart dinner following LizR recommendations. On Saturday we intend to visit the Salt Mines in Berchtesgaden and follow it with a trip down to Konigssee lake.
Anyway here is the info on the nightlife.
%26quot;Strictly seeing Mozart%26#39;s city as a venue for the Festival and sophisticated cultural events is a cliché that needs to be unveiled. There%26#39;s no better way to start than to set out for the countless hip and happening hotspots along the strip.
The ancient burghers%26#39; houses on the left and right sides of the Salzach hardly give you a clue of the hot hangouts hidden behind their old-fashioned façades. The bars are lined up side by side along the left banks of the Salzach. This is where you%26#39;ll find everything from Irish music at the Shamrock or O’Malley’s with a glass of stout or lager, to the %26quot;Podium%26quot; frequented by the younger crowd, or the American %26quot;Roses%26quot; bar
Moving along the left banks of the Salzach towards the Mönchsberg, you%26#39;ll automatically drop into one of the oldest venues in Salzburg. Known for decades as the %26quot;Paletti%26quot; or %26quot;Stadtwerk Orange,%26quot; the %26quot;Republic%26quot; was reopened as a café, bar and club. If you%26#39;re looking for a exotic cocktails, head to the %26quot;Flip%26quot;, which offers a wide range of music, from hard%26#39;n heavy to hip hop.
It%26#39;s best to walk along the Franz-Josef-Kai, where places like the %26quot;Rautz%26quot;,%26quot;or the %26quot;Coco Lezzone%26quot; offer international cuisine. If you%26#39;re looking for heartier but no less typical Salzburg fare, stop at the %26quot;Würstlkönigin%26quot; (Hot Dog Queen) on Ferdinand Hanusch Platz. This is where you%26#39;ll find a variety of sausages ranging from Käsekrainer to Debreziner to hot or mild Burenhäutl served with a touch of local color especially late at night.
Once you%26#39;ve crossed the Staatsbrücke (State Bridge), you%26#39;ll have to decide between the Steingasse and the Kai. Aside from being one of the most charming streets in Salzburg%26#39;s Old City, the Steingasse is teeming with bars and bistros. Mexican flair and its culinary delights can be found at the %26quot;Pepe Gonzales;%26quot; you can watch the chef prepare fish and various soups and salads at the %26quot;Shrimpsbar%26quot;. If you walk on and pass the doorman%26#39;s critical eye, you%26#39;ll find yourself in the %26quot;Saitensprung,%26quot; a combination of bar and disco. Its counterpart is the %26quot;Andi Hofer%26quot; just a few steps away, a sophisticated pub with traditional cuisine, friendly service and plenty of regular customers.
If you%26#39;re up this way you shouldn%26#39;t miss one of the fixed stars in Salzburg%26#39;s cultural heavens. The %26quot;Rockhouse%26quot; in the Schallmooser Hauptstrasse is where the full spectrum ranging from jazz, rock, pop, folk, blues, metal, punk, funk, hip hop, crossover to contemporary music and avant-garde is at home. A side-trip to the Priesterhausgasse is absolutely worthwhile. %26quot;Der fidele Affe,%26quot; for example, another one of Salzburg%26#39;s perennial favorites where guests dine on hearty Austrian dishes in a casual atmosphere. A similar atmosphere is found at the %26quot;Mattseer Stiftskeller,%26quot; which is really found down in the cellar and popular with students and musicians from the Mozarteum, often letting guests in on an ad-lib live session.
If you prefer to stay in the inner zone, you should head for the Giselakai. From Salzburg%26#39;s senior nightclub, the %26quot;Chez Roland,%26quot; %26quot;Daimler’s%26quot; with a bar on the ground floor and outstanding restaurant on the first floor. If you work your way past the Mozart Footbridge heading upstream, a visit to the %26quot;Living Room Bazillus%26quot; on the waterfront with its al fresco dining and breathtaking view of the Old City and Fortress is a must. A visit to the Nonntal in the southwestern part of town will also be rewarding. Here you%26#39;ll find the %26quot;ARGE Kultur Salzburg%26quot; with its %26quot;ARGE Beisl,%26quot; a cozy bistro with excellent food, a colorful clientele, and the ever-popular Pizzeria %26quot;SOG,%26quot; which offers night owls warm meals until midnight.
Chez Roland
Giselkai 15, Salzburg, Austria 5020 • 662-874335 6pm – 4am
For almost 25 years, this brother and sister-run operation has been keeping tourists and locals coming back for more. The bar sits in an old saltcellar, and the décor is quite natural and features high ceilings. Chez Roland offers a variety of drinks, but regulars tend to favor the classic Austrian wines that are available.
Vis a Vis
Rudolfskai 24, Salzsburg, Austria 5020 • 662-841-290 7pm – 3am
This popular stop is one of the many nightlife venues located along the river. Vis à Vis feels more like a café than a bar and tends to attract a younger crowd. The atmosphere is casual, and the bar offers a full range of drinks as well as coffee favorites.
Y2K, Why to Kai
Rudolfskai 14, Salzburg, Austria 5020 8pm – 4am
This addition to the bar scene services the mid-30’s crowd. The ambience is fresh, the décor open and contemporary, and the bar is the focal point. Stonewalls showcase modern artwork, and Y2K’s blond wood decorating accents make this a nice alternative to other “dark” bar choices.
Seitensprung
Steingasse 11, Salzburg, Austria 5020 • 662-881-377 8pm – 3am
An elegant atmosphere drapes this very chic bar. The Seitensprung, which when translated implies keeping someone on the side, offers a diverse setting. The bar gets crowded and the ambience is tastefully dark. There is an exceptional cocktail menu and a choice of late night snacks. %26quot;
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Hi Paynebyname
Thanks for posting all this info on nightlife. This is really helpful and I%26#39;ll file it for future postings.
I would just say that Rudolfskai can be a bit troublesome sometimes so I%26#39;m not really sure that a single girl would be totally comfortable along the Kai. It%26#39;s the area that the police are sometimes called to at weekends.
Thanks again.
Liz.
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Hi LizR
My pleasure. Your help and advice has been invaluable and as you probably saw we booked the Mozart dinner at St Peter on yours (and the American guy whose name escapes me) recommendation. We paid a little more for the exclusive package as we thought it looked quite special. Your words about how the singers made an effort to look at the audience and how it wasn%26#39;t cheesy made a big difference to us choosing this venue.
I only noticed your point about Rudolfskai once I%26#39;d posted my ramble. I think it will just be myself and best mate going out on the town and that will likely be just on the Thursday and Friday but I will bear your warning in mind.
Two quick questions before I go.
Have you ever been to the Casino outside of town. It looks impressive but is it cheesy and is the drive out of town worth it?
Can you recommend any good restaurants around Lake Fuschl? We are staying at the Hotel Schloss Fuschl, which looks wonderful, but it%26#39;s restaurants are unsurprisingly expensive.
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BIG thanks to Paynebyname and LizR...
I will avoid the locations you%26#39;ve mentioned to. Hopefully I%26#39;ll meet some others my own age and in a similar situation.
With regards to clothing.. I have packed a few warm singlets, longsleeve thermal tops, thermal jacket, … and jeans…. Unfortunately I don%26#39;t have warm pants. Will this be too much of an issue? My jacket comes halfway down my thigh and I have flat boots that are up my my knees that I%26#39;ll wear with ski socks. And then of course gloves, scarf and beenie…. I really hope I%26#39;m warm enough.
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