When Hell Freezes Over

February 7, 2007 | Written by Amber Turnau

Surrounded by rolling hills only an hours drive from the Alps, Salzburg, Austria is alive with the scent of fresh country air and—of course—the sound of music. Naturally, one might recognize the picturesque city from the award-winning wartime musical “The Sound of Music.” Interested visitors should know that there are several tour companies that take visitors to the key film locations in Salzburg and the surrounding... [Read more]

The SalzburgerLand – Facts & Figures

February 1, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Fact Sheet – Summer 2007

General Numbers
Land Area 7,154 km²
Population 526,000
Guest Beds 192,000
Campgrounds 60
Lodging Establishments 14,000

Mountains & Nature Numbers
Marked Hiking Paths 7,200 km
Climbing Walls 12
Alpine & Mountaineering Schools 11
Mountain, Hiking & Ski Guides ~150
Cable Lifts... [Read more]