The Sound of Music exhibition in the Panorama Museum

Sarah Posted on February 11, 2012 by Sarah The Sound of Music

From November 4 2011, the Panorama Museum (Salzburg Museum) presents a yearlong special exhibition on the Trapp Family.
In order to get an idea and to tout for our guests, we visited the museum.
The show will focus on the true story of the family’s life and contrast the family history with the myth portrayed in the musical and the movie.
Many of the original objects are family-owned, some photographs are from private albums and some are loan collections from collectors or museums and they all document the “real” life of the von Trapps.
Exhibition stands show what the german movies from 1956 and 1958, the Musical from 1959 and the implementation of the Hollywood movie made out of the story.

Entering the exhibition, first of all you see the property of different dresses and garments of Georg and Maria von Trapp. The first floor shows you round through the life of the Trapp family, beginning in the Salzburg-time and ending with the emigration to the USA.
The ground floor introduces you with the books of Maria von Trapp, which she sold so that the beginning of the “Sound of Music” success could take its course.
As above-mentioned, a lot of movies were filmed, but only the Hollywood movie enjoyed great popularity. The musical was performed all over the world, until then it returned to its hometown Salzburg in 2011.
Visiting this exhibition, you can put oneself in the position of the Trapp family and so you go on a journey into the past.

Additionally, more than 180 photos and 100 original objects are presented, which partly are shown for the first time ever in public!
Altogether, the Panorama Museum is really worth a visit.

Following you can see the most beautiful pictures, as well as a fascinating time table.

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Tourist traps in Salzburg

Andrea Posted on February 9, 2012 by Andrea Salzburg

Those visiting a city are always given tips and suggestions by different people as regards what to do and the sights to be visited in any case. They however don’t use to get informed about what not to do and things to be avoided. That’s why we have unceremoniously decided to explain you Salzburg’s “most important tourist traps“.

Tourist traps in Salzburg:

Don’t buy “Mozartkugeln” in the historic center:

You’ll obviously find the famous “Mozart balls” anywhere in Salzburg’s historic center, be it in different   souvenir shops or on markets – you are offered Salzburg “Mozart balls” on any corner, though for increased prices.

Our suggestion: buy these small delicacies in a supermarket or in the Duty Free Shop at the airport, where they are offered for a reasonable price. Our Salzburger Hof staff will be pleased to inform you about the nearest store.

Avoid visiting the city within a large group:

Particularly during summer months, Salzburg is teeming with tourists and that’s what it makes difficult to discover the city’s true beauty. Avoid starting your city tour within tourist groups. Get first informed about the most important sights, insiders’ venues, and eventual promenades – this way, you’ll get a much deeper insight into our town. Our female staff at the reception desk of Salzburger Hof will of course help you to do so.

Go to the right restaurants:

Best food is offered on Salzach River’s right bank. Restaurants situated in the historic center use to serve luxurious menus at superlunary prices. To get traditional Salzburg type cuisine, you should look around the neighborhood of Linzergasse or Steingasse. Here are some inns offering an actually very good cuisine and being less tourism oriented.

Don’t choose a crowded tavern for a drink:

During high season, don’t choose famous inns for having a drink. They use to be completely stormed by tourists und you’ll wait for a seat in vain. Observe where Salzburg natives use to go or just get a hint from the staff of Salzburger Hof.

Don’t select the first available sightseeing tour:

You should in no case opt for the first available sightseeing tour. You’ll see that innumerous tours are offered in Salzburg, in particular as regards the “Sound of Music”. First compare the prices and then deliberate what you really want. The easiest way: book your tour directly at our hotel’s reception desk where you’ll find a very fine selection.

Don’t buy your O-Bus tickets in the bus:

Avoid buying bus tickets in the bus! Prepaid tickets are in any case cheaper; you can buy them at the reception desk of Salzburger Hof. Also the 24 hours ticket is available as prepaid ticket at a lower price than in the busses.

 

 

 

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Residing in the city, carving on the slopes! – Flachau Snow Space

Andrea Posted on January 18, 2012 by Andrea Salzburg

Just some 45min from our hotel “Der Salzburger Hof”, there is Austria’s most spacious skiing area – the “Flachau Snow Space“. Thanks to innovative cable car technology and brand-new facilities, a total of 150 ha slope surface, wide, well-groomed ski runs, variegated slopes for any level, and absolutely guaranteed snow thanks  to state-of-the-art snowmaking technology, it offers skiing fun for everybody. Be it the well-known World Cup run, a specially built timekeeping ski run, or an easy family slope as well as a practice slope – Flachau Snow Space will make hearts leap for joy. So unhurried and sporting skiers, families as well as groups, the experienced ones and any beginner will find their suited slopes. It’s your place at Flachau Snow Space!

Those looking for a cozy epilogue or wanting to enrich their skiing day should pay a visit to the cozy ski lodges, mountain restaurants, and dreamlike sun terraces. They boast a particular, cozy, and typical atmosphere and are known for their Après-Ski Fever.

Salzburg Flachau Ski Shuttle – just a few minutes away from Salzburger Hof!

We warmly recommend you to use the free Salzburg Flachau Ski Shuttle starting just 5min away from our hotel. The shuttle takes you from the city of Salzburg straight to the skiing area (and back in the evening). Here you benefit from all the advantages of city holidays combined with those of a skiing vacation. A guide takes care of ski pass supply, equipment hiring, and other activities on site.

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Waldklang – An Outstanding Christmas Market

Andrea Posted on December 13, 2011 by Andrea Salzburg

In the Waldbad Anif you can find a very specific christmas market.  Already three times this outstanding winter festival took place at the beautiful lake. We were also there and were very impressed of the art, the culture and the culinary art.  The Waldbad which is a very famous summer spot for swimming has been turned to an idyllic christmas market.

Your attention should be paid to the miraculous light and sound installationes. I really enjoyed the varios booths with the different arts and crafts. It is kind of hard to leave without a small gift J Furthermore the culinary delicacies are very recommendable too. We enjoyed the traditional „Salzburger Kasnockn“ and as a dessert a delicious „Bauernkrapfen“. I think there is plenty of food for everybody. Moreover you can find contemporary exhibitions, movie shows, readings, performances, workshops and concerts. Sunday is family day! Children are enjoying exciting wood expeditions, fairytale readings and pony riding. In our opinion this christmas market differs from the other traditional ones in his alternative approach and is a must for everybody.

 

 

Opening days:

25. NOV–26.DEZ 2011

Friday and Sunday

 8. | 21. | and 22.DEZ 2011

 

Opening hours:

Friday, Saturay 2pm till 11pm

Sunday and bank holidays 12pm till 11pm

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Advent and Christmas Markets in Salzburg

Andrea Posted on November 29, 2011 by Andrea Salzburg

Every year the traditional Christmas markets took place in Salzburg. The old town looks magical and besides getting Christmas presents and souvenirs you can also enjoy culinary fine baked goods. What would Christmas time be without our Christmas markets! One of the most stunning markets is the traditional Salzburger Christmas Market in the old town. But also a lot of others are drawing everybody’s attention!

Salzburg Christmas Market

The most famous christmas market is the one around the cathedral. The Residenzsquare and the Catedralsquare offer a lot of opportunities for Christmas shopping. At the beautiful decorated Christmas booths Advent wreath, Christmas cribs, Christmas tree decoration and various traditional souvenirs are on sale. Various mulled wine booths and culinary fine baked goods is a feast of all your gustative senses. Our insider tip: Enjoy a mulled wine and a yummy “Haunsberger“ at one oft the christmas booths.

Opening Hours:

17. November till 26. December 2011
Monday till Thursday 10am till 8.30pm
Friday: 10am till 9pm
Saturday and bank holidays: 9am till 9pm
Sunday: 9am till 9:30pm

24. December – Christmas Eve: 9am till 3pm / 25. and 26. December 2010: 11am till 6pm

 

“Adventzauber” in Hellbrunn

One of the most famous Christmas markets is the one in Hellbrunn. Especially for adults and children this market offers outstanding attractions (petting zoo, winter fairy tale train…) Besides the gorgeous decorated christmas booths you can also visit the magical crib in the palace of Hellbrunn.

Opening hours:

17. November till 30. November 2011

Wednesday till Friday: 1pm till 8pm / Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays: 10am till 8pm

1. December till 24. December 2011

Monday till Friday: 1pm-8pm / Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays: 10am-8pm

24. December – Christmas Eve: 10am till 2pm

 

Christmas Market at the Mirabellsquare

Also the christmas market in front of the castle of Mirabell is enchanting each visitor every year with his traditional charm. Mulled wine, culinary delicacies and aesthetic decoratetd booths present a magical christmassy image.

Opening hours:

17. November till 24. December 2011

Mo, Tue, Wed, Fr: 10am till 8pm / Thu: 9am till 8pm

Saturday and bank holidays: 10am till 9pm / Su: 10am –till 8.30pm

Christmas Eve: 10am till 3pm

 

Adventmarket in the courtyard of Hohensalzburg fortress

Whether you arrive on foot or by funicular – high above the city’s rooftops – you will find a charming Advent market, which transforms you through the countless christmas booths and a colorful entertainment programm into a magical world.  Also the stunning view of Salzburg and its beautiful christmas markets is worth to visit. Local handicrafts, exceptional gift ideas and culinary delicacies offers specials for everybody.  Children will also have fun in doing their own handicrafts. The traditional “Christ Child Salute” by the Armed Fortress Guild will take place at noon on December 24.

Opening hours:

25. November – 18.December 2011

Each Advent weekends (Fr, Sat, Sun) and December 8 and 9

 

Adventmarkt in St. Jakob am Thurn

Our special insider tip will be the Adventmarket in St. Jakob am Thurn. As opposed tot he other markets this one is very small and offers an outstanding ambience between a pilgrimage church, a pond and a small courtyard.

Culinary delicacies, mulled wines, chestnuts are offered at the small traditional booths. Specialities from the area (Speck, farmhouse bread….) are in great demand for take away. In our opinon this christmas market is a must-see for everybody!

Opening hours:

26. November till 18. December 2011

Sat, Sun, bank holidays 2pm till 7pm

 

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Salzburg is crazy about The Sound of Music

Marius Posted on November 21, 2011 by Marius The Sound of Music

After countless performances on the Broadway in New York and in various other countries the musical has finally returned back to his hometown. The story of the novice Maria, who worked in the interwar period as a nanny in the house of the Trapp family, married widower Georg von Trapp and became famous with the family choir, is world-famous since 1965. Although thousands of tourists have been visiting various movie locations in Salzburg, where Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer were singing and dancing, the movie has been widely unknown here in Salzburg and Austria ever since.

This has changed rapidly since the premiere of the successful musical took place at Salzburger Landestheater on 23rd of October. Tears, felicity, emotions and an audience singing along with the actors have been characteristic for the nearly 3 hours long premiere.

“An outstanding performance was delivered by Wietske van Tongeren as Maria von Trapp. At the beginning her voice was still a little bit squeaky and nasal, but she was enhancing constantly – both in her singing and dancing – and finally offered a stirring performance as the novice, governess and baroness. Uwe Kröger as the Baron of Trapp did not make the most of his performance though. If you listen to his old musical productions and read the critics of his career, you will get the feeling that Kröger wasn’t delivering his best performance at the premiere.“ (news.at)

For about two weeks now Sound of Music is enchanting his audience. A lot of people in Salzburg have already taken “their” musical straight into their hearts, others are calling it “… a nice musical, which is addressing even more the taste of American people than the pampered musical visitors in this country“ (Peter Krachowitzer). However, dedicated fans of the story are just feeling a kind of “Edelweiss euphoria“.

For getting into the right mood for the musical or to finish the evening off in a Sound of Music style, just book a room in our hotel Der Salzburger Hof, where you will be transferred by our Sound of Music rooms in the world of the Trapp family. Here you also have the opportunity to see original pictures of the Sound of Music shooting in the Sound of Music corridor. And if you only prefer to make yourself comfortable and take it easy, you can surely rent the original Sound of Music movie in our hotel’s own video shop. Your Sound of Music heart will be beating faster anyway!

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Kick-Off Event of PrivateCityHotels Nuremberg, Salzburg, Vienna

Sarah Posted on October 24, 2011 by Sarah Hotel der Salzburger Hof

Finally! With the successful launch of the PrivateCityHotels website, now the co-operation of individual and privately owned Hotels from 3 cities had its official start. On Friday, the 07th  of October 2011 all hoteliers from Nuremberg, Salzburg und Vienna met, to celebrate the beginning of their new co-operation.

A fancy celebration in castle Hellbrunn was organised, to get to know each other share experience and enjoy culinary delights . The highly decorated chefs Richard Brunnauer, Klaus Fleischhacker and Josef Illinger created an outstanding menu, which was served as a „flying dinner”.

The co-operation is formation of personal managed hotels. You already feel the individuality on the website by the introduction of the hosts, that show their favorite places of the city to the visitors. Here you can find an example with the suggestions of family Donhauser.

We are very proud to be a member of the PrivateCityHotels due to the fact that we also substitute the guideline: „It’s about the people“.

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A City of Dreams

Gera Bachner Posted on September 30, 2011 by Gera Bachner Salzburg

Anneliese Donhauser visited this special exhibition of the Cathedral museumin Salzburg and was impressed by the attention to detail of the city views done by painter Georg Pezolt in the 19th century. This exhibition can be visited until the 26th of October but also the permanent exhibitions including the cathedral treasure or the curiosities in the Cabinet of Art and Curiosities.

The “long gallery” (70 m) of St. Peter’s Abbey can only be visited via the Cathedral museum. It gives a first impression of how impressive the route within the buildings around the Cathedral square will be once all sites will be opened.

The access to “A City of Dreams” is made via the organ loft of the Cathedral. From there you have an impressive view of the nave. While visiting the Cathedral the Berkshire Choral Festival Choir accompanied by the orchestra of the Cathedral Music Salzburg was practicing. The music was heard in all rooms of the museum and made this visit to a very special one.

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Run on the expanded shopping centre Forum 1 at the main train station

Gera Bachner Posted on September 16, 2011 by Gera Bachner Salzburg

Yesterday the old Forum 1 has opened its gates again at Salzburg main train station. The first 13 stores have offered a preview of the new shopping centre with over 50 stores. The main opening will take place in December after the completion of the skyway which will connect the new Forum and the one that was opened in 2008. The shopping centre has now doubled its total area.

Therefore, our guests can enjoy an amazing shopping opportunity just 200m away from our hotel. It is our pleasure to welcome you in Salzburg on your next shopping trip!

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FINALLY ONLINE – The new website of „Der Salzburger Hof“ goes live!

Gera Bachner Posted on July 9, 2011 by Gera Bachner Hotel der Salzburger Hof

We did it!
With a lot of joy and pride we are able to tell you today that our new (and great!) website is online. With a tiny little delay – of only 1 year – we are finally back and up-to-date in the online world – well, we all know: good things take time ;-)

We at “Der Salzburger Hof“ have completely dedicated our hotel to our beautiful city. Of course that’s what we want to show on our website and hope that our huge input into this project was worth it and will be successful.

You will find our website neatly structured into the following 4 themes:

Hotel:
Everything about „Der Salzburger Hof“. Get to know our hotel and everyone who works here. Also we provide all information about our themes and how we have integrated them in our hotel.

Mozart:
All imaginable information about Mozart – You want to indulge in the memories of Salzburgs „Wunderkind“? We will take you to see Mozarts footprints.

Salzburg:
The highlights of the city, excursions but especially lots of insider tipps – You want to know where you get the most beautiful Dirndl? Just check out our shopping-tipps.

The Sound of Music:
There is hardly more information out there. Did you always want to hear the true story about the Von Trapp family? We as Sound of Music experts will tell you!

So far so good – Go ahead and see for yourself!

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