salzburghotel:
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.
