Hotel Markus Sittikus

One glance at Salzburg’s fanciful baroque palaces and domes, its mountain backdrop, and its insanely turquoise river, and you’ll be captivated. However, when the streets heave in peak summer, there’s plenty to see (and far more peace to be had) just a quick train ride or drive away from the city.

Famous for Mozart, theSound of Music, and a majestic array of churches and palaces, Salzburg is sometimes overlooked as a city of green spaces. From the richly ornamented parks established by pleasure-loving archbishops to the densely forested hills that rise above the city, Salzburg is a destination that rejoices in outdoor life.