Salzburg Sightseeing

Following the cancellation of the main reason I came to Salzburg, I was left with a free day, with no definite plans. Although I could have spent the time frantically rushing all over the city, trying to visit as many churches and museums as possible, I opted for a much more low key affair.

The only definite place that I wanted to reach was the castle. Its official name is the Fortress Hohensalzburg, and it is visible from just about every part of the city. After taking a metro bus ride and a short funicular railway journey, I found myself looking down on the city of Salzburg.

The city itself is surrounded by rugged mountains, some of which have splashes of snow on their upper slopes. This place would really be spectacular in winter, when the whole city is blanketed in white. Unfortunately, there was neither sunshine nor snow today, just a low covering of thick grey clouds. Although rain threatened for much of the day, it did not eventuate, but the low clouds were sufficient to completely block the view of the nearby mountains.

On the way back from the fortress, I somehow managed to catch a bus going in completely the wrong direction. I soon realised my mistake, but had to ride to the other end of the route before the bus finally reversed and took me back to my hotel.

I have to admit that after a long and demanding trip, I am starting to feel weary, and I am looking forward to finally be heading home again.Read more