After a stint as a military barracks, Hohensalzburg Fortress was opened to the public in the 1860s by Emperor Franz Josef. Gretchen Strauch / Courtesy of Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door ...

As if living in a castle weren’t enough to feel like royalty, Freyschlössl, a historic property in Salzburg, Austria, with parts dating to the 12th century, has been updated to include elements of ...

When my lovely wife, Laureen, and I visited the city of Salzburg in Austria this past fall, there were abundant places to visit. As we walked the city marveling at this and that, many oohs and aahs ...

Salzburg is forever smiling to the tunes of Mozart and “The Sound of Music.” Thanks to its charming old town, splendid Baroque churches, and one of Europe’s largest medieval fortresses, Salzburg feels ...

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Salzburg, Austria, with parts dating to the 12th century, has been updated to include elements of modern luxury. The structure was originally part of a fortification system atop the Mönchsberg ...