A few of my favourite things... about SALZBURG

If Europe were a sundae, the heavenly haven that is Salzburg could just be the cherry on top. Around every corner, the city gets prettier and seems to whisper 'I'm incredibly special.' I defy anyone to tread the cobbled streets without a big, beaming smile sprawled across their face. 

Sunshiney (well it was all the time I was there) Salzburg oozes with charm and seeps rich history. The Old Town is reminiscent of stepping into a fairytale; it is that quaint and beautifully delightful. The waters of the River Salzbach may be murky and not smell altogether fragrant but promenading past, there is a beauty and calmness about it. 

You'll be spellbound by the magical mecca of all things Mozart, after only 5 minutes in its genteel clutches. Traces of the ghost of this classical composing prodigy, encircle the UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

The Sound of Music, has long since been my go to cheer up movie, so to virtually step into that world where it's all raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens was beyond my wildest dream! In the heart of edelweiss county, the locals do not buy into the popularity of the musical but they certainly do CASH IN on it. Darlings, whether you're 16 going on SEVENTY, I have confidence that only a flibbertijibbet wouldn't be dazzled by the hills that are alive. 

A few of the 1000 lovely things I love ... 

*Easter pastel-coloured Baroque buildings 

*The sonorous pealing of the bells cheerfully reverberate far and wide, welcoming in the new day. A celestial wake up call, unless you're not feeling so chipper - that is. 

*Almdudler - I have acquired a taste for Salzy's unofficial national drink (which has the colouring of beer with refreshing grape and apple concentrates and fizzy bubbles) as it trumps all Coca Cola products. Even now I've got this fruity, herbal beverage on the brain!

* Prettiest Platz's of pure perfection you ever saw

*The spectacular serenity of the Austrian lake district, just a short drive away. Vacationers, are BANANAS about it here and with fabulous reason. 

*Apfelstrudel!!!! (Apple to you or I) Is this sweet, oblong pastry not enough of a selling point of its own? The allure of the cinnamon scents wafting is strong and cannot be resisted. 

*The gloriously, green rolling hills that Dame Andrews sings about

5 things (almost) no one tells you to do:

1) Kiss your eternal love in Liebesgrotto - Romantic legend would have it that with one kiss in the love grotto, your love will be everlasting. Make sure you like them that much, for the universe will keep pulling the two of you together ;) 

2) Have a picnic under the starlight on the banks of the river Salzbach - It's completely improper not to and you'll thank the sky if it puts on a theatrical show for you and yours. 

3) BE kissed by Mozart as he takes your hand with his magical fingers. Just make sure you don't have bratwurst breath first, as nothing is wurst :D I happened upon an impersonator in Mirabell Gardens, waiting for snapshots with tourists. 

4) Scoff a burger in SalzBURG(er) just for punniness - The beef, avocado and zucchini burger at BioBurgerMeister is one I can recommend. They can make 100% organic burgers, like nobody's business and I swear the bun was practically bigger than my own head! 

5) Delight your senses with free opera during Siemensfest at Kapitelplatz. This takes place for 5 weeks in the summer months and comes together with the annual Salzburg festival. The works of these composers are still awesome centuries later, especially when broadcast on the big screen to 2000 or so spectators. 

To not have your heart blessed with the sound of music, before you kick the bucket is unacceptable :D Julie, I blame you for my infatuation with the Rome of the north, that I dearly cherish. This blog is to implore ALL to follow the bright lure, to have a little escapade to the salt fortress. So long, farewell, auf wiedersehn, goodbye Salzburg x