http://europe-chronicle.com/general-info Europe Travel Guide , Europe Tourist Journal, Europe, Travel Europe, Europe Guide Tue, 01 May 2007 05:40:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 The city is serviced by comprehensive rail connections, with frequent east-west trains servicing Vienna, Munich, Innsbruck, and Zürich, including daily high-speed ICE services. The city also acts as a hub for south-bound trains through the Alps into Italy. Salzburg Airport has scheduled flights to European cities such as Frankfurt, Vienna, ... http://europe-chronicle.com/general-info/2877/transportation-in-salzburg/ The Salzburg Card is highly recommended for visitors as it allows for unlimited public transportation, admission into several of the city's main attractions, and discounts at various places. By Air The Salzburg Airport W.A. Mozart is located 2 miles southwest of the city centre. The Airport has regularly scheduled domestic and international ... http://europe-chronicle.com/general-info/2876/getting-in-salzburg/ By Bus/Tram The city buses and trams provide quick, comfortable service through the city center from the Nonntal parking lot to Sigsmundsplatz, the city-center parking lot. Buses stop running at 11pm. Travelers can get a direct shuttle bus from Munich International Airport to Salzburg. The city itself is served by ... http://europe-chronicle.com/general-info/2875/getting-around-in-salzburg/ Salzburg’s economy is strongly export-oriented, especially exports to the member countries of the EU. For many years Salzburg’s economy has occupied a leading position in Austria. On a European scale the province is one of the most dynamic regions. In a recent survey of European regions Salzburg is listed as ... http://europe-chronicle.com/general-info/2874/economy-of-salzburg/ Salzburg is at the Northern edge of the Alps and has a typical Central European climate with hot summers up to almost 40 degrees Celsius and cold winters down to minus 20 degrees Celsius. So most of the year Salzburg has moderate weather conditions and should not keep you from ... http://europe-chronicle.com/general-info/2873/climate-of-salzburg/ Maria Plain: church of pilgrimage A church of pilgrimage and a Baroque gem in the outskirts of the city. Easily accessible by public bus, Maria Plain is the ideal destination for a quick trip. Kleßheim Castle A Baroque castle near the city that now hosts a Casino. Liefering Parish Church A mix ... http://europe-chronicle.com/general-info/2872/tourist-attractions-in-salzburg/ Salzburg's long history can be traced back to the Stone Age - but only in Baroque times it got really exciting! Here you will find a timeline with the most outstanding key events. Maybe you would also be interested in browsing the list of the Prince Archbishops. The first signs ... http://europe-chronicle.com/general-info/2871/history-of-salzburg/ Salzburg is on the banks of the Salzach River, at the northern boundary of the Alps. The mountains to Salzburg's south contrast with the rolling plains to the north. The closest alpine peak – the 1972 m Untersberg – is only a few kilometers from the city center. The Altstadt, ... http://europe-chronicle.com/general-info/2870/geography-of-salzburg/ Salzburg is the fourth-largest city in Austria and the capital of the federal state of Salzburg. Salzburg's "Old Town" with its world famous baroque architecture is one of the best-preserved city centers in the German-speaking world, and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. The city is ... http://europe-chronicle.com/general-info/2869/salzburg-austria/ Upper Austria enjoys a moderate continental climate: summers are warm and pleasant with cool nights, and winters are sunny, with snow levels high enough for widespread winter sports. Summers are warm and pleasant with cool nights, and winters are sunny, with snow levels high enough for widespread winter sports. In ... http://europe-chronicle.com/general-info/2868/climate-of-upper-austria/