Hohensalzburg Festung

The tour of Hohensalzburg Castle wasn't that exciting. The highlight, however, had been the viewing deck where you can take in all the sights around.

Too bad that because of security reasons, there was a chaperone which limited the time we spent here.

On the opposite side of the river are many Victorian looking mansion which on closer look are advocates offices and some aristocrats, it seems. There are many nice old buildings and churches here too and I spent the most time in the pretty garden next to Mirabell Schloss.

And here is the Kuenstlerhaus, literally translated as artist house, which I stayed for 3 nights.

It cost €25 a night for a spacious room with a double bed and an additional single bed, and a balcony too. There is a wash basin in the room but toilet and shower is in the corridor, next to my room. Each morning, I would just lie in bed and enjoy the great view of the river Salzach and the mountains...