Mozart's Chocolate Balls and Other Adventures in Salzburg
The Sound of Music didn't lie, the hills are alive in Salzburg, Austria. Famous for beautiful scenery, high-end shopping and of course, a little someone named Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Salzburg is a destination worthy of anyone's European bucket list. While we only spent two nights in this medieval mountain town, we enjoyed our time dodging rain clouds and exploring the city.
Here were some of our favorite experiences.
Getreidegasse
Shopping and souvenirs, check. Adorable, totally instagramable streets, check. A big a$$ castle perched atop a massive hill, check. Getreidegasse is a Salzburg hotspot for tourists and locals alike. Get lost exploring the winding cobblestone roads, grab a bite to eat at an outdoor plaza or check out some local history.
Composition fans rejoice, Getreidegasse happens to be the birthplace of one of the world's favorite composers, Mozart. Being Mozart's hometown is not a claim to fame that Salzburg takes lightly. If you take a look around you'll notice merchandise aplenty proudly adorning the composer's smirking mug. Perhaps one of the strangest, but most delightful of these items are the Mozart chocolate balls or as the locals say, Mozartkugel. Wikipedia describes Mozartkugel as, "a small, round sugar confection made of pistachio marzipan and nougat that is covered with dark chocolate." Yes, they're as delicious as you might imagine. Up until now I never thought I'd be craving the taste of Mozart's balls.
Hohensalzburg Castle
While we didn't actually visit the Hohensalzburg Castle it gets an honorable mention in this post for being one of Salzburg's largest attractions. Built in 1077, Hohensalzburg is a massive structure that dramatically changed the city's skyline. Hohensalburg was built to intimidate enemies, in all its years the fortress was never captured by foreign troops and was only under siege once in 1525.
The Eagle's Nest
While I found our journey to the summit of the Eagle's Nest a bit too adventurous for my liking, that doesn't change the fact that it's an awesome experience unique to Salzburg. Originally built as a birthday present for Hitler, the Eagle's Nest is a chalet structure that now acts as a restaurant with spectacular 360-degree views of the Berchtesgaden Alps.
Here were some of our favorite experiences.
Getreidegasse
Shopping and souvenirs, check. Adorable, totally instagramable streets, check. A big a$$ castle perched atop a massive hill, check. Getreidegasse is a Salzburg hotspot for tourists and locals alike. Get lost exploring the winding cobblestone roads, grab a bite to eat at an outdoor plaza or check out some local history.
Composition fans rejoice, Getreidegasse happens to be the birthplace of one of the world's favorite composers, Mozart. Being Mozart's hometown is not a claim to fame that Salzburg takes lightly. If you take a look around you'll notice merchandise aplenty proudly adorning the composer's smirking mug. Perhaps one of the strangest, but most delightful of these items are the Mozart chocolate balls or as the locals say, Mozartkugel. Wikipedia describes Mozartkugel as, "a small, round sugar confection made of pistachio marzipan and nougat that is covered with dark chocolate." Yes, they're as delicious as you might imagine. Up until now I never thought I'd be craving the taste of Mozart's balls.
Hohensalzburg Castle
While we didn't actually visit the Hohensalzburg Castle it gets an honorable mention in this post for being one of Salzburg's largest attractions. Built in 1077, Hohensalzburg is a massive structure that dramatically changed the city's skyline. Hohensalburg was built to intimidate enemies, in all its years the fortress was never captured by foreign troops and was only under siege once in 1525.
The Eagle's Nest
While I found our journey to the summit of the Eagle's Nest a bit too adventurous for my liking, that doesn't change the fact that it's an awesome experience unique to Salzburg. Originally built as a birthday present for Hitler, the Eagle's Nest is a chalet structure that now acts as a restaurant with spectacular 360-degree views of the Berchtesgaden Alps.
While our time in Salzburg was short, we had a great time making memories exploring Mozart's birthplace and eating his chocolate balls.
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