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From tinsel-free towns to white Christmas: Top places to go in December

The experience of a winter Christmas entices many overseas at this time of year, but you’ll find plenty of other reasons to travel in December.

  • by Brian Johnston
One of the most popular cities to visit: Travellers queue at Salzburg Airport Terminal 1.

Airport review: Salzburg W.A. Mozart, Austria's second largest airport

It's one of Europe's most popular cities, but the airport is clearly struggling to handle the tourist boom.

  • by David Whitley
The historic city of Salzburg.

Salzburg, Austria: Secrets of Salzburg and The Sound of Music still a tourist drawcard

When you think of Salzburg, you think of The Sound of Music - not Christopher Plummer carrying 'that bloody fat child up the mountain'.

  • by Alison Stewart
Krampus figures terrorize the streets during a December 5 parade.

Krampus Run, Salzburg at Christmas: The world's most terrifying place to spend Christmas

You better not shout, you better not cry - a big horned demon-faced creature will beat you with chains and carry you away.

  • by Kylie McLaughlin
Krampuslauf is a traditional parade with pre-Christian roots.

Salzburg Christmas Museum: Christmas here is terrifying

It's Christmas every day at this museum. But something sinister is lurking inside ...

  • by Tim Richards
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View of Salzburg from the river Salzach.

Things to do in Salzburg, Austria: Three-minute guide to the city of Mozart and The Sound of Music

Known as the home of Mozart, Salzburg has a buzzing restaurant scene and stunning scenery.

  • by Brian Johnston
The Mirabell Gardens in Salzburg.

Villa Trapp, Von Trapp family home, Salzburg: The Sound of Music and the site of history

Nazi leader moved in after the family made famous in The Sound of Music moved out.

  • by Craig Platt
Built on salt: Salzburg, Austria.

Salzburg, Austria: How one of Europe’s most incredible cities was built with… salt.

There was no gold, no silver, no major port. But a simple mineral turned this into one of Europe's most beautiful cities.

  • by David Whitley
Winter in Austria means a trip to the Hellbrun Christmas Market.

Christmas in Salzburg on the 24th or 25th?

Which day is best to celebrate a Christmas dinner in Salzburg?

  • by Michael Gebicki
Salzburg's city pass for tourists is great value, but not all city passes are equal.

City passes: are they the best way to explore a new city?

City passes offer discounts on attractions, but are they worth it?