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

Airport review: You might be better off getting a train

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

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The historic city of Salzburg.

Secrets of Salzburg and The Sound of Music

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

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

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.

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

Christmas in Salzburg is terrifying

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

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Tim Richards
View of Salzburg from the river Salzach.

Three-minute guide to Salzburg

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

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Brian Johnston
Villa Trapp in Salzburg.

The dark secret beneath The Sound of Music home

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

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Craig Platt
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?

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Michael Gebicki
Built on salt: Salzburg, Austria.

The common household item that created one of Europe's most beautiful cities

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

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David Whitley

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Official Language: German
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