​ Salzburg is the fourth-largest city in Austria and the capital of the state of Salzburg. It is often referred to as the cultural capital of Austria. 

The city is located in the center of the country, right on the German border, and has a population of around 157,000. The state of Salzburg is an internationally renowned winter sports destination; it has hosted multiple World Cham- pionships in winter sports, most re- cently the 2025 FIS Alpine Ski World Championships in Saalbach, and has been home to the ISU Mozart Cup for many years. 

The city of Salzburg, orig- inally founded as Iuvavum during the Roman Empire, holds great historical significance for the Catholic Church.

One city full of history 
Salzburg is the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the filming lo- cation of The Sound of Music. The narrow lanes and spacious squares of this baroque city have rightfully earned their place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The internation- ally renowned Salzburg Festival, the breathtaking panorama, and the countless delights of Christmastime make Salzburg a masterpiece in its own right—one that is truly beyond compare. No matter the season, Salzburg radi- ates a unique charm. With an annu- al calendar filled with a wide variety of events, a visit to the Festival City is certain to be an unforgettable expe- rience. Beyond its world-famous cul- tural and musical highlights, Salzburg offers countless other fascinating and compelling reasons to discover it.