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The Salzburg Castle View

Salzburg was fantastic. From the moment we pulled into the well named “Panorama Campground” we knew that Salzburg was going to be special. The weather was perfect on our arrival with a cloudless blue sky and white capped Alps that framed the city like a beautiful painting. Mozart’s old home town was smaller then expected which seemed to promote a more cozy and intimate atmosphere. But, as we discovered later, the true splendour of Salzburg became crystal clear when we rode the old cog-train to the top of castle hill. The castle stands gloriously on a sliver of rock that overlooks and separates Salzburg into two main parts.  We’re not sure if we have ever seen a more spectacular view or setting. This castle was started in 1077 and was never forcefully breached by an enemy until it was surrendered to Napoleon in 1800 without a battle. You can easily see why this castle was considered virtually impregnable when looking “way-down” from it’s imposing fortress towers and walls. A fantastic medieval castle with breathtaking 360 degree views around, above, and below. Impossible to capture the grandeur of this place in a single photograph but It has been said that this is one of the most beautiful vistas on earth and we could easily be convinced of that. If you do go to Salzburg, you must visit the castle.  Just behind our campground we found the most incredible Bavarian style B&B (Rauchenbichlgut) with a traditional restaurant so we decided to give it a try. We got back to “BrumaRV” rather late in the evening but we had such a fantastic time. The very Bavarian atmosphere, wonderful local friendlies and a delicious 4 course home cooked meal all combined to make this our second most memorable meal so far (First prize to our Valentines Day fondue). Onward toward Munich, but Salzburg will be very hard to leave behind. 

Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg Castle up on the hill
Nice little shopping district
Coffee brake
Exploring the old town
Colourful street market
Warm delicious bread from this very old bakery
The Catacombs of St. Peter’s Abbey
Entering the unique hillside Catacombs
Cog-train into the castle
The “Sound of Music” von Trapp estate is off in the distance
Exploring the castle
Restoration of the Royal Hall
Amazing 360 degree views
Cog-train up with a nice walk down
Mozart’s home
The great Bavarian B&B (Rauchenbichlgut) behind our campground
A perfect evening
Checking out of our impressive family operated campground
Lake Shiemsee, South-East of Munich
Boat ride to the elaborate island Palace built by King Ludwig II
Herrenchiemsee New Palace. One of three Palaces built by Ludwig II
Beautiful drive to Munich
Our campground in Munich