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In winter, the Austrian city of Salzburg turns into a place that looks like it fell straight out of the pages of a storybook. Historic streets covered in snow, lights reflecting on the facades of ancient houses and the majestic Alps in the background create an atmosphere that you will fall in love with at first sight.
However, Salzburg in winter also enchants those who come without big plans. All you have to do is wander the streets, feel the peaceful atmosphere and let yourself be carried away by the wintry charm of the city. Everything seems somehow softer, quieter and more romantic, as if Salzburg has transformed for a few months into a place where you forget the daily rush and where fairy tales really exist.
During this period, the city of Mozart literally breathes peace, romance and the magic of Christmas, even though the holidays are already behind us. Our reader Soňa also visited the smaller Christmas markets in Salzburg, who sent several photos of the prices for drinks, meals, as well as renting skates at the ice rink to the editorial office.
Punch and mulled wine must not be missing at any Christmas market. You will pay 6 euros for two deciliters of these drinks here. For punch with the flavor of forest fruits and apple punch with Lillet wine aperitif you will pay an additional 80 cents.
Glühmost is also available. It’s about a traditional warm drink, similar to mulled wine, but made primarily from cider, not wine, with the addition of orange or lemon juice and spices. You pay 6.50 euros for two deciliters. Visitors can also buy a bottle of cold mulled wine for 16.50 euros. Children’s punch costs 4.50 euros. You also pay a deposit of 4 euros for a drink glass. Beer lovers will also enjoy themselves here, 0.33 liters costs 4 euros. You pay the same price for lemonade.
But visitors to the markets don’t have to stop at drinks. There is also a hotdog with onion, mustard and curry spices for 7 euros. You can warm up beef soup with cheese dumplings for 6.50 euros. Visitors can enjoy cheese dumplings with sauerkraut for 8.50 euros.
An ice rink was also part of these Christmas markets. Adults pay 6.50 euros for admission without renting skates, 4.50 euros for children and youth under 17, while students and seniors have a discounted admission for 5.50 euros. If visitors also need to rent skates, the price increases. Combined admission costs 12 euros for adults, 9 euros for children and youth. Families will get their money’s worth thanks to discounted packages, while evening skating is even cheaper. There are also group discounts and season passes.
At the end of the day, Soňa moved to the Hohensalzburg fortress, where there were several wooden stands. They offer classic winter delicacies there, such as hot mulled wine for around 5 euros, children’s punch or various flavored drinks with a drop of alcohol for a few euros extra. There are also sweet and hearty dishes, such as the popular baked potatoes, potato waffles, fries or classic waffles with honey, sugar or whipped cream, which cost around 5 euros.
The stalls also offer mead, liqueurs and honey punches, which complete the true alpine atmosphere. For a hot drink, you also get a mug for a refundable deposit, so in addition to warming up, you can also take away a small souvenir. PHOTO can be found in the gallery.
