After visiting Hohensalzburg Fortress, I stumbled on a violinist at the Biofest whose beautiful ‘A Thousand Years’ performance brought a hush around me and filed my heart with love…

Perched above the city, Fortress Hohensalzburg  feels like a storybook come alive and as I walked through its stone corridors, I could almost hear the echoes of centuries past. The views stretch endlessly over the rooftops and mountains, and for a moment I just stood still, soaking in that sense of history and peace.

Nestled beside Salzburg’s Mirabell Gardens is Europe’s oldest dwarf garden, a quirky corner of whimsical history that feels worlds away from the film crowds. Think expressive stone faces, quiet paths, and a secret worth seeking out.