Salzburg, Austria

What to expect in... Salzburg

12. Qualität aus Österreich

The Austrians are proud of the quality of the products they produce, especially when it comes to food. It's a green-conscious country that hates pesticides and GMO produce. Monsanto is not welcome here.

11. Cool accents
The German here is different than mainstream German.
It sounds cool - Arnold Schwarzenegger cool.

10. Mozartkugeln
Chocolate is mandatory.
Mozartkugeln, Kinder, Ritter Sport, and Milka are all popular chocolate brands.
Nutella's pretty important to a well-balanced diet too.

9. Vacation
Austrians have lots of vacation days. They value relaxation and time with friends and family more than material possessions.
The Mediterranean is popular destination for Austrians.

8. Christmas Markets
Nowhere does Christmas like the Alps.

7. Social Equality
They spend a lot on social programs (and haven't gone bankrupt yet like other European countries.)
Many workers in the region are employed by middle-sized companies that treat their employees very well.

6. Directness and nitpickiness
The older generation is direct, orderly, and particular.
The younger generation is changing that quickly though.

5. Great food and beer
Bratwurst, awesome fries, wiener schnitzel, a variety of fresh breads, apfel strudel, chocolate cake, mmmmmm....
German breakfast also hits the spot.

4. Cool clothes
They're more for the tourists and holidays, but lederhosen and dirndls will always be cool.



3. The Alps
This is fairytale land.

2. The Sound of Music
Salzburg's street musicians aren't toothless old men with harmonicas, they're GOOD!
Take a break off your feet and enjoy the shows.



1. Mozart
The God of Austria was born here.

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