Salzburg is the birthplace of Mozart and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our visit to Salzburg was a bit over-the-top unless you are obsessed with the movie “The Sound of Music”. We were told that the locals were unaware of the film when it was released, but they are certainly capitalizing upon it now. One of the Scenic Freechoice tours took participants to various film locations, but we chose the slightly more subtle “Best of The Sound of Music and Salzburg Show”. It was tailored for tourists, but was an enjoyable enough experience, including a lunch and local beer. The children in the performance were exceptionally enjoyable, probably thrilled to be paid an hourly wage while taking time off from school on a weekday. As you will see, the views of the Eastern Alps from this hilltop were admittedly superb, even on a slightly hazy day.
