Alth ough it was the birthplace of Mozart, these days Salzburg has more kitsch musical connotations, being the city where The Sound of Music was filmed.

Fans of the film (and lets face it, who isn't a fan?) flock to Salzburg to see first-hand the many locations where Julie Andrews warbled and twirled.

Hollywood cheese aside, Salzburg boasts many lovely historical buildings and gorgeous surrounding scenery.