It has been a long time since my last visit to Austria. At least more than three years, as far as I can recall. It brings back memories from the past, cherished moments that I hold dear. Years ago, I lived near here and visited quite often. I even had to take a train to Salzburg just to attend Friday prayers. In a way, Salzburg holds a special place in my memories.
This time, I am traveling with my fiancée. It is our first trip outside of Germany. We were very excited while preparing for it; even though it’s only for a few days, it still required thorough preparation.
As a photographer, I’m always on the hunt for beautiful spots to capture. We travel from one place to another, and I’m incredibly lucky because my fiancée shares a similar interest. She absolutely loves being the subject in the photos I take. So, it’s a mutually beneficial arrangement hahaha!
The first place we visited was Mirabell Palace. Here, we focused primarily on the Mirabell Gardens, which are located to the side of the palace. We were very fortunate that the flowers were still in bloom, allowing us to enjoy a truly beautiful view and, of course, to capture plenty of lovely photos.
On the first day, we visited a shopping center in Austria, a restaurant, and also planned to see the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Unfortunately, we arrived too late; the fortress was already closed, so we were unable to enter its grounds. Then we decided to take photos elsewhere.
On the second day, we didn’t stay the whole time, as we intended to head to Bavaria, Germany. We did, however, manage to take some photos at various spots, shop for souvenirs, and visit the Hohensalzburg Fortress. We didn’t actually enter the fortress grounds, though. Besides the fact that it was still closed, after some discussion, we decided, that we would rather continue our journey to Bavaria.
Before leaving for Bavaria, I managed to take some photos at the Marko-Feingold-Steg. An iconic bridge in Salzburg where many couples hang their “love locks”. One of things that disappoints me here was the presence of vandalism on the bridge. I know that vandalism can be anywhere, but it would be better if such artistic impulses were channeled into something more constructive. Furthermore, while I generally dislike having a crane appear in my photos, but I can tolerate it, as cranes are indeed necessary for certain types of work.
If you visit Salzburg, be sure to check out the places we visited. You’re in for an unforgettable experience. Also, don’t forget to purchase a public transport pass, which will give you greater flexibility as you get around.
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