New Year in Salzburg

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New Year in Salzburg is an unforgettable experience for every visitor. A glittering silver carpet spreads over the town square, while Christmas wreaths are hung high on the roofs. New Year's Eve has special significance for many of the guests here, as the last night of the year sees the ban on alcohol completely banned. Huge fireworks display takes place right in the middle of the main square.

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Shimmering silver strands, garlands of holly, bunches of twiggy twigs and other decorations adorn the square as the evening gets closer, and in each of his alley you could feel like in an authentic Austrian fairy tale. There are also plenty of places where you can go snowboarding or cross-country skiing. If you are looking for some indoor activities around New Year's, there are plenty of ski resorts with great winter sports facilities for you to enjoy. Many people take part in the popular winter activities around the resort. This New Year's Eve is likely to be a particularly lively one as the old and the young come out to join the fun.

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Salzburg city is famous for its winter sports and this New Year's Eve, it will not disappoint you. For those who have been skiers before, there are some fantastic runs and courses for beginners. For those who have never tried skiing or snowboarding before, there are some fantastic slopes for those who would like to try something new. As usual, Austria offers some exciting nightlife and other entertainment options as well. This New Year's Eve, you will find the traditional ball in the New Year's Square which is also lit up for the event.

The idea to celebrate the New Year in the city of Salzburg is very good. The foxiepass site has many guided tours of the snowy Salzburg. And to visit many interesting places, rent a car on the bookingauto website.

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If you love water sports, you will love the Schwenzingen Lake. This is probably the most famous lake in Austria and visitors often head there on New Year's Eve. There are boats available for rent and you can spend hours swimming and enjoying the natural beauty of the lake. In addition to lakes, you can also experience a rafting adventure and a visit to the castle that is situated right in the heart of the town. If you love wildlife, you should also visit the Saale River Canyon which is actually among the largest in all of Europe.

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Once you have enjoyed your day swimming and exploring the various attractions of the city, you can enjoy dinner in the restaurant of your choice. The cuisine in Austria is often considered to be delicious and you will find many tourists flocking to the city for gourmet dining at restaurants like the Kohl's. You can also head over to the Alpendorf palace for a nice dinner. This palace is situated right in the heart of the city and has many fascinating attractions for people to explore. The palace was built during the renaissance and offers a glimpse into the past of the influential and creative alpine rulers of the 18th century.

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In addition to all of the exciting attractions, you will also want to make this year count for some New Year's Eve fun. Many Austrian towns celebrate this special event with a variety of parties that you will truly enjoy. You can party until dawn on New Year's Eve and then visit the Danube river for a concert by one of Austria's most famous classical musicians. You can also look forward to one of the many popular annual firework shows that Austria hosts. You can see tons of fireworks display the night before New Year's and enjoy music and dance all night long.