We hated to leave again so soon after settling in Zauchensee, but it was two days until Christmas, and if we were going to get a chance to experience some Austria holiday goodness, we had to get while the gettin' was good. So after a day of getting organized, we jumped back on the train and took the 2 hour ride into Salzburg.
Factoring in transportation limitations (we had to catch the last train of the day back to Zauchensee), we only had about four hours in Salzburg. The Christmas markets were in full swing, but the snow that was falling at higher elevations was rainy slush in Salzburg. So we chose one touristy destination, ate a lovely early dinner, and wandered the Christmas market.
Our destination of choice was Salzburg castle/fortress.
This gold globe is a piece of artwork. No, that is not a real person standing on top of it. We didn't stop and ponder the art description. Have you ever tried to herd a group of four adults and three children? It sounds easier than it is, especially factoring in the cold and the language differences and the jet lag, so some big golden globes don't get the pondering they probably deserve.
You can walk up the icy, slippery hill, or you can take the "funicular railway." Here are a few views from the tour, which was good but cold and unguided (wandering, looking, a little reading)...
(This is the view from the back side. I want to know what that house is, that it's important enough to be saved in its own space like that...)
The castle courtyards were decorated for Christmas but nothing was open.
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