The Hills are Alive with The Sound of Music!!!

Back in June, Dan's mother, Theresa, was here visiting, and we took a week-long trip to Berchtesgaden, Germany and Salzburg, Austria.  We had visited Salzburg six years ago when Ryan was a toddler, and we knew that we had to take Dan's mom since the whole family loves The Sound of Music (and who doesn't?).

The house where Mozart was born.

The city of Salzburg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the birthplace of Mozart.  It is such a nice city to visit because it isn't as overwhelming as many of the European cities, and you can get around really easy by foot (even with kids in tow!).  The people were friendly toward us as tourists, everything is well maintained and clean, and I felt like it was a very family-friendly city.

Main pedestrian street in Salzburg.

On our first evening in Salzburg we visited the Marionette Theater and saw a marionette production of The Sound of Music.  It was really a special event for us to go to the theater, and we all loved it!

The next day we took the 'Fraulein Maria's The Sound of Music Bike Tour', and luckily we had a perfect sunny day.  We had so much fun, and got to see so much more of Salzburg and the movie sights than we would have if we had been trying to find the sights ourselves.  

A bicycle made for Daddy and Daughter!

We have confidence in confidence!

Grandma Tete and Dan with the
Hohensalzburg Castle behind them.

Lucky for me they are not yet '16 going on 17'!

We visited the Hohensalzburg Castle on a rainy day and took the audio-guided tour. Unfortunately, Ryan was sick that day, and I kept the kids in the hotel for the morning to rest.  Dan and Theresa ended up taking a walk in the rain and happened upon a pipe-organ concert in a church, and visited one of the museums.

Meredith in Mirabelle Gardens

I highly recommend the hotel where we stayed, the Hotel Elefant. It was right in the middle of the historic area, with all the main sights close-by.  Many times we visit cities and feel stressed by all the chaos of city-life and public transportation, but visiting Salzburg was so relaxing and beautiful.  Hmm, maybe we should go back since I think we are due for some relaxation, and desperate need of it!!!!