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Location
In the East of Austria, just a few miles from the Germany border.

Dialling code
43.

Population
150,000.

Time zone
GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).

Electricity
220 volts AC, 50Hz; round two-pin plugs are standard.

Average January temperatures
- 2°C (28°F).

Average July temperatures
19°C (66°F).

Annual rainfall
868mm (34 inches).

Cost of Living:

1 Euro (€1) = £0.94; US$1.37; C$1.66; A$1.93
Currency conversion rates as of January 2009

Special Events:

Mozart Week
January
Celebrates Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his works through a great number of performances by international orchestras and artists.
Throughout the city
Website: www.mozarteum.at

Salzburg Easter Festival
Easter
Annual festival founded by Herbert von Karajan in 1967 and focusing on one opera production. Also includes several other choir and orchestra concerts.
Large Festival Hall
Website: www.osterfestspiele-salzburg.at

SummerScene
July
Annual international festival for contemporary dance and performance.
Republic Theater
Website: www.sommerszene.net

The Salzburg Festival
July-August
One of the greatest festivals for classical music and drama in the world, with performances of opera, plays and concerts.
Throughout the city
Website: www.salzburgfestival.at

The Salzburg Jazz Autumn (Herbst) Festival
October-November
Features concerts, films, exhibitions and international jazz stars.
Various venues
Website: www.viennaentertainment.com

Salzburg Christmas Market
December
Traditional Christmas market dating back to the 15th century.
Cathedral Square
Website: www.christkindlmarkt.co.at

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