Sima & Peter
are getting married!
May 21, 2023
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Salzburg
Austria’s charming city of Salzburg is the birthplace of the classical composer Mozart and home to the Von Trapp family of the famed ‘The Sound of Music’, but its accessibility to the Alps cannot be beat. This extremely walkable city and its preserved old town offers splendid gardens, Baroque churches, and one of Europe’s largest intact medieval fortresses.
Weekend Itinerary
Welcome Reception
Saturday May 20, 18:30
Stieglkeller, Salzburg Festungsgasse 10, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Dress Code: Casual
Stieglkeller, located in the Old City and belonging to Stiegl Brewery in existence since 1492, was used centuries ago to store Salzburg’s beer. Nowadays it serves as a vast Austrian dining hall carved into rock under the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Please join us for a traditional Austrian meal (served buffet style, starting at 7pm), 500 year old Märzen Beer, and the tapping of the wood barrel of beer by the groom!
The Wedding
Ceremony Sunday May 21, 15:30
Cocktails and Reception to follow
Schloss Leopoldskron Leopoldskronstraße 56-58, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Dress code: Black tie optional
Schloss Leopoldskron was commissioned as a family estate in 1736 by the Prince Archbishop of Salzburg, Leopold Anton Freiherr von Firmian (1679-1744), a member of a Tyrolean noble family whose lineage can be traced back to 1185. The Scottish Benedictine monk Bernhard Stuart is regarded as Leopoldskrons master builder. The stucco work on the ceilings done by Johann Kleber are described as “the best example of rococo stucco the land can offer”.
The Meierhof, formerly the administration building of the Schloss, offers 55 boutique guest rooms with charming details. Single and double rooms are exclusively located in the Meierhof building next to the palace. Alternatively, the palace itself offers 12 elegant suites. Two townhouses for long term stays for up to five guests are also available.
Explore Salzkammergut
Monday May 22, 11:45am
Dress Code: Casual (comfortable walking shoes recommended)
Please join us for a day trip visiting the resort area of Austria and two of its most famous lakes: Mondsee and Wolfgangsee. Chartered coach will drive us to the town of Mondsee for lunch and afterwards see the spectacular architecture and the Basilika St Michael. Some may recognize the Basilika as the location for the wedding of Maria and Captain Von Trapp in the musical, The Sound of Music. Next, the coach will drive us to Sankt Gilgen where we will cruise the Wolfgangsee, a stunning turquoise lake ringed by the Northern Limestone Alps.
Getting There
Flying to Salzburg
Salzburg has a small airport (SZG) and there are flights from San Francisco, Washington DC and LA/San Diego that only have one layover before getting to SZG. The layover is usually in Frankfurt, and when buying your tickets please make sure to pay attention to the length of the layover as some travel websites will offer tickets with very short or very long layovers. From the Salzburg airport to downtown Salzburg or Schloss Leopoldskron is a short taxi ride. There are also public transportation options available at the airport if you prefer taking a bus.
Flying to Munich
You can rent a car at the airport and drive to Austria. The drive to Salzburg will take ~1.5 hours. Most cars rented in Europe will be manual and you have to specifically request automatic if that is your preference. There will be some insurance included with your rental, but check with your rental agency if they also include protection for the roof and glass. Sometimes insurance companies exclude those items specifically due to the risk of hail damage. Hail is somewhat rare, but can cause significant damage. Finally, to drive on a highway in Austria you will need a ‘Autobahn Vignette’. Many rental cars will include this with the rental already, but if it is not include you will have to stop at a rest stop before entering Austria and purchase a ‘Autobahn Vignette’. They offer them with different durations, so make sure you pick a duration that works for you.
Depending on what care you choose and how far in advance you book the car, the price can be as low as 40 Euros per day, but could be significantly more expensive if you wait too long to book the car, or if you are renting a luxury or sports car. You can find car rentals on most travel sites including kayak.com.
You can get from the Munich airport to Salzburg via train in 2.5-3 hours.
- At the Munich airport find the S-bahn station (should be in terminal 2, but look for signs). You will need to get an Airport plus ticket. Either you can get it at the SBahn station or online here (15 euro/person)
- You will want to take the S8 train towards Munich and get off at Munich East (Muenchen Ost). This should take about 30 minutes and 8 stops.
- The S-bahn comes every 10 minutes, to catch the connection you’ll want to take a train 25 Minutes past the hour (so before 9:25, 10:25 etc.).
- At the train station Munich East take the train towards Salzburg HBF. There is a trains leaving 4 minutes past the top of the hour (so 10:04, 11:04 etc.). The exact schedule is subject to change and you should check a mapping service like Google maps for your times. Here is the link to the official train site. Trainline has online tickets available online for and they are 34 euros total for Coach and 59 Euros total for first class (see). You should aim to buy your tickets before getting on the train, but it may be possible to also buy tickets directly from the conductor, but that is not always guaranteed.
- Take this train all the way to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, 10 stops and about 1.5 hours travel time.
- Once at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof I would recommend taking a short taxi ride to your hotel. There are buses as well but it takes a roundabout route and the cab ride will only take 10 minutes. If you are staying at Schloss Leopoldskron the address for the hotel is: Leopoldskronstraße 56-58, 5020 Salzburg. The hotel name is Schloss Leopoldskron.
The total trip should take about 2.5-3 hours and costs a total of 64-84 Euros total for 2 people. The price changes depending if you chose coach or first class on the train ride.
You can also book a private car. This is the most expensive option and will run you around 400 Euros one way. Town cars can be booked here.
Flying to Vienna
You can rent a car at the Vienna airport. The drive from Vienna to Salzburg should take you somewhere between 2.5 to 3.5 hours depending on time of day and traffic. Most cars rented in Europe will be manual and you have to specifically request an automatic transmission if that is your preference. There will be some insurance included but check with your rental agency if they also include roof and glass. Sometimes insurance companies exclude those items specifically due to the risk of hail damage. Hail is somewhat rare, but can cause significant damage. Since you are renting a car in Austria the Autobahn Vignette will be included with the rental and you will not have to worry about purchasing an additional pass for Austrian highways.
There is a train station at the airport in Vienna that has trains going to Salzburg.
- At the Vienna Airport find the train station, which should be marked as ground transportation.
- You can check the schedule for trains going to Salzburg here and purchase tickets online. Ticket prices are between 40 and 50 Euros depending on which train you are taking.
- You should purchase a ticket to Salzburg Hbf.
- The train will likely say ‘going to Innsbruck Hbf’ as Innsbruck is usually the final stop for the train. If you are unsure if the train is the correct one, don’t hesitate to ask for help.
- The train ride should take around 3 hours and drop you off at the Salzburg main train station.
- While there are buses from the main train station we recommend taking a taxi for the last portion of the trip.
If you wish you can again reserve a private car. This will cost you 400-500 Euros one way and you can find this service on booking.com or similar sites.
Where to Stay
Hotel Sacher
The 5 star option
- Schwarzstraße 5-7, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
- Book here
Hotel Sacher is a 5 star hotel located in the heart of Salzburg. Famous for its Sacher Torte and coffee house, it offers a luxurious atmosphere, steeped in Austrian tradition. Rooms start at 500 Euros per night but as high as 5000 Euros per night for the Sacher sky suite. The hotel is a 7 minute taxi or a 30 minute walk from Schloss Leopoldskron. For those looking for luxury, Sacher would be a good option.
Schloss Leopoldskron
The recommended option
(refer to our FAQs for booking info)
Leopoldkronstrasse 56-58, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
As our wedding and reception will be hosted at Schloss Leopoldskron, this is the most convenient place to stay. We have negotiated special rates starting at 180 Euros per night, and all rooms include complimentary breakfast (please refer to our FAQs for additional information). The Schloss is conveniently located and you can get to downtown Salzburg either via a quick 20 minute walk, short cab ride, or complimentary bicycles offered by the Schloss to guests. There are also restaurants surrounding the lake.
Hotel Jederman
A 3 star option
- Hotel Jedermann Rupertgasse 25 5020 Salzburg Austria
- Book Here
Only a 10-minute walk from Mirabell Palace, the Congress Centre, and the main train station, and a 15-minute walk from the Old Town, the Jedermann Boutiquehotel mit Stadtgarten has modernly appointed amenties and is located in a quiet side street. The hotel also offers breakfast but there are many cafes and restaurants close by as well. Reviewers say It’s relatively cheap and you get what you pay for, a clean room and no problems with the service. The hotel is a 10 minute taxi or a 45 minute walk from Schloss Leopoldskron.
Things to Do
Hellbrun's Trick Fountains
The elaborate fountains and moving pieces – wasserspiele – were a giant practical joke designed to delight the Prince-Archbishop as well as his guests in the 1600s
Domquartier
One entrance ticket – four Salzburg museums! DomQuartier comprises the Cathedral and the Residenz along with Benedictine St. Peter’s Abbey.
St. Peter's Cemetery & Catacombs
Top historic site in Salzburg with origins dating back to 700, and oldest tombstone dates to 1288. Carved into the rock of the Festungsberg there are catacombs that may stem from the Early Christian days of Severinus of Noricum during the Migration Period.
Classical Music
In no other city in the world have so many famous composers lived, wrote music and created world-famous pieces of music. From Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anton Bruckner, Johann Strauss, Franz Schubert to Joseph Haydn and Ludwig van Beethoven – the list is long.
Coffeehouses
Salzburg loves its coffee and its tradition. Visiting the many cafés is symbolic for Austrian hospitality. In Salzburg, one can choose between centuries-old coffeehouses and modern roast houses.
Salzburger Bierkultur
The best beers in Austria are brewed here, and the concentrated variety makes Salzburg unique as a beer destination. Already at the time of Mozart, the city of Salzburg hosted about 13 different beer breweries. Till today Salzburg’s old town is not only telling a unique story of beer drinking culture by numerous names and varieties of breweries, but invites you to stay and enjoy the traditional beers in its picturesque beer gardens, pubs and historical restaurants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please restrict the attendees in your party to those listed on your invitation.
Our wedding will be both an indoor and outdoor celebration. The wedding ceremony and reception are black tie optional. Women can wear a floor-length gown, a fancy cocktail dress, Dirndl or a dressy pants suit. Men have the option of wearing Lederhosen, or a tuxedo or a jacket, collared shirt, and tie. All other events (welcome reception, explore Salzkammergut) are casual.
Am Samstag im Stieglkeller kommt bitte wie ihr seid. Wir haben für dieses Event keinen speziellen Dresscode. Unsere Hochzeit am Sonntag feiern wir in Anzug und Abendkleid, gerne auch in Österreichischer Tracht! Am Montag bitte bequem anziehen.
Salzburg is extremely walkable and Schloss Leopoldskron is a 20 minute walk from the Old Town City Center. Uber in principle is available, however the Salzburg Taxi app to call taxis (ios, android) is more efficient. You can pay for your taxi with a credit card, but cash is always appreciated in Austria.
With an average high of 62°F (16°C) and a low of 43°F (6°C), it generally feels moderately chilly humid but cool. There might also be a good chance of rain (55%). With that in mind, most people would dress in something moderately warm and be prepared for rain.
Sunrise is typically at 05:15 and sunset at 21:00.
We will not be able to accommodate children during our wedding ceremony or reception. If you plan on bringing your young one(s) to Salzburg, we recommend contacting a babysitting agency. We thank you for understanding and hope arrangements can be made that allow you to still attend our big day.
If you are interested in recommendations for babysitting in Salzburg, we can work with our wedding planner to produce a list for you.
For your convenience, a special accommodation rate has been secured at Schloss Leopoldskron. Overall the Schloss has 55 guest rooms (5 single rooms, 50 double rooms) in the Meierhof building as well as 12 suites in the Palace. All rooms include complimentary continental breakfast with eggs, meats and cheeses.
Please email events@schlossleopoldskron.com to make your reservation. When emailing to make your reservation, please mention our wedding in order to receive a discounted rate.
The rates are valid up to two months prior to the wedding. Afterwards the rooms can be booked at the current daily conditions.
Paul Fürst, a master confectioner, invented the Mozart chocolate balls for the upcoming 100th anniversary of the death of Mozart in 1891. Mozart chocolate comprises Marzipan, Nougat, and pistachio, covered in chocolate. As the name Mozartkugeln (Kugeln means balls) suggests, they are round. The Mozart candy became famous because Fürst introduced his invention in Paris at the world trade fair and won a gold medal. It is known today as the unofficial chocolate of Austria, born in Salzburg.
Konditorei Fürst still hand makes the original chocolate today. Fürst doesn’t sell the original Mozart chocolate to any other shops. Therefore, if your chocolate doesn’t say “Fürst”, it’s not Fürst and not original, and Fürst Mozart chocolate is only available in Salzburg. There are no branches of the Fürst candy shop in other cities.
The Couple
