many beautiful old cities transform into festive wonderlands during Christmas market season, particularly in the German-speaking countries. One of these enchanting locales is Salzburg, Austria ...

The best time to visit Salzburg is from September to October ... In December there are numerous Christmas markets throughout the city. Key Events: Spring is slow to warm up; likewise, tourists ...

John Lovell, president of the Travel Leaders Network, said Salzburg, Austria, took the top spot ... around the quaint shops - full of amazing Christmas items - the old city walls and castle ...

Now, another composer gets to have his say. By Jeffrey Arlo Brown Reporting from Salzburg, Austria Instead of finishing his masterpiece “Khovanshchina,” Modest Mussorgsky is drunk in a ditch.