The castle has a prime location in Salzburg’s Old Town. Perched atop a hill, it has panoramic views of the city and the imposing 11th-century Hohensalzburg Fortress nearby.

Salzburg has a low crime rate and according to Numbeo very few people worry about being attacked or vandalism in the city. Nearly 90 percent of people said they felt safe walking alone at night.

Whether Tina Turner or Herbert Grönemeyer, their concerts in Salzburg's Old Town are always remembered. Since 2016, however, these events have been virtually banned from Residenzplatz. Now it is ...