Salzburg piccies

And things near Salzburg. The very name means Salt, so it is no surprise that Salzburg has salt mining in the region. What is a surprise is how superb the salt mine tour is: flash technology, fun slides, interesting science (no, really!). Loved it. Even if

On the way to the salt mine in Berchtesgaten, you get sights like this:

Plus, you can also spot the Eagle's Nest - one of Hitler's places. The rest of the Nazi village up there got bombed or simply detonated into oblivion to ensure it didn't become a shrine.

Apparently, the mountain over which the von Trapps flee in The Sound of Music leads straight into Berchtesgaten, so not great navigation by the submarine captain there (yes, I know it is just a movie...).
Yes, Mozart came from here. Not that you'd ever have the chance to forget, what with the chocolates, museums, t-shirts and all the rest.

But the fortress up above has some fabulous views.