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RICK STEVES' EUROPE: Salzburg And Surroundings

By Jennifer Robinson / Web Producer

Published January 22, 2020 at 10:02 AM PST

In the baroque town of Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart—and everyone’s "Sound of Music" fantasies — Rick hikes around Hitler’s old Eagles Nest hideout, and takes an idyllic boat ride on serene Lake Hallstatt. In Season 4, America's favorite guidebook author shares his extensive knowledge of European history, art and culture in England, Wales, Scotland, Italy and Austria.

Airs Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at 4 p.m. on KPBS TV

The birthplace of Mozart — and everyone's "Sound of Music" fantasies — Salzburg is a Baroque jewel of a town. It's also the springboard for lots of alpine fun — from thrilling summer bobsledding, to idyllic boat rides in the Salzkammergut lake district, to exploring the delightful romantic town of Hallstatt.

Salzburg, Austria: Steeped in History

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Jennifer Robinson

Jen is a web producer at KPBS, responsible for program promotion, online membership-related activities, and is the editor of the KPBS community calendar. Jen has worked at KPBS since 2000. She is originally from Las Vegas and attended UNLV.

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