Thomsonfly starts flights to Salzburg next month

24.11.2005 Mozart mania in Salzburg!

High frequency, low fares airline Thomsonfly.com is launching flights to Salzburg from Bournemouth and Coventry airports on 1 and 2 December 2005 respectively - great news for Mozart enthusiasts who will be able to visit his city of birth to enjoy the 250th anniversary festivities.

Mozart was born in Salzburg in 1756 and the city is also where he composed more than 350 of his most riveting works. To mark the 250th anniversary of his birth, Salzburg will host the biggest celebration in the city’s history with a variety of events throughout 2006, the highlight of which will be a two-week festival from 20 January to 5 February, including a variety of performances of Mozart’s operas, symphonies and concertos. Other celebrations during the year include the opening of the new Salzburg Museum on 26 January which will include a “Viva Mozart” exhibition. There will also be a new production of the musical comedy La Finta Giardiniera running from January to May 2006.

To tie in with the celebrations, Thomsonfly.com is offering flights to Salzburg with prices starting from just £24.99 one-way including taxes and charges:

• From Bournemouth Airport, three flights each week, commencing 1 December 2005
• From Coventry Airport, five flights each week, commencing 2 December 2005

In addition to the Mozart festivities, Salzburg is an ideal city break destination with its romantic narrow lanes, beautiful buildings and Baroque heritage. Visitors can indulge in some shopping and choose from traditional Salzburg costumes or eccentric creations from Europe's fashion capitals. Those wanting some time out can relax in one of the many cafés, restaurant or inns and sample some Austrian cooking. Still attracting visitors who were enchanted by the film ‘Sound of Music’ there is a special tour that visits the key sights from the film.

Salzburg is also a major gateway to some of Austria’s best winter sports resorts. Many of the ski resorts, such as Zell am See can be accessed by the train network. The renowned Austrian après ski complements the excellent ski and snowboarding.

A great selection of hotels can be booked via our Travel extras section which also enables customers to book villas, car hire and foreign exchange online, at the same time as purchasing flights.