Salzburg likes to decorate for Christmas, making the festivities even more special. Store fronts and windows are all decked out, albeit sometimes understated, but each beautiful in their own way. Below are some of the decorations we noticed during our walks around town.
These were some of a very few decorations in our hotel. When I told the woman at reception that I would like to take them home with me, she smiled sweetly and said, “sure, fine.” And I do believe she meant it.
This adorable boy and girl were in the front window of a tiny, noisy Italian restaurant we ate in (Pasta & Vino). Recommended by our hotel, this 7-table wonder with meat and cheese counter served amazing Italian food. “We don’t have a menu, I’ll just tell you what we have tonight,” he said in Italian-accented English. There were only 4 or 5 entrees, followed by the most unusual and delicious profiteroles we’ve ever had.
This is the whole window.
I don’t know . . . maybe these aren’t even Christmas decorations?
Like the way they built it around their existing sign.
We saw lots of Nativity Scenes in shops and I found fascinating the variety of styles we saw. I’ve included just a few here.
Our hotel suggested I take my dead computer to the electronics store at Europark, “one of Europe’s most beautiful shopping centers.” With 130 stores and restaurants and 10.5 million visitors annually, this place is amazing. And closed on Sundays! Below are a few photos I took while I was there.
This reindeer is suspended in mid-air. His metal wire frame is covered in tiny white lights and there are different sizes and colors of balls inside of him. A little strange but gorgeous.
These chandelier-styled lights were beautiful too. And huge.
Love these interesting, light-encrusted trees also suspended from the ceiling above the second level.
In the mall’s walkways are lots of kiosks that are actually high-quality Christmas market stalls. In this area there are 4 stalls attached together.
Below are just a few last interesting windows, etc., we saw that appeared to be decorated for the holidays..
Cool.
Weird! (Do you think maybe that dress needs some water? You know how risky dress fires can be this time of the year.)
Love this antique sleigh all decorated for Christmas.
Great candy store, lots of Mozart candy. And on the table in front are dried fruits.
Okay, now this is just weird!
Great pastry store.
Wow, a lot of work . . . and suckers . . . went into this cute window display!
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The mushroom nativity scene and the dress made of pine were my favorites. I think I would like shopping at that mall. They certainly went all out with the Christmas decorations didn’t they?
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The mushroom nativity scene and the dress made of pine were my favorites. I think I would like shopping at that mall. They certainly went all out with the Christmas decorations didn’t they?
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