萨尔茨堡，奥地利 Salzburg, Austria (© bluejayphoto/Getty Images)

萨尔茨堡，奥地利 Salzburg, Austria (© bluejayphoto/Getty Images)

闪烁的街道和冰峰 Twinkling streets and icy peaks

萨尔茨堡，奥地利

今天，我们来到奥地利城市萨尔茨堡，一个永不过时的地方。这里的圣诞季有一种神奇的氛围，让人流连忘返。闪闪发光的装饰让这座城市焕发生机，空气中弥漫着炒栗子、热红酒和新鲜出炉的饼干的香气。在此期间，这里会举办萨尔茨堡圣诞集市，这是世界闻名的传统圣诞市场。在今天的照片中，可以看到霍亨萨尔茨堡城堡，那里是颇受欢迎的城堡圣诞市场，洋溢着节日的欢乐。

萨尔茨堡的街道上举行着以克兰普斯和佩尔钦特为主角的游行，这些令人不安的形象是奥地利备受喜爱的民间传统的核心人物。当这些可怕的角色在街上狂奔时，他们一半在跳舞，一半在跺脚，让所有观看的人不寒而栗。这些游行与众不同，是萨尔茨堡圣诞精神不可或缺的一部分，与舒缓心灵的圣诞颂歌同样重要。从1946年一场简单的圣诞颂歌音乐会开始，萨尔茨堡的圣诞颂歌传统已经发展成为一种独特的流派，并激发了德语国家各地的圣诞颂歌活动。它融合了传统歌曲、高山曲调、深情朗诵和场景表演，如今已成为圣诞节前的一大亮点。因此，在萨尔茨堡的圣诞季期间，您一要尽情享受这种神奇的体验。

Salzburg, Austria

Today, we're in the Austrian city of Salzburg, a place that never goes out of style. The Advent season here creates a magical atmosphere, making it a truly unforgettable time to visit this city. Twinkling decorations bring the place to life, and the cozy scents of warm chestnuts, mulled wine, and freshly baked cookies mingle in the air. During this time, Salzburger Christkindlmarkt, a world-famous traditional Advent market, is hosted here. Seen on the hill in today's image is the Hohensalzburg Fortress, home to the popular Fortress Advent market, brimming with holiday cheer.

The streets come alive with parades featuring Krampus and Perchten, unsettling figures central to Austria's cherished folk traditions. When these fearsome characters storm down the streets, half dancing, half stomping, they leave everyone watching with chills. These parades are unlike anything else and are as much a part of Salzburg's Christmas spirit as the soul-soothing Advent Singing. Starting as a simple Christmas carol concert back in 1946, the Salzburg Advent Singing tradition has grown into a genre all its own, inspiring Advent singing events throughout German-speaking countries. Blending traditional songs, alpine tunes, heartfelt readings, and scenic performances, it's now a cherished highlight of the pre-Christmas season. So, the Advent season in Salzburg offers a magical experience you don't want to miss.