Vi såg inte en enda tiggare.

If you want to visit an authentic, not so touristy Salzburg Café, try Café Wernbacher. This is where Salzburger are hanging out. In the same street there is Fingerlos. They have the best cakes, but it is not that comfortable to hang out for a longer time. Nevertheless I would recommend it for the "real" experience. I should know, as I'm from Salzburg :) We actually avoid Fürst and other Cafés in the old town, because they all are tourist traps. The service is mostly bad there.

There is an excellent, modern car parking right underneath the Altstadt. It's spacious, light and airy and feels safe. Parking spots are wide and with enough space around it. You take the elevator and you are at 100m from the carfree old town. It doesn't come cheap but if it's just for a day's visit I think the price is absolutely worth the convenience.

Aloha, we looked at the going to the Castle, but it was away from old town with its cathedral, cemetery, and other sights. So we stayed, took to the tram to the top of the Fortress, ate, enjoyed the wonderful view of Salzburg, and had a marvelous time. But if we were staying longer, the Castle would have been next on our agenda. It was further away from old town, but you can take the city bus to get around, too. Aloha

Shops close at normal European times, and close at 5pm, 6pm at the most. There's no siesta here like in the South of Europe (like Spain) where shops close between 2 and 6pm and open again untill 9 or 10pm. Only restaurants are open later, but even they usually close their kitchen at 10pm (except for maybe pizzeria's), so if you get in late they may not be able to serve you even though earlier customers have not recieved their meal yet.

No idea but I do know there is a cheap city card with many advantages including transportation

I have not been to Austria in the winter, but for a great venue for a few hours, especially if you are travelling with children, the Haus der Natur is well worth it. Incorporates a little aquarium, reptile section, fantastic hands-on Science exhibits and more. Worth considering the Salzburg Card, which covers your transport and gives free admission to many worthwhile attractions. Left Salzburg 2 days ago-already missing it!

I agree with Australia response. There's much for tourist (touristy) to see, just get out and walk and you should be pleased

Hello! Yes... the train station is near the center (5 min - walk).

Olá, Lincoln. Não, a cidade é muito segura e iluminada. Se for final de semana a região ainda vai estar movimentada. Claro que se tiver a opção de pegar um transfer do hotel ou um taxi é válido. Estando em outro país a gente nunca sabe de fato como são as coisas...