What to Eat in Salzburg, Austria - Food Tour of Salzburg

Start with the Mozart balls, a sweet treat found all over Europe, particularly in Salzburg.

Describe the ingredients of Mozart balls: pistachio, marzipan, and chocolate.

Recommend trying the original Mozart balls from the first brand that invented them.

Mention the Salzburg knödel, a dessert with a soft vanilla meringue and raspberry sauce underneath.

Advise that the Salzburg knödel takes about 20 minutes to make and should be eaten immediately to avoid deflation.

Introduce Bosna, the local hot dog, which consists of two hot dogs with onions, parsley, ketchup, mustard, and curry powder.

Explain that Bosna can be messy, so grab napkins when eating.

Mention the option of a kleina Bosna, which has only one hot dog.

Discuss canoodle, or dumplings, which come in various types like liver, bacon, or bread dumplings.

Highlight the spätzle with cheese and caramelized onions as a traditional dish to try.

Describe Tafelspitz, boiled beef served with side dishes like fried potatoes and cream spinach.

Introduce Wiener schnitzel, which can be made with veal, chicken, turkey, or pork, and note that the portions are large.

Mention Austrian fried chicken, comparing it to old-school shake and bake.

Advise trying trout, but caution about the bones.

Recommend apple strudel and cheese strudel as traditional desserts.

Highlight the importance of pretzels in Salzburg and the local beer culture.

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