So day 3 the ship docked in Passau in the morning cruised than afternoon and than had the evening in Linz. Unless you decided to go to Salzburg for the day. I chose Salzburg. So happy I did. I loved LOVED loved Salzburg. This post is going to have a lot of pictures and I really tried to cut it down some.
On our way to Salzburg we stoped at this little town where we saw this.
This would be the church were Holy Night was written.
Salzburg is proud of it's past. As an ecclesiastical princeipality which enjoyed the exclusive status of being responsible to the Emperror directly, Salzburg was ruled by archbishops, uniting both secular and ecclesiastical power. The modern city is located on the site of Roman Juvavum, a settlement which grew up on one of the major military roads of the ancient world. Even today, over one hundred churches, castles and palaces bear witness to the power of the Salzburg archbishops. In 1756 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Salzburg's greatest son, was born here. 1842 saw the erection of a monument to him in what is today Mozart square. It was not until 1816 that the Salzburg became part of the Habsburg Empire. The years following World War II saw Salzburg develop into one of Austria's leading trade center. 
A statue in the gardens at Mirabell Palace
Mirabell Palace today is used for offices of Salzburg's mayor and the municipal council. As well as mettings, awards ceremonies and romantic concerts are held here regularly. 
Entering Old Town
A view on Getreidegasse, which is one of the oldest streets in Salzburg.
This would be the birth place of Mozart.
Yep. They still wear these traditional clothing.
Inside Salzburg Cathedral
The navity set inside the Cathedral where the baby Jesus is not put in until Christmas Eve and the Wiseman don't get put in until January 6th.
Views of Salzburg atop Hohensalzburg Fortress
The Alps
Enjoying a yummy preztel while walking around the markets.
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