Salzburg Travel Forum

we will be visiting Salzburg from 28 december to 2nd January are there any local markets open in Salzburg or around

My wife and I are arriving in Munich on 24.12.2009 and need help with transportation to Salzburg. What is the best way to reach Salzburg by train and cost? can someone help me?

Hy,

On the 1th of January 2010 I will be in Salzburg.
Can you tell me if I can visit museums or go shoping?What can I do if I have only one day to see Salzburg?

Thank you.
M.

Hi - US customs has stopped me from bringing in the 12 eggs i purchased from this wonderful store in Salzburg. Does anyone know the name of the store, the phone number or the website so that i can contact them and see if they can send me something saying the eggs are steril and can be brought into the US?

many thanks for any urgent replies
carolyn parnell

I am confused as to which salt mine to visit... I have run across three so far, one in berchtesgaden, other in Hallein and one in Hallstat. I will have a car so transportation is not really an issue.

I will be going to Eagle's nest one day, so berchtesgaden would be the most convenient but I don't mind driving to the other ones if they are better. any suggestions?

I plan to be in salzburg for three days, so one day in salzburg, one day at eagle's nest and at the salt mines.

Also, heard that they are some good concerts in the city, any recommendations?

Can I drive myself to sound of music locations myself? Is there a map or guide available?

thanks,

Is there a train from Berchesgarte to Salzburg please. if so, when and how much.

We will be travelling from Salzburg to Prag and are wondering where you depart from in Salburg, what the cost of a ticket is, and any suggestions as to reserving our tickets.

I have just come across some information regarding the SalzburgCard. It seems like a pretty good deal, since it covers entrance fees to a lot of attractions, as well as public transportation. Has anybody used the card before? Is it as good of a deal as it seems? Thanks

Looking for companions ( up to 3) to travel to Salzburg from Munchen on a Bayern ticket on 26th or 27th September ( and share the cost). We are 2 adults and 2 kids and can take in 3 more adults.

We have half a day in Salzburg. What should we plan for? Is is possible to undertake the Sound of Music Show. Any suggestions on how to go about? What else should we Not miss in Salzburg given the short time we have?

Hi, I am planning to travel to Salzburg from Vienna with my 4 year old son and my wife in late November. Is the train route scenic and is the Salzburg station near the main tourist attractions ? Thanks.

can anyone pls suggest if we got any buses from Salzburg to Innsbruck through the scenic routes?

also, have we got buses from Salzburg to vienna?

plus can you suggest any bus website where we can get this info in english? we are looking for the best and cheaper mode of transport

thanx in advance.

I like to know if one can buy bus tickets (one day pass for city travel) at the bookstore or any outlet in Salzburg airport.I know you can buy a single trip ticket from the bus driver,but does he also sell single day ticket for unlimited rides?

I was wondering if it is better to book the tour online or book it through the hotel's front desk? And I notice only two agents do the tours, panorama and bob's. which of the two are the better or are there any differences?

I intend to travel on an overnight train from Salzburg to Zurich on 16th Aug. I've checked the obb website and just want to confirm if it is stated as departing 00:44h, does it mean it will depart on the 15th/16th or 16th/17th morning?

And is it better to reserve a ticket or buy the ticket at the station itself? Plus what is there to do while waiting for the train? Is there a place to sleep/rest at the station? I hope someone can help me. Thanks.

My BF and I are traveling by train from Venice to Salzburg on an "overnight" train that will have us arriving in Salzburg at 4:05am. Does anyone know if there are places to sit/sleep/hang out in the train station until about 8:00am with no one bothering us?

Apart from a single trip ticket which can be purchased from the driver,are there other options like a 1-day return ticket or single day ticket which allows intermediate stops? What are the prices and where can it be purchased in advance?

Hi,

We are a family of 4...2 kids 12 and 10 planning on a 3-4 day trip of Salzburg

Day 1 tour of the city...
Day 2 day trip to the Herrenchiemsee castle, plan
to tke the train and buy the bayern discount
ticket in Salzburg
Day 3 Day trip to Hallstatt...see the city sights,
trip to salt mines and luge ride
Day 4 Spend some more time in Salzburg and take a
train to Vienna.

Any other suggestions? Pl suggest any hotels in Salzburg? For the day trips, is it better to take the train or drive? Welcome any suggestions...thanks.

Hello,

we are renting a car in Frankfurt and dropping it off in Freilassing. There will be 6 people +luggage. I know that you can take a train into Salzburg but we would rather take a Taxi from our rental car location to our hotel. Can anyone tell us if there are taxi's we can take or is the bus/train the only option?

When visiting salzburg, I remember there was some sort of opening or doorway built into the side of the mountain above the city. Can anyone tell me what this was? Thanks, Mary

Hello,

I am traveling to Salzburg and was thinking on extending my trip to visit Budapest. Is the train the best option to get there? If so, how much does it cost and how long would it take me to get there? I was thinking on traveling at night so I can sleep on the train and then have a full day in Budapest and save the hotel money. Is that an option?

Thanks for your advise!

Hello
I am staying in center of town of Salzburg ( austrohotel). Are most of the key attractions within walking distance of the city center ? If not, is subway easy to get to any places worth seeing ( castles ,etc)?
thanks!!

We'll have limited time (arrive Sun. May 17; depart Wed. morning May 20) in Salzburg. We came across the Eagles Nest tour - looks like a good opportunity for some scenic sights and, of course, the historical aspect. Has anyone taken the tour and do you recommend?

How much does it cost to travel by taxi for a 2-3km distance? If there are 4 of us sharing a cab,would each pay not very much more than taking a bus? Is it easy to flag a cab in the old city? Is it customary to tip the driver,and how much? What is the booking fee to arrange a pick up from the hotel? Are the taxi drivers generally honest and go by the metered fare?

Hi,

I am visiting Salzburg soon in end of April. I would like to do a day trip in Hallstatt (or, probably stay over there for 1 night).
I would be grateful if anyone could share with me train information (schedule on weekend, fare, how to etc) from Salzburg to Hallstatt.
Is there any direct train from Hallstatt to airport in Salzburg?
And also, would it be a good idea to stay over there in Hallstatt for a night or so? or it is better to just do a day trip from Salzburg and
not to stay there in Hallstatt?
If so, does anyone have any idea of hotel to stay in Hallstatt?

:)
Any opinion are welcome and appreciated!

Thanks,
Leny

Perhaps I missed an answer in the forum, but I may be in Salzburg during the festival this August. I have searched weather history, and I gather it can be rather hot, but can someone who lives there or frequents the festival give me a rough idea what to expect? In short, is Salzburg an unpleasant place to be in August?

We will be traveling to Salzburg during the first weekend in April. Can anyone recommend any moderately priced hotel accomodations? We would appreciate any suggestions and recommendations. Thank you in advance!

Hi,

I have 3 young children ages 5, 5, and 7. I live in Germany and am taking them to an all inclusive kinderhotel April 4-12 near Salzburg. Then from April 12-17, I'm taking them to a farm 25 km away from Salzburg. It is there that I want to take them to some sites. My understanding is there is a train 2 km away from the farm where I can park and ride.

In these 5 days, what type of itinerary would you suggest for children this young? If they are miserable then so am I. Hubby will be in US so I will be alone which makes me really nervous and I don't like driving.

Any other places I should consider other than Salzburg and is the card worth purchasing?

Thanks for your replies....Bonnie

Hi everyone

I need your advice on a day trip, travelling from Salzburg to Salzkammergut (Fuschl Am See, St. Gilgen, Lake Wolfgang, St. Wolfgang.
How much would it cost to get a schauffered private car / taxi to drive us to that area and back to Salzburg for a full day trip? We are 4 people by the way.

Thanks in advance.

Hi

Would someone be able to tell me how long it takes by car from Salzbirg to Afritz am See please

Many thanks