Salzburg Transportation Tips by german_eagle

Festungsbahn

The Festungsbahn is a funicular - actually the oldest in Austria - that takes you up to the Fortress. It was built 1892. The fare is included in the admission to the fortress and in the Salzburg Card.

It is in operation April/May and Oct - Dec 9 am - 5 pm and in summer 8 am to 9 pm.

Mode: AROUND

Type: Other

Website: http://www.salzburg-ag.at/Fahrplan.315.0.html

Fiaker Horsedrawn Carriages Review

I saw maybe a dozen or so horse-drawn carriages in Salzburg. These are called "Fiaker" in Austria. I didn't ride one since it is not very economical (and totally non-romantic) for single travellers. But I noticed a few tourists negotiating the prices and then hopping on a Fiaker.

These Fiaker rides should be fun. They take you to the most interesting places in the city and you don't have to walk. Which should be a huge advantage in summer when it's crowded.

Mode: AROUND

Phone: 0662/84 47 72, 43 58 94

Type: Other

Website: http://www.fiaker-salzburg.at

Railway Getting to Salzburg Review

I took the train to/from Salzburg. Very convenient. Salzburg is border station to Germany. That means that you can use the Bavarian "Länderticket" for regional trains to get to Salzburg. Or you can buy "special fare" tickets for 29 Euro from anywhere in Germany to Salzburg. Like I did (the so called "Tchibo" ticket).

Salzburg is served by International trains as well as regional trains. If money is an object then regional trains would do for you. Use the German (Bavarian) Ländertickets or Schönes Wochenende ticket. Or if travelling from somewhere else in Austria use the "Einfach Raus" ticket.

The Central railway station is not very large and easy to navigate. Quite convenient is that you find a Salzburg Tourism Information office on the same floor as the platforms (that is upstairs). I bought my Salzburg Card there and the friendly lady offered plenty of valuable information.

Mode: TO

Other Contact: www.oebb.at

Type: Train

Website: http://www.bahn.de