Salzburg Getting Around

A small and compact city, Salzburg is a delight to leisurely stroll around and most of its attractions and facilities are easily accessible on foot. The city has an efficient bus network for getting around Salzburg and several routes operate until very late at night. Winter short breaks in Salzburg can take advantage of the popular Snow Shuttle bus services which transport skiers daily to the slopes of Kitzbuhel, Gastein and Flachau. Buses are also the ideal way to explore in depth around the spectacular lakes and mountains. There are many customised bus tours within and outside the city which offer ample time for sightseeing and even include itineraries to Bavaria and the Italian Alps.

 

 

The most convenient means of getting around Salzburg is to take the tram. Modern and environmentally sound, trams operate on numerous routes every 10 minutes throughout the day ensuring even the shortest weekend break in Salzburg has plenty of time for abundant sightseeing. Purchasing a Salzburg Card will save a great deal on the cost of travel and sightseeing as it offers free entry into all city attractions and free unrestricted local transport. Taxis are plentiful and can be found at stands across the city, mostly outside its many popular attractions like Hellbrun Palace and Mozart Square. Fares are relatively good value and taxis can also be chartered by the hour or by the day for longer journeys.

 

 

Getting around Salzburg is not merely restricted to conventional modes of transport. One of the most popular ways is a visit by funicular railway up to Salzburg Castle. It offers a very photogenic short ride high above the clouds and provides absolutely stunning views of the city and mountains. Equally dramatic views can be experienced on a daunting cable car ride to the summit of nearby Maschberg. The atmosphere and romance of a Salzburg tour by horse drawn carriage is hard to beat or enjoy an elegant evening dinner cruise on the meandering Salzac River. There are car hire outlets across the city and at the airport and a self drive vehicle offers unrestricted freedom to explore the stunning lakes and mountains of the region at leisure. However car hire is not recommended during January and March when snowfall is at its heaviest.