I have a day to explore the outskirts of Salzburg. I want to go to a saltmine (not too interested in actual salt, more the experience of slide, lake etc). I also want to see pretty scenery such as Berchtesgaden and the lake - but have more than 40 minutes there. Any ideas about doing this via public transportation and not with a tour? Any response is appreciated! Also interested in hearing about any amazing tour to take - as a last resort.
Posted by
Lakewood, Colorado
19274 posts
More people, a lot more people, tour the Berchtesgaden area on their own than with a tour.
Posted by
OP
Phoenix, AZ, US
9 posts
Great! Anybody have tips on how to do it? (I'm researching now). Also, is it possible to see the Hohenwerfen Fortress the same day? Again, all with public transportation. Thank you!
Posted by
Sammamish, WA
403 posts
I don't think you'd have time to tour the salt mines and Hohenwerfen in one day without a car. Follow Rick's advice for getting to the salt mines via public transit. Oh, and Hohenwerfen is awesome! Well worth a visit, but we drove. The castle website has directions by train: http://salzburg-burgen.at/en/werfen/besucherinfo/anreise-routenplaner/index.htm
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32352 posts
Janey, An alternative to travelling on your own would be to take a day tour from Salzburg. I've used Bob's Special Tours and had a great time. As they take care of all the transportation (Mini-Van) it's somewhat easier than using public transit. Happy travels!
Posted by
Chardon, OH, USA
9 posts
Janey: If you are going to Berchesgaden and are planning to see the Eagle's Nest (Kehlsteinhaus) I believe that you need to have reservations. http://www.eagles-nest-tours.com/EN/eagles-nest-tours/index.php?navid=2 This is the tour we took, which was highly recommended. Rick Steves has endorsed it. It is definitely NOT to be regarded as a last resort!
I doubt you would have time in one day to see both the Eagle's Nest and the salt mines.