The best mountain hikes around Elixhausen

A fantastic panoramic view every time

Semi-technical section in summer and quite technical in winter due to frost

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My recommendation to travel with Westbahn is a real highlight! It starts with the uncomplicated booking process; you don't have to wait long for anything. You simply check in, and presto – you get refreshments for the comfortable journey, and Westbahn even sponsors your first coffee. There's space at the table and a 230V power outlet right at your seat, which is really handy if you need to charge your phone or laptop. Seating comfortably is no problem, and you arrive at the station refreshed. This time, you're headed to Salzburg's main train station, where you can already enjoy some of Salzburg's culinary delights. The journey is relaxing, and the scenery outside is picture-perfect. So, next time you're traveling, make sure you take Westbahn – it's really worth it! Comfort and convenience are their top priorities, and that makes the journey so much more enjoyable!

Salzburg's main train station is a major hub in the city of Mozart. If you arrive by plane, you'll often land at the station in the city center. Most independent travelers take either a car or a train, with the latter always terminating at the main station. The station is located in the northern part of Salzburg and is well connected by numerous bus lines – both city buses and regional connections to other parts of Austria and the surrounding area. For travelers, there are plenty of convenient amenities: an ATM, lockers with digital access control, fast-food outlets, a hairdresser, and a tourist information office. Restrooms are also available, but unfortunately, they are not free. The Old Town is about a 15- to 20-minute walk away. Those with luggage can easily switch to a taxi or bus.

History & Future of Salzburg Central Station The main train station opened in 1860, which is actually quite late considering the size of Salzburg. However, the city went through very difficult economic times in the first half of the 19th century, and the expansion of the railway network throughout the Habsburg Empire progressed only slowly. After 1860, the station steadily gained in importance. During the Second World War, the station, along with the entire surrounding area, was heavily bombed and severely damaged. A temporary reconstruction followed. This temporary structure remained in place for decades: corrugated iron roofs, a patchwork of asphalt, and rusting steel girders. The reason for this was that no agreement could be reached on a new building. The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), Salzburg politicians, and citizens' groups argued about which parts of the station were worth preserving and which should be completely rebuilt. Meanwhile, Südtirolerplatz in front of the station has been renovated, and an underground regional train station was completed in 1996. The renovation of the train station only began in 2009, and the project, which essentially involved rebuilding the station within its historic facade, was completed in 2010. In the preceding years, new office buildings and a shopping center were constructed near the station. Compared to the 1990s (not to mention the years before that), the station area has drastically improved. However, you'll still find plenty of homeless people there, and pickpockets are also active during peak season. Nevertheless, the station is becoming increasingly less unattractive. Text / Source: TSG Tourismus Salzburg GmbH, Auerspergstraße 6, Salzburg https://visit-salzburg.net/deutsch/reise-info/bahnhof.htm

Salzburg Main Station Salzburg Main Station is a key arrival point in Mozart's city: Even those arriving by plane usually reach the city center via the station. Most independent travelers, however, arrive in Salzburg by car or train, the latter almost inevitably via the station. It is located in the northern part of the city. Many important bus lines stop here, including city buses and intercity buses that connect Salzburg with other regions in Austria and the surrounding communities. You will also find a large taxi rank at the station. Other facilities at the station that may be useful for tourists include an ATM, lockers with a very cool digital access control system, fast-food restaurants, a hairdresser, and a tourist information office. And of course, restrooms, which, unlike those on the trains, are not free. The main station is within easy walking distance of the Old Town: Without luggage, you can reach it in about 15 to 20 minutes. With luggage, you can still choose between a taxi or bus. For details on the latter, please read our article about public transportation in Salzburg. Buses to the surrounding areas of the city and to Bavaria operate from a separate bus station and look different from the city buses, which run on overhead lines. Text / Source: TSG Tourismus Salzburg GmbH, Auerspergstraße 6, Salzburg https://visit-salzburg.net/deutsch/reise-info/bahnhof.htm

Salzburg Central Station Salzburg Central Station is an important arrival point in the city of Mozart: Even those arriving by plane usually reach the city center via the station. Most individual travelers, however, come to Salzburg by car or train, the latter almost inevitably via the station. This is located in the northern part of the city. Many important bus lines stop here, both city buses and intercity buses that connect Salzburg with other regions in Austria and the surrounding municipalities. Additionally, you will find a large taxi stand at the station. Other facilities at the station that may be useful for tourists: An ATM, lockers with very cool, digital control, fast food restaurants, a hairdresser, and a tourism information office. And of course, toilets, which, however, unlike those on the trains, are not free. The central station is within relative walking distance of the old town: Without luggage, you can get there in about 15 to 20 minutes. With luggage, you can still choose between a taxi and a bus. For details on the latter, please read our article on public transport in Salzburg. Buses to the surroundings of the city and to Bavaria are operated from a separate bus station and also look different from the city buses that run with overhead lines. Text / Source: TSG Tourismus Salzburg GmbH, Auerspergstraße 6, Salzburg https://visit-salzburg.net/deutsch/reise-info/bahnhof.htm