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  1. dahiandmighty avatar

    Salzakmmergut Region Music Clip

    by dahiandmighty 05 January 2012

    Great Music Clip with Impressions of the Salzkammergut Region in Austria (Bad Ischl, Hallstatt, Obertraun, Bad Goisern,...) Enjoy the…

  2. tkohout avatar

    RE: Campsite to avoid by Hallstatt (Obertraun)

    by tkohout 16 September 2011

    AVOID THIS CAMP. I was very dissatisfied and left!!! Extremly rude camp staff. 1) Camp manager forced us to move already built tent abou…

  3. siginimmersitt avatar

    Re: Hallstatt- and Dachstein Salzkammergut.? thanks

    by siginimmersitt 19 July 2011

    Hi! The most scenic way to get to Hallstatt: go by train, then take a boat to Hallstatt... But you are going to rent a car, so I woul…

  4. siginimmersitt avatar

    Re: what a kid cant do!

    by siginimmersitt 27 May 2011

    Hi Donny I just know that you can't take a child under the age of 4 to the salt mines in Hallstatt. But I've no idea if you can visit…

  5. european83 avatar

    RE: Bavaria & surrounding area

    by european83 23 April 2011

    I would not add Switzerland and Italy but concentrate on Bavaria and Salzburg area. Near Füssen(Neuschwanstein + Hohenschwangau castle)…

  6. fuzzymungbeans avatar

    Day walks in Salzkammergut

    by fuzzymungbeans 02 April 2011

    Hi, I'll be spending probably about 5 days in Salzkammergut region in June. Just looking for recommendations for some good day walks.…

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    RE: Austria trip in Aug

    by european83 09 February 2011

    I would also suggest staying mainly in Austria with day trips to other countries. Bratislava(Slovakia) from Vienna. Berchtesgaden(Germany)…

  8. european83 avatar

    RE: Three weeks Germany/Austria (Xmas/New Years) - itinerary suggestions

    by european83 04 November 2010

    Hello again! In general your itinerary looks good. Some other users might say it is too rushed, but travel times will never be super…

  9. Firehazard Jack avatar

    RE: Is Hallstatt worth spending a night the way to Salzburg

    by Firehazard Jack 02 October 2010

    I'd have to say it is if only because of the effort it takes to get there and away again...coming from Vienna, you'll need to change at…

  10. nowornever avatar

    RE: Campsite to avoid by Hallstatt (Obertraun)

    by nowornever 25 August 2010

    what did the owner do? how much was it? just interested, because i stayed recently on another one in the area..... what do you mean with…

  11. zzpethe avatar

    Campsite to avoid by Hallstatt (Obertraun)

    by zzpethe 24 August 2010

    Just wanted to share a bad experience with a campsite, hoping others will avoid it: Camping am See in Obertraun - I would definitely…

  12. yarmoss avatar

    Hiking in Austria 2011

    by yarmoss 09 August 2010

    Hello all, I am planning an 8 month trip to Europe in 2011 and will be passing through Austria in August. My main goal for Austria is…

  13. Firehazard Jack avatar

    RE: Trip to salzburg/fuessen/hallsatt

    by Firehazard Jack 06 August 2010

    Abalada's information is exactly right and also the most scenic way to do this journey...the train takes you to Attnang-Puchheim where…

  14. fanglangzhe avatar

    Salzkammergut - which lakeside town to stay

    by fanglangzhe 02 August 2010

    We would like to stay 4 days at a lakeside town in Salzkammergut and plan to do lots of outdoor activities (hiking, bicycling, paddling…

  15. Firehazard Jack avatar

    RE: Austria Summer 2010

    by Firehazard Jack 11 June 2010

    +Now i'm a beginner biker, I mean haven't really gone up hills etc biking. I was wondering (a) can i actually do teh bike ride from krems…

  16. annmak avatar

    RE: Hallstatt or Obertraun?

    by annmak 30 May 2010

    I've now decided to go to Hallstatt instead of Obertraun! thank you for your advice.

  17. Firehazard Jack avatar

    RE: Hallstatt or Obertraun?

    by Firehazard Jack 26 May 2010

    +However, I search for a long time but still cannot find the websites of both. How can I book accommodation in either of the above places?+…

  18. annmak avatar

    Hallstatt or Obertraun?

    by annmak 25 May 2010

    I read from the forum the following: "There are decent hostel-style dorms above the Zur Muehle restaurant in a very good location just…

  19. ruskij avatar

    RE: A Good Base in the Salzkammergut

    by ruskij 11 January 2010

    I can highly suggest [Haus im Wiesengrund|http://members.aon.at/fbinde12/english/index.htm] in Obertraun close to Hallstatt. It's always…

  20. Firehazard Jack avatar

    RE: Hallstatt in winter

    by Firehazard Jack 14 November 2009

    There are decent hostel-style dorms above the Zur Muehle restaurant in a very good location just off the town centre...also a HI hostel…

  21. edina avatar

    Re: Where to stay in Austria lake district

    by edina 30 August 2009

    We had a great 3 day stay a few weeks ago in Obertraun: hiking around the lake, seeing Hallstatt, swimming..... We could easily have spent…

  22. ruskij avatar

    RE: Where to stay in Austria lake district

    by ruskij 28 August 2009

    Start in Salzburg, then move on to Gmunden, Bad Ischl (you can do both of the town within a day), Hallstatt (you can sleep in Obertraun,…

  23. Firehazard Jack avatar

    RE: . Salzkammergut for 7 days. Best base / Itinerary ?

    by Firehazard Jack 03 August 2009

    Declan, some of these towns are very quiet at night but others like Bad Ischl which is very central and well connected and/or Gmunden…

  24. ruskij avatar

    RE: Austrian Itinery and trains help please

    by ruskij 29 July 2009

    ad (2): instead of sleeping in Hallstatt you could probably save some money staying in Obertraun, which ist just a few km from Hallstadt.…

  25. Firehazard Jack avatar

    RE: Austrian Itinery and trains help please

    by Firehazard Jack 22 July 2009

    Schedule looks fine if that's what you want to do...certainly wouldn't advise you to squueze more into it as you'll be travelling most…

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