Should I go to Lake Como, Italy, or Salzburg, Austria?
I’ve just been to both.One is a lake and the other is a city. They aren’t really comparable, so it depends on what you are after, and how long you’re after it.Lake Como offers a lot of different activities, and to really explore it you need great weather and a set of wheels.Here’s me on the ferry from Bellagio to Menaggio on the other side of the lake. At this time of year it’s lovely to swim in and the towns and villages surrounding it are charming.Salzburg is a tourist filled city with stylish and expensive shops as well as a fortress, a cathedral and a lot of history.Mozart features big in the town and you certainly won’t starve to death…there’s ice cream and cake shops everywhere. Public transport is in English and German and is super-easy to use.It’s a tough choice. It depends on what rings your bell…the docking ferry boat or the cathedral.
What are the must see places in and around Salzburg, Austria?
There is a beautiful little town called Werfen which is about 60 Km from Salzburg. Unbeknownst to many tourists, Werfen contains the one and only entry gate to the largest Ice Caves in the world. Cool! Right(pun intended). The cave system extends more than 42 km. Although, you would only see the 1st Km of it.If you are coming from Salzburg, spare at least half-a-day for the entire tour. On the other hand, it takes one full day if you are coming from Vienna. Believe me, it’s worth it.The itinerary is something as follows-Step 1- ViennaStep 2- 150 minute train to SalzburgStep 3- 60 minute train to WerfenStep 4- 20 minute bus ride to the Cave’s Ticket CounterStep 5- 20 minute trek/walkStep 6- Trolley RideStep 7- 20 minute trek/walk Step 8- 70 to 80 minutes of awesomeness inside the cave(guided tour)For those who are not planning on a visit, feast your eyes here-View of Werfen from the mountain top.View of Salzec river from the mountain top.View of the cave’s entrance.View from the cave’s entrance.Awesome me.Inside the cave. (Disclaimer- This particular image is from Google as you are not allowed to take photographs inside the cave.)Thanks for reading the answer.
Should I replace Salzburg for Kitzsteinhorn in July?
TLDR at the bottom!Depends on what you prefer - Zell am See has pretty surroundings, Salzburg is amazing if you’re into baroque architecture and the built display of medieval power.In Zell am See, you do have taller mountains closer by, but you have to get there somehow — you’ll pay good money to get up to the Kitzsteinhorn, unless you’re willing to hike up. In general, you’ll be a bit less flexible, as Zell am See is a small town in the countryside. If the weather’s bad, you’re damn out of luck and might well end up going to Salzburg for a day anyways, as you do not want to be up on the Kitzsteinhorn in bad weather.Salzburg is not only not any other city - it is a world heritage site for a reason, as it’s an amazing baroque ensemble piece. Not that everbody likes that - I don’t - but if you’re anywhere into baroque architecture or history, it is the better choice. Some significant mountains are a day trip away, so if the weather’s good, you could just as easily get to see the Alps. If the weather’s bad, however, you have much broader range of options, whether you want to see art, enjoy a concert in a club, or visit the city’s churches or the fortress or take a beer in the beerhall of the Müllner Bräu (all of which you can also do if the weather’s fine, obviously). Take a public bus to one of the lakes of the Salzkammergut if you’re sweating and are up for some alpine scenery.TLDR: Go to Salzburg.
Other than Vienna and Salzburg, which towns/cities do you recommend traveling to in Austria?
Austria is a country rich in history, nature and wildlife. Many wonderful places are located in the country. But not every such place are known to the tourists. Schladming is one such place which is best for performing some wonderful activities and visiting some places.The town which once housed large mining works, now stands as the favourite destination for adrenaline pumping fun activities like skiing and snowboarding.Places to Visit at SchladmingHochwurzen :Hochwurzen is a ski area located in Austria. It is part of the Schladminger 4-Berge-Schaukel, which are four interconnected mountains. It is a Perfect resort for a family skiing. You can visit other 3 mountains from the valley.Reiteralm :Reiteralm is part of the Schladminger 4-Berge-Schaukel, a network of four mountains. It is located in Austria. Reiteralm the perfect entrance to the 4 mountain ski region of Schladming. Best mountain for beginners until the experts slopes up to 80% good lifts and huts and even in high season no waiting times more than 2 min.Planai :Yet another wonderful ski resort. It has world class amenities and wonderful professionals who help you through your adventure.Alpine trail "Through Hell" :Very attractive place with a prepared route of medium difficulty. Entrance to the valley is paid, parking lots are also well prepared. Well-prepared and protected trails along the waterfalls cover the beautiful route up. Bridges and footbridge, all this is a varied trip. After an hour you reach the valley and a nice lake. Meal option and children's playground.Planning a great holiday can be a tedious job. We at Tratoli help you to enjoy your holiday without any hassle. We help you choose places to visit and hotels you want to stay according to the budget.Just enter the dates, category of hotels, and the point of departure, our intelligent software creates you customised holiday in less than 15 seconds..You can check various Austria packages on our website.For Queries Contact: booking@tratoli.com