© Achim Meurer / Salzburger Land Tourismus / Austria – Salzburger Land
Up to 1,853 metres with the Untersberg cable car
Experience the Untersberg and treat yourself to a break on one of the highest mountains near the city of Salzburg. The Untersberg is a mountain range stretching for around 70 km in the south-west of the Flachgau region on the border with Bavaria. The massif is accessible via the Untersberg cable car and hiking trails. On a clear day, you can enjoy an unforgettable 360° view.
Travel tip: Take trolleybus line 5 directly from the city to the foot of the Untersberg.
Tip for all season ticket holders: use the 1+1 voucher from the Salzburg Verkehr bonus booklet for the Untersbergbahn cable car.
© Neumayr Leo / Salzburg Verkehr/ Salzburg Stadt
KLIMATICKET SALZBURG CLASSIC PLUS: 1+1 on weekends and public holidays
Travel together by bus and train on weekends and public holidays for only 100 euros more per year – with the KlimaTicket Salzburg CLASSIC PLUS, the transferable version of the KlimaTicket Salzburg CLASSIC, you can take a second person with you for free on weekends and public holidays.
Tip: You can also upgrade your KlimaTicket Salzburg CLASSIC. This can be done easily at the Salzburg Verkehr customer centre at Schallmooser Hauptstraße 10 in Salzburg or by emailing jahreskarte@salzburg-verkehr.at.
© Neumayr Leo / Salzburg Verkehr/ Salzburg Stadt
To the Flachgau with the Salzburg Local Railway
Whether for the daily commute to work and school or as a leisure partner, the Salzburg Local Railway is always the best connection from the city of Salzburg to the Innviertel region, offering a real alternative to private transport. If you want to take a break from the bustling city of Mozart, you can escape to the northern Flachgau region by taking a leisurely 38-kilometre train ride. There are attractive cycling and hiking trails available from Salzburg Central Station to Ostermiething.
Reach the summit of Salzburg’s Gaisberg at 1,287 metres
At 1,287 metres, it offers hikers, day trippers and families ideal conditions for relaxation. From family-friendly walks to challenging hiking trails, there is something for every level of fitness. Whether you hike up and take the bus back down to the valley, or tackle the descent on foot after the bus ride, the Gaisbergspitze is easily accessible for everyone with the 151 bus line. The Gaisberg bus departs directly from Mirabellplatz and travels through the Gnigl district up to the Gaisbergspitze.
© Florian Knapp /Pinzgauer Lokalbahn/ Salzburg Land
On a Narrow Gauge Through the Pinzgau
The Pinzgauer Lokalbahn is the ideal feeder service for all leisure enthusiasts who want to explore the most beautiful picturesque places in the national park region. The convenient bike transport on the train allows for a carefree and comfortable journey to the foot of the popular Tauern Cycle Path in Krimml (please note – currently only as far as Mittersill).
‘Ship Ahoy’ and ‘Train Departing’ at Wolfgangsee
For more than 125 years, Austria’s steepest cog railway has been taking enthusiasts up to the 1,783 m high Schafberg in St. Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut. The journey takes 30 minutes, and magnificent views and a pleasant ride are guaranteed! Perfect combination: the Schafberg Railway and Wolfgangsee boat trip can be perfectly combined with long or short hikes, and bicycles can be easily taken on board the boat.
Looking for Round hikes only?
Round routes are perfect for anyone who enjoys varied trails without retracing their steps. These tours loop all the way around and conveniently bring you back to your starting point. Whether it’s a relaxed walk, a hike, or a bike ride, Round routes combine nature, scenic views, and fresh perspectives into one well-rounded experience.
Especially practical: bicycles can easily be taken on many forms of public transport.
© Neumayr Leo / Salzburg Verkehr/ Salzburg Stadt
Grandchildren Travel for Free
Salzburg KlimaTickets not only offer unlimited mobility throughout the province of Salzburg for a whole year, but also many additional services: grandchildren, bicycles (electric or otherwise) and dogs always travel free of charge. Thanks to the expansion of additional services, grandparents can now take their grandchildren up to the age of 15 with them free of charge. You can find all the information about the additional services offered by KlimaTickets Salzburg in our FAQs.
Escape the everyday and dive into enjoyment: all public transport* throughout Salzburg for just €25
Explore Salzburg for a whole day as a couple or with the family – for just €25. The Leisure Ticket makes it possible: two adults and up to four children can use public transport throughout the entire province for one day.
*Valid for one day, for two adults and up to four children under the age of 15.
Start your adventure comfortably with our shuttles
With the Salzburg Verkehr shuttles, you can travel flexibly and independently – completely free from fixed timetables. They complement the existing bus and train network in the region, making public transport stops and surrounding areas even more accessible.
© Andreas Hechenberger / Salzburger Land Tourismus/ Austria – SalzburgerLand
Perfect for the whole family
Hiking with the family in the Salzburg region is a true nature experience for young and old alike. Numerous easy Round trips, themed trails, and alpine pasture hikes provide variety and fun along the way. Play stations, interactive trails, and cozy mountain huts make these tours especially family-friendly, turning every trip to the mountains into a shared adventure.
Tip: We mark easy tours with a blue circle.
Free Mountain Adventures with the Alpine Club and Nature Friends
The Salzburg Transport Association provides the Alpine Club and Nature Friends Salzburg with Salzburg CLASSIC PLUS Climate Tickets for their members.
Because mountain adventures are all too often linked to travelling by car, the Alpine Club and Nature Friends Salzburg have been working with the Salzburg Transport Association for several years. This cooperation makes it possible to offer members environmentally friendly alternatives for travelling to mountain tours.
For visitors and guests
One public transport ticket for the entire Salzburg region.
As a guest with the Guest Mobility Ticket, you can enjoy free, unlimited access to all public transport from the moment you arrive in SalzburgerLand.
This new ticket, available to all overnight guests in the province of Salzburg, is valid for the entire duration of your stay. It covers city transport, regional bus services, S-Bahn trains, regional trains, long-distance trains and Salzburg Transport shuttles. You will receive the ticket electronically as a mobile wallet pass or a PDF, either at check-in or pre-check-in at your accommodation in the province of Salzburg.
Enjoy a stress-free vacation in SalzburgerLand with the Salzburg Verkehr Guest Mobilty Ticket!
