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Which town / city should I visit in between the Innsbruck - Vienna train line? (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 3 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hello fellow austrians!

I have an upcoming 6 day trip starting from May 27th and I want to choose a town somewhere on this train line, preferably in the middle because the train trip is quite far away from my hometown (Hungary).

Is there any town that's worth a short 1 night visit?

Context: I would be a first time solo traveller and I will only stay for 1 night, since I had some huge arguments with my parents about my original 9-11 day trip (they think the outside world is too dangerous for solo travelling), so I have to seriously compromise in terms of days that I can spend abroad. (24 M)

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Since all trains commute via Salzburg - this is probably the most classic city to visit.

Lots of culture. Probably lots of tourists too. It is a beautiful town - with many options to enjoy a beautiful day. probably enough places to enjoy also during bad weather.

If you like it quiet Linz is also an option. but to be honest Linz is probably worth a day trip without the need to stay overnight - except you want to visit nightlife.

Nevertheless given your preferences to not divert from the main train line - Salzburg is the way to go.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Thanks for the comprehensive infos? And what are your thoughts about Linz more deeply, since Reddit's mainly are against visiting Linz apparently due to it's industrial hub layout

[+] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Ahh sorry, I had a Mandela effect about the eurail trip planner showing a train route in this path. Well I prefer to remain around the train path so I might skip these local towns.

My interest are generally historic places, little bit of nature, some urban environments and authentic local food that represents the culture and history of said city/country. I visit to absorb the country's culture and not for leisure since that can be done in any country.

I might stop at Vienna, since my first visited city would be Salzburg.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

I mean Innsbruck is a good start, it's nice city and mostly done with the whole thing in a day.

Goldenes Dachl, the old town and if you take the J line to the hungerburg you have a great view over the City (and you don't have to pay for the Hungerburgbahn).

But as the others say, Salzburg is probably a great for 1 night, Linz is also nice.

Have fun :)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

If you also like to see some landscape, you could also take a stop in Schladming and get the Planai Cable Car. Not the cheapest option but scenic view. Or a smaller hike in the Semmering Area.