We will be travelling in the Salzburg region for 2-3 nights this summer. Any suggestions on places to visit particularly outside the city? Nice places for a short hike/walk (we'd probably be backpacking a todder)? Places to stay and eat? We'll have a car. <BR>Thanks! <BR>

Please please take the short drive to the Konigsee. There you can take a boat ride with stunning scenery and some wonderful short hikes. The pictures we took here elicited the most "ooohs and ahhhhs" I've ever heard. Drop me a line if you'd like more info.

Yes, Koenigsee is very beautiful. On your way from Salzburg to Koenigsee you'll pass the Gasthaus Kugelmuehle ( about halfway between the German border and Berchtesgaden ) at the entrance of the Almbachklamm gorge. Here you can enjoy a meal or a beer, or you can stroll through the gorge. <BR> <BR>Or drive to St. Gilgen at the Wolfgangsee and walk along the lake shore ( clockwise ) towards the quaint bay of Fuerberg where you'll find a restaurant or, somewhat further, some nice places to have a picnic or to take a swim. You can return to St. Gilgen by boat. <BR> <BR>Another short trip from Salzburg is the drive to the top of the Gaisberg. Enjoy the view, then drive down to the Zistelalm where you can enjoy a meal and/or a short walk. <BR> <BR>Finally, don't miss Hellbrunn castle and its beautiful park. <BR> <BR>Happy travels ! <BR> <BR>Regards, Jochen <BR> <BR>

Diana - If you are looking to stay in a small town may I suggest Ramsau. <BR>(www.berchtesgaden.de) I have stayed at Gasthof Oberwirt, IM TAL 86-94, 83486 Ramsau. They are not on the Web but you can write them , fax or phone. Large rooms with huge modern bathrooms for DM 62 per person for a double room includes breakfast. They also have a restaurant for lunch and dinner. Phone 08657/225 or fax 08657/1381 (english is spoken) I have just made our reservations for May and look forward to again visiting the area. Happy Travels - Tom

Saltzburg is so great, I regret we didn't spend more time there. We based it on people saying it was so crowded,congested,etc. If you are from a city like New York City, than you will appreciate the beauty of Saltzburg. <BR>So much to see, but much smaller,cleaner and older. I wish I had more time to spend in Saltzburg.

Ice caves at Werfen - dress warmly <BR>Salt mines (might be tough with toddler) <BR> <BR>I used to like to eat at the Peterskeller until I ran into a rude waiter who hopefully is gone now