I have seen references to Vienna Cards for transportation on several threads. What is a Vienna Card -- and since we are also going to be in Salzburg, is there such a thing as a Salzburg card. No this isnt a troll -- just a stupid question. I really dont know!
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http://info.wien.at/article.asp?IDArticle=9400

http://www.virtualtourist.com/vt/4e34c/9/1e3c/

http://www2.salzburg.info/sehenswertes_281.htm

Yes, there is a Salzburg Card. We bought one when we were there is 2000. It provides admission to some museums as well as unlimited rides on the public transportation system.

I bought the salzburg card and it was terrific value. the vienna card works slighly differently but still great value and best of all, if is simple, no having to ask for tickets either on public transport or entry to places.

The vienna card only provides discounts - nothing free except transport.

The Salzburg Card is a great deal, but you should compare the costs of everything you plan to do to see if it is worth it to you. Even if it looks like you are going to break even or it would cost slightly more to buy the card (E2 or 3), buy it anyway since it is great to be able to just "do something" cause you have the Card and you never have to pay for anything else. (Innsbruck has a card that works the same way.)

~gnr~