can anyone comment on what this drive is like, i plan to go in march. I understand it is weather permitting but wondering how long it usually takes, how safe the road is, it is through mountains? along cliffs, etc. how many lanes? is it scenic? ( I understand there is a train also)
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This is an easy drive on the major east- west autobahn in Austria.
The trip is about 300 Kilometers- 180+- miles . Time 3hours or less.
Speed limit in most places is 130 km ( 78+- mph) many ignore this limit
Many areas of the autobahn recently renovated 2or 3 lanes in each direction. Numerous rest areas with services. Some areas may still have some construction in March but this is usually no problems.
A very safe standard -no cliffs or dangerous areas- not really scenic in my opinion except for an an near the Mondsee not far from Salzburg.
As this is a major road - it receives much attention in snow weather.. I drive this route many times during the year and only avoid it during a heavy snowfall.
While trucks are required to have snow tires on this road after November till March, some t rucks from eastern countries sometimes ignore this rule and suffer for it. Unfortunately this can cause a problem for others too.
Perhaps you may want to check a map as you can leave Vienna on the A-22 west to Krems then to a nice ride along the Danube to Melk- then on the Autobahn to an exit in Salzburgland for a detour through the Lake Disrrict- a good alternative no matter the season.
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A more scenic drive is along the north shore of theDanube. Go as far as Linz, then cross over the Danube and for the rest of the trip take the A-1 autobahn.
It%26#39;s and easy drive. From Vienna take the A-22 north to Stockerau. (Be sure you have the autobahn user%26#39;s decal on your car. Any gas station will sell it to you).
From Stockerau take the B-55 to Krems, and from there the B-3 to Neustadt, Ybbs. Along the way visit Duernstein, Maria Taferl; in Emmersdorf you can cross the Danube to see Melk, then rfturn to the B-3.
If you run late, you can also cross the Danube in Ybbs and get on the autobahn. Otherwise, on the way from Neustadt-Ybbs- Linz you can stop at the Mauthausen Concentration camp.
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Prior poster gives some less than accurate advice regarding road directions - Vienna- Krems- Danube.
From Vienna one takes the A-22 to Stockerau- then watch for exit sign in blue and green color %26quot; Wachau%26quot; is in green on the bottom and in blue Krems above. the roadway is S-5 -not B-55
After Krems, the S-5 becomes S-3- no turns needed.
In my opinion, the roadway Krems- Melk has the nicer views of the river.
The Church Maria Taferl has suffered over years without good restoration. Some work has begun now. My last visit -many things covered with works , thus visit is not too good
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Thank you both, I really appreciate the advice!
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One more thing is there a phone number to call to get information on these roads in case of bad weather?
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Several good ways to get road info-
many cars are equipped with a warning feature on the radio that will break into regular programs with traffic stall, accident or weather problems- only in german however.
Tune radio to station FM4 - broadcast in english during the day
in Vienna 103.8
in Salzburg 104.6 or 97.7
in Innsbruck 101.4
on TV text #109 for weather forecast
on web
www.wetter.at
www.oamtc.at auto club but in german
on line webcams
www.panoramablick.com
www.wetter.com
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Vertical,
thanx for your advice. I and my family are planning a trip there in April last week and hope to drive from vienna to salzberg and back after a few days.
A few Qs
1)Is there possibility of snow and ice in april last week(i have no experience of driving on either).
2) will i need to fit / ask for winter tyres etc for an April last week trip.
3) is the road mountaineous and hence unsafe in parts
4) is it possible to do a scenic drive if one is not too stressed out on time.
5)if we leave vienna by 10 AM, approximately when will we reach saalfelden near zell am see.
thanx
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