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Salzburg Fast Facts



It's always good to have some key information at your fingertips before you go to a new destination.

Below you'll find some Salzburg Fast Facts to help you on your way!


Salzburg Panorama




Country –
Austria
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Language –
German
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Area -
71 sq km/27 sq miles
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Currency -
Euro(€)
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Time Zone –
GMT/UTC +1
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Official Population -
City of Salzburg: 150,000 people
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Unofficial Population -
Visitors per year: 6.9 million
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Religion -
Roman Catholic
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Telephone -
- The country code for Austria is 43
- The city code for Salzburg is 662
- When calling Salzburg from outside Austria, dial 00 662, then the required telephone number
- When calling Salzburg from within Austria, dial 0662, then the required telephone number
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Emergencies –
- Ambulance: 144
- Police: 133
- Fire Brigade: 122
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Electricity -
220v AC, 50 Hz
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Salzburg Airport –
- W. A. Mozart Airport (Code - SZG)
- Located 4km from the city centre; a 15 minute transfer

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Salzburg Train Station –
- Salzburg's main station is called the 'Salzburg Hauptbahnhof'.
- It is located in the north on the right bank of the Salzach River at Südtirolerplatz.
- It is a 20 minute walk to the old city or a 5 minute taxi ride.
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Post Office –
Residenzplatz 9 (phone 844 1210)
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Salzburg City Tourist Office -

Information - Mozartplatz
Mozartplatz 5,
Tel. 889 87 330 (all year round)

Information - Central Railway Station
Platform 2a,
Tel. 889 87 340 (all year round)
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Ticket Office –
Getriedegasse 5, telephone (phone 847 7670)
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Pharmacies –
- On Alter Markt, 6
- On Getriedegasse, 4
- On Linzergasse, 7 and 78
- On Mirabelle Platz, 5
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