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Travel guide

Visa

Entry requirements vary depending on the passport you are traveling under. Please check here to see if you will need a travel visa.

Traveling to Altmuenster

Airtravel

The nearest airports to the conference venue are Vienna (VIE, https://www.viennaairport.com), Linz (LNZ, https://www.linz-airport.com/en) and Salzburg (SZG, https://www.salzburg-airport.com).

 

S pecial Lufthansa Group airlines fares

The Lufthansa Group airlines bring people together –every day, all around the world. The global route network of Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings offers optimal connection and combination options, so you will benefit from quick and direct flights to the event.


You will reach the booking platform via this link https://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/meetings-and-events-delegates and with the event code ATAPPKD. The reduced fares are automatically displayed.


NB: Please enable pop-ups permanently in your browser while booking, otherwise the window in the booking platform will not open.

Of course, you can also book through your IATA travel agency. The travel agency can request the ticketing instructions by sending an email to lufthansa.mobility@dlh.de, stating the event code ATAPPKD.

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Train

Train routes and detailed information on schedules can be found on the website of the Austrian Federal Railways: https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket?cref=oebb-header . Also bookings can be made directly on the website.

 

At any time, seat reservations are recommended, especially when travelling during peak travel days.

 

The easiest way to reach Altmuenster train station (Altmünster/Traunsee Bahnhof) is via Linz Central Station (Linz Hauptbahnhof). From there, several trains can be taken, e.g.:

  • 08:30h: Railjet 542 with destination Salzburg Hbf, change at Attnang-Puchheim Bahnhof, Regional Train 3414 with destination Obertraun Dachsteinhöhlen Bahnhof (arrival at 09:29h)

  • 09:30h: Railjet 544 with destination Salzburg Hbf, change at Attnang-Puchheim Bahnhof, Regional Train 3414 with destination Obertraun Dachsteinhöhlen Bahnhof (arrival at 10:29h)

  • 10:04h: Intercity 1018 with destination Stainach-Irdning Bahnhof (arrival at 10:57h)

  • 10:30h: Railjet 546 with destination Salzburg Hbf, change at Attnang-Puchheim Bahnhof, Regional Train 3414 with destination Obertraun Dachsteinhöhlen Bahnhof (arrival at 11:29h)

  • 11:30h: Railjet 548 with destination Salzburg Hbf, change at Attnang-Puchheim Bahnhof, Regional Express 3416 with destination Stainach-Irdning Bahnhof (arrival at 12:29h)

 

 

 

From Vienna Central Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof), options include:

  • 07:55h: Railjet 544 with destination Salzburg Hbf, change at Attnang-Puchheim Bahnhof, Regional Train 3414 with destination Obertraun Dachsteinhöhlen Bahnhof (arrival at 10:29h)

  • 08:40h: Intercity 1018 with destination Stainach-Irdning Bahnhof (arrival at 10:57h)

  • 08:55h: Railjet 546 with destination Salzburg Hbf, change at Attnang-Puchheim Bahnhof, Regional Train 3414 with destination Obertraun Dachsteinhöhlen Bahnhof (arrival at 11:29h)

  • 09:55h: Railjet 548 with destination Salzburg Hbf, change at Attnang-Puchheim Bahnhof, Regional Express 3416 with destination Stainach-Irdning Bahnhof (arrival at 12:29h)

 

All times are currently valid for July 9, 2024 and are potentially subject to change.

From Altmuenster train station, the conference venue is about 2.1km away (~20 minute foot walk).

Car rental

There are several opportunities for car rental from, e.g., Vienna or Linz (airport or train station). Some opportunities are:

https://www.sixt.com/ or https://www.europcar.at/en-eu

Traveling in Altmuenster

Shuttle service

A public mobility service that supports the existing transport services in the Salzkammergut. Leave your car at home and travel easily to and through the region. With the shuttle you can reach places and hiking starting points that are not accessible by bus or train - for guests as well as for locals. So you can be on the move in the Salzkammergut without a care in the world.

 

Order under: +43 50 422 422

 

HOW IT WORKS

  • Operating hours daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

  • Ride bookings at least 1 hour before the start of the ride

  • available from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Small groups must book 1 day in advance

  • No bicycle transport

  • Request child seat when ordering

  • Several routes possible without changing

  • Additional info at infos@salzkammergutshuttle.at

 

Prices are €6.00/route for adults and €3.00/route for children. Short trips (up to max. 3 stops) are €3.50/route for adults and €1.50/route for children. Card payment is possible.

 

More information and routes displayed at: https://www.salzkammergutshuttle.at/en/traunsee-almtal-kopie-1.html

The O-Taxi

The O-Taxi can be booked via the app:

 

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/at/app/otaxi/id1477051998

 

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=at.austrosoft.t4me.Taxicompany&gl=AT&pli=1

Stay in Altmuenster

The conference venue itself provides limited possibility of accommodation in 2- and 4-bed rooms from July 9 – 12, 2024. The prize for those is €19.44/night/person. If you are interested in booking an accommodation there, we will carry out a survey during registration on a first come first serve basis. Please be aware that we generally cannot guarantee a specific allocation of visitors into rooms, but follow a separation between female and male room allocations if not otherwise wished. We will inform about availability during registration and lptmm-website.

 

If you want to arrive earlier, stay longer and/or prefer staying in a hotel or apartment, the following promised limited availability during the conference date in and near Altmuenster:

 

 

Due to the limited availability and high demand during summer time, it is recommended to find a hotel as soon as possible.

Weather

July is a desirable time to visit Altmuenster. During the day, temperatures may rise up to 31°C (88° F). At night the lows drop to a comfortable 7-13°C (45-55° F). However, with an average of 19 precipitation days in July, storms may occur in the evening with sudden and heavy showers, but they often last for a short time only.

Currency

Austrian’s official currency is Euro (EUR).

Electricity

Austria operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz, using 2-pin Schuko sockets and plugs (types C and F). Visitors from the USA, for example, typically need a combined adapter and converter.

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