Salzburg has introduced the Guest Mobility Ticket across the province on 1 May 2025 after a successful trial in regions such as Fuschl, Wagrain, and Kleinarl.
The ticket grants overnight guests free access to buses, trains, regional rail, and micro public transport for the duration of their stay.
A mobility levy of €0.50 per night which financed the scheme was raised to €1.10 from 1 May 2027 while over 3.9m tickets issued by February 2026 avoided almost 40,000 tonnes of CO₂e.
Guests receive the ticket via hotel check-in as PDF or digital wallet without an app pre-check-in for travel before arrival.
Surveys confirm that over half of visitors used public transport and 93pc took more local trips while the initiative reduced traffic and improved air quality.
Johannes Gfrerer Managing Director Salzburger Verkehrsverbund GmbH shared “The Guest Mobility Ticket is an important building block for sustainable mobility throughout the province of Salzburg. Thanks to its widespread use, emissions of almost 40,000 tonnes of CO₂e have already been avoided. These emissions would otherwise have been generated by more than 160m kilometres travelled by car. This directly benefits our regions, with less traffic, cleaner air and an overall higher quality of life for the people of Salzburg.“
Stefan Schnöll shared “The ticket represents an invaluable competitive advantage for tourism in the future. Salzburg has a unique selling point and is a role model for many other regions throughout Europe. Sustainability and environmentally friendly mobility are increasingly important factors in travel decisions. With this initiative, Salzburg has positioned itself as a pioneer in sustainable tourism. Guests can explore Salzburg in a stress-free, comfortable and environmentally friendly way while individual car journeys are increasingly being replaced by public transport. By earmarking the funds, guests and locals benefit from the mobility contribution, as it is used to significantly expand and improve public transport for all regions. The increased flexibility for guests also leads to greater use of leisure activities throughout the province and thus to added value in the regions.”
Yvonne Rosenstatter head of Marketing & Communications Salzburger Verkehrsverbund GmbHshared “What started with some scepticism has quickly developed into a real success story. The Guest Mobility Ticket is now very well received by both hoteliers and guests. The straightforward ticket issuance and the diverse public transport options are a real plus for everyone who stays with us.”
