https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:59:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/european-beesasutria-inquiry#post-2726804 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 12:21:58 +0000 lamariniere 2726804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: I've never heard of either of those places and google says they are tiny! It looks like they both have train stations though, so you should be ok. Depending on where you are coming in from, another option would be to fly into Munich because it's really close to Salzburg (assuming you don't actually need to go to Vienna). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/european-beesasutria-inquiry#post-2726552 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 06:35:53 +0000 Mrs D 2726552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: thank you...I think I recalled you were in Austria so happy to hear you chime in! My gut said I'd love Austria just as much as I'd love bed my visits to many of its neighboring countries - but just wanted to check! </p> <p>Vienna will be my logistics center as that appears to be where my best flight options are...my two sites are in Grosspetersdorf and Mattighofen (which I understand is just outside Salzburg)! So I'm glad to hear the airport in Vienna is great and that my train travel between the two big cities should also be easy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/european-beesasutria-inquiry#post-2726537 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:51:34 +0000 lamariniere 2726537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: I live in Vienna. It is exceedingly safe for the solo woman traveler. I don't speak German but just about everyone speaks some, if not very decent English. Taking a train from Vienna to Salzburg will not be a problem. The Vienna airport is also extremely modern and easy to navigate since it's not huge. Connections into the city are fast and reliable. Let me know if you have any specific questions or need recommendations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/european-beesasutria-inquiry#post-2726400 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 15:30:31 +0000 danda 2726400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I traveled to Vienna with a female friend and we also split up during part of the day some days... I wouldn't hesitate to go alone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/european-beesasutria-inquiry#post-2726342 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 13:38:27 +0000 travellingbee 2726342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh yes! Austria is lovely and safe to travel in. I wouldn't hesitate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/european-beesasutria-inquiry#post-2726328 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 13:22:15 +0000 Mrs. Pajamas 2726328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: I visited Vienna a few years ago and had no trouble getting around without any German. You should be fine! Definitely research train/transportation stuff but I was totally impressed by it and we considered moving there for DH's job actually. Have a great time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/european-beesasutria-inquiry#post-2726315 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 12:47:22 +0000 psw27 2726315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think @Lamariniere lives in Austria, I'm sure she could offer lots of insight. I will say, yes I would do it! I've been to Austria and found it to be safe, easy to get around, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/european-beesasutria-inquiry#post-2726300 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 12:19:50 +0000 Annette 2726300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I lived in Austria (Vienna) for six months in my twenties ans its a very safe country. I used to walk around alone at night (now I think OMG - You crazy kid!) and I never once felt unsafe. In most of the cities the majority of people you come across will speak english as well. I still have friends who live there any they never have compaints about crime or safety. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/european-beesasutria-inquiry#post-2726291 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 12:05:07 +0000 Mrs D 2726291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks ladies! I appreciate the input. My gut felt Austria would be a comfortable place to be solo but it always helps to trust.</p> <p>@looch: I agree...my work trips always feel so compressed as is so I always have everything planned out well in advance. Except for perhaps if I go a day early to wander and of course dinners if I am not eating with my local teams. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/european-beesasutria-inquiry#post-2726288 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 12:02:10 +0000 birdofafeather 2726288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went with my mom and sister who studied abroad in Vienna and I would feel totally comfortable in both cities on my own! They are both lovely. I would love to go back! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/european-beesasutria-inquiry#post-2726287 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 12:00:18 +0000 looch 2726287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I travelled a bit in Austria without knowing too much about it and it's rather easy. There's always someone that speaks English to a degree that you can manage a conversation if you have a question. </p> <p>When I travel for business, I like to have the major stuff booked, though, I don't trust myself to wait to organize cars and train tickets. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/european-beesasutria-inquiry#post-2726276 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 11:42:00 +0000 mrsbookworm 2726276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't hesitate to go to Austria on my own. Both Vienna and Salzburg are lovely! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/european-beesasutria-inquiry#post-2726271 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 11:34:39 +0000 Mrs D 2726271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looking for input from our European Bees or those who have traveled to Austria.</p> <p>I have to go there for a work trip, two locations (one outside Salzburg and one outside Vienna). My boss has presented me with the question of "are you comfortable traveling there alone"...I almost answered "Sure" too quick so I held back and responded with "let me think about it and let you know"...</p> <p>I travel a bit for work - not as much lately but in the past. I have traveled to Europe solo before but always to a place I had previously been with someone (Amsterdam, Germany and Paris). It occurred to me - I have never been to Austria. The trip will require some intra country travel (likely a train between Salzburg and Vienna).</p> <p>Our sites are good about arranging car services for our daily transport. Sometimes dinner is arranged - or I just eat in the hotel.</p> <p>What would you do? If I indicate I am not comfortable he will have my European team member travel with me...not the end of the world at all...just feeling at a loss since this is a country I have yet to visit. </p>