Traunstein is located on the Munich to Salzburg train line.
Pope Benedict XVI's Traunstein
The pope entered St. Michael's Seminary in 1939 as a teenager. He has spent several winter holiday's in Traunstein since.
Traunstein Attractions
For some good information on Traunstein's attractions, see Traunstein - Charming Little Town on the Traun
Traunstein has a celebrated Hofbräuhaus where you can partake of many microbrewed beers.
"Heimathaus" (homeland house) is a museum celebrating 100 years of life in Traunstein, featuring all manner of regional artifacts and many antique toys.
Traunstein Tourism Office
Tourist-Information Traunstein is found on Haywards-Heath-Weg 1
Traunstein's web site is only offered in German.
Telephone: 0861/9869523
Fax: 0861/9869524
e-Mail: tourismus@traunstein.de
Open Monday to Friday: 8.00 -12.30 und 13.30 - 17.00 and Saturday: 10.00 - 12.00.
