Freilassing suits groups who want a base on the Bavarian side of the Salzburg border, with frequent trains into the Austrian city. The homes here are built for larger parties. It is a border town rather than a holiday resort, so the mountains and lakes are a train ride or drive away.
Freilassing is a Bavarian town on the Saalach river, with the city of Salzburg on the opposite bank, and it has traditionally defined itself as a border town. Its station is the last German stop on the Munich to Salzburg line, which is the main reason to stay: Salzburg S-Bahn lines call here, regional trains run to Munich, and a few ICE services continue via Salzburg to Graz. The homes all sit in one spot rather than scattered, and are built for bigger groups, with gardens and air conditioning. Expect a practical town rather than a holiday centre, with Berchtesgaden an hourly S-Bahn ride away.
Austrian city across the Saalach, reached by the S3, which continues from Freilassing to Salzburg's central station.
Town on the hourly S-Bahn line from Freilassing towards Berchtesgaden, and also served by the S3.
Mountain town at the end of the hourly S-Bahn line, just north of the Königssee and home to the national park headquarters.
Salzburg airport is about 10 minutes away by car, or around half an hour by bus and train. Freilassing station has Salzburg S-Bahn services, hourly regional trains towards Munich and an hourly S-Bahn to Berchtesgaden, so a car is optional here.
By train from Freilassing station, where the S3 continues to Salzburg's central station and the S2 runs on to Salzburg-Liefering. Local and EuroCity services also run between Munich and Salzburg through the station.
Yes, an hourly S-Bahn runs from Freilassing via Bad Reichenhall to Berchtesgaden, the town just north of the Königssee where the national park has its headquarters.
Germany. It is in Bavaria, in the Berchtesgadener Land district, and sits on the Saalach river with Salzburg, Austria, on the opposite side.
Yes, Salzburg airport is about 10 minutes from Freilassing by car, or around half an hour by bus and train.
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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