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Managing government mail digitally - from a campsite in Austria

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In co-operation with e-Boks

Before we set off on our two-month motorhome trip across Europe, we told you that we were planning to test e-Boks, a digital mailbox for government mail. Now we've arrived at a campsite in Austria where we plan to stay a few extra days to take care of practical matters. So what better time to evaluate the digital mailbox than now?

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Czech Republic - Germany - Austria

We have now left the Czech Republic and rolled into a campsite in Austria, more specifically in Salzburg. After the visit in Marianske Lazne we stayed one night at a caravan park in Vohenstrauss, Germany, and then rolled all the way to Panorama camping in Salzburg. In total, the journey took about 4.5 hours, at a leisurely pace.

Till Salzburg
Vohenstrauss
Vohenstrauss car park - free to stand or €10/day if you want service

Nice campsite in Austria

We like to stay at caravan sites, but now we have chosen to stay at a campsite. When you are travelling for a long time, it is sometimes nice to have a little better service, in the form of electricity, WiFi, fresh showers and washing machines. At least that's what we think. Camping Panorama in Salzburg offers all this, plus a restaurant and a beautiful view of the city and the mountains behind.

Panorama camping
The campsite house and restaurant at Camping Panorama

The campsite seems popular and is full of Germans, French, Dutch, English, Portuguese, Italians, Danes, Swedes and others. We can't help but be struck by the difference from the western Czech Republic, where we met almost only Czechs and Germans (and the occasional Dutchman) at the campsites. Why is that so? That you come here to Salzburg we really understand, but do you dare not travel to the beautiful (and affordable!) Czech Republic?

Salzburg utsikt från camping
View from camping Panorama in Salzburg

It seems perfect for us to stay here for a few extra days. We can use the campsite's nice showers, we can wash clothes if we want to, and we can relieve our own internet (which we use heavily) by paying for WiFi. We also plan to use the time for other practical things that need to be taken care of while travelling: mail, bills, invoices etc.

Panorama camping duschar
Fresh service centres

e-Boks - how has it worked?

We signed up for e-Boks just over one month ago, and the big advantage of using a digital mailbox for government mail is of course that we get the mail even when we are travelling. We haven't had time to receive many letters from authorities yet (maybe because it's summer), but we have received a decision on property taxation (for our houseboat!) from the Swedish Tax Agency, and a message from our bank.

Camping Panorama Salzburg
Living as a "digital nomad" is getting easier and easier.

So far, we have to say that the mailbox has worked well. It is reassuring to know that we don't miss any important government mail when we are travelling. When we receive mail in the digital mailbox, we receive an email so that we can immediately see that we have received mail. We then have access to all previous official letters and do not have to search for them in binders and boxes at home.

Österrike berg
We can handle the government mail - with a view of the Austrian mountains!

We will continue to use e-Boks, not least because it is free and good for the environment by reducing paper handling. If you also want to try it, you can register at e-Boks online. You can also download the app called e-Boks.se. All you need is a mobile bank ID to identify yourself.

Digital brevlåda

Soon we will see more of Salzburg

As soon as we get our lives back on track, we'll make sure to see more of Salzburg! We've already been inside the city and familiarised ourselves with it. What we can say so far is that this is a beautiful city, which is dramatically situated with the high mountains in the background. A lot seems to be about Mozart here, and you can almost hear the classical music in your ears when you walk the streets.

Freedomtravel i Salzburg
On site in Salzburg
Salzburger Pfandl
Peter tucks into a hearty lunch: Salzburger Pfandl.

What will we do in Salzburg? We plan to check out the city and the shopping, and we will also go to a "Mozart Candle Light Dinner". We also plan to take a cable car up a high mountain! Have you been to Salzburg and have any other tips for us?

Salzburg Österrike
Soon we will see more of Salzburg!

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