Salzkammergut Lakes Self-guided Walking Tour

‘Most beautiful country in all time’ an old folk song claims and this quote truly applies to the Austrian Salzkammergut. Mountains, lakes and picturesque places belong to one of the most beautiful treasures of the world. This uniqueness has been recognized by UNESCO and the region Hallstatt has been declared UNESCO Heritage of nature and culture.

Highlights:

• Swim in crystal clear water: The Wolfgangsee and Lake Hallstatt are two of the most enchanting waters in the entire Salzkammergut. Take a dip in the cool water…
• Take the Schafbergbahn to a panoramic view: Experience the lake-scattered landscape from above. From the Schafberg, the view is second to none.
• Visit the Imperial Villa and the Hotel Austria: Where Emperor Franz Josef and Elisabeth of Bavaria (beloved Austrian royalty in the 1800s) got engaged.
• Salt mine of Hallstatt: Immerse yourself in the history of salt mining and take part in an exciting tour of the salt mine.

Tour character: Level 1

Moderate Walking - This tour combines pleasant walking with culture and places of interest. The walking paths are good, there are just some short ascents on smaller serpentine paths. We can recommend this tour for families.

Included in the Walking Tour:

• 7 overnight stays in 3* hotels and country hotels
• Breakfast
• Luggage transfer
• 1 Boat ride at lake Wolfgangsee
• Ferry fare at lake Wolfgangsee, and lake Hallstatt
• 1 bus ride from Hallstatt to Bad Goisern
• 1 Train ride from Bad Goisern to Bad Ischl
• 1 Salzkammergut Card (reductions for cable cars, thermal bath Bad Ischl, salt mine Hallstatt, Boat rides etc.)
• Welcome briefing
• Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
• Service hotline

Not included:

• Any visitor’s taxes are not included in the tour price and payable on site!
• Printed route book, per person EUR 20
• Bus ride Strobl -Bad Ischl, approx. EUR 5 per person are not included
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

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Arrival/Parking/Departure:

• Travel by train to Salzburg and take the bus to Lake Wolfgangsee in approx. 1 hour. Or travel by train to Bad Ischl and in approx. 30 minutes to Lake Wolfgangsee
• Munich or Salzburg airport
• Car park: Hotel car park, costs approx. EUR 5 to EUR 10 per day

Notes:

• On this particular walking tour you have the option of bringing your 'four-legged friend'. When booking, simply let us know the breed and size of your dog. Possible additional costs are payable locally on site.
• Daily departure
• Extra nights - Wolfgangsee: From 95 EUR p.p (+29 EUR single person)

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