Full Day UNESCO Hallstatt, Austrian Lakes and Mountains Tour
Description
It will be a Small Group Minivan Tour, maximum 8 participants on a tour. Each guest is taken care of personally; tour flexibility upon request (If all participants show the same interest).
Tour Options
Itinerary
Heading east from Salzburg City the first lake we pass is the emerald lake Fuschlsee passing by also hotel Schloss Fushl and the headquarters of Red Bull! On request a photo stop at Red Bull will be possible!
Photo stop high over the St.Gilgen, also a site from "The Sound of Music" movie. On the way to Hallstatt we go through the famous Lakes and Mountains district “Salzkammergut” passing by also hotel Schloss Fuschl and the headquarters of Red Bull.
On our way from St.Gilgen to Hallstatt we continue our drive along lake Wolfgang, we take a picturesque view on the beautiful village of St.Wolfgang at Salzkammergut. On request we can make a short photo stop!
Bad Ischl has been a settlement since the Hallstatt Culture time. The Kaiservilla at Bad Ischl was the summer residence of the Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth (Sisi). At Kaiservilla the declaration of the war against the Kingdom of Serbia was signed. It was the beginning of the WW I. You will be explained about the history while passing the town.
The heart of “Salzkammergut”: The extraordinary village “Hallstatt” at Lake Hallstättersee. The UNESCO Cultural Heritage Committee wrote: “… nature of extraordinary beauty added to scientific import …” Some guests say it is the most extraordinary lake village in the world. ***** We do not provide a walking tour at Hallstatt, depending on your focus of interest 4 hours leisure time on your own to explore UNESCO Hallstatt village.***** Of course your chauffeur guide will explain/suggest optional possible activities at Hallstatt.
On our way back to Salzburg we go through the Gosau ski resort area with possible views of the Dachstein massive mountains. On request we can make a short photo stop!( 5 minutes stop)
Rußbach am Paß Gschütt, Austria We drive through one of the charming family Ski resort Dachstein west., during the ski season can be seen many downhill skiers!
We drive through Abtenau, beautiful Austrian Alpine skiing and hiking town.
Golling an der Salzach, Golling an der Salzach, Austria Golling, A beautiful and lively Austrian Medieval town with a Fortress and impressive unique architectural houses!
We passing by one of the worlds oldest salt mines accessible for visitors at Hallein / Dürrnberg mountain. The “white gold” mined there provided almost limitless riches for the prince archbishops manifested until present days in Salzburg’s baroque magnificence.
Sit back and enjoy the rest of the ride back to Salzburg along the Austrian Alps. The tour will end near Mirabell gardens or near Mozart's residence at Makart Square!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
VERY IMPORTANT: The client must be ready for pick-up 15 mins.(08:30am) prior/before to tour start as he/she can be already the 1st one to be picked up. Maximum waiting time 5 mins, beyond that regretfully is not possible. Note: On request other pick-up places, i.e. Salzburg main train station/Schallmoos EXIT, Edelweiss office Theatergasse 1, Salzburg 5020. will be possible.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(110)
Fritz was a well-informed and entertaining guide. The experience was engaging, informative and - above all - very accommodating.
Thank you very much for your fantastic and informative feedback. We indeed appreciate it much. Our best wishes!
Thank you very much for great tour to a such beautiful place! Shiva was great guide and attentive person with warm heart. Everything was arranged from pick up to advises where to have lunch. A lot of stories and good knowledge of local history and geography. I will strongly recommend Shiva and your company to all my friends visiting Salzburg. Thanks, best wishes.
Thank you very much for your review and your kind words. We appreciate it much. Our best wishes for you too.
Our guide for this excursion was excellent. Unfortunately, I can't remember his name but he was very informative and shared a wealth of knowledge with us about his country and the sites were visiting. Hallstatt was a beautiful village on the lake and I'd love to go back to visit again. Highly recommend this trip.
Thank you so much for taking your time to write an excellent and comprehensive review with recommendation. We appreciate it very much and hope to meet you again. Our best wishes for you!
Shiva was excellent!! What an amazing day!! Even though it rained, I would highly suggest going on this tour! My son and I had an amazing time! Hallstatt is so beautiful, and Shiva was such an amazing host!! I would definitely do this tour again!
Thank you very much for your enthusiastic feedback and please alow us to give a compliment back to you: With such an attitude of openness and willingness to take in al the beauty, Hallstatt has to offer no matter how the weather is, one indeed can get the optimum. Our best wishes
Everything was great. The visited places are remarkable. The guide was very competent and had a very broad knowledge.
Thank you very much for your great feedback with recommendation. We indeed appreciate it much. Our best wishes!
Everything was great and I enjoyed the Tour.
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My wife and I truly loved the tour and Shivas insights were superb, couldn't have been a better day, we highly recommend!!!
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A fantastic day out to Hallstatt and the alps. The views were fantastic from Five Fingers and the cable car ride was good. Hallstatt was picture card perfect. Our guide had in-depth knowledge about the area which made the day great.
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Our tour guide Shiva was amazing! Very knowledgeable, organized and pleasant as well! The unesco Hallstatt and lakes/ mountains was excellent and unique. Going up to the five fingers viewing is a must!
Thank you so much for taking your time to write an amazing review and we very happy hearing that you have enjoyed the additional visit at 5 fingers! We appreciated it very much! Our warm regards!
We had an amazing day exploring Hallstatt and the Austrian Lakes. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and the itinerary was well planned, giving us enough time to enjoy each stop without feeling rushed. A special thanks to our guide Shiva , who was both incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining throughout the trip. He shared fascinating stories, historical facts, and local insights that made every destination even more interesting. His sense of humor and engaging personality kept the group entertained, and he was always happy to answer questions and make sure everyone had a great experience. Overall, this tour exceeded our expectations and was one of the highlights of our trip to Austria. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to experience the beauty of Hallstatt and the Austrian Lakes with a fantastic guide!
Thank you very much for your comprehensive review. All of us are happy to getting such feedback and we definitely pass it also to the chauffeur-guides. An interaction with interested guests like you can even help to elevate the experience of a tour for all due to the positive interaction with a guide. Our best wishes
