Austrian Lakes Self-Guided Activities
Austrian Lakes Self-Guided Activities
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Austrian Lakes Self-Guided Activities
8 Days Starting and ending in Strobl
Visiting: Strobl, Bad Ischl, Saint Gilgen, Saint Wolfgang im Salzkammergut, Salzburg, Nussen See, Schwarzensee
Tour operator:
Tour code:
M07SZ
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Physical rating:
Leisurely
Age range:
8 to 99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
From:
$2540
$2469 (USD)
WINTER SALE @ Tourhub Discount: $71
Tour Overview
Combine glorious Alpine panoramas with a wide range of activities, and you have the perfect ingredients for a fun-filled family holiday. You stay in the picturesque Austrian village of Strobl, on the eastern shore of Lake Wolfgang, and one of the prettiest spots in the region. During your time here we provide a wide selection of fully researched self-guided walking and cycling routes, typically at 1-boot / 1-cycle level. To ensure total flexibility, we give you a complimentary Headwater bike for your exclusive use throughout your stay. There's also excellent local bus, ferry and cable car services (payable locally) linking the local lakes and villages.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Strobl
Location:
Strobl
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Hotel Bergrose
Meals Included:
Dinner
Arrive  at  the **** Hotel  Bergrose  in  Strobl.  A  typical
 itinerary  is  shown  below,  but  you’re  free  to  pick  and
 choose  your  activities  each  day.
Day 2 : Cycle Bad Ischl To Strobl  16Km (10Mi)
Location:
Bad Ischl, Strobl
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Take  the  bus  to  Bad  Ischl  for  your  briefing  and  to
 collect  your  bike.  Take  time  to  explore  the  spa  town -
 visit  Franz  Josef's  Kaiservilla  and  the  imperial  hot  spa
 that  houses  salt  baths,  steam  room,  hammam and  Alhambra
 baths  before  pedalling  along  the  River  Ischl  back  to
 Strobl.
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Day 3 : Cycle To St GilgenÂ
Location:
Saint Gilgen
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Keeping close to Lake Wolfgang's southern shore, a level cycling track
through a tiny nature reserve brings you into lovely St Gilgen where the busy
waterfront is filled with restaurants, cafes and attractive frescoed houses.
Visit Mozart's museum (his mother was born here), or take the cable car up
Zwolferhorn for stunning 360 degree views. Alternatively, try your hand at
water skiing on Lake Wolfgang, have a cooling swim by the beach then,
perhaps, enjoy an afternoon of pampering at the hotel's elegant spa.
Day 4 : Cycle/Walk To St Wolfgang 15Km/9.5Mi (Cycle) Or 16Km/10Mi (Walk)Â Â
Location:
Saint Wolfgang im Salzkammergut
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Today head first by the river then along the north shore of the lake to St
Wolfgang. Renowned for its beautiful 15th century church, this famously
pretty village boasts a maze of cobbled streets lined with attractive
frescoed houses, shops and cafe terraces affording superb lake views. Culture
and music are very much part of St Wolfgang's fine tradition, so be sure to
explore the boutique craft and chocolate shops! After lunch, hop on the
antique cog railway as it chugs up to the summit of Schafberg (1782m) for
unrivalled Alpine views.
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Day 5 : Free Day Exploring Salzburg
Location:
Salzburg
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Why not give yourself a break from cycling today and take the local bus (80
mins) to Mozart's fairytale city of Salzburg? Described as a Baroque jewel,
and recognised by UNESCO, its idyllic setting, surrounded by the Alps and
bisected by the gentle Salzach river, cannot be bettered by any other city in
Europe. Take time to explore its historic heart and you'll find a wealth of
Baroque palaces, Renaissance gardens, elegant Viennese cafes and the oldest
open-air theatre in Europe.
Day 6 : Cycle To Lake Nussen
Location:
Nussen See
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Today's cycling route takes you along quiet country lanes and through rural
farming hamlets bordered by low Alpine meadows - look out for the neat
woodpiles to be used for heating over the winter months. Lunch at the popular
Zur Wacht restaurant then ascend up to beautiful Lake Nussen, a hidden gem
completely off the tourist trail; look out for rare orchids scattered around
its shady shores. There's lots of time to swim and relax before completing a
circular loop back to Strobl.
Day 7 : Cycle Or Walk To Lake Schwarzen 22Km/14Mi (Cycle) Or 14Km/9Mi (Walk)
Location:
Schwarzensee
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
You have a choice of walking or cycling routes today across the valley and up
through the forest towards Lake Schwarzen, perfectly positioned beneath the
shadows of the Vormauerstein, Hoheneck and Breitenberg peaks. Have lunch in
one of the restaurants basking in sunshine beneath the snow-capped mountains,
then it's a delightful valley descent back to Strobl.
Day 8 : Leave Strobl
Location:
Strobl
Meals Included:
Breakfast
LEAVE STROBL
What's Included
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All continental breakfasts and evening meals
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All accommodation
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High quality bikesÂ
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Route notes and maps provided for both walking and cycling options
What's Not Included
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Optional Electric bikes
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Visas and vaccinations
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Single supplements
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Travel insurance
Food
All continental breakfasts and evening meals included. Austria is renowned for its wholesome, robust food and you will be thankful for this after a hard day’s skiing. Typically, you will be set up for the day by a breakfast of cold meats and cheeses, along with the traditional bread, jam and coffee. Austrians tend to eat heartily at lunchtime and less in the evenings; you will be well catered for at dinner. Local specialities include Wiener schnitzel (breaded veal cutlet) and various stews of beef and pork. Dumplings, potatoes or noodles are all regular accompaniments along with vegetables in a style similar to English cooking. Desserts are often fruit based - such as Apfelstrudel - or cream pastries. Rehrucken is a traditional chocolate and almond cream cake On average Austrians, drink twice as much coffee as beer. There are many different types to choose from, particularly in the larger towns and cities and are often drunk in specialist coffee houses, known locally as a Kaffeehaus. It is often served in large cups and finished off with a healthy dose of whipped cream. Austrian wines tend to be sweet white varieties, similar to German Mosel wines. The three best-known areas for producing white wines are Krems, Klosterneuburg and Gumpoldskirchen. The main red wine producing area is Voslau. Of course Austria is better known for its beer and you will find a wide variety of local brews. The best known are Gosser and Augustiner Brau and come in light or dark forms.
Accommodation
The Bergrose Hideaway is a Slow Travel Hotel ©, an idea based on a philosophy that creates more awareness for travel, and what is important – nature, tranquility, authenticity and awareness. Based a 5-minute bike ride from the eastern shore of Wolfgangsee on the outskirts of the village of Strobl. It is a traditional building with wooden balconies and Gothic script on the exterior, and is located on a river bank next to a meadow. It has a lovely secluded garden, three stories of perfect Austrian wood-panelled luxury inside and an indoor pool and spa area.
Hotel Bergrose is suitable for families with children over 12 only.
Check out our Q&As
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
There are no specific health risks.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Minimum 13 Years old people can go on this tour.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
This tour is self-guided; there is no tour leader.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No (available on request)
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
A compulsory single supplement will apply on this tour.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
comfortable
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
No visa required for British passport holders. Please note in Italy it is compulsory to carry ID with you at all times.
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Who is Exodus Travels?
At Exodus Travels, we've been exploring the world for nearly 50 years. From Walking and Trekking, Cultural and Cycling, Responsible Wildlife, to Polar and our new Premium Adventures, we are proud to offer award-winning small group and self-guided tours to 100+ countries worldwide.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
We are happy to assist with pre and post tour accommodation. Please enquire for detailed information.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Are flights included in this tour?
International Flights are not included with this tour.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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