Salzkammergut Lakes Walk
Salzkammergut Lakes Walk
Salzkammergut Lakes Walk
8 Days Starting and ending in St Wolfgang
Visiting: Saint Wolfgang im Salzkammergut, Saint Gilgen, Bad Ischl, Kaltenbach, Bad Goisern, Hallstatt
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W07SK
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
12 to 99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
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Tour Overview
You'll enjoy a mix of spectacular scenic views on this 7 night self-guided tour combining gentle walking with places of interest. You'll follow lakeside paths and woodland trails and have time to explore some of the cultural and historical highlights of the region. Starting from St Wolfgang, renowned for its beautiful 15th century church, follow the lake to St Gilgen, birthplace of Mozart's mother. You'll then spend 2 nights at the wonderful riverside spa town of Bad Ischl, leaving you time to explore the summer holiday retreat of Emperor Franz Joseph. Although it's almost 100 years since the emperor was last there, his presence is still felt in the region, and you can explore the Kaiservilla, his former holiday home. Next stop is the UNESCO village of Hallstatt, a fairytale village of 16th-century Alpine houses and alleyways where you will also spend 2 nights. Visit the salt mines which are amongst the oldest in the world and which gave this region it's name. You stay in 4 star luxury, family-run hotels, most with 'feel-good' wellness centres, plus high levels of quality and attention to detail, making them calm and relaxing places to spend time.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive At St Wolfgang
Location: Saint Wolfgang im Salzkammergut
Arrive at your lakeside hotel in St Wolfgang
Day 2 : Round Trip St Wolfgang & St Gilgen
Location: Saint Wolfgang im Salzkammergut, Saint Gilgen, Saint Wolfgang im Salzkammergut
Meals Included: breakfast
Take The Pilgrim's Way to the Falkenstein Chapel, built into the cliff face. An idyllic path continues along the lake to take you into St. Gilgen, birthplace of Mozart's mother. Return to St Wolfgang by boat.
Day 3 : From Wolgangsee To Bad Ischl
Location: Saint Wolfgang im Salzkammergut, Bad Ischl
Meals Included: breakfast
Today's walk takes you from St. Wolfgang to lake Schwarzensee. The lake cabin of Lore is worth a break with its delicious homemade snacks. Follow the Wirer gorge into the valley and around Burglstein to the lake promenade of Strobl from where you travel by bus to Bad Ischl.
Day 4 : At Bad Ischl
Location: Bad Ischl
Meals Included: breakfast
Enjoy a leisurely day exploring Bad Ischl. Visit the Imperial Villa, the Hotel Austria, where the engagement of Emperor Franz Josef and Elisabeth of Bavaria once took place, or enjoy a coffee break in the famous Cafe Zauner with delicious cakes and pastries or visit the warm brine swimming pools in the Salzkammergut thermal baths.
Day 5 : From Bad Ischl To Hallstatt
Location: Bad Ischl, Kaltenbach, Bad Goisern
Meals Included: breakfast
From Bad Ischl walk along the riverside promenade into Kaltenbachau, a site of Imperial amusements such as horse races, picnics and rendezvous. Then, follow the oldest brine pipeline of the world to Bad Goisern, the gateway to UNESCO heritage Hallstatt.
Day 6 : Round Trip Hallstatt
Location: Hallstatt
Meals Included: breakfast
From Hallstatt enjoy a scenic view of the lake and the Dachstein massif. Plan a visit of the salt mine, enjoy the views from the top of Rudolf's tower and visit the excavation sites.
Day 7 : From Hallstatt To St Wolfgang
Location: Hallstatt, Saint Wolfgang im Salzkammergut
Meals Included: breakfast
After a train journey to Bad Ischl follow the romantic Sissi-Path to the tiny lake Nussensee. Continue along the river Ischl and through the Blinklingmoos nature reserve along the lake back to St Wolfgang.
Day 8 : Leave St Wolfgang
Location: Saint Wolfgang im Salzkammergut
Meals Included: breakfast
Depart after breakfast
What's Included
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7 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of 4 star hotels
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Breakfasts daily
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Luggage transfers between hotels
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Salzkammergut Erlebnis Card
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Ferry fare Wolfgangsee, Hallstättersee
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Valley cable car fare Salzbergbahn Hallstatt
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Visas and vaccinations
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Single accommodation (available on request, compulsory supplement)
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Transfers for Land only (available on request at additional cost)
Accommodation
HOTEL WEISSES ROSSL, ST WOLFGANGThe family-led Hotel Weisses Rossl (White Horse Inn) is a legend, made famous by the operetta of the same name by Ralph Benatzky. Now in the 5th generation of the Peter family it is constantly defining itself anew. It has a lakeside position complete with spa area and heated pool in the lake. Each of the rooms in the hotel is unique and has its own style and there is an award-winning restaurant. VILLA SEILERN, BAD ISCHLVilla Seilern Vital Resort consists of a classical villa built in 1881 and its modern and stylish annex building and is situated in the scenic spa town of Bad Ischl. The rooms are bright and modern with views of the surrounding mountains. HOTEL HERITAGE, HALLSTATTHeritage Hotel is located in the historic centre of the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hallstatt, with striking natural-stone construction, wrought-iron window grilles and an elegant interior. This historic hotel has been carefully renovated, guests can enjoy superb views of the unique countryside. Rooms are all individually furnished with views of either the town or Lake Hallstatt.
Food
All breakfasts are included Austria is renowned for its wholesome, robust food. Austrians tend to eat heartily at lunchtime and less in the evenings. 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.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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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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