Little Trains of the Spectacular Austrian Tyrol

Little Trains of the Spectacular Austrian Tyrol

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Little Trains of the Spectacular Austrian Tyrol

9 Days Starting and ending in Belgium

Visiting: Belgium, Tyrol, Kitzbühel, Salzkammergut, Innsbruck, Mayrhofen, Lake Achensee, Niederau

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through the Austrian Tyrol with the "Little Trains of the Spectacular Austrian Tyrol" tour. This enchanting adventure begins with a coach departure from the UK, leading you to the picturesque landscapes of Austria. Stay at the charming Hotel Sonnschein in Niederau, where you'll enjoy six or eight nights of comfort. Discover the allure of Kitzbuhel, explore the scenic Ziller Valley Railway, and marvel at the breathtaking views from the Schafberg Railway. Optional excursions include visits to the historic city of Innsbruck and the serene Lake Achensee. With opportunities to explore iconic locations like St. Wolfgang and Mayrhofen, this tour offers a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration. Whether you're cruising on tranquil lakes or riding historic trains, this journey promises unforgettable experiences amidst the stunning backdrop of the Austrian Alps.

Highlights

  • Explore the renowned resort of Kitzbuhel and take a cable car ride up the Hahnenkamm Mountain for spectacular views.

  • Board the Pinzgau train and enjoy the scenic journey from Zell am See to Niedernsill.

  • Visit the beautiful Salzkammergut lake district, including a boat cruise on St. Wolfgangsee and a cog railway ride up Schafberg Mountain.

  • Discover the historic city of Innsbruck, with its charming old quarter and stunning mountain scenery.

  • Experience a historic journey on the Ziller Valley Railway through the panoramic Ziller Valley, starting from the resort town of Mayrhofen.

  • Enjoy the serene beauty of Lake Achensee, the largest and deepest lake in the Austrian Tyrol, with options for a cruise or a rack and pinion railway journey.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Location: Belgium

Accommodation Name: hotel

Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.

Day 2

Location: Tyrol

Accommodation Name: Hotel Sonnschein

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Continue south to our 4-star hotel in the Austrian Tyrol for a six-night stay.

Day 3 Pinzgau Train & Kitzbühel

Location: Kitzbühel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Sonnschein

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we have an included visit to Kitzbühel, the renowned resort of the rich and famous. Here you will have free time to explore or perhaps opt to take a cable car ride up the mighty Hahnenkamm Mountain for some spectacular views of the region (extra cost, approximately €27 payable locally). We continue to Krimml before enjoying the scenery as we travel over the Thurn Pass to Zell am See where we board the Pinzgau train to Niedernsill. Due to operational reasons the journey may be the opposite way.

Day 4 Free Time Or St. Wolfgang & The Schafberg Railway

Location: Salzkammergut

Accommodation Name: Hotel Sonnschein

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today’s optional excursion takes us to the Salzkammergut, Austria’s beautiful lake district which has developed into one of the most popular destinations in Austria on account of its outstanding natural beauty. Our first stop is the town of St. Gilgen which boasts one of the most attractive town squares in Austria. Famed as the birthplace of Mozart’s mother, you will have free time to stroll along the lakeside, explore the shops or relax in one of the cafés.

We then take a boat cruise on St. Wolfgangsee, one of the largest and most famous lakes of the Austrian Lake District and which lies in the heart of the region. We arrive in the resort of St. Wolfgang where we board the cog railway and ascend the Schafberg Mountain for some spectacular views. Be sure to have your camera ready!

Day 5 Free Time Or Innsbruck

Location: Innsbruck

Accommodation Name: Hotel Sonnschein

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast we leave the hotel and travel to Innsbruck on our optional excursion. The capital of the Tyrol, on the River Inn and at the foot of the Karwendel Alps, Innsbruck is the fifth largest city in Austria. This beautiful city is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery and steeped in history. There will be free time for you to discover the old quarter with its charming arcaded streets, the famous Golden Roof, stroll along the Maria Theresien Strasse with its bustling shops or climb the Tower of the City for magnificent views of the city.

Alternatively, if you purchase the optional excursion to Innsbruck combined with a trip on board the Nordkettenbahnen, you will be transported from the bustle of the city centre high into the mountain terrain. We travel up to the Hungerburg mountain station where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the city of Innsbruck. The panorama is cloud free for an average of 350 days a year!

We then take the cable car further up the mountain to the Seegrube restaurant located at an altitude of 1905 metres above sea level. Here we have an included 2-course lunch at the restaurant whilst enjoying the fantastic views of the Middle Inn Valley, the Stubai and Zillertal Valley Alps and the Wipptal Valley over the Italian border. If you wish to venture even higher, you can join the cable car to the Hafelekar, the highest viewpoint at 2256 metres. A truly unforgettable excursion.

Day 6 Ziller Valley Railway & Mayrhofen

Location: Mayrhofen

Accommodation Name: Hotel Sonnschein

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Sit back and relax as the old locomotive takes you on a historic journey through the panoramic Ziller Valley on our included excursion. We start the day in the famous resort town of Mayrhofen which, nestled at the end of the Ziller Valley, is the 3rd largest community in the Tyrol. We then board the Ziller Valley Railway for our train journey to Fügen.

The Zillertal is one of Austria’s most famous narrow railways. It was opened on the last day of 1902 and has been in operation ever since. Nevertheless, the line was almost closed in 1965 as tourism and goods traffic was not enough to keep it open. Thankfully, it was saved by the construction of the Schlegleisspeicher Dam high in the mountains. The building of the dam required 325,000 tons of cement and ballast, all of which was transported on the Zillertalbahn. On arrival, you will have time at leisure in the picturesque town of Fügen.

Please note: the Ziller Valley Railway does not always feature a steam engine.

Day 7 Lake Achensee

Location: Lake Achensee

Accommodation Name: Hotel Sonnschein

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning our included excursion takes us along the scenic Alpenstrasse to the shore of the lovely Lake Achensee, the largest and deepest lake in the Austrian Tyrol. Surrounded by pine-clad slopes, you will have time at leisure to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. You may decide to take an optional cruise on the serene waters of the lake or enjoy a journey on the rack and pinion railway which offers amazing views of the area.

Day 8

Location: Niederau

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

To Belgium for an overnight stay.

Day 9

Location: Belgium

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Visit to Kitzbühel

    An included visit to Kitzbuhel, the renowned resort of the rich and famous, is part of the tour.

  • Pinzgau Train Journey

    Enjoy a scenic journey on the Pinzgau train to Niedernsill.

  • Ziller Valley Railway

    Experience a historic journey through the panoramic Ziller Valley on the Ziller Valley Railway.

  • Excursion to Lake Achensee

    An included excursion takes you along the scenic Alpenstrasse to the shore of Lake Achensee.

What's Not Included

  • Cable Car Ride in Kitzbühel

    The cable car ride up the Hahnenkamm Mountain in Kitzbuhel is at an extra cost, approximately €27 payable locally.

  • Optional Excursion to St. Wolfgang & Schafberg Railway

    The excursion to St. Wolfgang and the Schafberg Railway is optional and not included in the tour price.

  • Optional Excursion to Innsbruck

    The excursion to Innsbruck, including the Nordkettenbahnen trip, is optional and not included in the tour price.

  • Optional Cruise on Lake Achensee

    The cruise on Lake Achensee is optional and not included in the tour price.

Mode of Transport

Travel by coach or Door-to-Door service, with included excursions on the Pinzgau train, Ziller Valley Railway, and optional cable car rides and boat cruises.

Accommodation

Stay for six or eight nights at the Hotel Sonnschein in Niederau or similar, with overnight stays in Belgium and central Germany in city-style hotels for the 12-day tour.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes stays at the Hotel Sonnschein in Niederau or similar for six or eight nights. For the 12-day tour, there are also overnight stays in city-style hotels in Belgium and central Germany.

  • Are there any optional excursions available during the tour?

    Yes, there are optional excursions available. On Day 4, you can choose to visit St. Wolfgang and take the Schafberg Railway. On Day 5, there is an optional excursion to Innsbruck, which can be combined with a trip on the Nordkettenbahnen for a mountain experience.

  • What is included in the excursion to Lake Achensee?

    The excursion to Lake Achensee includes a scenic drive along the Alpenstrasse to the lake, where you will have leisure time to enjoy the surroundings. There is also an option to take a cruise on the lake or a journey on the rack and pinion railway.

  • Is there a steam engine on the Ziller Valley Railway?

    The Ziller Valley Railway does not always feature a steam engine, so it may not be available during your journey.

  • What activities are available in Kitzbühel during the tour?

    In Kitzbühel, you will have free time to explore the area. You can also opt to take a cable car ride up the Hahnenkamm Mountain for spectacular views, although this is at an extra cost.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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