Full Day UNESCO Hallstatt, Austrian Lakes and Mountains Tour

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!