Hallstatt
Spend a half day with history and culture in Austria's scenic Salzkammergut Lake District
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Travelling directly from Salzburg to Hallstatt, our route will take us past Gosau, Russbach and Abtenau. As wepass by Gosau, enjoy great views of Dachstein. Due to the extraordinary beauty of Hallstatt´s landscape, it wasdeclared a World Heritage Site in 1997 by UNESCO. Let the unique charm of this historic town bewitch you. Takethis opportunity to visit the famous Beinhaus (Charnel House) with its painted skulls.
After a sufficient amount of time in Hallstatt, we will continue to Bad Ischl which still holds remnants of the timewhen it was used as a summer home by Emperor Franz Josef´s imperial court.
Bad Ischl was also the home of Franz Lehar and his home is now a museum to his life. Spend a relaxingmoment or two walking around the town centre, passing the Spa Centre, Lehar Theatre, local museum or perhapsenjoying one of the famous coffee houses, for example Café Zauner. On the return journey we travel backthrough the lake area on route to Salzburg.
Hallstatt Salzkammergut © Österreich Werbung, Photographer: Pigneter
Tour highlights:
Dachstein Mountain view
UNESCO World Heritage Site – Hallstatt
Charnel House
Village of Bad Ischl
Lakes region
Inclusions:
Tour Guide
Transfers
Exclusions:
Food and drinks
Hotel pick up and drop off
Hours of Operation: May 15 – October 15 / daily at 12:45
Duration:5 h
Location/Departure Point: For those not using hotel pick up, please meet at Mirabellplatz 2, 5020
Redemption instructions: Present your voucher.
Restrictions
Meeting point in the city centre at Mirabellplatz 2, pick up in hotel available only upon reguest. Children younger than 4 years old may participate for free. Please arrive 15 minutes prior the tour. Cancellation made within 24 hours’ of service date will be charged in full; More than 24 hours’ notice is fully refundable.
Landscape Salzkammergut © Österreich Werbung, Photographer: Weinhaeupl W
Hallstatt Lake © Österreich Werbung, Photographer: Julia Knop
Bad Ischl © Österreich Werbung, Photographer: Weinhaeup