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Experience the beauty of the Austrian Lake District, including the UNESCO World Heritage site Hallstatt, the pearl of the Salzkammergut on an 8 hour private luxury minivan tour. Drive along the emerald-green Fuschlsee and stop at its castle; take a picture from a great view point above the town of St Gilgen where Mozart’s mother was born. Visit the town of Bad Ischl the former summer residence of the emperor Franz Josef. Take a fully guided tour in Hallstatt, visit all the hidden gems and of course the must-sees and enjoy 7000 years of history with your certified Austria Guide. Marvel at the Gosausee with the glistening Dachstein glacier as its backdrop.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver-guide or separate Austria guide and chauffeur (depending on option selected)
Transport by private, deluxe air-conditioned minivan
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance fees
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Any Hotel, Airbnb or private address in the city of Salzburg and nearer surrounding areas.
Salzburg Private Tours, Salzburg, Austria We will pick you up from your hotel or any other location in the city of Salzburg
Salzburger Altstadt, Salzburg, Austria We leave the city of Salzburg behind on our way to the Lake District. Your private guide will explain about the city of Salzburg and how it for many years it was a independent principality, ruled by the Catholic Church and the importance of Salt and how it influenced the growth of the city. Other points of interest will be explained on route to Hallstatt. You will enjoy our off the beaten track over the mountains where you can enjoy unspoiled scenery.
5322 Hof, Oostenrijk Walk down to the emerald green Lake Fuschl, capture a picture of the castle Fuschl a former hunting lodge of the Prince Archbishops, built in 1450. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains that frame the lake. 10 minutes
Red Bull Headquarters, Fuschl am See, Austria Admire the beautiful architecture of the Red Bull headquarters and see one of the largest cast bronze sculptures in Europe. 2 minutes
5340, Austria Enjoy dramatic views above the Lake Wolfgang and the town of St. Gilgen. This is the area that was shown during the opening scene of the Sound of Music. You also have a view to the Schafberg where Maria and the children took the train up to the picnic meadow. 5 minutes
Mozartpl. 1, 5340 St. Gilgen, Austria See the town center of St. Gilgen, including town hall, Mozart fountain and the birth place of Mozart's mother.
10 minutes
Central Square Marktplatz, Hallstatt, Austria In Hallstatt, your private guide will point out all the hidden gems of the town, which include a beautiful photo spot of Hallstatt, Charnel House (Bone House), Hallstatt Museum, Hallstatt Waterfall "Waldbachstrub", the Sky View Platform, Hallstatt's local residence area and more.
You will have 2 hours to explore Hallstatt with all its sights, as well as have lunch at one of the beautiful lake side restaurants in Hallstatt (lunch not included in price). 120 minutes
Hallstatt Skywalk "Welterbeblick", Hallstatt, Austria Optional: Take the train up to the Skywalk. When you stand on the “Skywalk”, Hallstatt lies right there at your feet. You look down on the world-famous World Heritage town, the cradle of the Hallstatt Period. Sparkling mystically, Hallstätter See nestles up against the medieval town like a fjord, flanked wonderfully by the spectacular panoramas of the Dachstein. 40 minutes
Salzbergstraße 21, 4830 Hallstatt, Austria Optional:
The oldest salt mine in the world, Europe’s oldest wooden staircase and the free-floating Skywalk with its “World Heritage View”, 360 meters above the ground: Hallstatt Salt Mine is a mine of superlatives. Come with us on a journey of discovery, back to the very beginnings of salt mining some 7,000 years ago, and experience the history of Bronze Age mining, recounted today in spectacular fashion thanks to state-of-the-art multimedia technology, including a Bronze Age Cinema 400 meters below ground. Here, you will experience up-close the very breath of history. Welcome to Hallstatt Salt Mine! 180 minutes
5 Fingers, Obertraun, Austria Optional:
After a breathtaking cable car ride, walk around 20 minutes to one of the most spectacular viewing platforms in the Alps that reaches out like a hand over the 400 m drop. From 5 platforms (the 5fingers), each in a different design, you can put your head for heights to the test and enjoy unique views down over Hallstatt, the Hallstättersee lake and the inner Salzkammergut region.
The 5 different levels, each 4 x 1 m in size, offer spectacular insight and views. One of the platforms is made entirely from glass and another enables visitors to gain their own personal view of the Hallstatt World Heritage site through a large Baroque picture frame. The ‘5fingers’ are illuminated until midnight and can be seen from far and wide, even at night.
On the way to the 5fingers you learn on information boards much about Fauna, Flora and the Geology at Dachstein Krippenstein. 180 minutes
Gosauseen, Gosau, Austria Marvel at the Gosausee, with the glistening Dachstein glacier as its backdrop. 10 minutes
Dachstein Giant Ice Caves, Obertraun, Austria Optional:
Dachstein Giant Ice Cave offers you the chance to embark on a breathtaking adventure through rock and ice. 120 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under the age of 12 or shorter then 150cm need a child seat. Please inform us.
Children under 4 years of age are not allowed in the salt mine
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Voyage25074965421
20 Nov 2024
Michael Toth with Salzburg Private Tours was absolutely AMAZING! He was incredibly knowledgeable and so very kind. He answered all of our questions and shared so many great details. You can tell he loves meeting new people and sharing the history of the region. Despite snowy weather this morning making it hard to see the lakes he helped make things enjoyable. He even gave us recommendations for dinner in Salzburg which were fantastic! Would love to tour with Michael again!
Ken_S
14 Nov 2024
Our guide Michael and driver Thomas were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. They made the tour one of the best we have ever had.
Jody_C
13 Oct 2024
We had the best day with our guide Michael Hallstatt! The weather was perfect. He took us past some beautiful scenery and photo ops then we went to 5 Fingers which was amazing. You can spend hours there- lots of walking though so if that is not your thing you may want to rethink that stop. Hallstatt was picture perfect and we had a fabulous lunch at a restaurant on the lake - Michael got us a VIP seat right in the dock of the lake. Definitely worth the money to have a private tour. We did not have the extra guide and it was fine. Michael was so friendly knowledgeable and funny! Made the trip that much better!
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