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Private Tour of Hallstatt from Salzburg: Experience the Unique Austrian Lake District
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Hof bei Salzburg
Embark on a private tour from Salzburg to Hallstatt and explore the stunning Austrian Lake District. Discover the beauty of the mountains, lakes, and the charming village of Hallstatt.
Embark on a private tour from Salzburg to Hallstatt and explore the stunning Austrian Lake District. Discover the beauty of the mountains, lakes, and the charming village of Hallstatt.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Rosewood Schloss Fuschl (2024) - Be ready for pickup at 10.00 am at your Salzburg hotel. Make yourself comfortable in your comfortable touring vehicle and experience the beautiful landscape that the famous ‘Salzkammergut’ lake region has to offer. After a short drive from Salzburg you’ll reach the castle of Fuschl. Capture a picture of the castle…
- Rosewood Schloss Fuschl (2024) - Be ready for pickup at 10.00 am at your Salzburg hotel. Make yourself comfortable in your comfortable touring vehicle and experience the beautiful landscape that the famous ‘Salzkammergut’ lake region has to offer. After a short drive from Salzburg you’ll reach the castle of Fuschl. Capture a picture of the castle of Fuschl with the emerald-green Lake Fuschlsee as its backdrop, before heading on to St. Gilgen with Lake Wolfgang, the next photo stop.
- St Gilgen Mozartplatz - The next highlight is Wolfgang Lake and the villages St. Gilgen and St. Wolfgang. Capture a picture of St. Wolfgang from a great view point before arriving at the next town, in Bad Ischl. The drive will take you through Bad Ischl, which is famous for the “Kaiser” (Emperor) Villa and the Café Zauner, and on to Bad Goisern and Hallstatt.
- Hallstatter See - Having reached Hallstatt and the highlight of this full day tour, your private guide will point out the must-sees of Hallstatt to you, which include a beautiful photo spot of Hallstatt, Charnel House (Bone House), Hallstatt Museum, Hallstatt Waterfall “Waldbachstrub”, Hallstatt’s local residence area and more. You will have 2 1/2 hours to explore Hallstatt and all these sites on your own as well as to have lunch in one of the great lake side restaurants in Halltsatt (at your own expense).
- Salzburger Altstadt - The ride back to Salzburg will take you via Gosau (including another great photo stop!), Dachstein Mountain Range, Russbach and Golling. After six hours exploring one of Austria’s most beautiful areas, your private tour will conclude with drop-off at your Salzburg city hotel.
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Experienced local private guide
- Travel in style with a luxury minivan
- Bottled water included
- Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Experienced local private guide
- Travel in style with a luxury minivan
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Explore the picturesque village of Hallstatt and the scenic lake region of Austria in a luxurious way with a personalized six-hour tour from Salzburg. In no other place in Austria, you can find such an awe-inspiring fusion of the country’s top sights located so close together as in the locally known ‘Salzkammergut’ Lake District. The region’s charm lies…
Explore the picturesque village of Hallstatt and the scenic lake region of Austria in a luxurious way with a personalized six-hour tour from Salzburg. In no other place in Austria, you can find such an awe-inspiring fusion of the country’s top sights located so close together as in the locally known ‘Salzkammergut’ Lake District. The region’s charm lies in the perfect amalgamation of soaring mountains, serene lakes, and Hallstatt - one of the world’s prettiest lakeside settlements, all of which shape this Austrian area into a one-of-a-kind destination.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Location
Rosewood Schloss Fuschl (2024)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(49 Ratings)
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Wanderingjoey
Aug 4, 2025
Unforgettable Hallstatt Day Trip in Luxury—Insider Access Without the Crowds - If you’re looking for a truly special way to experience Hallstatt, skip the tour buses and book a private Mercedes van instead. This was hands-down one of the most memorable experiences of our entire trip.
From Salzburg, the ride was smooth, comfortable, and scenic—and best of all, we got to beat the big crowds. Our guide took us to a stunning viewpoint above Hallstatt that most tourists completely miss—no stair climbing needed. It felt like a secret, peaceful spot where we had postcard-worthy views all to ourselves.
Once in town, we walked with our guide and learned things we would’ve never known just wandering alone—like where to find Roman ruins tucked under a shop floor, or which lakeside restaurant has the view for lunch (and it did not disappoint). We wrapped up with a serene ferry ride across the lake where the van met us on the other side—zero backtracking, just beautiful views.
This wasn’t just a tour—it was a thoughtfully curated, one-of-a-kind experience of a World Heritage site. If you want luxury, local insight, and a way to see Hallstatt without feeling like cattle, this is the way to go.
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2709saurabh
Jul 24, 2025
Breathtaking views on this trip which is very well organised - Highly recommended. We did a private tour with family with seniors and kids - our trip driver & guide was Lina - full points to her for doing a fantastic job. The views were breathtaking and picture perfect. We had right assistance as well as flexibility. Overall loved the experience.
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Leahg1071
Jul 8, 2025
Extraordinary day trip ! - Our guide, Lena, was completely delightful, organized, and a wealth of knowledge! We all learned so much from her, a native of Salzburg, about the Austrian culture and the sights. On the way to Hallstatt, she took us on an incredibly beautiful drive, making several stops at other beautiful lakes in the area.
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Salim_m
Jul 8, 2025
Very nice and helpful guide - Very nice Guide Manford, he took us to the right places and help us to have a pleasant hassle free day trip. He also gave us very helpful tips for our upcoming activities.
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253kimi
Jul 3, 2025
Great trip to Hallstatt! - Our family of 7 recently took the 6 hour trip to Hallstatt and it was well worth the trip! Our guide Patrick was fantastic! He was a lot of fun and gave us a great overview of Austria and the sites! Hallstätt is beautiful! Our thanks to Patrick for taking such good care of us! Without hesitation, we would recommend this tour!
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Ken_c
Jun 19, 2025
5 STAR Private Tour to Hallstatt from Salzburg - Excellent private tour from Salzburg to Hallstatt and Lake District of Salzkammergut.
Gaby was our guide and driver . Excellent in every way . Stopped when we requested photo opportunities.
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R2482dnjohns
May 22, 2025
Wonderful famiy trip to Hallstatt - We had a wonderful time on our day trip to Hallstatt! Beautiful scenery and a gorgeous setting. Our guide (Patrick) was very knowledgeable and made the trip enjoyable for all of us.
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Lucinda_j
May 9, 2025
Lovely day out - We thoroughly enjoyed our day out to Hallstatt, nice comfortable car and our guide Patrick was very friendly, we learnt things about the area we didn’t know before. We saw lots of beautiful scenery and I would recommend this tour
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Adrian
Apr 30, 2025
Great day out highly recommend - Great day out. Patrick was knowledgeable, friendly, and kept us entertained with facts and stories. Very reliable and professional. Transport was in a luxury van well kept and clean. Beautiful spots for photo and good amount of time in Hallstatt. Highly recommend. Thank you
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Michael_m
Apr 23, 2025
Gabby was a lovely tour... - Gabby was a lovely tour guide who took us to some absolutely beautiful locations and was flexible with taking us to other directions when we decided to cut Halstatt itself a little short. Halstatt is a beautiful place but if you go on a weekend or a holiday, it can get packed. Still worth seeing but I'd recommend walking through the town and eating elsewhere.
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