• Salzburg Private Tours - Guests will be picked up from their hotel or any location within Salzburg city.

• Salzburger Altstadt - Departing from Salzburg, the journey heads towards the Lake District. A private guide will share insights about Salzburg’s history as an independent principality governed by the Catholic Church, and the significant role of salt in the city’s development. Additional points of interest will be highlighted en route to Hallstatt. Enjoy a scenic drive over the mountains, offering untouched landscapes.

• Rosewood Schloss Fuschl (2024) - Originally a hunting lodge built in 1450 by Prince Archbishop, Schloss Fuschl is now a luxurious lakeside resort.

• Mozartblick - Revel in stunning views over Lake Wolfgang and the town of St. Gilgen, one of the most picturesque viewpoints in the Lake District.

• 5 Fingers - Option 1: After an exhilarating cable car ride, a 20-minute walk leads to one of the Alps’ most remarkable viewing platforms, extending like a hand over a 400-meter drop. The five platforms, each uniquely designed, offer thrilling views of Hallstatt, Hallstättersee lake, and the inner Salzkammergut region. One platform is entirely glass, while another frames the Hallstatt World Heritage site in a large Baroque picture frame. The ‘5fingers’ are illuminated until midnight, visible from afar even at night. Information boards along the way provide insights into the fauna, flora, and geology of Dachstein Krippenstein.

• Salzwelten Hallstatt - Option 2:

Explore the world’s oldest salt mine, featuring Europe’s oldest wooden staircase and the free-floating Skywalk with its “World Heritage View,” 360 meters above ground. Hallstatt Salt Mine offers a journey back to the origins of salt mining 7,000 years ago, with the history of Bronze Age mining vividly presented through advanced multimedia technology, including a Bronze Age Cinema 400 meters underground. Experience history firsthand at Hallstatt Salt Mine!

• Hallstatt Skywalk - Option 3:

Take the train to the Skywalk, where Hallstatt lies beneath your feet. Gaze down on the renowned World Heritage town, the birthplace of the Hallstatt Period. The Hallstätter See sparkles mystically, nestled against the medieval town like a fjord, surrounded by the breathtaking Dachstein panoramas.

• Dachstein Giant Ice Caves - Option 4:

Embark on a thrilling adventure through rock and ice at the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave.

• Lake Wolfgang - Option 5:

Enjoy a mini cruise on Lake Wolfgang from St. Gilgen to St. Wolfgang or vice versa. These charming lakeside towns will captivate you with their architecture, allowing time for exploration.

• Schafberg Bahn - Option 6: The SchafbergBahn is Austria’s steepest cogwheel railway. Since 1893, powerful steam locomotives have ascended from the lakeside base station in St. Wolfgang to the 1783-meter-high summit of the Schafberg.

The SchafbergBahn offers a comfortable and stylish way to conquer the mountain, ensuring an unforgettable journey! Trains operate from May to the end of September.

At the summit, enjoy magnificent Alpine views and warm Austrian hospitality. Visit the Hotel Schafsbergspitze, Austria’s oldest mountain inn, dating back to 1862. From the top, numerous Alpine lakes and the Dachstein glacier are visible.

A combination of options 5 and 6 is recommended.

• Salzwelten Altaussee - Option 7:

Explore the 800-year-old salt mine, used during World War II to store artworks and treasures seized by the NSDAP as they advanced through Europe. This mine is featured in the Hollywood film “Monuments Men.”

• Marktplatz - Explore the town of Hallstatt.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Private tour
• Professional Driver/guide
• Bottled water

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities
• Entrance fees

Engage in an 8-hour personalized tour that will immerse you in the charm of Austria’s Lake District, including the UNESCO World Heritage site, Hallstatt, famously known as the jewel of the Salzkammergut. You have the liberty to tailor your voyage based on your interests, choosing from a trip to the world’s most ancient salt mine, the 5 Fingers - one of the most breathtaking vista points in the Alps, or the Ice Caves (weather-dependent). Ensured high-quality service and optimal flexibility are provided with a dedicated local driver/guide and a luxurious minivan at your service.

• Travelers I kindly request is to inform us if they are traveling with children under the age of 12 or 150 cm in height. According to the European Union law child seats are mandatory.
• We highly recommend comfortable and sturdy shoes.
• If you choose to visit the ice caves, don’t forget warm clothes.
• This tour involves in most cases walking and hiking. Moderate physical condition is necessary.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.