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From Salzburg: Half-Day Tour to Hallstatt

1. From Salzburg: Half-Day Tour to Hallstatt

Embark on a half-day scenic tour through the Salzkammergut to Hallstatt. See the town of Hallstatt on a guided tour and explore at your own pace after. Admire the Mullbach waterfall and the Bone House. Start the trip from Salzburg with a drive through the famous Salzkammergut en route to Hallstatt, known as the Pearl of the Salzkammergut. The route will take you through a number of charming villages, as you listen to an introduction to Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut. If you wish to do the Hallstatt Skywalk, please make your own arrangements and also considering an hour timewise from your 2.5 hours stay in Hallstatt.   On arrival in Hallstatt, enjoy 2.5 hours of free time to take in the sights. Take a leisurely walk along the lake and marvel at how the houses above you seem to cling onto the mountainside. Pass by the Mullbach waterfall and visit the local museum. A must-see attraction is the Bone House behind the Catholic church, which will give you an interesting view into local family life (admission not included). You’ll then begin the return journey via Abtenau and Russbach to Gosau, where you’ll see the Gosau Lake and admire the views of the Dachtsein mountains.

Private Tour of Hallstatt from Salzburg

2. Private Tour of Hallstatt from Salzburg

This is a great excursion for anyone who loves incredible scenery and history. After meeting your guide in your hotel (or any other location in the city) escape Salzburg for a private excursion to Hallstatt. Journey along the emerald-green Fuschlsee to the first stop at Castle Fuschl. Travel on to St. Gilgen and take a stunning photo of the beautiful scenery from a great view point. Leaving St. Gilgen and driving along the Wolfgangsee our trip will bring you to Bad Ischl, famous for its spa and the Emperor’s summer palace. Driving through Bad Goisern you will reach one of the highlights of our tour, Hallstatt: the pearl of the Lake District. In Hallstatt you can choose between taking the panorama funicular railway up the mountain and experience the magnificent World Heritage view 360 meters above town, on the Hallstatt sky walk and continuing on to the oldest salt mine in the world. Alternatively you can visit the 5 Fingers viewing platform – this is probably the most spectacular viewing platform in the Alps and reaches out like a hand over the 400m drop. But it is not just the viewing platform it is also the route there that offers plenty of special features. After your adventure in the mountains or the salt mine you will have enough time to discover all the hidden gems as well as the must-sees of Hallstatt, as well as to have lunch in one of the beautiful lake side restaurants (at own expense). On your way home from Hallstatt, the Gosausee with its backdrop of the glistening Dachstein glacier awaits for a short stop. Then, journey on along the Dachstein mountain range through the ski resort of Russbach to Golling and finally your guide will drop you off at your hotel or any other destination in the city of Salzburg.

From Vienna: Hallstatt Day Trip with Hotel Pick up

3. From Vienna: Hallstatt Day Trip with Hotel Pick up

Explore the picturesque town of Hallstatt, nestled at the foot of the Dachstein Massif, on a day trip from Vienna. Listen to commentary from your driver during the transfer and enjoy three hours of free time to explore at your own pace. Enjoy the convenience of being picked up at your accommodation in the morning. Sit back and relax aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned van and admire the scenery of west Austria on the road to Hallstatt. During the trip, your driver will provide insightful commentary about the region. Stop at the beautiful Hallstatt village, Austria’s oldest and possibly most photographed village, famous for its salt production. Enjoy up to three hours of free time to discover this picturesque town at your own pace. Head to the subterranean salt lake and marvel at the mummy of a prehistoric miner preserved in salt, or decide to visit the famous Bone House. After your free time, meet up with your driver for a smooth ride back to your accommodation in Vienna.

From Salzburg: Private Tour of Hallstatt

4. From Salzburg: Private Tour of Hallstatt

Benefit from pick-up at your hotel in Salzburg (or any other location in the city on request), and meet your private driver/guide for an excursion to Hallstatt. Journey along the shores of the emerald-green Fuschlsee to the Schloss Fuschl (Fuschl Castle), and then continue to St. Gilgen to take a stunning photo of the beautiful scenery from a great view point. Depart St. Gilgen and drive along the shores of Wolfgangsee lake en route to Bad Ischl, famous for its spa and the imperial summer palace. Next, make your way through picturesque Bad Goisern to reach one of the highlights of the tour at the stunning town of Hallstatt, considered the pearl of Austria's Lake District. Upon arrival in Hallstatt, your guide will point out all the hidden gems and must-see sights. You will have 2.5 hours to explore the town, allowing plenty of time for lunch in one of the lakeside restaurants (own expense). Leave Hallstatt and make your way back to Salzburg via the Gosausee lake, where a backdrop of the glistening Dachstein glacier awaits you for a short stop. Travel through the Dachstein mountain range, passing the ski resort area from Russbach to Golling before drop off at your hotel or any location of your choice in Salzburg. 

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Would definitely recommend this day trip - it was well worth the drive! It was easy and convenient to take the bus. The bus was clean and new. The guide gave lots of commentary along the way which was very interesting. The town itself was surpassed our expectations, we just loved it.

such a beautiful trip, loved that we went 2 different routes there/back and our guide, Max, was absolutely wonderful. he was funny, friendly, helpful, and even offered to take pictures of my friend and I

Great day out. Mich was an amazing guide, explained everything clearly. Thoroughly enjoyed this trip.

Our guide was a legend and took us to an extra attraction which was truly stunning

Very nice, Max is a real EXPERT. Thank you for the experience :)