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Salzkammergut Tour: Alpine Peaks & Lakes
4.3
200 Ratings
Wien
Explore Austria’s Alpine beauty on a day trip from Vienna. Visit Admont Abbey, Hallstatt, and Gmunden. Discover UNESCO treasures and stunning landscapes.
Explore Austria’s Alpine beauty on a day trip from Vienna. Visit Admont Abbey, Hallstatt, and Gmunden. Discover UNESCO treasures and stunning landscapes.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Strengberg - In ninety minutes, there will be a brief coffee break at a high-quality highway restaurant. Here, you can unwind, enjoy a cozy rustic setting, and stretch your legs during the pause.
- Seeschloss Ort - The first major stop on the journey is the snow-white Ort Castle, a popular wedding venue for many couples. There will be a chance…
- Strengberg - In ninety minutes, there will be a brief coffee break at a high-quality highway restaurant. Here, you can unwind, enjoy a cozy rustic setting, and stretch your legs during the pause.
- Seeschloss Ort - The first major stop on the journey is the snow-white Ort Castle, a popular wedding venue for many couples. There will be a chance to capture stunning photos on the renowned wooden bridge.
- Hallstatt - The highlight of the tour is the distinctive village of Hallstatt, located right on the lake’s edge. Visitors can explore the town, delve into its fascinating history and culture, and take in breathtaking views of the towering mountains that rise sharply from the narrow valleys.
- Landzeit Voralpenkreuz - Enjoy a coffee break in the charming country-style atmosphere of another top-notch restaurant, Landzeit “Country Time,” situated on the highway. A mandatory 30-minute stop will be made for the coach, in compliance with EU law regulations.
What's Included
- Visit to Ort castle
- Guided tour during the whole trip with many photo breaks to enjoy fantastic views
- Transport by air-conditioned coach or van with professional guide or driver-guide
- Visit to Hallstatt city
- Visit to Ort castle
- Guided tour during the whole trip with many photo breaks to enjoy fantastic views
- Transport by air-conditioned coach or van with professional guide or driver-guide
- Visit to Hallstatt city
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick up and drop-off. Tour ends at the Vienna State Opera, Albertinaplatz.
- Gratuities (optional)
- Admont Abbey
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick up and drop-off. Tour ends at the Vienna State Opera, Albertinaplatz.
- Gratuities (optional)
- Admont Abbey
Additional Information
Experience the enchantment of Salzkammergut, where majestic Alpine peaks, pristine lakes, and quaint mountain villages form an unforgettable backdrop. This tour guides you through one of Austria’s most picturesque routes, providing stunning views at every corner. Discover the captivating charm of Hallstatt, renowned for its breathtaking scenery and…
Experience the enchantment of Salzkammergut, where majestic Alpine peaks, pristine lakes, and quaint mountain villages form an unforgettable backdrop. This tour guides you through one of Austria’s most picturesque routes, providing stunning views at every corner. Discover the captivating charm of Hallstatt, renowned for its breathtaking scenery and fairytale ambiance that consistently mesmerizes visitors.
A visit to the elegant Ort Castle is essential—particularly for capturing photos on its scenic wedding bridge, encircled by tranquil waters. These iconic locations together unveil the rich history, gentle spirit, and natural beauty of Austria’s lake district, ensuring lasting memories and a camera filled with remarkable images.
- Infant needs a separate seat, however this our is not recommended for infants.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide in English and Russian.
- Please note that you will cover approx. 600 km. by motorway and Alpine roads at this day. It is approx. 8 hours drive with short breaks.
Location
Tourist-Info Wien
Albertinaplatz
Underground station "Karlsplatz" U1, U2, U4.
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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(200 Ratings)
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C9896vctobiasw
Jun 26, 2026
Olgas guide to happiness! - An incredible experience, one I wish to one day replicate with my own children. The sights, the views, Olga, it was perfect. Olga, our guide, is punctual, well informed, funny, and passionate about the whole experience. 10/10 no notes.
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Albertc559
Jun 19, 2026
Very nice visit - Hallstatt is a beautiful village, as is its surroundings, and it is worth making the visit.
From Vienna, there is a considerable distance, so you spend several hours on the bus. The stop to see the Ort castle and the area of the lake where it is located is a good way to make the trip more interesting. In addition, our guide Olga entertained the trip, both to and from, with multiple stories and facts about the areas we were passing through.
In Hallstatt, you spend three hours, enough time to stroll through the village at a leisurely pace, with the option to take a cruise on the lake or go up to the viewpoint when the cable car reopens at the end of June.
In summary, we are satisfied with the visit and the activity, and we thank Olga and Marco, our driver, for their attention and kindness.
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Jorge_t
May 17, 2026
Trip to Hallstatt - Very good experience, professional staff, punctual, serious, and safe. They know how to calculate the times very well and ensure that everyone is satisfied with the service.
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Maryamhj3764fy
May 3, 2026
Totally worth it - We had an amazing experience today, loved every bit of it. As four ladies travelling we wanted to travel in the safest way possible & this trip was definitely safe. We left some of our belongings on the coach whilst hopping off at different locations and nothing went missing. We lacked knowledge so wanted guidance and explanations along the way which our tour guide Olga was amazing for. She was also very helpful advising us where the best no fee bathrooms are and best places to eat. There was AC on the coach aswell as charging ports which we were grateful for. We got to see many different versions of Austria, the natural lakes, valleys, waterfalls, city life and the quiet life all on the journey. Our coach driver was very friendly and took an extra route to show us the scenic fields and houses. Again another mention of Olga as she gave us an additional comfort break towards the end as it was a long journey. As we were passing through different sights such as wolfgangsee lake Olga was continuously sharing her knowledge. We were also given a small token from Olga which we were surprised and grateful for. The price is very reasonable for what you get. Definitely worth it.
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Joshuawl2167yh
Apr 24, 2026
Definitely worth it! - It was an amazing experience, definitely worth it. Sofia the guide was amazing too!
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Kevin
Apr 15, 2026
Day trip to Hallstatt great day out - This was a well balanced day out at an affordable price. Lily the guide was informative and kept things going.
Nice stop at the Castle broke the jourbey. The village was beautiful and wife took a tonne of pictures..
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Godak2026
Jan 20, 2026
The best experience - The tour and all the cities we visited were incredibly beautiful, truly beyond expectations. Every stop felt special, but Hallstatt especially stood out — this small town looks absolutely magnificent and breathtaking. It honestly felt unreal, like something from a postcard or a fairytale. It was hard to believe such a place actually exists in the real world.
I would also like to exceptionally highlight our guide, Alexander. He was extremely informative, friendly, and engaging throughout the entire tour. He shared a lot of interesting facts, answered all of our questions with patience, and made the experience even more enjoyable. On top of that, he gave us great recommendations and inspiration on what to see in Vienna, where to eat, and how to make the most of our time there. His guidance added so much value to the whole experience. Highly recommended!
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Travel27420757530
Sep 28, 2025
Beautiful Austria - Definitely worth taking a trip to see Halsdatt,, beautiful scenery. Very peaceful. My only recommendation is if you want to spend more time at one of these locations, don't try and bundle too many locations to see otherwise you don't have much time to enjoy these awesome locations. And our tour guide SABRINA was Great !! And beautiful
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Pioneer31405786422
Sep 24, 2025
Extraordinary - It was a wonderful trip, the site is beautiful and our guide (Tasha) was very friendly and competent in his narrative.
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Mingles465
Dec 8, 2025
Value for money experiences at Hallstatt, monastery library and amazing view of Austrian countryside - Great places, friendly staff, driver was good. Minibus mic was bad and guide walked too fast past Christmas market so we got lost finding our way back to the bus without guidance.
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