8 days tour

Austrian Lakes Activities

Austrian Lakes Activities

This tour includes:

Accommodation

The Bergrose Hideaway is a Slow Travel Hotel ยฉ, an idea based on a philosophy that creates more awareness for travel, and what is important โ€“ nature, tranquility, authenticity and awareness. Based a 5-minute bike ride from the eastern shore of Wolfgangsee on the outskirts of the village of Strobl. It is a traditional building with wooden balconies and Gothic script on the exterior, and is located on a river bank next to a meadow. It has a lovely secluded garden, three stories of perfect Austrian wood-panelled luxury inside and an indoor pool and spa area. Hotel Bergrose is suitable for families with children over 12 only.

Meals

All continental breakfasts and evening meals included. Austria is renowned for its wholesome, robust food and you will be thankful for this after a hard dayโ€™s skiing. Typically, you will be set up for the day by a breakfast of cold meats and cheeses, along with the traditional bread, jam and coffee. Austrians tend to eat heartily at lunchtime and less in the evenings; you will be well catered for at dinner. Local specialities include Wiener schnitzel (breaded veal cutlet) and various stews of beef and pork. Dumplings, potatoes or noodles are all regular accompaniments along with vegetables in a style similar to English cooking. Desserts are often fruit based - such as Apfelstrudel - or cream pastries. Rehrucken is a traditional chocolate and almond cream cake On average Austrians, drink twice as much coffee as beer. There are many different types to choose from, particularly in the larger towns and cities and are often drunk in specialist coffee houses, known locally as a Kaffeehaus. It is often served in large cups and finished off with a healthy dose of whipped cream. Austrian wines tend to be sweet white varieties, similar to German Mosel wines. The three best-known areas for producing white wines are Krems, Klosterneuburg and Gumpoldskirchen. The main red wine producing area is Voslau. Of course Austria is better known for its beer and you will find a wide variety of local brews. The best known are Gรถsser and Augustiner Brau and come in light or dark forms.

Others

High quality bikes Route notes and maps provided for both walking and cycling options

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Transport

Standard transfers For flight inclusive bookings transfers included from Salzburg airport at 13:50, and back to Salzburg airport at 13:30. For land only bookings transfers are available for a supplement.

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

โ€” Travel insurance โ€” Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement) โ€” Solo traveller supplements (where only one person is travelling on a departure date) โ€” Visas and vaccinations

Guide

As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. A local agent is on hand to assist you and route notes and maps are provided.

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

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Itinerary of your trip Austrian Lakes Activities

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Strobl
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Strobl

      Arrive at your hotel in Strobl. A typical itinerary is shown below, but youโ€™re free to pick and choose your activities each day.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Cycle To Strobl (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Cycle To Strobl (Breakfast)

      Take the bus to Bad Ischl for your briefing and to collect your bike. Take time to explore the spa town - visit Franz Josefโ€™s Kaiservilla and the imperial hot spa that houses salt baths, steam room, hammam and Alhambra baths before pedalling along the River Ischl back to Strobl.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Cycle To St Gilgen (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Cycle To St Gilgen (Breakfast)

      Keeping close to Lake Wolfgangโ€™s southern shore, a level cycling track through a tiny nature reserve brings you into lovely St Gilgen where the busy waterfront is filled with restaurants, cafes and attractive frescoed houses. Visit Mozartโ€™s museum (his mother was born here), or take the cable car up Zwolferhorn for stunning 360 degree views. Alternatively, try your hand at water skiing on Lake Wolfgang followed by a cooling swim from the hotelโ€™s bathing jetty.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Cycle/Walk To St Wolfgang (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Cycle/Walk To St Wolfgang (Breakfast)

      Today head first by the river then along the north shore of the lake to St Wolfgang. Renowned for its beautiful 15th century church, this famously pretty village boasts a maze of cobbled streets lined with attractive frescoed houses, shops and cafe terraces affording superb lake views. Culture and music are very much part of St Wolfgangโ€™s fine tradition, so be sure to explore the boutique craft and chocolate shops! After lunch, hop on the antique cog railway as it chugs up to the summit of Schafberg (1782m) for unrivalled Alpine views.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Free Day Exploring Salzburg (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Free Day Exploring Salzburg (Breakfast)

      Why not give yourself a break from cycling today and take the local bus (80 mins) to Mozartโ€™s fairytale city of Salzburg? Described as a Baroque jewel, and recognised by UNESCO, its idyllic setting, surrounded by the Alps and bisected by the gentle Salzach river, cannot be bettered by any other city in Europe. Take time to explore its historic heart and youโ€™ll find a wealth of Baroque palaces, Renaissance gardens, elegant Viennese cafes and the oldest open-air theatre in Europe.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Cycle To Lake Nussen (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Cycle To Lake Nussen (Breakfast)

      Todayโ€™s cycling route takes you along quiet country lanes and through rural farming hamlets bordered by low Alpine meadows - look out for the neat woodpiles to be used for heating over the winter months. Lunch at the popular Zur Wacht restaurant then ascend up to beautiful Lake Nussen, a hidden gem completely off the tourist trail; look out for rare orchids scattered around its shady shores. Thereโ€™s lots of time to swim and relax before completing a circular loop back to Strobl.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Cycle Or Walk To Lake Schwarzen (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Cycle Or Walk To Lake Schwarzen (Breakfast)

      You have a choice of walking or cycling routes today across the valley and up through the forest towards Lake Schwarzen, perfectly positioned beneath the shadows of the Vormauerstein, Hoheneck and Breitenberg peaks. Have lunch in one of the restaurants basking in sunshine beneath the snow-capped mountains, then itโ€™s a delightful valley descent back to Strobl.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Leave Strobl (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Leave Strobl (Breakfast)

      The tour ends after breakfast in Strobl.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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