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Day Trip to Hallstatt & the Lake Region from Vienna
This enchanting tour takes you to the stunning Salzkammergut region of Austria. Admire the quaint Ort Castle located on an isle in a lake, stroll through the fairy tale-like village of Hallstatt, see hundreds of hand-painted skulls at the local ossuary, and enjoy mesmerising views in all directions.
Duration 12 hours
Private tour pricing from 119 EUR per person
Group tour available in English, German
Hallstatt is a stunner. We stayed in Vienna and so booked a day trip with Vienna Sightseeing. Albeit the journey is long, you should take this trip if you can't stay at Hallstatt.
-Guide shares interesting pieces of information
-Be prepared to walk quickly so that you don't miss the group
-Unadulterated beauty this place is
My parents are 63 & 58 respectively, so they opted to not climb up and visit the bone house. It is quite a task for old people to walk quickly & keep up with the group but worth visiting.
Highlights
Get a glimpse of the stunning Salzkammergut region on a relaxing bus tour
Stop to admire the quaint Ort Castle, located on an isle in Lake Traunsee
Stroll through the fairy tale-like village of Hallstatt
See hundreds of hand-painted skulls at the local ossuary
Appreciate the village’s beauty from the lake on a short boat tour
Take the funicular up to the spectacular Skywalk observation deck
Description
The day begins with a bus ride from Vienna to Gmunden, where we’ll briefly stop to admire the quaint Ort Castle. Located on an isle in Lake Traunsee and surrounded by mountain ranges, it’s a sight to behold.
We’ll then continue our journey to Hallstatt, a UNESCO-listed lakeside village at the base of a majestic mountain. Wander though its narrow lanes and admire its charming wooden buildings while getting to know its 7000-year history.
You’ll learn about the Hallstatt Salt Mine (in the past, salt was the region’s primary commodity) and visit the ossuary, featuring hundreds of hand-painted skulls dating back to the 18th century.
Next, admire Hallstatt’s beauty from the lake on a 20-minute boat tour. You’ll then have some free time for lunch or more sightseeing.
Finally, we’ll meet at the Salzbergbahn, the funicular that will take us up to the Skywalk observation deck for panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
We’ll then continue our journey to Hallstatt, a UNESCO-listed lakeside village at the base of a majestic mountain. Wander though its narrow lanes and admire its charming wooden buildings while getting to know its 7000-year history.
You’ll learn about the Hallstatt Salt Mine (in the past, salt was the region’s primary commodity) and visit the ossuary, featuring hundreds of hand-painted skulls dating back to the 18th century.
Next, admire Hallstatt’s beauty from the lake on a 20-minute boat tour. You’ll then have some free time for lunch or more sightseeing.
Finally, we’ll meet at the Salzbergbahn, the funicular that will take us up to the Skywalk observation deck for panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
What’s included & not included
Bus tour to Salzkammergut
Guided walk through Hallstatt
Admission to the Hallstatt ossuary
20-minute boat ride on Hallstätter See
Funicular ride
Food and drinks
Meeting point
Opernring 2, 1010 Vienna, Austria
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