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Christmas Markets Tour with St.Gilgen + St.Wolfgang + Hallstatt
(6) Reviews
Fuschl am See
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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On this Small Group Minivan Tour you will learn about charming Christmas markets of the Austrian Lake District ”Salzkammergut”, one of the most picturesque parts of Austria, with its crystal clear lakes surrounded by mountains, rock faces and the rural beauty of Austria. This was and is the scenes for world famous movies (“The Sound of Music”) and operettas (“The White Horse Inn”). The villages of St.Gilgen, St.Wolfgang and UNESCO village Hallstatt are popular attractions around Salzburg.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Free Salzburg hotel/acccommodation pick-up
Small Group Minivan Tours
Air-conditioned vehicle
Knowledgeable chauffeur guides
Tour ends near Mirabell garden/Mozart's Residence
Food and Drinks
Gratuities
Christmas Markets Tour with St.Gilgen + St.Wolfgang + Hallstatt
(6) Reviews
Fuschl am See
About
On this Small Group Minivan Tour you will learn about charming Christmas markets of the Austrian Lake District ”Salzkammergut”, one of the most picturesque parts of Austria, with its crystal clear lakes surrounded by mountains, rock faces and the rural beauty of Austria. This was and is the scenes for world famous movies (“The Sound of Music”) and operettas (“The White Horse Inn”). The villages of St.Gilgen, St.Wolfgang and UNESCO village Hallstatt are popular attractions around Salzburg.
Heading east from Salzburg City the first lake we pass is the emerald lake Fuschlsee passing by also hotel Schloss Fushl and the headquarters of Red Bull! On request a photo stop at Red Bull will be possible!
5 minutes
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Saint Gilgen
We make our first stop above the Mozart village St. Gilgen by the lake Wolfgangsee. This lake is the centre piece of the tour. At St. Gilgen we visit the Christmas market!
30 minutes
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Saint Wolfgang im Salzkammergut
We continue our journey further around the lake to St. Wolfgang village. At St.Wolfgang you can wander the Christmas market stalls lining the streets and visit the pilgrimage church where you can view Michael Pacher’s winged Gothic altar.
1 hour
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Bad Ischl
Then we drive to Hallstatt, passing Bad Ischl (Kaiserstadt – Imperial Town)!
5
Hallstatt
The secound half of the tour visiting the extraordinary village Hallstatt at lake Hallstättersee. It is simply amazing how the houses were built between the mountains and the lake. And thus is the history of this outstanding sightseeing place. 7000 years of salt mining and findings of eminent historic import even gave a scientific epoch its name: The Hallstatt period with the Hallstatt Culture. Together with the Dachstein region it was declared an UNESCO Heritage site located in Salzkammergut region. In Hallstatt you will have few hours leisure time to explore the village.
3 hours
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Gosau
One our way back we drive through Gosau, beautiful Austrian Alpine skiing and hiking town surrounded by Dachstein mountains.
7
Russbach am Pass Gschutt
We drive through one of the charming family Ski resort Dachstein west., during the ski season can be seen many downhill skiers!
8
Abtenau
We drive through Abtenau, beautiful Austrian Alpine skiing and hiking town.
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Golling an der Salzach
Golling, A beautiful and lively Austrian Medieval town with a Fortress and impressive unique architectural houses!
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Hallein
We passing by one of the worlds oldest salt mines accessible for visitors at Hallein / Dürrnberg mountain. The “white gold” mined there provided almost limitless riches for the prince archbishops manifested until present days in Salzburg’s baroque magnificence.
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Salzburg
Tour end is centrally located in Salzburg town (near Mozart’s residence at Makart Square or Mirabell Square).
