Christmas Markets Tour with St.Gilgen + St.Wolfgang + Hallstatt
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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!
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!
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.
Then we drive to Hallstatt, passing Bad Ischl (Kaiserstadt – Imperial Town)!
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.
One our way back we drive through Gosau, beautiful Austrian Alpine skiing and hiking town surrounded by Dachstein mountains.
We drive through one of the charming family Ski resort Dachstein west., during the ski season can be seen many downhill skiers!
We drive through Abtenau, beautiful Austrian Alpine skiing and hiking town.
Golling, A beautiful and lively Austrian Medieval town with a Fortress and impressive unique architectural houses!
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.
Tour end is centrally located in Salzburg town (near Mozart’s residence at Makart Square or Mirabell Square).
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
VERY IMPORTANT: The client must be ready for pick-up 15 mins.(08:30am) prior/before to tour start as he/she can be already the 1st one to be picked up. Maximum waiting time 5 mins, beyond that regretfully is not possible. Note: On request other pick-up places, i.e. Salzburg main train station/Schallmoos EXIT, Edelweiss office Theatergasse 1, Salzburg 5020. will be possible.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
Day trip to Hallstatt was the perfect mix of informative and free time. Our guide Markus was super knowledgeable and shared a lot about the region. We had the right amount of free time in each location to see everything but not get bored.
Thank you very much for your positive feedback. We appreciate it much and are happy that you could enjoy the tour fully. Our beste wishes also for a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a VERY HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR.
Best day ever you want to know about the marketplaces about the towns?Our tour was the best very insightful.His heart was in it.I've really enjoyed it.One of the best tours i've had
Thank you very much for your kind review. We appreciate it very much. Our warm wishes to you for a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a NEW YEAR FILLED WITH GOOD HEALTH!
Shiva provided us a great and pleasant Christmas market experience! He is so kind and provided us with so many tidbits of information about everywhere we went and always with a smile. He gave good suggestions of what to go see or eat/drink at each location. The Advent markets were simply gorgeous!! Highly recomme d his tour, we had a fantastic day!! Funny thing, we even saw Shivas today 2 days after our tour and he gave us some more information about where we were and what to do :) Thank you Shivas !
Thank you very much for your postive feedback. We are happy to hearing too that you fully could enjoy the tour with us. Already now our best wishes for a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a VERY HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR!
You can not get a more friendly tour guide, each stop is a must see. I do suggest taking an umbrella just in case.
Thank you very much for your positive Feedback. We indeed appreciate it very much. Our best wishes already now for a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a NEW YEAR FILLED WITH ALL GOOD THINGS.
Fantastic day getting out of the city and seeing smaller villages. Plenty of free time to sight see in Hallstatt and lunch. Fritz, our guide, shared lots of local history!
Thank you very much for your positive review. We appreciate it very much. Merry Christmas and all the best!
A very enjoyable experience. Our guide to us to unique town and gave us history lessons in each one. I would highly recommend this tour With this specific guide.
Thank you very much for your appreciative review with recommendation! Our warm regards!
