From Zell am See: Private Hallstatt & Alpine Lakes Day Trip
ID: GYG1498187-2288347
Category:
Country: Austria
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Discover Hallstatt and the Alpine Lakes on a private day trip from Zell am See. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage village, visit Lake Gosau, and enjoy a coffee stop in St. Gilgen.
Begin your day with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Zell am See, Kaprun, Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Leogang or Saalfelden. Your private tour guide drives you in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle through the Salzach and Lammertal valleys, sharing stories about the region along the way.
Make your first stop at Lake Gosau, where you can take a short walk along the shore and admire the Dachstein glacier reflected in the lake. Then continue to Hallstatt, a UNESCO World Heritage village.
Your guide walks you through Hallstatt: the Market Square, the lakeside lanes, the parish church and the classic postcard viewpoint, and tells you about 7,000 years of salt mining history. Afterwards you have 2.5 hours of free time for lunch and to explore on your own. Visit the Bone House or take the funicular to the Skywalk "World Heritage View" platform, 350 meters above the lake (tickets not included).
Afterward, drive to St. Gilgen on Lake Wolfgang for a coffee break and a final photo stop. Conclude your day with a relaxed drive back to your hotel.
In winter, snow-covered Hallstatt and Lake Gosau make this a perfect rest day from skiing. Because the tour is private, it runs at your pace.
Highlights
- Enjoy a private day trip from Zell am See to Hallstatt and the Alpine Lakes
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage village of Hallstatt at your own pace
- Admire the Dachstein Glacier reflected in Lake Gosau and take photos
- Discover St. Gilgen on Lake Wolfgang and enjoy a coffee by the lake
- Private tour with a local guide who shares stories and insider tips
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes as Hallstatt has steep lanes
If Lake Gosau is unavailable due to snow or weather, your guide will suggest another lakeside stop, or you can choose a full refund for the affected booking instead
The funicular may close in bad weather
Travel times depend on traffic
INCLUDED
- Private day trip for your group only
- Private tour guide
- Guided walk through Hallstatt
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Zell am See, Kaprun, Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Leogang or Saalfelden
- Private air-conditioned car or minivan
- Bottled water
- Fuel, parking fees and tolls
NOT INCLUDED
- Hallstatt Skywalk funicular ticket
- Bone House entrance fee
- Food and drinks
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.