Bad Ischl and the Salzkammergut
In and around the many Lakes and Mountains there are a seeming endless amount of Hiking Routes, Mountain Bike Trails, Geocache Sites and Cycle tours complete with E-bike hire, suitable for all ages and abilities. You can also see the area by Lama Trekking, Horse Riding, Carriage Ride or Sleigh Ride.
FYI - You will find Free Wifi Hotspots around the lakes and on top of some of the mountains.
Water Fun
All within a short drive there’s Water Skiing, Wake Boarding, Boat Hire and Boat Trips, plus Open Water / Wild Swimming. You can have a go at Canoeing, Kayaking or Rafting on the Rivers or for a more ‘All Weather Activity’ you have Swimming pools, Spas and Wellness Centres.
Getting High
For Vertical adventures there’s Rock Climbing, Fixed Rope Climbing and Abseiling routes close by, with Climbing Halls just a 5 minute drive from the apartment. In St Gilgen there are cable cars to take you up for Paragliding. In St Wolfgang there are Hot Air Balloon trips and a Steam Train to get you to the top of the mountain. To get back down the mountain quickly there is a summer bobsleigh in Strobl.
The Arts, History, and Science
You can tour the Hallstatt Salt Mine which dates back to the Neolithic age over 7000 years ago, or check out the Roman Ruins and Archaeology in the village. Just a couple of Km's from Hallstatt, Obertraun, has an Ice Cave to explore. Bad Ischl is home to the Emperor Franz Joseph and Sissi’s Summer House, the Kaiservilla, as well as the yearly Franz Lehar Festival. St Gilgen has the Mozart House, and Mondsee is where the opening shots of The Sound of Music were filmed.
Winter time
There are countless places locally to Ski whether its Downhill, Cross Country or Touring Skiing. Plus Snowshoe trails, Sledging, and Ice Skating. Most locations have hire shops for all you needs. Don’t forget the Beautiful Christmas Markets that take place during Advent.
FYI - You will find Free Wifi Hotspots around the lakes and on top of some of the mountains.
Water Fun
All within a short drive there’s Water Skiing, Wake Boarding, Boat Hire and Boat Trips, plus Open Water / Wild Swimming. You can have a go at Canoeing, Kayaking or Rafting on the Rivers or for a more ‘All Weather Activity’ you have Swimming pools, Spas and Wellness Centres.
Getting High
For Vertical adventures there’s Rock Climbing, Fixed Rope Climbing and Abseiling routes close by, with Climbing Halls just a 5 minute drive from the apartment. In St Gilgen there are cable cars to take you up for Paragliding. In St Wolfgang there are Hot Air Balloon trips and a Steam Train to get you to the top of the mountain. To get back down the mountain quickly there is a summer bobsleigh in Strobl.
The Arts, History, and Science
You can tour the Hallstatt Salt Mine which dates back to the Neolithic age over 7000 years ago, or check out the Roman Ruins and Archaeology in the village. Just a couple of Km's from Hallstatt, Obertraun, has an Ice Cave to explore. Bad Ischl is home to the Emperor Franz Joseph and Sissi’s Summer House, the Kaiservilla, as well as the yearly Franz Lehar Festival. St Gilgen has the Mozart House, and Mondsee is where the opening shots of The Sound of Music were filmed.
Winter time
There are countless places locally to Ski whether its Downhill, Cross Country or Touring Skiing. Plus Snowshoe trails, Sledging, and Ice Skating. Most locations have hire shops for all you needs. Don’t forget the Beautiful Christmas Markets that take place during Advent.
