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Eight days travelling from Salzburg through the lakes of the Salzkammergut to the alpine valleys and Carinthia. This is not a city tour but a succession of landscapes: lakes, villages, salt, snow on the peaks, and finally water that is warm again. The route is driven by car.
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The old town beneath Hohensalzburg Fortress, Getreidegasse, and a first glimpse of the Salzach river. A day for walking, with no itinerary to chase.
The ticket includes the cable car ride (Festungsbahn), access to the fortress and museums. Online purchase in advance is recommended, especially during the summer period. The cable car departs every 10 minutes.
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It is advisable to purchase tickets online to avoid queuing, which can be up to one hour. A combined ticket with Mozart's residence (Wohnhaus) offers savings. An audio guide in Serbian is available.
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Entrance to the cathedral is free, but access to the crypt and cathedral museum is charged (around 3 EUR). It is open daily, except during religious services. The rich interior includes frescoes and an organ played by the young Mozart.
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The ticket includes a tour of the water games and tricks, as well as a view of the palace and the baroque gardens. Purchasing online in advance is recommended, especially during the summer period when crowds are common.
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Start with a climb up to the fortress, then visit the Mirabell Gardens and the museum quarter, leaving the afternoon free for a café. Same accommodation as the previous night.
The first lake of the Salzkammergut: a waterside promenade, a boat trip, and an ascent of the Schafberg if the weather permits. The village is small, and the whole point is to take your time.
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Prices and availability are on the partner's website.
Prices and availability are on the partner's website.
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The ticket covers the permanent puppet and marionette collection. It is advisable to check the opening hours in advance, as the museum may operate on seasonal schedules.
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A town at the northern end of Traunsee, known for its lakeside castle and distinctive ceramics. From here, the valley stretches southward towards Hallstatt.
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The ticket is valid for access to the beach and Lake Traunsee. Arriving in the morning is recommended during the summer months due to crowds.
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A village squeezed between water and rock face, salt mines rising above it, and viewpoints climbing over the rooftops. The most iconic sight in the Salzkammergut.
The ticket includes a cable car ride to the top and a guided tour of the mine. Online booking in advance is recommended as spots fill up quickly, especially during the summer season.
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The ticket for the cable car (Salzbergbahn) includes transport up and down and access to the viewpoint. The viewpoint is free if you also plan to visit the mine — purchase a combined ticket for a better price.
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A symbolic ticket of around 2 euros. The charnel house is located right next to the Church of St. Michael in the center of Hallstatt and can be combined with a visit to the church.
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The price includes a gondola ride to Krippenstein mountain and access to the Five Fingers viewpoint. Advance reservation is recommended, especially during peak season.
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The journey moves into alpine territory: the shores of Zell am See, Kaprun, and the ascent towards the heights above the valley. Here the character of the trip changes — the lakes remain, but the mountains grow taller.
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Tickets can be purchased at the station or via the ÖBB app; the Salzburg Card, which includes free public transport, is recommended. The train runs between Zell am See and Krimml through a picturesque alpine landscape.
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A spa town built into a steep mountainside, with a waterfall running through the centre of the settlement and buildings dating from the era when visitors arrived by train to take the cure.
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Descending through the Tauern passes into Carinthia: Klagenfurt with its old town and Lake Wörthersee just a short distance from the centre. Warmer waters and a gentler end to the journey.
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Everything you need for Lakes and the Alps — 8 Days in one place
