Lakes & Mountains of Austria
Lakes & Mountains of Austria
10 days from only £599
The charming lakeside village of St Gilgen is the perfect base for exploring the crystal blue water lakes and spectacular scenery of Austria’s Lake District. A ride on a majestic mountain railway and visit to the musical city of Salzburg make this one trip that will definitely live long in the memory.
Holiday highlights
• Picturesque village of St Gilgen
• Scenic Schafberg rack railway
• Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart
• Mondsee, from The Sound of Music
Optional excursions
• Hallstatt & Lake Cruise
• Eagle’s Nest and Berchtesgarden
• Dachstein Spectacular
Holiday itinerary
Day 1 Calais, Dover, then to Belgium for our overnight stay.
Day 2 From Belgium to Austria’s Lake District and the resort of St Gilgen for your seven-night stay.
Days 3 to 8 Settle in and start to unwind amidst the stunning scenery that has been popular with tourists for years. Set on the shores of Lake Wolfgang, St Gilgen offers a variety of quaint shops, bars, restaurants and cafes to enjoy.
Day 9 We return to Belgium for our overnight stay.
Day 10 Calais, Dover, then home.
Included excursions
Full Day St Wolfgang and Schafberg Railway - The charming lakeside resort of St Wolfgang is known for its world-renowned 15th century church, its traditional old town with cobbled streets, frescoed houses and a great selection of shops and cafes to sample. From here we’ll take a ride of nostalgia on the rack and pinion Schafberg Railway up to the mountain peak and its simply stunning views of the surrounding region.
Full Day Salzburg - A chance to explore the elegant city of music and birthplace of Mozart, with its beautiful Mirabell gardens, imposing Hohensalzburg Castle and old town full of impressive buildings such as the town hall and cathedral.
Half Day Mondsee - This pretty, relaxing lakeside town has an attractive marketplace lined with pastel-coloured baroque houses, a promenade where you can stroll along the tranquil lake waters and the church featured in The Sound of Music’s wedding scene.
Hotel zur Post, St Gilgen
Ideally located in the centre of St. Gilgen, the Hotel Zur Post has lots of character and traditional features and you are assured of a warm welcome by the family owners who will look after your every need.
• All bedrooms have private facilities, including hairdryer, cable TV and phone
• Superior rooms and superior rooms with a lake view are available at a supplement
• 3rd floor lakeview lounge
• Covered terrace restaurant with 4-course dinner and choice of main course
• Wood-panelled restaurant
• Occasional salad buffet
• Welcome drink
• Traditional ‘Stüberl’ lounge area
• Bar
• Wine cellar
• Free use of sauna and steam bath
• Free bicycle hire (subject to availability)
No. of rooms: 33 Lifts: 1 Official rating: 4 stars
Whats included
• 9 nights room & breakfast, 8 dinners
• 3 included excursions
• Luxury coach travel
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Hotel Zur Post - ECATAM
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| Date | Price | Date | Price |
| Tue 11 May | 699 | Tue 20, 27 Jul | 819 |
| Tue 18 May | 729 | Tue 3, 10 Aug | 819 |
| Tue 25 May | 749 | Tue 17 Aug | 809 |
| Tue 1 Jun | 769 | Tue 24,31 Aug | 789 |
| Tue 8, 15 Jun | 739 | Tue 7 Sept | 759 |
| Tue 22, 29 Jun | 739 | Tue 14 Sept | 739 |
| Tue 6 Jul | 789 | Tue 21 Sept | 729 |
| Tue 13 Jul | 809 | ||
| Supplements (pp) | |||
| Single | 154 | ||
| Superior | 64 | ||
| Superior lake view | 139 | ||
Hotel Christerbauer, St Gilgen
With an ideal location in the centre of St. Gilgen, the hotel Christerbauer is a great choice for exploring this beautiful area. The owner Albert Forster is locally renowned for his friendly welcoming bar and restaurant making this a popular choice with both locals and guests looking for good food, atmosphere and comfortable accommodation.
• All rooms feature private facilities, hairdryer, safe, TV and balcony
• Buffet breakfast
• Three course evening meal with waiter service and menu choice
• Welcome drink
• Garden
• Bar
• Typical Austrian ‘Stübe’ bar
• Central location, 500 metres from the lakeside
No. of rooms: 26 Lifts: None Official rating: 3 stars
Whats included
• 9 nights room & breakfast, 8 dinners
• 3 included excursions
• Luxury coach travel
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Hotel Christerbauer - ECATAL
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| Date | Price | Date | Price |
| Tue 11 May | 599 | Tue 20, 27 Jul | 679 |
| Tue 18 May | 629 | Tue 3, 10 Aug | 679 |
| Tue 25 May | 659 | Tue 17 Aug | 679 |
| Tue 1, 8 Jun | 659 | Tue 24,31 Aug | 679 |
| Tue 15 Jun | 669 | Tue 7 Sept | 659 |
| Tue 22, 29 Jun | 669 | Tue 14 Sept | 649 |
| Tue 6, 13 Jul | 679 | Tue 21 Sept | 629 |
| Supplements (pp) | |||
| Single | 119 | ||