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Road Trip Itinerary in the Salzkammergut

This road trip itinerary covers a five-day drive through the Salzkammergut, a lake and mountain region in central Austria that’s best explored by car. It’s designed for travelers who want to combine scenic drives, short hikes, historic towns, and alpine viewpoints without constantly changing bases. While public transport can reach some of the larger towns, driving allows you to visit quieter lakes, cable cars, and side roads that are difficult to link efficiently otherwise. The itinerary below lays out a...

6 Lakes to Discover in the Salzkammergut

The Salzkammergut region is, without a doubt, one of Austria‘s most beautiful. It is home to a myriad of splendid subalpine lakes (76 to be exact), each more stunning than the next, set amongst towering mountains all around. We were particularly charmed by this scenic lake-filled area, where you can spend multiple days swimming, taking lakeside walks, embarking on boat cruises, and paddleboarding – it’s a true paradise for water lovers. To help you plan the perfect visit and discover...

Where to Stay in the Salzkammergut

We often get asked where the best place to stay in the Salkzammergut is. Truthfully, there’s no right answer to that question as it really depends on your own preferences, your itinerary, and how you want to spend your time in the region. That being said, we can help guide you in your decision by suggesting a few different options, including Salzburg, Hallstatt, and St Wolfgang, and highlighting their relative strengths and weaknesses as a base for exploring the region,...

Best Things to See and Do in the Salzkammergut

The Salzkammergut region is, without a doubt, one of Austria‘s most beautiful. It is home to a myriad of splendid subalpine lakes, each more beautiful than the next, set amongst towering mountains all around. Whether you’re staying in the region for a few days or visiting on day trips from Salzburg, there are many must-see attractions to keep you busy, including idyllic lakeside towns such as Hallstatt and St Wolfgang, beautiful hiking trails, boating opportunities, visiting salt mines and ice...

Best Day Trips From Salzburg

Salzburg is not only a destination in its own right, but also one of the best bases for exploring some of Austria’s most beautiful alpine regions, lakes, and historic sites. Within a relatively short drive, you can reach lakeside villages, mountain viewpoints, caves, castles, and a wide range of outdoor experiences. The variety of options can make it difficult to decide how to spend your time. This guide groups the best day trips from Salzburg by experience type, from scenic...

Best Things to See and Do in Salzburg

Salzburg is one of Austria’s most visually distinctive cities, with a compact Baroque old town (Altstadt) set beneath an imposing hilltop fortress and framed by surrounding mountains. Its historic center is compact and easy to explore on foot and filled with churches, squares, and narrow streets. Beyond its architecture, Salzburg has a rich cultural history and is closely associated with Mozart and The Sound of Music. The city can also make for a convenient base for exploring nearby alpine regions...

Austria’s Must-See Hohenwerfen Castle – A Visiting Guide

One of Austria‘s most impressive castles is a short drive south of Salzburg. Set high up on a rocky hill surrounded by towering mountains on all sides, Hohenwerfen Castle is an absolutely stunning castle to visit. The castle also has a fascinating history, having served at different times as a military base, a residence and hunting retreat, a prison, and a police school. To help you plan the perfect visit, we put together this travel guide on Austria’s Must-See Hohenwerfen...

Hiking to Obersee with a Königssee Boat Tour

Königssee is one of the most scenic alpine lakes in Germany, set between steep mountains in Berchtesgaden National Park, near the border with Austria. The main way to experience the lake is by electric boat, which takes you across its length to a series of stops along the shoreline. One of the most popular outings combines the boat ride with a short walk to Obersee, a smaller and quieter lake surrounded by open pastures and mountain views. From there, you...

Best Things to See and Do in Hallstatt

Hallstatt is one of the most photographed villages in Austria, set between the mountains and the shores of Hallstätter See in the Salzkammergut region. Its compact old town, pastel buildings, and lakeside setting make it one of the most recognizable destinations in the country. At the same time, Hallstatt is a very popular stop and can become crowded, especially during peak hours. Planning when to visit and how to structure your time in and around Hallstatt makes a big difference...

Austria’s SchafbergBahn Cog Railway Train in St Wolfgang

SchafbergBahn is a historic cog railway that climbs from Austria‘s lakeside town of St. Wolfgang to the summit of Schafberg, offering one of the easiest ways to reach high alpine views in the Salzkammergut region. The train ascends steeply above Wolfgangsee, with wide panoramas opening up as you gain elevation. At the top, the views extend across multiple lakes and surrounding peaks, making this a popular and easy alternative to hiking up the mountain. Easily reached from Salzburg or Hallstatt,...

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