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Best Things to See and Do in St Wolfgang (Austria)

Located along the shores of Lake Wolfgangsee in the heart of the Salzkammergut, Austria’s beautiful lake district, the small town of St Wolfgang deserves to be discovered. Often playing second and third fiddle to nearby Salzburg and Hallstatt, what St Wolfgang might lack in terms of a rich historical background, it more than makes up for it in natural beauty and a more relaxed atmosphere than its busy neighbours. Many come to town to experience the unique cog train (Austria’s...

Gosau Lakes Hiking Guide (Gosauseen) to Austria’s Stunning Alpine Lakes near Hallstatt

There are many reasons to visit the lake district of Austria’s Salzkammergut region, but there is one lake — or rather a series of lakes — that often gets overlooked. The stunning Gosau Lakes (Gausauseen) are located a short 20 km hop west of Hallstatt (or 70km southeast of Salzburg). Lush forests and the imposing Dachstein mountains surround these beautiful alpine lakes. The area was definitely one of the most beautiful we visited in Austria (Österreich), which is filled with...

Austria’s Stunning 5 Fingers Viewing Platform near Hallstatt

Located in the Dachstein mountains, near Hallstatt, the 5 Fingers viewing platform offers an incredible adrenaline rush as you lean over a 400m drop below you. Built in 2006, this platform, as its name suggests, is shaped like a hand with 5 fingers and protrudes from a sheer rock face at an altitude of 2108 meters above sea level. It offers breathtaking views of the Salzkammergut region from above Lake Hallstatt and the Krippenstein Mountain Range. To help you plan...

Austria’s Dachstein Giant Ice Cave near Hallstatt – A Travel Guide

Located high up in the Krippenstein Mountain Range, the Dachstein Ice Caves are one of the few places on Earth where tourists can easily access giant-sized ice caves. The frozen structures found here are among the most surprising natural wonders of the Alps. Visiting the Ice Caves is easy to do in a half day from nearby Hallstatt, and can easily be combined with visiting the 5 Fingers viewing platform and some of the beautiful Dachstein alpine hiking trails. To...