Lakes & Mountains of Austria

Lakes & Mountains of Austria

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 UK to Liege Calais, Dover, then to Belgium for our overnight stay.
Day 2 Liege to St Gilgen From Belgium to Austria’s Lake District and the resort of St Gilgen for your 7-night stay. (B,D)
Days 3 to 8 St Gilgen 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. (B,D)
Day 9 St Gilgen to Liege A return to Belgium for our overnight stay. (B,D)
Day 10 Liege to UK Calais, Dover, then home. (B)
(B) Breakfast (D) Dinner

Included excursions
Full Day St Wolfgang and Schafberg Railway the charming lakeside resort of St Wolfgang isn 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 Miraball 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 Jodlerwirt St Gilgen
The Jodlerwirt offers a friendly and relaxed atmosphere and is owned by musician Werner Frisch, who organises regular entertainment. Just across the road from the lake and about 10 minutes’ walk to the village centre, the hotel is well situated in St Gilgen, where you can enjoy the gentle lakeside promenade and splendid views.
• All rooms with private facilities, telephone and radio, some with balcony
• Restaurant with buffet breakfast and three course evening meal with a choice of main course
• Welcome drink
• Weekly barbecue
• Weekly live music evening
• Farewell party
• ‘Stüberl’ bar
• TV lounge
• Terrace
• Free use of lakeside lido
• Sauna & solarium (payable to hotel)
No. of rooms: 28 Lifts: None
Official rating: 3 stars

Hotel zur Post
St Gilgen Ideally located in the centre of St Gilgen and only a short walk from the lake, this is a charming hotel with lots of character and traditional features, run with great pride and care by its owners, the Leitner family.
• All rooms with private facilities and hairdryer, cable TV and phone
• Superior rooms and superior rooms with lake view are available at a supplement
• 3rd floor lakeview lounge
• Covered terrace restaurant with four course dinner and choice of main course
• Woodpanelled 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