Discover Hallstatt and the Austrian lakes district with a full-day private tour departing from Salzburg. Opt to explore the 5 Fingers Viewing Platform in the Alps or visit the world’s oldest salt mine. This private tour offers personalized attention and a customizable itinerary.
Discover Hallstatt and the Austrian lakes district with a full-day private tour departing from Salzburg. Opt to explore the 5 Fingers Viewing Platform in the Alps or visit the world’s oldest salt mine. This private tour offers personalized attention and a customizable itinerary.
- Salzburg Private Tours - Enjoy convenient pick-up from your hotel or any location within Salzburg city.
- Salzburger Altstadt - Depart from Salzburg as you head towards the Lake District. Your private guide will share insights about Salzburg’s history as an independent principality governed by the Catholic Church, and the significant role of…
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Salzburg Private Tours - Enjoy convenient pick-up from your hotel or any location within Salzburg city.
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Salzburger Altstadt - Depart from Salzburg as you head towards the Lake District. Your private guide will share insights about Salzburg’s history as an independent principality governed by the Catholic Church, and the significant role of salt in the city’s development. Additional points of interest will be highlighted en route to Hallstatt. Experience the untouched beauty of the mountains on this off-the-beaten-path journey.
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Rosewood Schloss Fuschl (2024) - Stroll down to the stunning emerald Lake Fuschl and capture a photo of the historic Castle Fuschl, originally a hunting lodge for the Prince Archbishops, built in 1450. Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
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Red Bull Headquarters - Appreciate the striking architecture of the Red Bull headquarters and view one of Europe’s largest cast bronze sculptures.
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Mozartblick - Take in the dramatic views over Lake Wolfgang and the town of St. Gilgen, featured in the opening scene of “The Sound of Music.” You can also see the Schafberg, where Maria and the children took the train to the picnic meadow.
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St Gilgen Mozartplatz - Visit the town center of St. Gilgen, featuring the town hall, Mozart fountain, and the birthplace of Mozart’s mother.
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5 Fingers - Option 1:
After an exhilarating cable car ride, enjoy a 20-minute walk to one of the Alps’ most spectacular viewing platforms, extending like a hand over a 400-meter drop. The 5 platforms, each uniquely designed, offer thrilling views over Hallstatt, Hallstättersee lake, and the inner Salzkammergut region. One platform is entirely glass, and another provides a personal view of the Hallstatt World Heritage site through a large Baroque picture frame. The ‘5fingers’ are illuminated until midnight, visible from afar even at night.
On the way to the 5fingers, informative boards provide insights into the fauna, flora, and geology of Dachstein Krippenstein.
- Salzwelten Hallstatt - Option 2:
Explore the world’s oldest salt mine, Europe’s oldest wooden staircase, and the free-floating Skywalk with its “World Heritage View,” 360 meters above ground. Hallstatt Salt Mine offers a journey back to the origins of salt mining 7,000 years ago, with the history of Bronze Age mining vividly brought to life through state-of-the-art multimedia technology, including a Bronze Age Cinema 400 meters underground. Experience history firsthand at Hallstatt Salt Mine!
- Hallstatt Skywalk - Included in Option 2:
Optional: Take the train to the Skywalk. Standing on the “Skywalk,” Hallstatt is at your feet. Gaze down at the renowned World Heritage town, the cradle of the Hallstatt Period. The Hallstätter See sparkles like a fjord against the medieval town, framed by the stunning Dachstein panoramas. Only available with the Salt Mine Option.
- Central Square Marktplatz - In Hallstatt, your private guide will reveal the town’s hidden gems, including a picturesque photo spot, the Charnel House (Bone House), Hallstatt Museum, Hallstatt Waterfall “Waldbachstrub,” the Sky View Platform, and the local residential area.
Enjoy 2 hours to explore Hallstatt’s attractions and have lunch at one of the charming lakeside restaurants (lunch not included in the price).
- Gosauseen - Admire the Gosausee, with the dazzling Dachstein glacier as its backdrop, weather and time permitting.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- All taxes and handling charges
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- All taxes and handling charges
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fees
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fees
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.