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Private Lake District, St. Wolfgang and St. Gilgen Tour

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8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Spend a full day in one of the most picturesque areas of Austria, the Salzkammergut Lake District. Highlights of this tour include many hidden gems such as a waterfall, a gorge in a village, driving off the beaten track, exploring the villages of St. Gilgen, St. Wolfgang and Mondsee. This tour is ideal for first time travellers and anyone who wants to see crystal clear lakes and beautiful mountain scenery.

- Highlights of the lake district, including Fuschlsee, the village of St. Wolfgang and St. Gilgen
- Enjoy fantastic views
- Fully guided private day tour

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private transportation in a luxury Mercedes-Benz V-Class or BMW 5 Series
  • Lunch
  • Optional: boat ride from St. Wolfgang to St. Gilgen
  • Optional: Rack Railway to the Schafberg Summit
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Door-to-door pickup from any address in Salzburg city. If not listed, provide the address and we’ll pick you up there.

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Rosewood Schloss Fuschl (2024)

Start your day of discovering the lake district of Salzburg by meeting your local guide at your hotel in Salzburg. Your journey begins with a drive along country roads with several stops at some hidden gems on the way to the emerald green Fuschlsee (lake Fuschl).
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St Gilgen Mozartplatz

Once you have seen the first lake, continue along the lakeside road to St. Gilgen, where you can stop for a picture of St. Gilgen with the Wolfgangsee in the background before heading into the town centre.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Romantik Hotel Im Weissen Rössl

After exploring St Gilgen, the birthplace of Mozart's mother, your journey takes you to the next highlight of the day, St Wolfgang. St Wolfgang is one of the most beautiful lakeside towns in the Lake District and is famous for its Christmas Market. After exploring the town you can stop off at the Restaurant im Weissen Rössel, which has a terrace overlooking the lake. Weather permitting, you can take the rack-railway to the top of the Schafberg for the views (and lunch, if you like) from a 6000ft mountain.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

Lake Wolfgang

From 18 April to around 3 November you can take the boat from St Wolfgang back to St Gilgen for a different view of the area. Your guide will pick you up in St. Gilgen after the boat ride.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Salzburg (pass by)

After eight hours of exploring one of Austria's most beautiful areas, your private tour ends with a drop off at your hotel in Salzburg.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Lake District, St. Wolfgang and St. Gilgen Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private transportation in a luxury Mercedes-Benz V-Class or BMW 5 Series
  • Private tour led by a professional, English-speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Optional: boat ride from St. Wolfgang to St. Gilgen
  • Optional: Rack Railway to the Schafberg Summit

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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