Salzkammergut - Austria

 

4. Salzkammergut – Relax And Rejuvenate

This picturesque resort area near Salzburg offers the quintessential Austrian experience, with shimmering blue lakes (76 lakes in all!), stunning alpine ranges, charming villages, and luxurious spa towns. Situated by the Lake Hallstatt and included on UNESCO’s world heritage sites list is the fairy tale village Hallstatt which happens to be amongst the most beautiful places to visit in Austria.

Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places to go in Austria, Halstatt’s stunning pastel colored houses, underground salt lake Salzwelten and Ice Cave on Dachstein Mountain will take your breath away. The spa town of Bad Ischl and the romantic St Wolfgang are other tourist favorites.

Ideal for: Nature, Culture, Spas, Adventure
Places To Visit: Mirabell Palace, Fortress Hohenzsalzburg
Places To Stay: Mühlradl Apartments, Hotel Gasthof Weißer Bär
Best Restaurants: Restaurant Hubertuskeller, Ledererhaus
Best Time To Visit: September-October
How To Reach: There is a guided bus tour that will take you to the most interesting points in Salzkammergut.