The route
We recommend that children are at least 8 years old on this tour and that all participants have a good basic fitness level. In addition, we recommend that children can easily hike for a few hours at a time and have some hiking experience. The hikes are along hiking trails and forest paths. The trails are good and offer great views of the mountains and Lake Wolfgangsee.
Easy cancellation up to 35 days before departure
This tour is covered by our special easy cancellation policy up to 35 days before departure.
Itinerary
You arrive at your first hotel where you check in, are shown to your room and given the welcome pack with maps and directions.
Hotel (example): Aberseehof
You'll start from the shores of Lake Wolfgangsee and hike up to the first mountain hut and nature reserve of the tour, Kleefeld. Here you can expect to encounter numerous wild animals such as deer and wild goats. If the kids have more energy, there's also a playground. You'll continue on to Schartenalm, which is idyllically situated between towering mountain peaks. On the way back, you'll pass a hut that's perfect for a snack and offers a fantastic view of St Wolfgang.
Hotel (example): Aberseehof
Today's route takes you up to the seats in the Osterhorn area. Take the bus to the Mozart village of St. Gilgen from where the cable car takes you up to the Zwölferhorn, from where you have views of the glacier areas. Via the panoramic route and via the Illingeralm you hike to the Königsbachalm. In the forest at Nöckelberg you can see cascading waterfalls before finally ascending to Genneralm. Once you arrive at Genneralm, you'll stay in a comfortable hut for the next two nights, surrounded by lush pastures and with views of the mountain peaks.
Hotel (example): Posch´n Hütte
Today you have several different options. You can either relax at the mountain hut and watch the cows and visit the hut's cheese production. Or you can go on a hike to one of the neighbouring cabins. The brave can even choose to climb up to one of the many viewpoints. In the evening you can enjoy a round of ‘Kasnockn’ (a traditional cheese dish made with the cheese produced at the cabin).
Hotel (example): Posch´n Hütte
Today's hike takes you through an idyllic high valley with numerous small huts on the mountainsides. Grazing cows enjoy life along the path that winds along gorges all the way to Postalm. Here in Postalm you also have two nights in a cosy mountain hut.
Hotel (example): Huberhütte
Today you also have several options. You can go for an easy hike in the flower-filled fields or you can go on an adventure by climbing one of the surrounding mountain peaks. There are plenty of options.
Again, we recommend visiting the local dairy at Labenberghütte to see how cheese is made. The church in Postalm was built under Empress Sissi and is also worth a visit.
Hotel (example): Huberhütte
At the end of the week, you can either enjoy one last hike down to Lake Wolfgangsee, where you'll be staying for the night, or you can choose to take the bus down and visit the other attractions that your Salzkammergut Card gives you a discount on. There are many options: you could take the boat across the lake, take the railway up to Schafberg, visit the large play park Abarena, enjoy the animal park ‘Dorf der Tiere’ or something completely different
Hotel (example): Aberseehof
Now the journey is over. You will leave the hotel during the morning. It is possible to arrange extra nights at the last hotel of the tour. Please contact us if you would like this.
Pictures from the trip
Prices and dates
The price includes
- 3 nights in a 3-star hotel at Wolfgangsee
- 4 nights in cosy mountain huts
- Breakfast every day
- 1x evening meal with ‘Kasnockn’ (cheese dish) in Genneralm
- Ticket for the cable car day 3 - Zwölferhorn
- Salzkammergut Erlebnis-Card with various discounts in the area (e.g. cable cars, boat trips, Schafbergbahn and much more)
- Luggage transport between accommodations
- Welcome meeting in English
- Detailed route descriptions, maps and other materials (in English)
- Access to the route in our GPS app, which also works offline
- 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- This is a package holiday and is covered by the Travel Guarantee Fund and the Package Travel Act - see what benefits this brings you - click here
- Transfer from/to Salzburg Airport
- Transport to Austria round trip
- Tourist tax (if due)
- Local buses (Wolfgangsee - St. Gilgen, Wolfgangsee - Strobl), approx. € 7 per person
- Handling fee (€20)
Practical information
The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
Check the price quickly
You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:
- Choose your desired start date
- Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
- Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).
Get a quote
For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.
The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.
Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.
Flights to Salzburg are not included in the price of the trip. We recommend that you find the flights yourself, for example via www.momondo.dk.
We recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your journey before arranging transport.
Here's how it works:
- You book the journey with us
- We confirm your journey
- You arrange your transport
Get a quote
If you need us to organise your flight for you, you can request a quote for the trip including flights. It often takes about two days to get a quote. Please note that we charge a handling fee of DKK 350 per ticket, which means you'll get the flight cheaper by booking it yourself.
From Salzburg to Wolfgangsee
From Salzburg Airport
From Salzburg Airport to the main railway station, buses run every 15-20 minutes. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes.
Upon arrival at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
After arriving at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, walk to the bus station (directly in front of the entrance hall).
From here, take public bus no. 150 to Abersee (towards Bad Ischl): journey time approx. 50 minutes.
If your first hotel is in St. Wolfgang or Strobl, then continue by bus to Strobl bus station: journey time approx. 1 hour (from Salzburg).
To reach St. Wolfgang, change buses in Strobl to no. 546 to St. Wolfgang: Total journey time from Salzburg approx. 1.5 hours.
Private transfer
It is possible to book a private transfer from Salzburg Airport or train station to the first hotel.
It is also possible to book a return transfer after the trip.
This can be selected on the booking page.
On this trip you'll stay in a 3-star hotel or guest house by Lake Wolfgangsee and in mountain cabins in the mountains. Please note that you have your own rooms in the mountain huts (not dormitories), but shower/toilet is shared.
In the itinerary you can see examples of the hotels we use most often on this journey. If the hotels are not available when you book your trip, we will book hotels of similar quality.
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Breakfast is included every day. We have also included an evening meal (Kasnockn - cheese dish) and a piece of delicious Austrian pastry during the tour. It is possible to buy dinner in the mountain huts and at Wolfgangsee there are several places to choose from.
Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.
Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.
Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.
On this tour, you will receive the following documents:
Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll recieve a pre-booking-email where you can get a complete overview of your booking. Once the tour is confirmed you get a confirmation email from us along with practical information about the tour.
One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and final travel documents.
Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags and specific local vouchers. The documents are in English.
Notice: On some tours it is necessary to either print the documents yourself or to bring them electronically.
This journey has difficulty level 2
Grade 2
Easy hiking on reasonably good trails. The day walks will last 4-6 hours in hilly terrain. Anyone in good physical condition can participate. Your luggage will be transported and you only carry a light daypack. Requires comfortable footwear such as trekking shoes or hiking boots.
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On this journey there is a discount for children and people sharing a room with "two fully paying adults". The amount of discount depends on age; thus:
Children under 5.99 years: free
Children between 6 and 11.99 years: 50% discount
Children between 12 - 14.99 years: 25% discount
People from 15 years and up: 10% discount
Example 1
You are 2 adults and 1 child. Here it's very simple because you're staying in the same room. The child gets a discount compared to the prices above.
Example 2
You are 2 adults and 2 children (aged 5 and 13). Here you have two options. If you want to stay in two double rooms, it will be full price for all participants. If you want to stay in the same room (e.g. a family room), then both children will get a discount (free and 25% discount respectively).
Example 3
You are 2 adults and 3 children (age: 7, 13 and 15). In this case, you will probably need two double rooms where the youngest child sleeps with the parents. Therefore, there will only be a discount for the youngest child aged 7, who will receive a 50% discount.
Example 4
You are 3 adults who want to sleep in the same double room. The extra adult will receive a 10% discount.
Please note
It is important that you understand that it is your own responsibility when you choose to bring children on the tours. You should check the descriptions of the difficulty levels and decide whether the specific tour is suitable for your child.
We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.
Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.
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