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Salzburg & the Lakes
Four nights in Salzburg, with a 5-star hotel, breakfast, return flights, airport transfers and a private day trip to the lakes.
- 4 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From London, direct or with one stop
From
£629
per person · 2 sharing
About this holiday
Four nights in Salzburg, with a 5-star hotel in or near the old town, below the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Getreidegasse, the cathedral and the Mirabell Gardens are all within walking distance.
One day is a private day trip into the Salzkammergut, the lake district east of Salzburg. You see Wolfgangsee and the village of St Wolfgang, then Hallstatt on its lake, each approx. 1 to 1 hour 15 minutes by road from Salzburg. The package includes return flights, hotel breakfast, airport transfers and the day trip with a driver.
- Duration
- 5 days, 4 nights
- Board
- Bed & breakfast
- Hotel
- 5★ near the old town
- Flights
- London, direct or one stop
- Transport
- Airport transfers and a lakes day trip
- Good for
- Couples, friends, families
5★ hotel near the old town
You stay in a 5-star hotel in or near Salzburg’s old town. Hotels here are often in historic buildings, with a breakfast room and a short walk to the river and the sights. We confirm the hotel with each quote.
Hotel features
- Breakfast served daily
- Free Wi-Fi
- Reception on site
- Family rooms on request
- Private lakes day trip
- Quiet rooms on request
Times from your hotel and on your day trip
- Getreidegasseapprox. 10 mins on foot
- Mirabell Gardensapprox. 10 mins on foot
- Hohensalzburg funicularapprox. 15 mins on foot
- Salzburg to Wolfgangseeapprox. 1 hr by road
- Salzburg to Hallstattapprox. 1 hr 15 mins by road
- Salzburg Airportapprox. 20 mins by road
Times are approximate and depend on your hotel and the traffic.
Included in the price
Included
- Return flights from London, with checked baggage
- 4 nights in a 5★ hotel near the old town
- Breakfast every morning
- Return airport transfers in Salzburg
- A private day trip to Wolfgangsee and Hallstatt
- ATOL protection under ATOL 10416
- A UK consultant before and during your trip
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Entry fees, cable cars and tours
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Extras such as seat selection or extra baggage
Before you go
Flight time
Approx. 2 hours from London to Salzburg (SZG) on direct flights, which run on selected days depending on the season, or with one stop.
Time difference
Austria is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.
Money
The currency is the euro. Cards are accepted in most hotels and restaurants; carry some cash for small cafes and mountain huts.
Tipping
Round up the bill or add around 5 to 10% in restaurants and cafes. Most shops close on Sundays outside the main stations and airports.
Language
German is the official language. English is spoken in most hotels, restaurants and attractions.
Weather
Salzburg and the lakes are warm in summer, at around 20–25°C, and cold in winter, with snow. Take a jacket for the lakes in any season.
Day by day
Day 4 is yours to plan. Entry fees, the fortress funicular and any boat or railway trips on the lakes are not included.
- Day 1
Arrive in Salzburg
Fly from London to Salzburg, approx. 2 hours on direct flights, or with one stop. Your driver takes you to your hotel, approx. 20 minutes. Walk through the old town in the evening.
- Day 2
Old town and the fortress
Walk along Getreidegasse, where Mozart was born, and see the cathedral. Ride the funicular up to Hohensalzburg Fortress for views over the city, then stroll through the Mirabell Gardens.
- Day 3
Wolfgangsee and Hallstatt
Your driver takes you to Wolfgangsee, approx. 1 hour from Salzburg, for a walk beside the lake at St Wolfgang. In the afternoon, continue to Hallstatt, approx. 1 hour away, before the return drive to Salzburg.
- Day 4
Free day
Visit the museums, take a walk up the Mönchsberg or stay by the river. Your consultant can suggest more trips, including a rail trip to Vienna, approx. 2 hours 25 minutes.
- Day 5
Fly home
Breakfast at your hotel, then your transfer back to Salzburg Airport for your flight to London.
Questions about this package
Is the lakes day trip included?
Yes. A private driver takes you to Wolfgangsee and Hallstatt on one day, with time to walk at both lakes. Entry fees and any boat trips are not included.
How far is Hallstatt from Salzburg?
Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes by road. Hallstatt is a small village on a lake, and in summer it is busiest in the middle of the day, so we plan an unhurried visit.
Is halal food available in Salzburg?
Halal restaurants are fewer than in Vienna, but there are Turkish and Middle Eastern restaurants, and fish and vegetarian dishes are widely available. Breakfast at your hotel can usually be arranged without pork. We confirm what each hotel offers before you book.
Can I add Vienna?
Yes. Fast trains take approx. 2 hours 25 minutes between Vienna and Salzburg. Tell us your dates and we’ll price a twin-centre holiday.
When is the best time for this holiday?
May to September, when the lakes are at their warmest and the walking paths are open. June and September are quieter than July and August.
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