Dachstein – Adventures on Every Level
Discover the amazing region around the Dachstein glacier. Enjoy the stunning views, collect some unbelievable impressions and get to know the beautiful country of Salzburg.
Suggested Programme
Arrival at your hotel.
Start your stay with the visit of the distillery Mandelberggut. During a guided tour you will learn more about the production of their natural products made out of local plants and fruits. Of course some tasting of the products must not be missed! Afterwards the Dachstein cable car will take you up on the Dachstein glacier from where you can enjoy a unique panorama experience, the Skywalk, one of the most spectacular viewing platforms made out of glass. You will also visit the Ice Palace, a seductive and mystical world of ice and snow deep inside the Dachstein glacier. The Stairway to Nothingness, 14 narrow steps down to a glass platform, and the Suspension Bridge will guarantee remarkable views across the mountains.
Discover the wild-romantic Worschach gorge. Over millions and millions of years the river has carved its way through the Stone and formed the gorge. On your way through you will get to see many natural monuments alongside the canyon. The trail will lead you to the lake Spechtensee and the ruins of Wolkenstein castle. Afterwards your coach will take you to Admont where the famous Benedictine monastery is situated. During your guided tour you will see the world’s biggest monastic library, the monastery church and the museum.
Head to the Ausseerland where you will visit the scenic towns Bad Aussee, famous for the Daffodil festival, and Altaussee. The 3-lakes-tour starts at the lake Grundlsee. From there a motorboat will bring you the 6.5 km over to the other side of the lake. After a short walk you will arrive at the mysterious Toplitzsee where you will get back on your boat and make your journey to the romantic Kammersee passing beautiful waterfalls. There you will also get to see the origin of the river Traun.
The Hochwurzen cable car will take you up to the peak. The new gondolas are made entirely out of glass and offer breath-taking views of the Dachstein massif. After reaching the top you can take the opportunity to go for a walk or hike, or use the amenities of the mountain restaurant for some sun bathing. In the afternoon you can take a mountain go-kart on a speedy 7km long ride back down to the valley.
Another highlight is the city of Salzburg, the home to Mozart and The Sound of Music, where your will meet your guide for the city tour. He will introduce you to the city’s most famous sights such as Mirabell Palace, Mozart’s Residence and Birthplace or the picturesque Getreidegasse. We highly recommend a ride up to the spectacular fortress Hohensalzburg, which sits high above the rooftops of the city. In the afternoon your journey will take you to Hallein, to the salt mine. At Durrnberg near Hallein the oldest mine in the world is open to visitors. More than 2500 years ago, the Celts were already mining this precious mountain resource, as is evident from the traces they left behind. Warm clothes and good shoes are essential!
Homeward journey.
Included Services:
- 6 nights incl. HB in a middle-class hotel in the area Schladming-Dachstein
- Schladming-Dachstein Card for the whole stay
- 1 x guided tour and tasting at distillery Mandelberggut
- 1 x road toll Dachstein
- 1 x journey on Dachstein cable car
- 1 x entry to Ice Palace, Suspension Bridge and Stairway to Nothingness
- 1 x entry to Worschach gorge
- 1 x entry to Admont Abbey library and museum
- 1 x 3-Lakes-tour Grundlsee, Toplitzsee, Kammersee
- 1 x journey on Hochwurzen cable car
- 1 x mountain GoKart Hochwurzen
- guided tour of Salzburg
- 1 x guided tour of salt mine Hallein
Contact
Eurotours Ges.m.b.H.
Kirchberger Str. 8
A-6370 Kitzbühel
Phone: +43 (0)5356 606 0
gruppenreisen@eurotours.at