Private Alpine Lake District Tour by Car from Salzburg

5.0
(2 reviews)
Salzburg, Austria

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

On this private scenic tour by car, you journey from Salzburg through Austria’s alpine lake district where mountains rise beside still waters. Your guide leads you along peaceful roads lined with meadows and traditional chalets. Stop in St. Gilgen to see colorful lakeside houses and calm reflections across Wolfgangsee. Continue to Hallstatt, where you enjoy free time to wander narrow streets and admire the view over the mirror-like lake. Along the way, visit villages like Gosau, Rußbach, and Abtenau for short photo stops that reveal everyday Austrian life. Each curve of the road brings a new view of alpine beauty and quiet charm.
Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

What's Included

Professional local tour guide
Transportation
Food and Drinks
Tips
Entrance fees

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup from your hotel in Salzburg. Your guide will meet you in the lobby and ensure a comfortable start to your journey through Austria’s lake region.
The guide will contact you in advance to arrange the exact pick-up location according to your preference.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Salzburg

    Meet your guide at your hotel and begin your drive into Austria’s scenic lake region. Watch as city streets fade into green hills and mountain views.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    St Gilgen

    (Optional) Stroll through this lakeside village with its pastel houses and flower-lined balconies. Your guide shares how the Mozart family once had ties to this peaceful town.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Lake Wolfgang

    Stop at the lake’s edge to enjoy sweeping views of turquoise water surrounded by forested mountains. Take photos or simply relax by the calm shoreline.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Hallstatt

    Arrive in the world-famous alpine village of Hallstatt. Walk along its lakeside promenade, explore local shops, or enjoy a warm meal with views of the lake and peaks.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Gosau

    Pause in this charming village known for its wooden chalets and mountain pastures. Your guide explains rural traditions that continue in the region today.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Enjoy a quiet stop in this small mountain community. Photograph the surrounding valleys and breathe in the crisp alpine air.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Abtenau

    Visit this lovely market town nestled among the Tennengebirge mountains. Walk through its central square before your scenic return to Salzburg.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Salzburg

    The return drive passes through forests shadowed by stone cliffs. The road winds home with the calm of fading light.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Nature and Wildlife Tours
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
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