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Arrive at the **** Hotel Bergrose in Strobl. A typical itinerary is shown below, but you’re free to pick and choose your activities each day.
Take the bus to Bad Ischl for your briefing and to collect your bike. Take time to explore the spa town - visit Franz Josef's Kaiservilla and the imperial hot spa that houses salt baths, steam room, hammam and Alhambra baths before pedalling along the River Ischl back to Strobl.
Distance in Km: 16
Distance in Miles: 10
Keeping close to Lake Wolfgang's southern shore, a level cycling track through a tiny nature reserve brings you into lovely St Gilgen where the busy waterfront is filled with restaurants, cafes and attractive frescoed houses. Visit Mozart's museum (his mother was born here), or take the cable car up Zwolferhorn for stunning 360 degree views. Alternatively, try your hand at water skiing on Lake Wolfgang, have a cooling swim by the beach then, perhaps, enjoy an afternoon of pampering at the hotel's elegant spa.
Distance in Km: 28
Distance in Miles: 18
Today head first by the river then along the north shore of the lake to St Wolfgang. Renowned for its beautiful 15th century church, this famously pretty village boasts a maze of cobbled streets lined with attractive frescoed houses, shops and cafe terraces affording superb lake views. Culture and music are very much part of St Wolfgang's fine tradition, so be sure to explore the boutique craft and chocolate shops! After lunch, hop on the antique cog railway as it chugs up to the summit of Schafberg (1782m) for unrivalled Alpine views.
Distance in Km: 16
Distance in Miles: 10
Why not give yourself a break from cycling today and take the local bus (80 mins) to Mozart's fairytale city of Salzburg? Described as a Baroque jewel, and recognised by UNESCO, its idyllic setting, surrounded by the Alps and bisected by the gentle Salzach river, cannot be bettered by any other city in Europe. Take time to explore its historic heart and you'll find a wealth of Baroque palaces, Renaissance gardens, elegant Viennese cafes and the oldest open-air theatre in Europe.
Today's cycling route takes you along quiet country lanes and through rural farming hamlets bordered by low Alpine meadows - look out for the neat woodpiles to be used for heating over the winter months. Lunch at the popular Zur Wacht restaurant then ascend up to beautiful Lake Nussen, a hidden gem completely off the tourist trail; look out for rare orchids scattered around its shady shores. There's lots of time to swim and relax before completing a circular loop back to Strobl.
Distance in Km: 14
Distance in Miles: 9
You have a choice of walking or cycling routes today across the valley and up through the forest towards Lake Schwarzen, perfectly positioned beneath the shadows of the Vormauerstein, Hoheneck and Breitenberg peaks. Have lunch in one of the restaurants basking in sunshine beneath the snow-capped mountains, then it's a delightful valley descent back to Strobl.
Distance in Km: 22
Distance in Miles: 14
* 7 Nights, single centre
* High quality bikes provided
* Optional electric bikes
* Route notes and maps provided for both walking and cycling options
All continental breakfasts and evening meals included.
Austria is renowned for its wholesome, robust food and you will be thankful
for this after a hard day’s skiing. Typically, you will be set up for the
day by a breakfast of cold meats and cheeses, along with the traditional
bread, jam and coffee. Austrians tend to eat heartily at lunchtime and less
in the evenings; you will be well catered for at dinner. Local specialities
include Wiener schnitzel (breaded veal cutlet) and various stews of beef and
pork. Dumplings, potatoes or noodles are all regular accompaniments along
with vegetables in a style similar to English cooking. Desserts are often
fruit based - such as Apfelstrudel - or cream pastries. Rehrucken is a
traditional chocolate and almond cream cake On average Austrians, drink twice
as much coffee as beer. There are many different types to choose from,
particularly in the larger towns and cities and are often drunk in specialist
coffee houses, known locally as a Kaffeehaus. It is often served in large
cups and finished off with a healthy dose of whipped cream.
Austrian wines tend to be sweet white varieties, similar to German Mosel
wines. The three best-known areas for producing white wines are Krems,
Klosterneuburg and Gumpoldskirchen. The main red wine producing area is
Voslau. Of course Austria is better known for its beer and you will find a
wide variety of local brews. The best known are Gösser and Augustiner Brau
and come in light or dark forms.
* 7 Nights, single centre
* High quality bikes provided
* Optional electric bikes
* Route notes and maps provided for both walking and cycling options
A full range of watersports can be booked and paid for locally, with tuition
available for beginners. Alternatively, perhaps take a trip on one of the
many hop on, hop off lake cruisers and soak up the views from the water.
There's also a natural wide beach for sunbathing. Take time to visit Mozart's
magical city of Salzburg: stroll through the Mirabell Gardens, lunch in an
atmospheric cobbled square, then take the funicular to Hohensalzburg Fortress
for the most amazing city views.
Hotel Bergrose, Strobl
This is a beautiful 30-room hotel based a 5-minute bike ride from the eastern
shore of Wolfgangsee on the outskirts of the village of Strobl. It is a
traditional building with wooden balconies and Gothic script on the exterior,
and is located on a river bank next to a meadow. It has a lovely secluded
garden, three stories of perfect Austrian wood-panelled luxury inside and an
indoor pool and spa area.
Rooms here are junior suites with shower or bath - all Headwater rooms have a
balcony. The rooms are beautifully decorated with quality pine furniture and
comfortable beds. Please note that junior suite twins consist of a double bed
and a sofa bed.
Parents of children under 10 years old should be aware that some rooms at the
Hotel Bergrose have a balcony with a step up.
Hotel Bergrose,
As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. A local
representative is on hand to assist you and will meet you at the beginning of
the week to go through the route notes and point out particular places of
interest. Your luggage is transferred and route notes and maps are provided.
Please note: the walking and luggage transfers included in this tour are
subject to a minimum of 2 people (in total) booked on the departure. A
supplement (payable in advance) to cover these transfers and sole occupancy
of a room will apply if only 1 person travelling on a departure date.
All continental breakfasts and evening meals included.
Austria is renowned for its wholesome, robust food and you will be thankful
for this after a hard day’s skiing. Typically, you will be set up for the
day by a breakfast of cold meats and cheeses, along with the traditional
bread, jam and coffee. Austrians tend to eat heartily at lunchtime and less
in the evenings; you will be well catered for at dinner. Local specialities
include Wiener schnitzel (breaded veal cutlet) and various stews of beef and
pork. Dumplings, potatoes or noodles are all regular accompaniments along
with vegetables in a style similar to English cooking. Desserts are often
fruit based - such as Apfelstrudel - or cream pastries. Rehrucken is a
traditional chocolate and almond cream cake On average Austrians, drink twice
as much coffee as beer. There are many different types to choose from,
particularly in the larger towns and cities and are often drunk in specialist
coffee houses, known locally as a Kaffeehaus. It is often served in large
cups and finished off with a healthy dose of whipped cream.
Austrian wines tend to be sweet white varieties, similar to German Mosel
wines. The three best-known areas for producing white wines are Krems,
Klosterneuburg and Gumpoldskirchen. The main red wine producing area is
Voslau. Of course Austria is better known for its beer and you will find a
wide variety of local brews. The best known are Gösser and Augustiner Brau
and come in light or dark forms.
Flight inclusive prices include our standard flights/transfers
British Airways Gatwick to Salzburg 07:25/10:25 then transfer to hotel 55
minutes. Transfer to airport 55 minutes then British Airways Salzburg to
Gatwick 11:25/12:25. Business/club/first class seats are available on
request.
Alternative transfers
If you require alternative transfers (because you will be arriving at a
different time to our standard flights), then we can usually arrange these
for you (there may be an additional charge).
Standard transfers
For flight inclusive bookings transfers included from Salzburg airport at
10:25, and back to Salzburg airport at 08:15. For land only bookings
transfers are available for a supplement.
The weather here is comparatively stable, particularly during mid-summer.
Temperatures are similar to those experienced in the UK and rainfall although
relatively low is possible throughout the year.
* Waterproofs
* Warm jumper/fleece
* Suncream
* Water bottle (1 litre) you will be able to refill each day at the
accommodation
* Walking boots
* *Please note that cycling helmets are compulsory in Austria for all
customers under 12 yrs. As we are unable to provide these, we strongly
recommend that you bring your own.*
You will need spending money for meals not included in the itinerary and all
drinks. We suggest €25 per day to cover a few drinks if not then €10 per
day. On the days where lunch is not included expect to spend €10-€15.
* Optional Electric bikes
* Visas and vaccinations
* Travel insurance
* Single supplements
Ved skriftlig aksept av vårt tilbud bekrefter du/dere at våre betingelser er både lest og forstått og at evt kansellerings gebyrer kan tilkomme ved en evt. avbestilling av reisen.