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Enjoy an active family adventure in the heart of Austria: cycling, canoeing, climbing and exploring in the impressive natural adventure playground of the Salzkammergut Lake District.

  • Cycle around the shores of the picturesque Lake Hallstattersee
  • Canoeing on the lake
  • Test your climbing skills
  • Hike up a mountain for panoramic views
  • Explore a cave

On this self-guided adventure, your family can cycle around the shores of the glassy Hallstattersee Lake and explore the area further by canoe. Young adventurers can climb a mountain and have a go on a climbing wall, then explore a variety of underground mines and caves.

An enchanting village is your base for the week as you explore the surrounding mountains, lakes and villages through a network of designated walking and cycling trails.

Typical Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Fly to Salzburg, transfer to Bad Goisern

    Fly to Salzburg and transfer to your accommodation in Bad Goisern.

  2. Day 2: Cycling at Lake Hallstattersee & Salzwelten Tour

    Cycle around the shores of Lake Hallstattersee, which is surrounded by high mountains and picturesque alpine houses. Visit the village of Obertraun and UNESCO World Heritage Site Hallstatt, where you catch the funicular up the valley to the view point and take a tour of the salt mines.

  3. Day 3: Canoeing on Lake Hallstattersee

    Head out onto the calm lake by canoe and explore the most beautiful parts of the lake and its shores.

  4. Day 4: Llama walk & climbing walls

    Start your day with a pleasurable walk accompanied by friendly llamas before testing your climbing and bouldering skills on indoor walls with a variety of routes to suit all abilities.

  5. Day 5: Hiking Mount Kalmberg

    The ascent up Mount Kalmberg is short, but steep - but well worth the effort! From here, you can explore the summit or visit the Kalmoos church. Stay overnight in a mountain hut.

  6. Day 6: Descend to Bad Goisern

    After a good breakfast, descend back down the mountain to the village, and the rest of the day is free to explore.

  7. Day 7: Dachstein Adventure World

    Catch the train to the Dachstein Adventure World and explore ice caves and the Instagrammable Five Fingers Platform.

  8. Day 8: Departure

    Transfer back to Salzburg Airport for your flight home.

Duration and Guide Prices

Excluding international flights 8 days from £1,175 per adult, £795 per child
Including flights from/to UK 8 days from £1,565 per adult, £1,215 per child
Child prices are dependent on age - contact us for details. Flight prices are a guideline only and are subject to change.
  • Age Guide: 6+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday

When To Go

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  • May
  • Summer

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Our tailor-made trip ideas can be adapted to suit your requirements. Contact our experts for a personalised itinerary.

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Dates & Prices

Our trip ideas are flexible and can be offered during the school holidays highlighted below or on a date of your choice. To book, make a no obligation booking request with your preferred departure date or enquire to find out more.

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  • May
  • Summer
£1,175 £795 Book or Enquire