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Austria's Lakes Winter Walking - Short Break

- Hotel Seerose, Fuschl am See
 
Incredible setting | Nestled beside the lake offering stillness and winter tranquillity
Quality accommodation | Panoramic indoor pool, wellness area with sauna & massage rooms
Captivating walks | Scenic routes available throughout the winter on your doorstep
Cultural excursions | Explore picturesque lakeside villages or visit the historic city of Salzburg
Winter feels | Fuschl am See captivates visitors with its unique seasonal atmosphere
Price from
£415pp
Austria's Lakes Winter Walking - Short Break. 3 nights
Price from
£415pp
+44 (0)1653 617001 Call now
Austria's Lakes Winter Walking - Short Break. 3 nights
Price from
£415pp
+44 (0)1653 617001 Call now
 

Holiday information

 

A short winter walking break in Fuschl

for non-skiers
After the last of its summer visitors have departed, a wonderful serenity descends on Fuschl, the lakeside village located at the heart of Austria’s picturesque Salzkammergut region. If you wish to get away from it all amid glorious surroundings, this is the place to choose for your winter escape.

One of the highlights of this relaxing short break is the chance to stay at the excellent Hotel Seerose, which enjoys an enviable location on the lake’s eastern shores, and whose panoramic swimming pool and superb restaurant are highly praised by guests
The area’s other main draw is its spellbinding scenery, which is perhaps best appreciated by donning your walking boots and taking to the trails. There are some lovely options around Fuschl, from lakeside paths to routes that criss-cross meadows and serene woodland. For something a little more cultural, both the former imperial town of Bad Ischl and beautiful, cosmopolitan Salzburg are within easy reach of your hotel and make a memorable day out. are within easy reach of your hotel, and make a memorable day out.
 

Our expert says

"With such easy access from Salzburg’s airport, you don’t have to travel far to reach the tranquillity of Fuschl. My favourite part of the day here is evening – the sunsets are glorious, all the more so because the orange-pink sky is reflected in the lake."
Rebecca Bruce, Inntravel winter holiday expert
 
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Winter activities

There’s no fixed itinerary, so you can choose to do as much or as little as you like and explore this tranquil corner of Austria at your own pace.
  • Explore the local countryside
    Walking is a popular summertime activity in the Salzkammergut region, and a number of the same scenic routes are available throughout the winter months. Access to these trails is easy – the local bus service passes through Fuschl every hour, and your hotel also organises a free, twice-weekly shuttle to give guests the choice of several other walks.

    In the detailed documentation we provide, we give an overview of our three favourite options, including the following two routes:

    Lake Fuschl circuit: 11km
    Beginning from the door of your hotel, this lovely route leads around the lake, at one point passing Schloss Fuschl – a castle-cum-hotel (currently closed for refurbishment) that has been welcoming archbishops and film stars since the mid-15th century.

    Strobl to St Gilgen: 4hrs
    This delightful walk takes you along the northern shore of Lake Wolfgang and into the pretty village of the same name, which is a wonderfully tranquil place to pause and appreciate the beauty of winter. From St Wolfgang, you follow lakeside paths, quiet lanes and woodland trails to cross the Falkenstein peninsula and reach St Gilgen, another picturesque settlement huddled by the waterside. This option starts and ends with a short bus journey.
    Explore the surrounding area on foot
  • Imperial towns & pretty villages
    Fuschl makes an excellent base from which to explore the beautiful Salzkammergut region – an area whose 67 lakes have led many to label it ‘Austria’s Lake District’. The landscape is certainly very dramatic, with steep-sided mountains plunging into the deep waters, and there is also a strong sense of tradition among the region’s inhabitants. Of interest to visit are:

    Bad Ischl
    Best known as the favoured summer residence of the once-mighty Austro-Hungarian monarchs, who described it as “heaven on earth”, Bad Ischl is also a lovely place to visit during the cooler months. The town’s star attraction is the Kaiservilla, where Emperor Franz Joseph I and his family spent their summers and where the Emperor signed the declaration of war on Serbia that triggered the eventual outbreak of World War I. We take in the Kaiservilla on our self-guided walking tour of the town, which also visits the renowned thermal spa baths and tempting Konditorei Café Zauner – a must-try pâtisserie. Bad Ischl can be accessed by bus from Fuschl, with the journey taking just under an hour.

    Lake Wolfgang
    Within even closer reach of Fuschl is Wolfgangsee – one of the more famous lakes in the Salzkammergut region. Clustered around its shores are the pretty villages of Strobl, St Gilgen and St Wolfgang, all three of which are lovely places to soak in the lake’s tranquil, wintry beauty. St Gilgen is known for its ties with Mozart – his mother was born here in 1720, and you can still view her former family home in the centre of the village.

    Zwölferhorn
    Many Inntravel guests describe the experience of taking a cable car up the Zwölferhorn – the 1,521-metre peak that towers behind St Gilgen – as the highlight of their holiday. From the top of the cable car station, there is a panoramic footpath which, on clear days, offers spectacular views over the surrounding lakes and mountains.
     
    Visit Bad Ischl
    Take a trip up the Zwölferhorn
  • Mozart's city
    Ornate buildings, elegant squares and elaborate fountains – Salzburg is one of the finest Baroque cities north of the Alps, and it is less than an hour’s bus journey from Fuschl. We provide detailed, self-guided walking notes to help you get the most from your visit; these will lead you to the Residenzplatz – where you’ll find the magnificent cathedral, Bishop’s Palace and Glockenspiel, which rings its 35 bells several times daily – and to the childhood home of the city’s most famous son, one Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. We also recommend our favourite places to pause for Kaffee und Kuchen – such as the 300-year-old Café Tomaselli, a Viennese-style coffee house.
    Visit Mozart's city
    Wander the streets of Salzburg
  • Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and more

    Snowshoeing
    Snowshoeing is a fun and exciting way to explore the wintry landscapes surrounding Fuschl. There are a number of marked trails in the area and equipment can be hired locally. Guided tours are also available.

    Tobogganing
    The thrill of whizzing down the mountainside in a toboggan is hard to beat. Simply hire your toboggan from Fuschlseebad – the health club situated a couple of minutes’ walk from the hotel – and take your pick of the area’s runs.

    Ice-skating
    Fuschlseebad also rents out ice skates for use on the village ice rink; this is a natural rink and ice conditions are very much dependent on the weather. When temperatures are sufficiently low, it is sometimes even possible to skate on the lake itself!

    Cross-country skiing
    Or, if you fancy donning a pair of skis, there are 55 kilometres of cross-country trails around Faistenau.
    Cross-country skiing in nearby Faistenau
 

About Fuschl

Set at the head of its eponymous lake, Fuschl (670m altitude) is a charming village which deservedly attracts many visitors during the summer months but is blissfully quiet in the winter season. There are just a handful of cafés open over winter, along with a small supermarket and the tourist office.
Hotel Seerose

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  • 3 nights: 08 December 2024 - 22 December 2024 & 04 January 2025 - 16 March 2025

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Adults
    08 Dec - 12 Dec 2024 £465
    13 Dec - 19 Dec 2024 £470
    04 Jan - 14 Feb 2025 # £460
    15 Feb - 16 Feb 2025 £465
    17 Feb - 13 Mar 2025 £415
    # Supplements apply on 10, 11, 17 & 18 Feb 2024; 8, 9, 15 & 16 Feb 2025 please contact us for details

    A supplement is payable for a single room – see 'Additional prices' below

  • Room upgrades (supplement in £ per room per night)

    Hotel Seerose, Fuschl
    Full lake view & balcony: 08 Dec - 16 Mar 2025 £14
    Single room: 08 Dec - 16 Mar 2025 £12
    'Tower' with lake view & balcony: 08 Dec - 16 Mar 2025 £30

    Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

    Hotel Seerose, Fuschl (with dinner) Double room Single room
    08 Dec - 22 Dec 2024 £100 £112
    04 Jan - 16 Mar 2025 £103 £115
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    Salzburg (latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time both flexible)

    As an alternative to flying, we can arrange rail travel from London

    Travelling from the UK

    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  you may need to fly to an airport not listed here. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    Travelling from outside the UK
    We have many years' experience catering for customers who live outside the UK, and will be happy to make tailored arrangements to fit with your plans.

    You have two options:

    1) Book your own flights to London, from where we can book onward flights and connecting travel to your hotel.

    2) Book your own flights direct to an airport appropriate to your chosen holiday. You can either make your own way from the airport to the hotel, or we'll be happy to book onward connecting travel for you. Please consult with us before booking your flights, so that we can advise you on the suitability of your proposed route and timings.
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    Aberdeen - Salzburg (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
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    Belfast Intl. - Salzburg easyJet,  jet2 
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    Birmingham - Salzburg Eurowings,  jet2,  TUI 
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    Glasgow - Salzburg jet2,  TUI 
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    London City - Salzburg British Airways 
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    Luton - Salzburg easyJet 
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    Stansted - Salzburg jet2,  Ryanair 
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    Newcastle - Salzburg jet2,  TUI 
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    Southampton - Salzburg British Airways 
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    Teesside International - Salzburg (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  you may need to fly to an airport not listed here. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    This list of alternative flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated above, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice if you would prefer to fly via a different route to the one included in our standard arrangements. A supplement may be payable for other flights.

What is included
  • 3 nights
  • 3 dinners
    3 breakfasts
  • detailed information about the area
  • transfers from/to Salzburg Airport
 
Reviews

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All 4 reviews
  • Mrs B. Brighton
    04 March 2024

    I loved this holiday and was very pleased to have added an extra day. The walk around the lake and the walk from Strobl to St Gilgen were very well covered by the Inntravel directions and very scenic even on some overcast weather days. I enjoyed experiencing this lovely region in its quieter season, always found somewhere to have coffee and strudel, and felt very safe out walking on my own. I'm a cold water swimmer at home so I had a couple of quick dips in the lake which was easily accessible from the hotel swimming pool. I spent my last day at the winterparke at Postalm (as there was no snow in the valley) where I hired kit to do some cross ski & spent a lovely sunny few hours enjoying the mountain scenery and a nice lunch.  (For the winter park trip my tips would be to do this in high winter season (to end of Feb) when there is a shuttle service between Strobl and the park. Unless experienced I would also recommend to take a lesson for the cross ski as even the simpler trails had some challenging sections.) It was lovely to be at the hotel where the rooms, food and views were superb. The staff were very nice and very willing to help out with planning trips or anything else. All in all a fabulous and varied time. 

  • Pippa Brooke
    06 February 2023

    Everything was as expected and mostly better! We were lucky with the weather which certainly made a huge difference - blue skies every day.

    We loved the Hotel Seerose family atmosphere, location, rooms and food. Really looked forward to dinner every evening and breakfast was excellent too.

    We enjoyed our night in Salzburg too. Very central and nice hotel, good value we thought.

    Your detailed info book with history etc was excellent.

  • Katherine & Lorne Green
    29 January 2023

    Fuschl was a lovely place to visit and Hotel Seerose very comfortable with friendly staff and good food. But anyone going during the winter months should be aware that the village is almost completely closed and therefore there is nothing to do during the evenings or anywhere to go. Also the rigidity of the seating plan felt at times to be respective and unnecessary. The hotel described games etc that are available but many of them are not in good condition. I'm our opinion 4 nights at this hotel during the winter season is sufficient though there are plenty of walks available in the area.

  • Mr S Heaton
    Horsham
    12 December 2022

    Would recommend both Inntravel and the Seerose at Fuschl very highly. This was a covid delayed trip and Inntravel were very helpful all the way through the process. The hotel Seerose was excellent on all counts, the welcome was very warm and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. The room was lovely with a fantastic view and the food was superb all of the time. We used the swimming pool and sauna and fitness room, again, all spotless and well equipped, we would definitely visit them again. Also a good location for the lakes, we used the bus to get into Salzburg as well all very straightforward. We have already booked our next holiday through Inntravel!
 

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