Itinerary
- Day 1
Bad Goisern
You'll arrive in Bad Goisern and check into your accommodation, then handle any paperwork you need to sort out. Once you're settled, the day is pretty flexible. If you feel like getting active, there are a few options on the table: take a circular walk around the area, go for a swim, or visit some local cultural museums if that appeals to you.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Karl-Pilz-Rundweg circular walk (approx. 12km, 3.5 hours)
- Swimming trip to Lake Hallstatt
- Swimming at Bad Goisern park pool
- Visit to Handwerks-Haus
- Visit to Heimat- und Landlermuseum (Local History and Folk Music Museum)
- Day 2
Hallstatt
This is a full cycling day covering about 30km total. You'll ride from Bad Goisern through Steeg along the eastern shore of Lake Hallstatt, heading toward Obertraun and then Hallstatt itself. Once there, you'll take the train up Salzberg for a 90-minute guided tour of the Hallstatt Salt Worlds. After that, you'll cycle back to Bad Goisern. Expect roughly 357m of climbing and the same amount descending, so bring water and snacks for the ride.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike rental (trekking bike) for day tour
- Guided tour of Hallstatt Salt Worlds
- Salzbergbahn train ride (ascent and descent)
Landmarks Hallstatt Hallstatt Salt Worlds Lake Hallstatt 
- Day 3
Canoe Tour
After a quick introduction to paddling basics, you'll head out on a guided canoe tour across the Salzkammergut lakes. The route takes you along beautiful shorelines and through tranquil water. Plan on about 3 hours of paddling and exploring, so it's a nice balance of exercise and relaxation on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided half-day canoe tour with equipment included
Landmarks Salzkammergut Lakes - Day 4
Dachstein-Krippenstein
Starting from St. Agatha, you'll hike along Lake Hallstatt's eastern shore to Obertraun, covering roughly 15km throughout the day. From there, take the Krippenstein cable car up toward the Dachstein glacier. You'll have choices for what to explore up top: the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave, 5fingers viewing platform, World Heritage Spiral, World Heritage View, Dachstein Shark, or the Heilbronn circular trail if you want more walking. Expect about 3 hours of actual walking time with 128m climbing and 95m descending. Head back to Bad Goisern by public bus.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Krippenstein cable car ascent and descent (section 1 + 2)
- Guided tour of ice cave or mammoth cave (one admission included)
Optional Activities
- 5fingers viewing platform
- World Heritage Spiral
- World Heritage View
- Dachstein Shark viewpoint
- Heilbronn circular hiking trail
Landmarks Dachstein Glacier Dachstein Giant Ice Cave Krippenstein Cable Car 5fingers Viewing Platform Lake Hallstatt - Day 5
Departure
After breakfast, you'll head out. This is your departure day to wrap up and leave Bad Goisern.
- Meals
- Breakfast
