Winter adventure week in Austria

Arrive individually at the idyllic southern shore of Lake Traunsee in Ebensee by car or public transport. During the winter season, the local mountain, Feuerkogel, showcases its high plateau with one of Austria's most diverse ski and winter hiking areas. Depending on your arrival time, visit the Ebenseer Kripperlroas (until early February), featuring 8 large landscape nativity scenes in private houses, the Catholic parish church, and the nativity exhibition at the Ebensee Museum. Nativity scene maps are available at the tourist office. Your travel documents will be provided at the hotel.

Take the winter shuttle to Feuerkogel valley station and ride the cable car to the high plateau. Enjoy the silence and vast white landscapes with 5 snowshoe trails and a taster trail, totaling approx. 25 km. Relish breathtaking views of Lake Traunsee and the Salzkammergut. After your snowshoe tour, stop at one of the mountain inns for a warming soup and a traditional Kaiserschmarren pancake (depending on opening times). Return to the valley via cable car and shuttle to the hotel.

Travel by train to Bad Ischl and store your bathing luggage. Explore the town, which became a European vacation destination in the 19th century with Emperor Franz Joseph's summer residence. Begin a circular hike around the local mountain, Jainzen, including an optional stop at the Hohenzoller waterfall.
Length: 7 km (6 km without waterfall)
Walking Time: 2 h 15 min (1 h 45 min without waterfall)
Altitude: 260 m ascent/descent
In the afternoon, unwind at Salzkammergut Therme Bad Ischl, enjoying indoor brine pools and whirlpool for ultimate relaxation.

Travel by Traunstein Taxi to Gasthof Kreh for a unique llama hike to Vorderer Langbathsee (approx. 2 h). Depending on your preference, walk around the lake for additional views. Lunch is served at Gasthof Kreh with homemade regional specialties (voucher provided). Return by taxi to the hotel and enjoy a relaxed afternoon.

Hike along the Traunreiterweg by Lake Hallstatt, following the historic route of the salt boatmen. After the hike, visit HAND.WERK.HAUS, a center for contemporary crafts with exhibitions and local products. Take a break at the traditional Maislinger coffee house for Austrian pastries and hot dishes. Optional: toboggan ride at Trockentann (approx. 40-min ascent, 300 m altitude).
Length: 4 km trail (plus optional toboggan)
Walking Time: 1 h
Altitude: 300 m for toboggan

Travel by train to Gmunden, explore the historic town, and visit Gmundner Keramik for a guided tour and hands-on experience. Continue with a circular hike via Berggasthof Urzn, offering panoramic views of Traunstein and the surrounding mountains. Return to Ebensee by bus or train.
Length: 9.5 km
Walking Time: 3 h 15 min
Altitude: 390 m ascent/descent

Travel by train from Ebensee to Steeg-Gosau. Hike along the Ostuferwanderweg on Lake Hallstatt (approx. 8 km, 2–2.5 h, 35 m ascent/descent). Explore Hallstatt’s historic center and visit the Hallstatt Salt Mine with guided tour and Skywalk. Alternative (when closed): Dachstein Krippenstein Panorama Ticket for a relaxed winter snow tour. Return by ferry and train or taxi.

Individual departure or optional extension to continue discovering the wonders of the Salzkammergut region