Hotels in Salzkammergut

Located in the car-free centre of the World Heritage town of Hallstatt in Upper Austria’s Salzkammergut region, the 4-star superior Seehotel Grüner Baum offers spacious rooms with panoramic views of Lake Hallstatt. First mentioned in 1700, the fully renovated hotel offers a historic ambience, which has already served as a backdrop to several movies. Empress Sisi, the Austrian author Adalbert Stifter, Agatha Christie and many other personalities have stayed at this hotel. Seehotel Grüner Baum faces the historic market square on one side, while the other side of the building opens up towards the lake and features a terrace. Every day, the restaurant Zum Salzbaron serves freshly caught fish from the lake. Parking is possible for a charge in the P1 parking area outside the town. From there, free shuttle bus to the hotel is available (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.).

Directly located on Lake Hallstatt, Bräugasthof Hallstatt features a traditional Austrian restaurant with a lakeside terrace. This historic 15th-century building is located in the car-free city centre, just 100 metres from Hallstatt’s market square. The traditionally furnished rooms come with lake views, wooden floors, satellite TV, and a bathroom with a hairdryer. Free WiFi is available in the Bräugasthof’s public areas. The Archaeological Museum can be reached in a 2-minute walk, and the boat landing is a 4-minute walk away. The Dachstein Nord Ski Area is 5 km from the property, and Dachstein West is 10 km away. A free ski bus stops a 3-minute walk away.

This traditional, family-run hotel is located in the heart of the picturesque town of St. Gilgen, only a few steps away from the shore of Lake Wolfgang. Recently renovated and enlarged, Hotel Gasthof zur Post GmbH was built in 1330 and served for a long time as a coaching inn. The foundation and parts of the façade are from the Middle Ages. The building's special charm is reflected in its massive stone walls and floors, the traditional basements and vaults, and the precious wall paintings. At the Gasthof zur Post you can experience the very special ambience of a traditional atmosphere combined with innovative design. Classic elements such as green loden, a great deal of wood and deer antlers are integrated into the rooms in an original way. Many rooms feature impressive open bathrooms. Enjoy a rich selection of delicious regional and Austrian specialities, traditional fare and seasonal delicacies such as asparagus. The freshly caught fish from Lake Wolfgang is especially popular. All ingredients come from the Salzkammergut region. Over the years Gasthof zur Post has hosted many famous personalities. In August 1784 the wedding of Mozart's sister Anna Maria, nicknamed “Nannerl”, took place here.

Pension Sarstein is located directly on the shore of Lake Hallstatt in the Salzkammergut region, a 2-minute walk from the centre of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hallstatt. The property has a private beach area and a sauna, and WiFi is available free of charge in the common area. All units at Pension Sarstein have a balcony overlooking the lake. A bathroom, sofa, satellite TV and wooden furnishings are also featured. The apartments have a kitchen and dining area. The property has a garden, terrace, library, and ski storage room. Laundry services are available upon request. A stop of free ski bus can be reached on foot in 5 minutes, and the local ice skating rink is a 15-minute walk away.

Located in the World Heritage town of Hallstatt, Pension Hirlatz is just a 20-minute walk from the centre and Lake Hallstatt. Hiking and mountain bike trails start right outside. The traditionally furnished rooms at Pension Hirlatz feature cable TV, a work desk, and a bathroom with hairdryer. The property boasts a Finnish log cabin sauna, an infrared cabin, and an outdoor pool as well as a Kneipp pool in summer. Free private parking is provided at Pension Hirlatz. The Dachstein West ski area is 15 km away, and the Krippenstein ski area is 5 km away. Both can be reached with a free ski bus. The Salzberg cable car is just a 5-minute walk away.