Winter in the Salzkammergut feels like stepping into a storybook. Snow-dusted peaks rise above shimmering lakes, forests lie silent under their frosty cloak, and every path leads to a discovery — whether it’s a hidden mountain hut, a quiet village, or a centuries-old tradition.
This journey carries you from wide-open plateaus where snow crunches beneath your boots to steaming thermal baths where time seems to pause. You’ll wander frozen lakes framed by pine forests, follow trails once taken by salt boatmen, and ride cable cars up to ridges where the world opens in every direction. One day it’s the soft glow of lanterns in Bad Ischl, the next it’s the hush of the Dachstein plateau where only your breath and the snow accompany you. And between these adventures, there are moments of warmth: a bowl of soup in a mountain hut, the sweet taste of Kaiserschmarren, or the smell of fresh pastries drifting from a village café.
Comfortable accommodation, easy transfers, and well-planned routes let you focus on the essence of travel: pure alpine moments of beauty, peace, and discovery. Prepare for discovery, breathe in the crisp winter air, and join us for an adventure that reveals Austria’s winter soul step by step!
Please note: this is a self-guided tour
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Tour highlights
Route details
Make your way individually to Ebensee, located on the idyllic southern shore of Lake Traunsee, by car or public transport.
In winter, the local mountain Feuerkogel shows its best side, offering one of Austria’s most diverse ski and winter hiking areas. Depending on your arrival time, you may also discover a unique local tradition: the “Ebenseer Kripperlroas” (until early February). This “crib tour” takes you from house to house, showcasing eight large nativity scenes displayed in private homes, the Catholic parish church, and the nativity exhibition at the Ebensee Museum. A nativity map will be waiting for you at the hotel, where you will also receive all your travel documents.
Accommodation
Supplement for single room - 78,00 EUR
Additional nights (before / after) - on request
Check-in: from 14:30 - 18:00
Check-out: until 10:30 am
Location:
Nestled in the heart of the Salzkammergut, right on the southern shore of Lake Traunsee, the 3-star Landhotel Post in Ebensee offers guests an unforgettable holiday surrounded by stunning mountain and lake scenery. The Ebensee Landungsplatz train station is just about 200 m away, while the indoor swimming pool lies only 100 m from the hotel. The Museum of Contemporary History is around 250 m away, and the shores of Lake Traunsee are just 300 m from the property. For mountain lovers, the Feuerkogl cable car can be reached in approximately 1.3 km.
Facilities:
At the Landhotel Post, guests enjoy 3-star comfort at excellent value for money, with a special focus on coziness and relaxation. The inviting rooms, suites, and family apartments are furnished to a high standard and designed for a pleasant stay.
The hotel’s restaurant deserves special mention, serving everything from hearty home-style meals to dishes prepared with natural ingredients, alongside regional delicacies and international specialties.
Guests benefit from convenient amenities such as an elevator and ample parking. The property is committed to sustainability, proudly holding both the Austrian Environmental Seal and the EU Ecolabel. Plans are also underway to further expand the use of renewable energy with solar panels and a hydroelectric power plant.
Wellness:
A small but welcoming wellness area features a bio-sauna, infrared cabin, and relaxation room, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.
Rooms:
All rooms and suites are equipped with a bath/shower and WC, a large LCD TV with digital HD, telephone, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Many also offer a balcony or terrace. Extra beds are available in some room categories, making them ideal for families.
Conditions
- overnight stay at the ***s Landhotel Post with breakfast buffet;
- 1x voucher á 30,-- for dinner at the Landhotel Post (or similar);
- 1x weekly ticket for public transport (bus and train) between Gmunden and Obertraun;
- 1x ride on the Traunsee winter shuttle (Feuerkogel valley station and return hotel at fixed times);
- 1x combi-ticket: Feuerkogel cable car + rental snowshoes (day 2);
- 1x soup and Kaiserschmarren on the Feuerkogel (Day 2);
- 1x 4 h admission to the Eurotherme spa in Bad Ischl (day 3);
- 1x ride with the Traunstein Taxi - Hotel Post to Langbathseen and back (day 4);
- 1x entrance HAND.WERKS.HAUS Bad Goisern (Tag 5);
- 1x lunch or dinner at the Maislinger bakery - value voucher 23,-- (day 5);
- 1x Salzkammergut Shuttle from Gmunden center to Franzl im Holz and back (day 6);
- 1x admission and guided tour of the Gmundner Keramik factory (day 6);
- 1x Yeti Ticket - snowshoe ticket on the Dachstein Krippenstein (day 7);
- Ascent & descent Rental snowshoes (snowshoes + ski poles);
- 1x maps and other information material per room; + daily service hotline by our office.
- flight tickets;
- supplement for single room € 78,00;
- additional nights (before / after) - on request;
- extras payable on site:
Local tax: approx. € 2.20 per person and night (from 16 years).
It's important to know
- 3 sets of underwear;
- 2 to 3 layers of outerwear / warm, functional, waterproof and windproof;
- hat and gloves;
- sunglasses and/or ski goggles, sun cream;
- sturdy, waterproof winter boots;
- gaiters up to the knees are an advantage, prevent snow from penetrating the boot;
- the rucksack should offer fastening options for the snowshoes.
