Vacation Rental Description
Apartment on 7th floor in private sunny position with views of the Dachstein mountain range. Extremely spacious and can sleep up to 8 people so great for large families or groups of hikers, bikers and skiers/snowboarders Easy access for mountain bikers and walkers to the famous Salzkammergut Trophy cycle routes (possibly the hardest in Europe)see www.salzkammergut-trophy.at for further details.
Also for skiers access to www.postalm.at (ideal for families who are skiing for the first or second time and need lessons or for the more experienced skiers the www.dachstein-west.at, www.krippenstein.at (recently voted best off piste ski area in europe), www.tauplitz.at, www.feurokegel.at and www.loser.at Ski areas 20 mins away by car or free shuttle bus from Bad Goisern village (Dachstein West only).
Further afield gives you access to the largest ski area in austria at www.sportwelt.at with the famous resorts of Schladming, Bad Gastein, Obertauren and Flachau (home of Hermann Mier. These are about 1 hrs drive away.
For those not intending to hire a car the hotel operates a taxi service to pick you up and drop you back to the ski bus in the Bad Goisern village which is about 5 mins away.
All these resorts allow you to park right next to the main lifts so easy access.
The Hotel and apartment have the following facilities/items:
Luxuries: Sauna, Indoor Pool
General: Central heating
Standard: Kettle, Toaster, Iron
Utilities: Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, washing machine (in basement)
Rooms: Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture: Sofabeds (1), Single beds (5), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 7
Other: Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors: Balcony / Terrace
Access: Parking space
Further details indoors:
Facilities
Luxuries: Sauna, Indoor Pool
General: Central heating, CD player, TV,DVD player with selection of movies
Standard: Kettle, Toaster, Iron
Utilities: Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
Rooms: Bedrooms (2),Bathrooms (1) Separate Toilet (1) Large Lounge/Diner
Furniture: Single beds (4), Pull down King size bed and double sofa bed, Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other: Linen and towels provided (additional charge approx 30 euro's to be paid to hotel on departure)
Outdoors: Balcony
Access: Parking space
One comfortable settee and three chairs and large coffee table compliments the lounge area. A CD player is there for our guests use. (Please bring you own CDs). A dining table and six cushioned dining chairs complete the living area of the room.
The two bedrooms each have two single beds with bedside drawer units and reading lamps. There is a large wardrobe with hanging space and internal shelves.
Separated from the main room is a compact kitchenette which is full equipped with two hot plate cooking hobs, a refrigerator with small freezer compartment, microwave (grill), toaster and kettle. All crockery, glasses, cutlery and kitchen utensils are provided. An iron, ironing board and clothes dryer are also available.
The toilet is separate from the bathroom which has a bath with overhead shower, washbasin, shaving point, electric socket and electric heater. There are also plenty of toilets and showers available in the hotel that can be used which is useful if a large party are staying in the apartment.
The oiled fired radiators always keep the apartment warm and cosy.
Further details outdoors:
A door leads from the lounge area onto our private balcony on which there is an electric socket. In summer, balcony furniture is supplied. A clothes drier and pegs are also available. Sitting on the balcony gives you wonderful views of the Dachstein in the morning and evening.
The hotel offers full board which is not included in the price and they provide entertainment and a bar in the evenings.
Facilities
Cable Satellite
Cooking Utensils
Dryer
DVD
Elevator
Heating
Kitchen
Microwave
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
Sauna
Shared Pool
Sterio
TV
WINTER.
During the winter months there is access to many ski resorts all within 20 mins drive,the largest of which is one of Austria’s best kept skiing secrets Dachstein-West region, which is great for intermediates, with limited access for beginners however ski school is available (my wife is a learner and was very impressed with the instructor's, also great for kids wanting to learn and was voted last year as one of the best ski resorts for families in Europe).
SUMMER
The area of Bad Goisern is transformed into a Mountain Bikers paradise and in July they host the world famous Salzkammergut Trophy (part of the World Mountain Biking Championships and the hardest circuit in the world). Hiking is excellent in the area with well marked out trails at the back of the hotel.
Activities
Adventure Sports
Beach
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Golf
Hunting/Rock Climbing
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Restaurant
Shopping
Rafting
Skiing
Snow Boarding
Tennis
Water Sports
Places to visit
Salzburg - the city which inspired the 'Sound of Music' is a must see visit
Halstatt - breathtaking village on edge of lake best to take train from Bad Goisern an approach by boat. Visit the salt mines and the local museum
Obertraun - lovely village located just on from Halstsatt must visit the Ice caves and Mammouth caves
Bad Isch - famous spa town must visit the thermal baths and swim outside, great for all those aches and pains
Gmunden - Traverse the wonderful Lake Traunsee on the way to this lovely lake side town
St Wolfgang- famous lake side town with wonderful mountain views and the famous cogwheel train up to top of local mountain where the views of the surronding Austrian lakes are simply breathtaking
St Gilgen - Pretty lakeside village home of Mozart's mother. Beautiful Christmas Markets in the winter.
Gosau - famous for the walk around the Goassue lakes and views of the Dachstein Mountain and glacier.
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : salzburg at 60 kilometers distance;
- Nearest Train Station : bad goisern at 2 kilometers distance
- Nearest Town : bad goisern at 2 kilometers distance