Explore the town's links with the
Austrian royal family. Bad Ischl was
a favourite residence of the Kaiser Franz Josef and his
wife
Sissy. They spent
over 80 summers here and it possible to visit their summer home The
Kaiservilla
.Bad Ischl still celebrates its regal past with the
Kaiserfest and
Lehar Operetta Festival each summer.
Modern day Bad Ischl has a great deal to offer
summer holidaymakers.
There is
superb walking, cycling and golf at the nearby Salzkammergut Golf Club. In winter there is excellent skiing
,a short drive
away, at
Dachstein West ,
Dachstein Krippenstein and
Postalm .
Bad Ischl also has a thermal spa -
Eurotherme - which is great after an active day!
For
those who enjoy music, the summer months provide endless variety with up to 3
concerts a day in the parks and concert halls of the town. The main event
throughout the summer is the
Lehar Festival which celebrates the life and works
of the composer who lived in Bad Ischl. Visit the Lehar Villa where he
lived.
There are lovely walks and cycle rides in the town and surrounding
countryside. Or you can just relax on the esplanade and enjoy some coffee and
cake at
Zauner's Konditorei,
Winter
is a magical time in Bad Ischl and the Salzkammergut. The mountains are wrapped in snow and
there is every sort of winter pursuit available in the area. After a day in the
mountains why not enjoy an evening in one of the great choice of
restaurants and bars in Bad Ischl? Aprés ski in Bad Ischl is very
"civilised"
See
What's on in the area
Alternatively, just take time to relax in the clear mountain air and
enjoy the scenery.
Whatever you do , we are sure you will have a lovely holiday in Bad Ischl.
Bad Ischl is less than an hour ,by car, from
Salzburg .
There are bus and train links to Salzburg and Linz .The area is also well
served by the low cost airlines from the UK and other European countries to
Salzburg, Linz and Munich Airports .
To get the most from your holiday we recommend you hire a car, but if you
prefer not to there is excellent local transport.
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Video of the Salzkammergut
Our " Gallery" has pictures of Bad Ischl and
the surrounding area .
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