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King of the Lake
The individual time trial around Lake Attersee
- 4* Hotel Grand Elisabeth in Bad Ischl
- bookable for 2 or 4 nights
- Fixed starting point for the King of the Lake
A spectacular 47.2-kilometer course around the picturesque Lake Attersee – a paradise for time trialists. What sounds like the ultimate dream for road cycling fans has a name: KING OF THE LAKE. On September 26, 2026, this unique time trial celebrates its 16th edition, once again transforming the Austrian Salzkammergut region into a stage for cycling enthusiasts from all over Europe. Goosebumps like at the Tour de France are guaranteed!
Highlights
- Fixed starting point for the King of the Lake Race
- Boat ride at Lake Attersee
- Coffee break at Café Zauner
Information about the accommodation
****Hotel Grand Elisabeth
Accommodation town: Bad Ischl – located in the heart of the Salzkammergut in a particularly favourable location – a diverse recreational area. The beautiful glimmer of noble tradition combines with a young, fresh zest for life. Anyone who comes to Bad Ischl is invited to enjoy the hospitality that the emperor enjoyed for forty summers and that so many other famous people found irresistible. Our guests have it good; they live in the heart of a unique landscape and at the same time have access to the colourful leisure activities of a charming little town. It's always just a few steps between tranquillity and distraction. Everything is possible. You, dear guest, have the choice.
Hotel description: Opened in April 2025, the hotel is, as its name suggests, dedicated to the famous Empress Elisabeth. The highlight of the hotel is located in the hotel lobby, where the original horse-drawn carriage from the Sissi films is housed.
Location: Located near the Bad Ischl Congress and Theatre Centre, it combines a quiet location with proximity to the town centre.
Facilities: The Grande Liberté restaurant offers creative cuisine that reinterprets regional classics. There is also a stylish bar and a wellness area with an indoor pool, a fitness room and a sauna. Free WiFi.
Rooms: 132 high-quality rooms and suites with views of the imperial city. Equipped with shower, WC, flat-screen TV, safe and kettle. Some with balcony, terrace or loggia.
Arrangement for 2 nights
2x
Overnight stay including breakfast at the **** Hotel Grand Elisabeth
1x
Fixed starting point for the King of the Lake Race on 26 September 2026
1x
3 course dinner at Restaurant Grand Liberté at Hotel Grand Elisabeth
1x
Coffee break at Café Zauner (including a piece of cake and a hot drink of your choice)
1x
Boat ride at Lake Attersee - course North
+
Daily service hotline from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (also on weekends)
Rate per person and arrangement in €:
| 25.09. - 27.09.26 | |
|---|---|
| Participant in double room | 433,00 |
| Accompanying person in double room (without starting point) | 244,00 |
| Participant in double room as single use | 533,00 |
Arrangement for 4 nights
4x
Overnight stay including breakfast at the **** Hotel Grand Elisabeth
1x
Fixed starting point for the King of the Lake Race on 26 September 2026
1x
3 course dinner at Restaurant Grand Liberté at Hotel Grand Elisabeth
1x
Coffee break at Café Zauner (including a piece of cake and a hot drink of your choice)
1x
Boat ride at Lake Attersee - course North
1x
Day ticket for the Eurotherme Bad Ischl including sauna
1x
Ascent and descent with the cogwheel railway to the Schafberg
+
Daily service hotline from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (also on weekends)
Rate per person and arrangement in €:
| 23.09. - 27.09.26 | |
|---|---|
| Participant in double room | 705,00 |
| Accompanying person in double room (without starting point) | 516,00 |
| Participant in double room as single use | 905,00 |
Extras to be paid on spot:
Local tax: 3,50 € per person and night
Pets: 30,00 € per pet / day (excl. fodder)- on request
Parking: not available at the hotel (only short-term parking for check-in/check-out).
Public parking: chargeable public underground car park right next to the hotel
Check in: from 3 pm
Check out: until 11 am
Informationen
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