Small historic towns

Bad Ischl in winter
Rediscover the historic spa town in winter – with charm, culture and imperial tranquillity.
  • 2 nights at the 4* Hotel in Bad Ischl
  • Admission to the Hotel Austria – Museum of the Town of Bad Ischl
  • Salzkammergut Winter Card

Experience Bad Ischl in its quiet, winter splendour. The former summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph invites you to take walks through snow-covered streets, visit the Hotel Austria – Museum of the City of Bad Ischl, and enjoy sweet breaks at the traditional Café Zauner. Between history, culture, and thermal spa enjoyment, you will enjoy a journey full of elegance, tranquillity, and alpine charm.

Highlights

  1. Admission to the World Heritage Museum in Hallstatt
  2. Imperial coffee break at Café Zauner
  3. Small Historic Towns Travel Guide
 
Information about the accommodation

Location: The Hotel Grand Elisabeth is situated in the very heart of Bad Ischl, just a short walk from the Kaiserpark and the historic Theater & Congress House. The famous Konditorei Zauner pastry shop is only a few minutes away on foot. The Bad Ischl train station and public transport connections are within easy reach, making the hotel the perfect starting point for excursions throughout the Salzkammergut region.

Facilities: The hotel opened in April 2025 and belongs to the 4-star superior category, offering modern and stylish interiors that blend classical elegance with contemporary design. Guests can enjoy the à-la-carte restaurant “Grande Liberté”, which creatively reinterprets regional classics, and the hotel bar “Violet Hour”, ideal for relaxing evenings. The hotel also provides charging stations for electric vehicles and on-site parking.

Wellness: Guests at the Hotel Grand Elisabeth are invited to unwind in the exclusive “Organic Alps Spa by Dorissima”, featuring an indoor pool, saunas, and relaxation areas. Facilities include a Finnish sauna and a bio sauna made from high-quality thermo oak. A modern fitness room is also available.

Leisuretime: The hotel offers activities such as e-bike rental and golf experiences in cooperation with the Salzkammergut Golf Club. For conferences and events, the property provides well-equipped seminar and meeting rooms.

Rooms: The hotel features 132 rooms and suites across several categories. Most rooms include a balcony, terrace, or loggia. The interiors combine classic elements with modern touches—high-quality materials, clean lines, and elegant design.

Classic Double Room: approx. 22–23 m². Stylish and minimalist design with double bed, seating area, coffee machine; open bathroom with shower, separate WC.

Arrangement

2x
Overnight stay incl. breakfast at the 4* Hotel Goldenes Schiff
1x
Admission to the Hotel Austria - Museum of the City of Bad Ischl
1x
Imperial coffee break at the famous Café Konditorei Zauner in Bad Ischl (1 x Melange and 1 x piece of Kaisertorte)
1x
Day ticket for the train journey from Bad Ischl station to Hallstatt station and back
1x
Boat trip from Hallstatt train station to Hallstatt market and back
1x
Admission to the World Heritage Museum in Hallstatt
1x
Small historic towns travel guide
1x
Salzkammergut Winter Card – discount card for 60 attractions
+
Daily service hotline from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (also on weekends)

Please note that travelling to and from the hotel is your own responsibility and is not included in the travel package.

Our tip: Travel comfortably and stress-free by public transport.

Rate per person and arrangement in €:

  01.11. - 19.12.26
06.01. - 15.04.27
19.12.26 - 06.01.27
Double room from 329,00 from 349,00
Single room surcharge from 149,00 from 175,00
Arrival day Daily Daily
general Information

The Salzkammergut Winter Card gives you discounts on more than 60 popular attractions and sights in the Salzkammergut and can be used for the entire duration of your stay.

Extras payable on site:
Local tax: approx. € 3,80 per person and night (from age 16)
Cot: approx. € 20,00 per stay, on request
Car park: in front of the hotel only stop for check in / check out
Underground car park: public car park approx. € 18,00 per vehicle and day

Check-in: from 03:00 pm
Check-out: until 11:00 am

Prices and timetables are subject to change.

Dogs are not allowed.

The standard terms and conditions of the Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH apply in the current version.
Rates and operating hours / timetables are subject to change
Our recommendations: Get a travel cancellation insurance.

Informationen

For environmental reasons, we recommend arriving and departing by public transport (train/bus). We are happy to help you organise your train journey within Austria. Talk to us!

For questions we are available.

Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH

Götzstraße 12

4820 Bad Ischl


Tel.: 0043 (0)6132 24000-51

office@salzkammergut.co.at