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Short Break at the Hotel Seerose, Fuschl am See

Tranquil beauty amid Austria’s lakes
 
With its hauntingly beautiful backdrop of lakes and mountains, and its tranquil winter charm, the high-quality Hotel Seerose makes a spectacular Alpine retreat. Complete with an indoor pool, this 4-star hotel offers easy access to scenic winter walking and snowshoeing trails, and to the nearby city of Salzburg.
Short Break at the Hotel Seerose, Fuschl am See. 3 nights
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Short Break at the Hotel Seerose, Fuschl am See. 3 nights
+44 (0)1653 617001 Call now
 

Holiday information

 

A winter break in Fuschl

for non-skiers
After the last of its summer visitors have departed, a wonderful serenity descends on Fuschl, the lakeside village located at the heart of Austria’s picturesque Salzkammergut region. If you wish to get away from it all amid glorious surroundings, this is the place to choose for your winter escape.

One of the highlights of this relaxing short break is the chance to stay at the excellent Hotel Seerose, which enjoys an enviable location on the lake’s eastern shores, and whose panoramic swimming pool and superb restaurant are highly praised by guests.
The area’s other main draw is its spellbinding scenery, which is perhaps best appreciated by donning your walking boots and taking to the trails. There are some lovely options around Fuschl, from lakeside paths to routes that criss-cross snowy meadows and serene woodland. For something a little more cultural, both the former imperial town of Bad Ischl and beautiful, cosmopolitan Salzburg are within easy reach of your hotel, and make a memorable day out.
 

Our expert says

"With such easy access from Salzburg’s airport, you don’t have to travel far to reach the tranquillity of Fuschl. My favourite part of the day here is evening – the sunsets are glorious, all the more so because the orange-pink sky is reflected in the lake."
Rebecca Bruce, Inntravel snow holiday expert
 
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Winter activities

There’s no fixed itinerary, so you can choose to do as much or as little as you like and explore this tranquil corner of Austria at your own pace.
  • Explore the local countryside
    Walking is a popular summertime activity in the Salzkammergut region, and a number of the same scenic routes are available throughout the winter months. Access to these trails is easy – the local bus service passes through Fuschl every hour, and your hotel also organises a free, twice-weekly shuttle to give guests the choice of several other walks.

    In the detailed documentation we provide, we give an overview of our three favourite options, including the following two routes:

    Lake Fuschl circuit: 11km
    Beginning from the door of your hotel, this lovely route leads around the lake, at one point passing Schloss Fuschl – a castle-cum-hotel that has been welcoming archbishops and film stars since the mid-15th century. The Schloss’ bar is a good place to stop for refreshments.

    Strobl to St Gilgen: 4hrs
    This delightful walk takes you along the northern shore of Lake Wolfgang and into the pretty village of the same name, which is a wonderfully tranquil place to pause and appreciate the beauty of winter. From St Wolfgang, you follow lakeside paths, quiet lanes and woodland trails to cross the Falkenstein peninsula and reach St Gilgen, another picturesque settlement huddled by the waterside. This option starts and ends with a short bus journey.
    Explore the surrounding area on foot
  • Imperial towns & pretty villages
    Fuschl makes an excellent base from which to explore the beautiful Salzkammergut region – an area whose 67 lakes have led many to label it ‘Austria’s Lake District’. The landscape is certainly very dramatic, with steep-sided mountains plunging into the deep waters, and there is also a strong sense of tradition among the region’s inhabitants. Of interest to visit are:

    Bad Ischl
    Best known as the favoured summer residence of the once-mighty Austro-Hungarian monarchs, who described it as “heaven on earth”, Bad Ischl is also a lovely place to visit during the cooler months. The town’s star attraction is the Kaiservilla, where Emperor Franz Joseph I and his family spent their summers and where the Emperor signed the declaration of war on Serbia that triggered the eventual outbreak of World War I. We take in the Kaiservilla on our self-guided walking tour of the town, which also visits the renowned thermal spa baths and tempting Konditorei Café Zauner – a must-try pâtisserie. Bad Ischl can be accessed by bus from Fuschl, with the journey taking just under an hour.

    Lake Wolfgang
    Within even closer reach of Fuschl is Wolfgangsee – one of the more famous lakes in the Salzkammergut region. Clustered around its shores are the pretty villages of Strobl, St Gilgen and St Wolfgang, all three of which are lovely places to soak in the lake’s tranquil, wintry beauty. St Gilgen is known for its ties with Mozart – his mother was born here in 1720, and you can still view her former family home in the centre of the village.

    Zwölferhorn
    Many Inntravel guests describe the experience of taking a cable car up the Zwölferhorn – the 1,521-metre peak that towers behind St Gilgen – as the highlight of their holiday. From the top of the cable car station, there is a panoramic footpath which, on clear days, offers spectacular views over the surrounding lakes and mountains.
    NB The cable car is currently closed for renovations, with the work scheduled to be completed by winter 2020-21.
    Visit Bad Ischl
    Take a trip up the Zwölferhorn
  • Mozart's city
    Ornate buildings, elegant squares and elaborate fountains – Salzburg is one of the finest Baroque cities north of the Alps, and it is less than an hour’s bus journey from Fuschl. We provide detailed, self-guided walking notes to help you get the most from your visit; these will lead you to the Residenzplatz – where you’ll find the magnificent cathedral, Bishop’s Palace and Glockenspiel, which rings its 35 bells several times daily – and to the childhood home of the city’s most famous son, one Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. We also recommend our favourite places to pause for Kaffee und Kuchen – such as the 300-year-old Café Tomaselli, a Viennese-style coffee house.
    Visit Mozart's city
    Wander the streets of Salzburg
  • Snowshoeing, horse-drawn sleigh rides & more

    Snowshoeing
    Snowshoeing is a fun and exciting way to explore the wintry landscapes surrounding Fuschl. There are a number of marked trails in the area and equipment can be hired locally. Guided tours are also available.

    Horse-drawn sleigh rides
    For an activity that’s perfectly in keeping with Fuschl’s tranquil charm, choose a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the snow. Sleigh rides can be organised through your hotel, and begin in the nearby village of Faistenau.

    Tobogganing
    The thrill of whizzing down the mountainside in a toboggan is hard to beat. Simply hire your toboggan from Fuschlseebad – the health club situated a couple of minutes’ walk from the hotel – and take your pick of the area’s runs.

    Ice-skating
    Fuschlseebad also rents out ice skates for use on the village ice rink; this is a natural rink and ice conditions are very much dependent on the weather. When temperatures are sufficiently low, it is sometimes even possible to skate on the lake itself!

    Cross-country skiing
    Or, if you fancy donning a pair of skis, there are 55 kilometres of cross-country trails around Faistenau.
    Cross-country skiing in nearby Faistenau
 

Where you stay

Set at the head of its eponymous lake, Fuschl (670m) is a charming village which deservedly attracts many visitors during the summer months, but is blissfully quiet under a blanket of snow. There are just a handful of cafés open over winter, along with a small supermarket and the tourist office.

Please note: most beds in Austrian hotels are normally one large base with two mattresses/duvets. We refer to these as 'Austrian Twins' and they are locally regarded to serve requests for both double and twin bedded rooms. Separate twin beds or traditional double beds with one large mattress are rare and cannot be guaranteed.
Hotel Seerose

Bedrooms

 

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  • 3 nights: 04 January 2020 - 31 March 2020

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Adults
    04 Jan - 31 Jan 2020 £575
    01 Feb - 16 Feb 2020 # £645
    17 Feb - 25 Feb 2020 £575
    26 Feb - 28 Mar 2020 £550
    Single traveller supplement £25

    Includes all elements of the holiday itself (accommodation, meals and any additional elements as described), plus flights (usually, but not always, from London) and onward travel as described.

    # Supplements apply on 15 & 16 Feb; please contact us for details

    The 'Single traveller supplement' applies for solo travellers. A supplement is also payable for a single room - see 'Additional prices' below

    Included travel: British Airways Gatwick-Salzburg (2h) (hold luggage included; times vary) or Heathrow-Salzburg (1h55) (Friday only, out dep 1110, home arr 1610; hold luggage included), connecting transfer (0h40)

    Prices are subject to availability and flight supplements may apply. Book early for Christmas, New Year and school holidays. We can also book different flight routes (see flight section below). Please contact us to discuss any pricing implications.

  • Room upgrades (supplement per room per night)

    Hotel Seerose, Fuschl
    Full lake view & balcony: 04 Jan - 31 Mar 2020 £12
    Single room: 04 Jan - 31 Mar 2020 £10

    Extra nights

    Hotel Seerose, Fuschl (with dinner) Double room Single room
    04 Jan - 31 Jan 2020 £88 £98
    01 Feb - 16 Feb 2020 £90 £100
    17 Feb - 25 Feb 2020 £88 £98
    26 Feb - 31 Mar 2020 £85 £95
  • RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
    Salzburg (latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time both flexible)

    As an alternative to flying, we can arrange rail travel from London

    Travelling from the UK

    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  you may need to fly to an airport not listed here. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    Travelling from outside the UK
    We have many years' experience catering for customers who live outside the UK, and will be happy to make tailored arrangements to fit with your plans.

    You have two options:

    1) Book your own flights to London, from where we can book onward flights and connecting travel to your hotel.

    2) Book your own flights direct to an airport appropriate to your chosen holiday. You can either make your own way from the airport to the hotel, or we'll be happy to book onward connecting travel for you. Please consult with us before booking your flights, so that we can advise you on the suitability of your proposed route and timings.
    Outward route Airline
    Aberdeen - Salzburg (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Belfast Intl. - Salzburg easyJet,  jet2 
    Outward route Airline
    Birmingham - Salzburg Eurowings,  jet2 
    Birmingham - Salzburg (via Düsseldorf) Eurowings 
    Birmingham - Salzburg (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Bristol - Salzburg easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Nottingham East Midlands - Salzburg jet2 
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    Edinburgh - Salzburg jet2 
    Edinburgh - Salzburg (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Glasgow - Salzburg jet2 
    Glasgow - Salzburg (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Glasgow - Salzburg (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Leeds Bradford - Salzburg jet2 
    Outward route Airline
    London City - Salzburg (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Gatwick - Salzburg British Airways,  easyJet,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Heathrow - Salzburg British Airways,  Eurowings 
    Heathrow - Salzburg (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Luton - Salzburg easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Stansted - Salzburg Eurowings,  jet2,  Ryanair 
    Outward route Airline
    Manchester - Salzburg British Airways,  Eurowings,  jet2,  TUI 
    Manchester - Salzburg (via Düsseldorf) Eurowings 
    Manchester - Salzburg (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Manchester - Salzburg (via Hamburg) Eurowings 
    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  you may need to fly to an airport not listed here. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    This list of alternative flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated above, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice if you would prefer to fly via a different route to the one included in our standard arrangements. A supplement may be payable for other flights.

What is included
  • 3 nights
  • 3 dinners
    3 breakfasts
  • detailed documentation
  • flights from Gatwick (regional flights available)
  • transfers from/to Salzburg Airport
 
Reviews

If you've experienced this holiday first hand, why not write a review?

We are keen for as many customers as possible to review their holiday. To make it easier to do so, we include a specific review section on our post-holiday questionnaire, and this is what we publish here, unedited. Read our full review policy >

All 9 reviews
  • Ms A Westington
    Wilmslow
    11 January 2020

    Superb welcome from hotel. Owners, super food, nothing was too much trouble. We are definitely going to return in the summer. 

  • Mr A MacLeod
    Newport Pagnell
    10 January 2020

    Food was second to none, hotel clean and modern, friendly staff, felt very welcome.

  • Mr M Smith
    Portsmouth
    23 February 2019

    Prepare for nowhere to be open - cafe's or supermarkets etc especially over a weekend.

  • Anon
    20 February 2019

    Visits to neighbouring towns is very easy - bus stop is close by. The hotel is situated right on the lake and it really is tranquil. Our room was upgraded to a lake view with a balcony, with was lovely. The food is really good at the hotel - and the staff very friendly and helpful.

  • Ms K Brown
    Fleet
    18 February 2019

    This was the perfect short break for us. From the moment we arrived the team made us feel comfortable and welcome. The hotel is extremely comfortable and the views of the lake never fail to impress. We found a good variety of walking from the door and both the hotel team and the Tourist Information Office were really helpful in picking out passable routes for the day. We took the bus to St Gilgen to enjoy the cable car ride and would recommend it to all - the view is amazing! A final word on the food, all of it was absolutely delicious, but I must mention the dessert we had on our second night which will live long in the memory - Goats curd soufflé with Peach yoghurt ice cream, wow!

    Another wonderful holiday from Inntravel, thank you. 

  • Mrs L Woodcock, Canterbury
    01 February 2019

    The hotel was lovely and the owners and staff so attentive and friendly. It was a great destination for a short break and once we were there we wished we had booked a longer stay. The village was generally very quiet, with an out of season feel but the hotel was quite busy and had a nice atmosphere. 

  • Miss J O'Gorman
    Sutton
    17 March 2018

    The local transport is very good and I really enjoyed a day spent in the mountains by cable-car which is a 10-minute' bus ride away. I also very much enjoyed the original 'Sound of Music' tour which again is easily accessible by local bus and the guide was fantastic. Both of these activities I would highly recommend...

  • Mr S Tranter
    Guildford
    09 March 2018

    Inntravel exceeded our expectations again. They were able to reorganise our whole short break for a week later than originally booked, due to bad weather in the UK, at no extra cost or inconvenience. The second time we have used their services and will continue to do so in the future. We tell all our family and friends about the service and already one of our family have booked a similar holiday.

    Inntravel
    response

    We are pleased that we were able to make changes to your travel arrangements as a direct benefit of the booking conditions offered by our flight booking service.

  • Mr J Colley
    Hitchin
    20 January 2018

    Hotel was superb with friendly service, helpful staff and excellent food.
 

FAQs

  • They are two mattresses (each with separate bedding) on one large base. They are locally regarded to serve requests for both double and twin bedded rooms. Separate twin beds or traditional double beds with one large mattress are rare and cannot be guaranteed.
  • In the Alps, most hotels have a vegetarian menu. Please contact us for specific information about this particular hotel.
  • Living far from the capital ourselves, we know better than most that flying from London can be a bind, so we are very flexible with our travel arrangements. Call or email us, and one of the team will be happy to list the different options available to you, and any price implications.
  • Once you’ve decided on your exact itinerary (our travel experts will be happy to offer advice), you need to provide us with your party’s details, either by phone or via our booking form. At this point we also ask you to pay a deposit so that we can secure a room for you immediately on confirming availability with the hotel(s). If it turns out that we can’t secure the accommodation for the holiday you’ve requested, or offer an acceptable alternative, we’ll refund your deposit promptly and in full. After booking your accommodation and other key elements, we'll then book your travel (or you can do so if you’re making your own arrangements) and send you a Booking Confirmation and Invoice.

    More information about the booking process >
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    You don’t have to buy our travel insurance policy (if you live outside Europe you’ll definitely need to make your own arrangements, as the policy is only for UK and EU residents), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

    We'll ask you for the details of your alternative policy (insurer, policy number and medical emergency phone number) so that we can help out if the worst happens while you are on holiday. It's up to you, though, to check that your policy covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs; we don't check alternative policies.
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  • (Austrian) German is the most commonly spoken language. The currency is the Euro. Austrian time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
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