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Short Break at the Hotel Seerose, Fuschl am See

Tranquil beauty amid Austria’s lakes
 
Enjoy the magic of winter at the high-quality 4-star Hotel Seerose. Complete with an indoor pool, this spectacular Alpine retreat is situated in an enviable lakeside location. Explore scenic winter walking and snowshoeing trails amid the ethereal beauty of Salzkammergut’s lakes and mountains.
Short Break at the Hotel Seerose. 3 nights
Short Break at the Hotel Seerose. 3 nights
 

Holiday information

 

A winter break in Fuschl

for non-skiers
Nestling in the mountains, less than an hour’s drive east of Salzburg, the village of Fuschl commands impressive views over its eponymous lake. Beautiful (and justifiably popular) in summer, its winter charm is far less well known, and a wonderful serenity descends on the village once the last of the summer visitors have departed.
This is the perfect winter break if you wish to get away from it all amid glorious surroundings. If you can tear yourselves away from the high-quality Hotel Seerose with its panoramic swimming pool and lakeside terrace, there are some picturesque winter walking paths to explore, or you can take the bus to the former imperial town of Bad Ischl or the cosmopolitan city of Salzburg.
 

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
 
Gallery
 

Winter activities

There’s no fixed itinerary, so take your pick of the activities as the mood takes you for an enjoyable non-skiing winter break.
  • Good choice of routes
    While it is tempting to do nothing but relax amid such gorgeous natural surroundings, this would be something of a waste – we recommend that you take to the winter walking trails, at least! As features on the ground can look very different depending on the snow conditions, we do not provide detailed route notes, but instead provide suggestions as to the most rewarding walks. The local tourist office will be happy to provide more information. One 11-kilometre route leads right from the hotel door around the edge of the lake. A second takes you from nearby Strobl (served by inexpensive bus), along the shores of Wolfgangsee, through the village of the same name, and over to St Gilgen. Others crisscross the meadows and woodland surrounding Fuschl. To extend your range, you have two options. One, if your stay coincides with one of the hotel’s twice-weekly shuttle services along the valley to Faistenau, is to strike out along one of the paths there. Alternatively, catch a bus to nearby St Gilgen, where you can travel by cable car to Zwolferhorn for some fantastic walks in the mountains which reward you with sensational views over the Salzburg Lake District.
    Winter walking
  • St Gilgen & Bad Ischl
    There are several towns, viewpoints and other places of interest worth exploring. Reached by bus from Fuschl, St Gilgen is located on the shores of Wolfgangsee and boasts an elegant town hall, an onion-domed church, a couple of small museums (one devoted to lace-making, the other to folk instruments), the birthplace of Mozart’s mother, and the Zwolferhorn cable car, which commands far-reaching views over the area. 

    Another option for a day out is Bad Ischl, a former imperial town served by regular buses. We provide notes for a self-guided walking tour that leads you to the main sights as well as a few hidden corners.
  • 40 minutes away by bus
    Being so close to Salzburg (buses depart hourly from the village and take 40 minutes), you will probably wish to spend at least one day in this cosmopolitan city, whose rich culture is inextricably linked with its most famous son, Mozart. The delightful Old Town is a place to stroll at leisure, discovering Baroque churches and elegant squares, and simply enjoying the atmospheric charm of the Austrian winter. (Alternatively, if you are flying via Mozart’s city, you may prefer to spend a couple of nights there either on your outward or homeward journey.)
  • Skiing & more
    If you fancy donning a pair of skis, there are 55 kilometres of cross-country trails around the nearby village of Faistenau (served twice weekly by the hotel’s shuttle bus), while 40km of downhill skiing can be accessed from Hintersee, just a few more kilometres along the same valley.

    Alternatively, other non-skiing activities include snowshoeing, tobogganing, horse-drawn sleigh rides.
    Snowshoeing
 

Accommodation

The charming village of Fuschl am See (altitude: 670m) is situated at the head of Lake Fuschl (Fuschlsee), between the city of Salzburg and the spa town of Bad Ischl. Despite bustling with visitors in summer, under a blanket of snow it is much more tranquil. The village has a couple of bars and restaurants, a bank with an ATM, a supermarket and a 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

 

Extend your stay

 
Prices & travel
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  • 3 nights: 04 January - 31 March 2020

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

    Starting Adults
    04 Jan - 31 Jan £575
    01 Feb - 16 Feb # £645
    17 Feb - 25 Feb £575
    26 Feb - 28 Mar £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
    Full lake view & balcony: 04 Jan - 31 Mar 2020 £12
    Single room: 04 Jan - 31 Mar 2020 £10

    Extra nights

    Hotel Seerose (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)

    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 below.  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 
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    Belfast Intl. - Salzburg easyJet,  jet2 
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    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 
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    Glasgow - Salzburg jet2 
    Glasgow - Salzburg (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Glasgow - Salzburg (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Leeds Bradford - Salzburg jet2 
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    London City - Salzburg (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Gatwick - Salzburg British Airways,  easyJet,  Norwegian,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Heathrow - Salzburg British Airways,  Eurowings 
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    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 below.  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 7 reviews
  • 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.
  • Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can cost tens of thousands of pounds.

    You don’t have to buy our 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.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to Austria, but not a visa (if you are travelling after 31 October 2019, see the Brexit question below for more information). If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.

    Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found through the following NHS link: www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/ You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). UK citizens should also obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) by applying at a Post Office or at www.ehic.org.uk. The EHIC allows reciprocal health care but should not be seen as a substitute for travel insurance. EHICs may cease to be valid in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
  • (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.
  • Even in the event of a no-deal Brexit, it’s been confirmed that flights will continue as normal and that you won’t need a visa to go on holiday (the limit on stays is 90 days). What you will need if there’s no deal is a passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of your arrival (extra months added because you renewed your passport early do not count) and adequate travel insurance to cover you for accidents and illness in case reciprocal health deals are suspended. If you are driving while on holiday, you will probably need an International Driving Permit (plus a Green Card if you are taking your own car to Europe). More information >
  • The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) provides up-to-date, country-by-country travel advice, as well as information on security, local laws, passports and visas for UK citizens.
    If you live outside the UK, see our essential travel information page for a list of relevant websites.
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