Alpine Austria

Tour highlights

  • Stunning mountain scenery
  • Visit the charming village of Lofer
  • Hike up the tiered Krimml Waterfalls
  • Guided walking tour of Innsbruck and Salzburg
  • Grossglockner High Alpine Road
  • Visit the famous Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens
  • Opportunities for hiking through this beautiful landscape
  • Discover Berchtesgaden in Germany

Day 1 – 4: Grubhof and Krimml Waterfalls

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Day 1 – Arrival at Grubhof (G04)

Grubhof is located in a picturesque setting with the Alps rising in the background. Once you’ve settled into the site, meet your fellow members and Tour Hosts, and enjoy a welcome drink and three course dinner.

Day 2 – Discover Lofer

Enjoy a short guided walk around Camping Grubhof and its castle followed by some free time for the rest of the morning. In the afternoon visit the pretty village of Lofer on this self-drive excursion. Discover the high alpine meadows by cable car and enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding mountains.

Day 3 – Free time at your leisure

You might want to explore more of the surrounding region on one of the excellent walking and cycling routes nearby.

Day 4 – Visit the impressive Krimml Waterfalls

One of Europe’s highest waterfalls, set in the stunning scenery of the Hohe Tauern National Park, Krimml falls is a tiered waterfall consisting of three stages that plunge down the mountainside. This will be followed by a stop at the National Park Centre in Mittersill - an impressive visitor experience centre where you can learn about the extraordinary diversity of the Alps in a series of 'Nature Rooms', and experience 360° panoramas of this astonishing area.

Day 5 – 8: Salzburg and Innsbruck

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Day 5 – Free time at your leisure

The campsite’s facilities include a luxurious spa and sauna, why not treat yourself?

Day 6 – Explore the UNESCO World Heritage City of Salzburg

Enjoy a full day coach excursion to Salzburg today, including a guided inner city walk. There's plenty to see in this historic city including Mozart's birthplace, the imposing Hohensalzburg Castle and the beautiful baroque Mirabell Palace and Gardens.

Day 7 – Free time at your leisure

Perhaps you’d like to relax on the bank of the river Saalach that flows past the campsite.

Day 8 – Visit Innsbruck

Innsbruck is the capital of the Tyrol region and today offers a full day coach excursion to the city where you can enjoy a guided inner city walk. On the way back, enjoy a trip to the famous Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens, one of Austria's most popular attractions.

Day 9 – 14: Grossglockner High Alpine Road and Lake Königsee

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Day 9 – Free time at your leisure

Day 10 – A full day excursion along the spectacular Grossglockner High Alpine Road

This takes you into the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park. Pass through a spectacular mountain landscape filled with forests, meadows and cliffs as you ascend to an altitude of over 2500 metres, and view the Grossglockner itself, Austria's highest mountain, alongside the Pasterze glacier.

Day 11 – Free time at your leisure

Day 12 – Boat trip on Lake Königssee

Cross the border into Germany and neighbouring Bavaria today. Relax on a boat trip on the crystal clear waters of Lake Königssee and visit the remarkable church of St Bartholomew on its western shore. Afterwards you will visit the small town of Berchtesgaden.

Day 13 – Enjoy a free day at your leisure

Today is free for you to spend the time as you choose, giving you a last chance to see more of Austria. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner at the Grubhof restaurant.

Day 14 – Depart the campsite

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