Guidebook for Bad Ischl

Elaine & Russ
Elaine & Russ
Guidebook for Bad Ischl

Food Scene

Experience traditional Austrian coffee culture at this world renown Konditorei famous for its connection to Kaiser Franz Josef and offering a large range of delicious cakes and pastries. Sit inside in opulent surroundings or, in fine weather, sit outside on the pavement cafe.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Konditorei Zauner
7 Pfarrgasse
19 recommandé par les habitants
Experience traditional Austrian coffee culture at this world renown Konditorei famous for its connection to Kaiser Franz Josef and offering a large range of delicious cakes and pastries. Sit inside in opulent surroundings or, in fine weather, sit outside on the pavement cafe.
Choose to eat in the old style parlours, the beautiful winter garden restaurant or, on summer evenings, al fresco beside the river. A taste of Viennese style cuisine in a traditional setting. Make your choice from the extensive menu or opt for the 2 Course or 3 Course 'a la carte' menus.
Hotel Goldener Ochs GmbH
1 Griesgasse
Choose to eat in the old style parlours, the beautiful winter garden restaurant or, on summer evenings, al fresco beside the river. A taste of Viennese style cuisine in a traditional setting. Make your choice from the extensive menu or opt for the 2 Course or 3 Course 'a la carte' menus.
Family owned and run hotel with helpful, friendly staff that give the restaurant a welcoming atmosphere. Traditional food and décor make this a very Austrian experience. Menu available in English.
Landhotel Hubertushof
1 Götzstraße
Family owned and run hotel with helpful, friendly staff that give the restaurant a welcoming atmosphere. Traditional food and décor make this a very Austrian experience. Menu available in English.
Local produce freshly prepared with flair! With “the most beautiful Gastgarten in Bad Ischl” and a member of the 'Salzkammergut Fischrestaurants' this restaurant has a lot to offer! This is a family run restaurant and you will be sure of a warm and friendly welcome!
13 recommandé par les habitants
Restaurant Weinhaus Attwenger
12 Franz-Lehar-Kai
13 recommandé par les habitants
Local produce freshly prepared with flair! With “the most beautiful Gastgarten in Bad Ischl” and a member of the 'Salzkammergut Fischrestaurants' this restaurant has a lot to offer! This is a family run restaurant and you will be sure of a warm and friendly welcome!

Sightseeing

The Siriuskogel which rises 130 meters above the town is one of the most popular walking destinations for visitor to Bad Ischl. From the town centre you can reach the summit of the Siriuskogel in about 20 minutes. At the top, as well as a cafe, you will also find a wooden tower known as Franz-Josephs-Warte which was built in 1885, and offers a magnificent view over Bad Ischl. With views to the west this is a great place to watch the sunset on a warm, clear night.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Siriuskogl
10 recommandé par les habitants
The Siriuskogel which rises 130 meters above the town is one of the most popular walking destinations for visitor to Bad Ischl. From the town centre you can reach the summit of the Siriuskogel in about 20 minutes. At the top, as well as a cafe, you will also find a wooden tower known as Franz-Josephs-Warte which was built in 1885, and offers a magnificent view over Bad Ischl. With views to the west this is a great place to watch the sunset on a warm, clear night.

Parks & Nature

Since 1959 visitors to Bad Ischl have been able to take the cable car up the Katrin mountain to 1,400 meters. The trip on the charming 4-person cable car takes approximately 15 minutes. Alternatively you can walk to the top of the mountain along various routes from the valley. The walks to the top can take in excess of 2 ½ hours. There is a restaurant (Katrin Berggasthof) as you get out of the cable car, or you can take the short walk down to the cafe (Katrin Almhütte). The Katrin mountain is a nature reserve and there are many marked trails and hikes you can make from the cable car station, and good walking shoes/boots are recommended for these walks
18 recommandé par les habitants
Télécabine de Katrin Bad Ischl
62 Kaltenbachstraße
18 recommandé par les habitants
Since 1959 visitors to Bad Ischl have been able to take the cable car up the Katrin mountain to 1,400 meters. The trip on the charming 4-person cable car takes approximately 15 minutes. Alternatively you can walk to the top of the mountain along various routes from the valley. The walks to the top can take in excess of 2 ½ hours. There is a restaurant (Katrin Berggasthof) as you get out of the cable car, or you can take the short walk down to the cafe (Katrin Almhütte). The Katrin mountain is a nature reserve and there are many marked trails and hikes you can make from the cable car station, and good walking shoes/boots are recommended for these walks

Entertainment & Activities

The spa resort offers pools, saunas, steam rooms and more in a building from the time of the Kaiser, but recently modernised and updated. The outdoor stream (Lazy River) is a popular attraction and takes the bather into the lovely garden area and past various spa stations surrounded by 34°C warm water. There are also various massage and treatments available for visitors. A good day out for everyone.
34 recommandé par les habitants
EurothermenResort Bad Ischl
10 Voglhuberstraße
34 recommandé par les habitants
The spa resort offers pools, saunas, steam rooms and more in a building from the time of the Kaiser, but recently modernised and updated. The outdoor stream (Lazy River) is a popular attraction and takes the bather into the lovely garden area and past various spa stations surrounded by 34°C warm water. There are also various massage and treatments available for visitors. A good day out for everyone.

Essentials

The closest supermarket, 1.5km. Here you can buy everything from fruit and veg to a washing machine! You can certainly get everyday necessities during your holiday. Not open on Sunday.
Eurospar
8 Goetzstraße
The closest supermarket, 1.5km. Here you can buy everything from fruit and veg to a washing machine! You can certainly get everyday necessities during your holiday. Not open on Sunday.

Getting Around

For all trains and buses.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Bad Ischl Bahnhof (Busterminal) station
8 Bahnhofstraße
8 recommandé par les habitants
For all trains and buses.

Arts & Culture

The summer residence of Kaiser Franz Josef for over 70 years and described by him as “heaven on earth” for him and his family. It was here that Franz Josef signed the declaration of was against Serbia in 1914 that was to escalate into a world war. The villa has large park grounds and gardens which house the photography museum.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Villa impériale
38 Jainzen
42 recommandé par les habitants
The summer residence of Kaiser Franz Josef for over 70 years and described by him as “heaven on earth” for him and his family. It was here that Franz Josef signed the declaration of was against Serbia in 1914 that was to escalate into a world war. The villa has large park grounds and gardens which house the photography museum.