Steam Railways of Austria

Name: Steam Railways of Austria
Brand: Newmarket Holidays
SKU: 19934
Price: 671.25 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.42 (132 reviews)

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Scenic rail journeys

Enjoy the pleasures of a wonderful lakes and mountains rail holiday, and take in the stunning scenery on some unforgettable train rides.

Join us in the holiday paradise of the scenic Austrian Tyrol, a land of green pastures, towering mountains and flower-decked villages. Here, in addition to your stay amid wonderful Alpine scenery, you’ll enjoy journeys on some delightful vintage railways. Take the train through breath-taking Austrian countryside, and visit Imperial Innsbruck, the glorious Tyrolean capital. Savour the delights of your welcoming, traditional hotel, and in addition to the included tours, perhaps join our tour manager on some wonderful optional excursions.

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Customer Experiences

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glyn

As a chap who is interested in steam trains both my wife and I enjoyed the trip and the additional excursions were just as interes...

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The train trip along the Zillertal valley with visit up the Penken mountain

What does this price include?

Seven nights' dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at a traditional three-star hotel
Two train rides and a visit to Innsbruck
Return flights to Munich
Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Your Itinerary

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Day One – Fly to Germany

On your arrival in Munich you'll be transferred by coach into Austria, and to your hotel in the Zillertal Valley. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a welcoming schnapps, then settle in to your delightful surroundings before dinner is served.
Day Two – Ride the Zillertal Steam Railway to Mayrhofen

Enjoy your first included railway journey, today, travelling on the historic narrow gauge Zillertal Steam Railway, through a beautiful landscape of green pastures, farms and forests, of villages and hamlets of wooden chalets festooned with colourful window boxes, all overlooked by distant peaks.

As the vintage train makes its way from Jenbach to the chic ski resort of Mayrhofen, at the foot of the great Hintertux Glacier, the pleasures of your journey will be enhanced by performances by folk musicians (and a glass of local schnapps!) Once in Mayrhofen you'll be able to explore its cafés and shops, and perhaps take a trip on the Tuxer Fernerhaus gondola (payable locally), which transports you to the dizzy heights of 2660m where you can enjoy wonderful views of the Zillertal Alps, and the snow-capped peaks beyond, from the sun terrace of a mountain restaurant.
Day Three – Optional excursion to Salzburg

Rest and relax in the village, today, perhaps taking to the hills on one of the many marked paths that criss-cross the Zillertal Valley. Alternatively, join our optional excursion to beautiful Salzburg, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and forever associated with the movie The Sound of Music. Enjoy a walking tour of this treasure trove of Baroque architecture that and shelters beneath imposing Hohensalzburg Castle, and then explore the city at your own pace. Connections with Mozart are everywhere – from the Mozartplatz and its famous Glockenspiel clock to his birthplace and family home, both of which you can visit during the day (entrance fees payable locally).
Day Four – Visit Innsbruck and the Olympic ski-jump at Bergisel

Today’s included excursion brings the opportunity to discover Imperial Innsbruck, the Tyrolean capital. See its historic old town (altstadt) and its elegant main street, Maria-Theresien-Strasse. Don’t miss the famous Golden Roof, the copper-tiled covering above the window from which Emperor Maximillian I would look down on the royal tournaments, and be sure to stop for coffee and cake at one of the city's cafés.

The day will also include a visit to the Olympic ski-jump at Bergisel.
Day Five – Optional excursion to Tratzberg Castle

Enjoy the delights of your village and its surroundings, or join today’s optional tour to Tratzberg Castle. Perched high amid the woods, and accessed by ‘tourist train’ from the castle inn, Tratzberg is a 16th-century gem, beautiful preserved, with an ornate Renaissance courtyard and stunningly painted Habsburg Hall.

The excursion will also take you to tiny, picture-book, Rattenberg. The Tyrol’s smallest town is famous for its glass-blowing and crystal work, and for its traditional Apfelstrudel. You’ll have opportunities to see artisan craftspeople at work, and taste the traditional dessert as prepared by the town's master bakers.
Day Six – Ride the Achenseebahn’s cog railway to Lake Achensee

Your last included excursion takes you to Jenbach to board the historic Achenseebahn, a narrow-gauge cog railway that climbs through stunning scenery high above the Inn Valley to Lake Achensee. Austria’s largest body of water is a popular spot for bathing and you'll be able to rest and relax, perhaps on one of the beaches that fringe its wooded shores, or to take a cruise on a lake steamer (payable locally) and enjoying snacks and refreshments on board as you take in the views.
Day Seven – Optional railway journey to the Krimml Falls

You're free to spend your final day enjoying the delights of your village once more, though many will want to join our final optional excursion and travel to the Salzach Valley to board the historic Pinzgauer Lokalbahn. This unforgettable train journey will take you beneath the Kitzbühler Alps and on through Hohe Tauern National Park to spectacular Krimml Falls. Walk to the base of the plunging torrent of what is Europe's highest waterfall, or follow a trail up the side of the Falls for a close-up view. It's a sight that draws visitors from across the globe.

After a marvellous day you’ll return to your hotel and enjoy a last dinner.
Day Eight – Fly home to the UK

Bid "Auf Wiedersehen" to your Tyrolean hosts, this morning, and make the scenic journey back to the airport to board your flight back home at the end of a marvellous holiday.

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Hotels

Hotel Erzherzog Johann, Uderns im Zillertal

This family-run hotel is located in the village of Uderns in the pretty Zillertal Valley, at the heart of the beautiful Tyrol.

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Hotel Gerloserhof, Gerlos

This family-run three-star hotel is centrally located in the village of Gerlos, in the beautiful Zillertal Valley and heart of the beautiful Tyrol.

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Further Information

Hotel transfer times

The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately two hours and 45 minutes.
Steam-hauled rail journeys

Please note that in the unlikely event of a steam train breaking down and/or being unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute the engine with a diesel locomotive. The train journeys aboard the Pinzgauer Lokalbahn on Day Seven will be steam-hauled between June and September.
Combining hotel transfers

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.
Special requirements

If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.
Disabled access

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Itinerary changes

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.
Changes to your hotels

Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in alternative hotels, of a similar standard, nearby. Full details of your hotels will be sent with your Final Travel Documents.
Foreign Office Travel Advice

Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.
Travelling to Europe

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.

Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.

Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").

Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.

European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Commencing in late 2023 or 2024, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.

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