Little Trains of the Austrian Tyrol

Holiday Highlights

Ziller Valley train, Pinzgauer & Achensee Railway, Krimml Falls & Salzburg

Breathtaking Alpine scenery, picture-postcard villages, wooden chalets with flower covered balconies and delightful railway journeys in the spectacular Tyrolean countryside all combine to make this a very special escorted holiday to Austria.

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Duration

8 days

Price

from £1969

The delights of rail travel, combined with spectacular scenery and many years of history, ensure the long standing popularity of this holiday. The Achensee Cog Railway, the nostalgic Ziller Valley Steam Train and the Pinzgauer Narrow Gauge Railway, which trundles through the Salzach Valley to the Krimml Waterfalls, are the three exciting railway journeys included in the holiday. Another never to be forgotten experience is our included visit to the 'Sound of Music' city of Salzburg. On this superb holiday we stay either in Kirchberg or Fugen, two of the most popular and best known village resorts in the Austrian Tyrol.

Kirchberg lies in the beautiful Brixental Valley, with the majestic Kitzbuhler Alps all around, and is the ideal starting point for our four included excursions. It's also a perfect place in which to relax and unwind on our leisure days with a good choice of cafes, shops, bars and restaurants. The beautiful resort of Fügen is in the picturesque Ziller Valley and has a long history. The well-known Christmas carol "Silent Night, Holy Night" originates from here, and the historic chapels and churches, the local museum, the exhibition cheese dairy and many more facilities, all add to the resort’s timeless appeal. The narrow alleyways in the old town centre invite you to stroll and linger with all its beautiful shops, restaurants and bars.

There are regular bus or rail services which run along the valleys, enabling you to visit neighbouring resorts and villages, or even to visit the Tyrolean capital city of Innsbruck by train or bus. With chairlifts and cable cars all along the valleys, you can also easily take to the mountain tops to admire the breath-taking views and perhaps enjoy a drink at one of the mountain cafes.

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Included in price

7 nights hotel accommodation
7 breakfasts and 7 evening meals
Austrian twin bedrooms with en-suite bathroom
Journey on the Lake Achensee rack and pinion railway
Journey on the Ziller Valley railway and visit to Mayerhofen
Journey on the Pinzgauer railway and Krimml Waterfalls (entrance not included)
Excursion to Salzburg
Return flights to Munich
One piece of hold luggage and one piece of hand luggage per person
Transfers between the airport and hotel
Services of a Mistral Holidays Tour Manager
ATOL Protected

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Accommodation

Hotel Kirchenwirt, Kirchberg

Full of Tyrolean charm and character, the highly rated Hotel Kirchenwirt is a traditional hotel just a two minute walk from Kirchberg's village centre. Owned and managed by the Groderer family, from the moment you arrive you are looked after as a truly welcome guest and you will savour genuine Austrian hospitality at its very best. With views over to the Kitzbuhler Alps, this traditional 3 star hotel has high standards of comfort and a relaxing ambience.

Each morning there is a continental buffet style breakfast and in the evening the 3 course table d'hote dinners, which include typical Tyrolean and international dishes, are taken in the wood-panelled restaurant.

The well appointed Austrian twin bedrooms are furnished in traditional style with lots of wood and have an en-suite bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Free WiFi is available in the public areas of the hotel.

Hotel Malerhaus, Fugen

The family-run 4 star Hotel Malerhaus offers an ideal base for exploring the scenic Tyrolean countryside and the region’s famous mountain railways. The hotel enjoys a convenient position close to the centre of Fügen and just a short walk from the local railway station, making it perfect for our excursions on the Zillertalbahn and beyond.

Owned and managed by the Geisler family, the Malerhaus combines modern comfort with warm Austrian hospitality. The hotel’s facilities include a stylish restaurant, a cosy bar and a rooftop wellness area with sauna and panoramic relaxation room – the perfect place to unwind after a day in the mountains.

A generous buffet breakfast is served each morning, and in the evening guests enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner featuring both regional Tyrolean specialities and international favourites.

The comfortable Austrian twin bedrooms are furnished in a contemporary Alpine style and all feature an en-suite bathroom, flat-screen TV, hairdryer and WiFi. Some rooms also have a balcony with views towards the surrounding peaks.

Please note that on certain peak dates or with high demand, we may use an alternative hotel of the same standard in one of our resorts in the the Austrian Tyrol.

N.B. Austrian twin beds are one bedframe with two single mattresses and duvets.

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Little Trains of the Austrian Tyrol Holiday

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Excursions & Itinerary

Day 1 - Fly to Munich: Fly from your chosen airport to Munich. On arrival at Munich Airport it’s just a short journey to the Austrian border and then continue on to our hotel in the Tyrol, where we stay for seven nights. Seven breakfasts and seven dinners are included in the hotel.
Days 2 -7: During our holiday in the heart of the spectacular Austrian Tyrol we have included four exciting excursions, with journeys on three Little Trains and a visit to the 'Sound of Music' city, Salzburg. There are also two days at leisure, when you can relax in the comfortable surroundings of our hotel. Or perhaps spend a day high in the mountains by taking a cable car or chairlift journey. On the other free day why not go for an exhilarating walk in the surrounding countryside, or simply indulge in a coffee and cake in a pavement café – it’s a great way to relax and enjoy the scenery.
Included Lake Achen, the Achensee cog railway and Rattenburg: After a morning at leisure, travel by coach through the Inn Valley to Jenbach where we join the original Achenseebahn cog railway, which dates back to 1889. These are some of the oldest steam engines in the world still being used for public transport. During the four mile journey to Seespitz the line climbs some 1500 feet through forests and meadows and offers some amazing views of the Rofan and Karwendel mountain ranges. On arrival in Seespitz there is free time for you to enjoy a stroll by the lake or you can take a cruise on the lake on board one of the steamers. We then re-join our coach for the return journey to our hotel. En-route we make a stop at Rattenberg, the oldest and smallest town in the Tyrol, known today as the Tyrolean home of glass and crystal.
Included Nostalgic Ziller Valley railway and Mayrhofen: The Zillertal is one of Austria’s most famous railways. In 1902 this wonderful narrow gauge steam train made its first journey from Fugen up to Mayrhofen and it is still operating along the Ziller Valley well over a century later. This is a wonderful scenic journey which winds through alpine meadows dotted with traditional chalets and farmhouses. Throughout the entire adventure we pass an ever changing landscape of outstanding natural beauty with mountain forests, broad green valleys and snow-capped mountains which soar up to 10,000 feet and you will enjoy a little schnapps and some folk music along the way as we climb up through the Ziller Valley to Mayrhofen. Mayrhofen is a renowned ski resort and on arrival we’ll also have free time here before returning to our hotel.
Included Pinzgauer narrow gauge railway, Zell am Zee and Krimml Waterfalls: At 1,245 feet the incredible cascading waterfalls of Krimml are the longest free fall of water in Europe and the fifth highest in the world and you can walk down to the base of the falls or follow the trail up the side for a close-up experience of this breathtaking spectacle (entrance payable locally). For over 120 years the Pinzgauer narrow gauge railway has been winding through the Salzach Valley to the Hohe Tauern National Park. During the train ride from the Krimml Waterfalls to Zell am Zee you will see some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Austria as the journey unfolds through alpine valleys at a slow, easy pace reminiscent of a bygone age. After this amazing journey there will be some free time in Zell am Zee, a beautiful village directly on picturesque Lake Zell.
Included Salzburg: Today we have arranged an excursion by coach to the 'Sound of Music' city of Salzburg, the birthpace of Mozart and the home of the Von Trapp family. Window shop in the famous Getreidegasse and visit Mozart's home, enjoy the beauty of the Mirabell Gardens and marvel at the spectacular Hohensalzburg fortress, which towers above the city and dates back to the 11th Century. A local guiide will take us on a walking tour around the Old Town, which is a maze of narrow streets, beautiful squares and historic landmarks.
Day 8 - Fly home: Today we leave the hotel at the appropriate time for the transfer to Munich airport and the return flight back to the UK.

: N.B. Steam trains may on occasion be replaced by a diesel train. The days of the excursions may be subject to change.

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