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GENERAL INFORMATION - A to Z
Important Phone Numbers:
Activities: Landhaus Osborne is the ideal place to just relax and unwind. However, for those who are also seeking action, then there are plenty of activities to choose from. We can arrange weekly kayak courses for beginners and advanced levels, crayoning, river trekking and rafting. The best times for these are between May and September. Please ask us for details or refer to the following websites:
Rafting, Kayak, Canoe, Rock climbing, high ropes, snow shoe hike, Ice climbing, Freeride guides etc. www.outdoor-leadership.com
Rafting, Kayak, Canoe, River Trekking, Archery, etc. www.abenteuersport.zopf.co.at
Downhill scooter, high ropes, Caynoning, Rafting Tubing, etc. www.outdoor-unlimited.at
Dog Sledging www.checkpoint-adventure.at
Horse Riding isihof-obertraun.webnode.at
Bad Ischl - www.salzkammergut-golf.at Bad Aussee- www.golfclub-ausseerland.at
Bakery: Maislingers Bakery can be found on the main road, past the town centre towards the train station. As well as selling fresh bread, rolls and cakes, you can also have breakfast there with freshly made rolls and coffee. Opening times: Monday to Saturday: 7:00 to 11:00. Address: Obertraun 175, 4831 Obertraun Tel: +43 (0)6131 517 Map Ref: 3c GPS Co-ordinates: 47.557529, 13.686275
Bars: Resort Obertraun is about a ½ hour walk along the main road, past the train station, towards the lake. Opening times: In June, closed on Thursdays. In July and August closed on Fridays. Address: Obertraun 302, 4831 Obertrau Tel: +43 (0) 6131 222 333 Map Ref: 3b GPS Co-ordinates: 47.558465, 13.679764
Seecafe Obertraun is about a ½ hour walk along the main road, past the train station, towards the lake. They offer drinks & snacks and also rent boots and bikes. Opening times: In May 12:00 – 24:00. From June 09:00 – 24:00. Kitchen open until 21:00. Closed on Thursdays. In July and August closed on Fridays. Address: Obertraun 301, 4831 Obertraun Tel: +43 (0) 650 6177165 Map Ref: 2b GPS Co-ordinates: 47.559174,13.678354
BBQ: We have a grill & dining area at the back of the house. Here you will find a chimney BBQ which is available for you to use free of charge. Underneath the BBQ are charcoal, cooking utensils, apron, mitts etc. If you require help with the BBQ, please let us know.
Bike Hire: If you would like to rent bikes, including eBikes, then the following companies offer bike rental in our area:
Bike hire Immervoll
Mountainbikes: Full Day - €15,00 Half Day - €10,00
Rent A Bike Simmer
Seestrasse 265 E-Mail: fewo.simmer@aon.at
One Day - €13,00 Half Day - €9,00
One Hour - €3
Trekking & Crossbike: Full Day - €16,00 Half Day - €11,00
Bikes for Kids: Full Day - €10,00 Half Day - €6,00
Bikes for Kids: Full Day - €10,00 Half Day - €6,00
E-Bikes / MTB: Full Day - €25,00 Half Day - €20,00
E-MTB: Full Day - €35,00 Half Day - €28,00
Bike Hire "Mauna Loa"
Check-in/Check-Out: Please come directly here to Landhaus Osborne where we will greet you, show you your apartment and hand over the key.
The apartment will be ready from 16:00 on your arrival day. Should you require it earlier then please contact us nearer the time to enquire if this would be possible. Please be aware that check-in closes at 22:00. Unless previously agreed, check-in after this time will not be possible. The apartment should be vacated by 10:00 on your departure day. However, we understand that some guests would like to relax and check-out later. For this reason we have made it very easy for those who wish to check-out a little later:
Dachstein Krippenstein: The Krippenstein (2,100m) is the mountain in our village and home to the Ice Cave, Mammoth Cave, 5-Fingers and the Dachstein Shark. For more information please go to their website. Tel: +43 (0)50 140 Email: info@dachstein-salzkammergut.com Web: www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com/en/dachstein/dachstein/
DVD: Your apartment is equipped with a DVD Player. Should you wish to borrow a DVD free of charge, please let us know as we have a small selection to choose from - Just chose a film from the list we have provided within this information pack.
Ferry to Hallstatt: The ferry station of Obertraun is a 2.5km walk from our house where you can take a ferry boat directly to Hallstatt at 11:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 and 16:40 Web: www.hallstattschifffahrt.at/en/timetable/timetable.html Map Ref: 2b GPS Co-ordinates: 47.560052,13.677888
From April to October, you can take a ride on a traditional wooden boat from Obertraun Seecafe to Hallstatt and return. The service runs hourly from 9:00 and costs only €7 one-way. Web: www.navia.at/en/fahrplan-linienverkehr/ Map Ref: 2b GPS Co-ordinates: 47.559174,13.678354
Golf: There is a Golf course in Bad Ischl, which is about 20 minutes by car/taxi. The Salzkammergut Golf Club was founded in 1933 and is laid in intact nature and surrounded by a picturesque landscape. Beneath a beautiful view, the golf course also offers a technically demanding and varied game. The club is not fashionable, not snobby, but very endearing. Address: Wirling 36 - 4820 Bad Ischl Tel: +43 (0)6132 26340 Web: www.salzkammergut-golf.at GPS Co-ordinates: 47.7187637,13.5583971
Hallstatt: Our house is approximately 6km from Hallstatt. Close enough to easily access, yet far from the hustle and bustle of Hallstatt so you can relax. If you do not have a car, or simply do not want to drive, then there are several options to get there:
Another option is to visit Hallstatt before checking-in to Landhaus Osborne. You can leave your luggage at the following locations in Hallstatt:
Hallstatt Tourist Office Located next to the bus terminal, the tourist office are able to store up to 20 bags at a cost of €3 per piece of luggage. The luggage needs to be dropped off and collected during their opening hours. For further information: www.hallstatt.net/service-eng/tourist-office/
"Salzwelten" Salt Mine Visitor Center Located at the base of the Salzberg cable car, the Salzwelten Visitor Center is just a 3 min walk from the Hallstatt bus terminal. Here you can leave your luggage in lockers during the shop opening times from 9:00 until 17:00 (or 18:30 from April until the end of September). For further information: www.salzwelten.at/en/hallstatt/mine/salt-mine-shop/
Hallstatt Parking: The village
of Hallstatt is nestled between high mountains and Lake Hallstatt.
Available space is in short supply making parking in the village a
problem. To solve the problem the village centre traffic free during the
daytime. It is not even permitted for hotel or guest house visitors to
drive through the village. The few existing parking spots are reserved
for the inhabitants of the village only.
For further information, contact:
PEB GmbH
Horse riding: Islandpferdehof Platzl - Follow the main road towards Hallstatt, but turn right before crossing the river Traun. Prices start from €10,00 for 1 hour for kids, where they also learn how to groom ponies etc. Address: Obertraun 281, 4831 Obertraun Tel: +43 (0) 664 59 55 270 Web: isihof-obertraun.webnode.at Map Ref: 4b GPS Co-ordinates:47.555484, 13.682273
LittleHuzal Ranch can be found in Gosau, which is a 15 min drive from here. Tel: +43 (0)6136 8715 Web: www.little-huzul-ranch.at
Ice skating: Bundessport-und Freizeitzentrum – about 20 minutes walk along the river Traun. Map Ref: 5e
Laundry: It is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN to do any laundry in this apartment. We provide a laundry service. Please ask and we will provide you with a laundry bag. The price for this service is only €20 per load for washing and drying.
Luggage Storage If you would like to store your luggage either before check-in or after check-out, then here are your options:
Kurts Mammut Express Located opposite the Obertraun Dachsteinhöhlen train station, in Kurt`s Mammut Express you feel transported back to the past. Here you can drop your luggage for €3 - €5 per item Monday to Sunday between 8:00 and 20:00. You can also enjoy a snack or buy souvenirs. For further information: kurts-mammut-express.business.site/
Dachstein Krippenstein Cable Car If you are visiting the Ice or Mammut caves or the 5-FIngers, then you can leave your luggage in one of the lockers located at the valley station of the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car. They have both small (45 x 40 x 45 cm) and large (75 x 87 x 40 cm) lockers priced at €1 and €2. For further information: dachstein-salzkammergut.com/en/service-info/service-support/lockers-for-luggage/
Hallstatt Tourist Office Located next to the bus terminal, the tourist office are able to store up to 20 bags at a cost of €3 per piece of luggage. The luggage needs to be dropped off and collected during their opening hours. For further information: www.hallstatt.net/service-eng/tourist-office/
"Salzwelten" Salt Mine Visitor Center Located at the base of the Salzberg cable car, the Salzwelten Visitor Center is just a 3 min walk from the Hallstatt bus terminal. Here you can leave your luggage in lockers during the shop opening times from 9:00 until 17:00 (or 18:30 from April until the end of September). For further information: www.salzwelten.at/en/hallstatt/mine/salt-mine-shop/
"Door to Door" service from ÖBB If you are only planning a short stop here, you could just travel here lightly and have your main luggage delivered to your next hotel if you are statying in one of the big towns such as Salzburg, Linz, Graz, Vienna, Innsbruck as well as many cities in Germany, South Tyrol and Switzerland. For further information: www.oebb.at/en/leistungen-und-services/haus-haus-gepaeck
Paragliding: The following contacts can provide Tandem flights for anyone aged 6 – 99. SkyClub Austria - Tel: +43 (0)3685 22333 E-Mail: office@skyclub.at Web: www.skyclub-austria.at
Parking at Landhaus Osborne: We have free on-site parking for all guests.
Recycling: To help keep Austria as beautiful as it is, we try to separate and recycle our waste and ask you to kindly help.
Green bin under the carport Please use this bin e.g. for plastic bottles, yoghurt cups, plastic foil, plastic bags, plastic lids, soup and coffee bags, polystyrene, foam… and for articles, which are signed with a green recycle dot, but no plastic hoses or kid toys.
Black bin under the carport Please use this bin e.g. for cooked meal leftovers and all stuff which cannot be recycled, but not for chemicals or other ‘problematic’ substances.
Please use the white plastic boxes under the carport for · 1 box for glass (bottles, jam jars, sauce jars…) · 1 box for paper (no tissues etc. No cardboard, please put cardboard onto the floor next to the boxes) · 1 box for cardboard · 1 box for metal (e.g. cans, tops of bottles, aluminium foil, lids of tins…) · 1 small plastic box for batteries
Restaurants: Gasthof Höllwirt – about 15 minutes walk along the main road serving traditional food. Food served from 8:30 to 21:00. Closed Wednesdays (Dec – Apr also Thursdays). Address: Obertraun 29, 4831 Obertraun Tel: +43 (0)6131 394 E-Mail: gasthof.hoellwirt@aon.at Web: www.hoellwirt.at Map Ref: 4e GPS Co-ordinates: 47.5554797,13.6922444
Kegelbahn Pizzeria – about ½ hour walk along the main road, past the train station, towards the lake. As well as serving Italian cuisine, they also have traditional Austrian food. Here they also have 2 bowling alleys and Pizza to take away. Open until till 22:00. Closed Mondays. Address: Obertraun 178, 4831 Obertraun Tel: +43 (0)6131 335 Map Ref: 2b GPS Co-ordinates: 47.5593864,13.6798333
Koppenrast – Highly recommended! About 10 minutes’ walk. Turn left out of our house, cross over and then walk along the railway line and eventually through the wood. You will find the restaurant by the river after about 1km. Here they serve traditional food with a finer touch. Open from 9:00 to 21:00. Closed Tuesdays. Address: Obertraun 123, 4831 Obertraun Tel: +43 (0)6131 231 Web: www.koppenrast.at E-Mail: koppenrast@aon.at Map Ref: 1k GPS Co-ordinates: 47.564208,13.7221023
Seehotel – about 1/2hour walk, overlooking the Lake Hallstatt. Serving traditional Austrian and Hungarian food. Tel: +43 (0)6131 462 Map Ref: 2b
Roll Service: The local bakery delivers fresh rolls every morning at about 7am to our house (except Sundays and Bank Holidays). Please let us know on arrival if you would like to join this service.
Ski Areas: Krippenstein (2 mins by car) - The Krippenstein Freeride Arena (2100 metres) is a magnet for those who enjoy winter sports in unspoilt natural surroundings and is accessible via the recently modernised Dachsteinbahn cable car system. There are 11 km of prepared ski runs from the summit down to the valley; otherwise you can try out some off-piste skiing. Our younger guests will have hours of fun at the recently established "Krippi-Park". Tel: +43 (0) 50 140 Web: www.krippenstein.com
Dachstein West (142 km prepared runs - 20 minutes by car) The Dachstein West ski region cannot fail to impress: new fun pistes, delicious treats served by friendly Alpine hosts, a beautiful mountain panorama and 142 km of perfectly prepared white pistes.
Tel: +43 (0) 50 140
Loser (29 km prepared run - 20 minutes by car) Whether you prefer skiing, snowboarding or freeriding, in the Loser Nature Resort you'll find modern 6-seater chair lifts that transport you up to the ski area quickly and comfortably. The certainty of snow cover on the Loser is legendary, and their newest snowmaking installations guarantee you skiing fun until spring. Tel: +43 (0)3622 71315 Web: www.loser.at
Postalm Arena (20 km prepared runs - 40 minutes by car) Tel: +43 (0)6137 7330 Web: www.postalm.at
Ski Bus: The Ski bus is free and included in the tourist tax and your ski pass. The bus stops at the train station, which is about 20 minutes walk.
Ski Hire:
Sportshop Feuerer KEG Map Ref: 2c
Dachstein Sport Janu Ges.m.b.H
4831 Obertraun E-Mail: info@checkpointsport.com
Web:
www.checkpointsport.com
5524 Annaberg 188
E-Mail: info@sport-russegger.at
Ski Schools: Skischule Obertraun / Skiguides Krippenstein
Tel:
+43 (0)6135 6058
or
Mobil: +43 (0)664 34414 86 Web: www.outdoor-leadership.com
Gosau Head of the ski school: Rudolf Stricker
A-4824 Gosau 701
Web:
www.skigosau.at
Zwieselalm (Gosau) Talstation Panorama Jet
Ski & Snowboardschule Skischulleiter: Norbert Höll
Schattau 25, A-5442 Russbach
Tel: +43 (0)676 84 88 22 881
Web:
www.russbach.com
5524 Annaberg/Astauwinkl
E-Mail:
info@freeride-alpin.at
Skiing - Cross Country: There are 14km of Cross Country tracks here in Obertraun, which are 95% flat. They start almost from our front door. Other areas are in Gosau (about 15 minutes drive), Mitterndorf, Tauplitz, Postalm.
Supermarket: Obertraun The Nah & Frisch (Obertraun) Supermarket can be found on the main road in the town centre. Opening times: Monday to Friday: 7:40 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 18:20 Saturdays: 7:30 to 12:30 Sundays: Closed
Tel: +43 (0)6131 382 E-Mail: renner.obertraun@pfeiffer.at Web: www.nahundfrisch.at Map Ref: 4d GPS Co-ordinates: 47.555797, 13.690120
Hallstatt Nah und Frisch - Hallstatt This supermarket can be found on the main road opposite the bus terminal. Nah & Frisch Hallstatt Lahn 23 4830 Hallstatt
Opening times: Monday to Friday: 7:30 to 12:00 and 15:00 to 18:00 Saturdays: 7:30 to 12:30 Sundays: Closed (Also open Sundays in summer) Tel: +43 (0)6131 382 E-Mail: renner.obertraun@pfeiffer.at Web: www.nahundfrisch.at GPS Co-ordinates: 47.556750, 13.647055
Swimming - Indoors & Wellness/ Beauty Treatments: Resort Obertraun is about a ½ hour walk along the main road, past the train station, towards the lake. Swimming pool, sauna, fitness, beauty Tel: +43 (0) 6131 222 333 Map Ref: 3b
Narzissen Bad in Bad Aussee About 10 minutes drive by car/taxi/train – swimming pool, sauna, fitness, beauty. Pötschenstr. 172 A-8990 Bad Aussee/Reitern Tel: +43 (0)3622 55300 E-Mail: info@narzissenbadaussee.at Web: www.narzissenbadaussee.at
Kaisertherme in Bad Ischl Voglhuberstr. 10 4820 Bad Ischl Tel +43 6132 204-2700 E-Mail: office.badischl@eurothermen.at Web: www.eurothermen.at/en-bad-ischl-index.htm
Gosau (about 20 minutes by car/taxi) – Indoor swimming pool, sauna and Solarium. Daily 13:00 – 20:30. Closed Mondays. Tel: +43 (0)6136 8821 19 Web: www.gosaunet.at/gosau/hallenbad.html
Swimming – Outdoors: The Lake Hallstatt is about ½ hour walk either along the river Traun or following the main road. Swimming is for free and it has a play area, a snack bar, public toilets, a nudist beach, paddle boats etc. Swimming lakes, in the near and summer water temperatures:
Parkbad Bad Goisern Swimming, diving, water slides etc in the heart of Bad Goisern. Water heated to 24°C. Open from 9:00 - 19:00 Uhr (by bad weather 9:00 - 10:00) Tel: +43 (0)6135 6062
Parkbad Bad Ischl offers numerous attractions and facilities for carefree bathing! Open daily from 9:00 to 19:00. Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Straße 19, 4820 Bad Ischl. Tel: +43 (0)6132 26991 E-Mail: erlebnisbad@inode.at
Taxi: We recommend Taxi Rastl in our village: +43 699 1175 4852 or office@rastl.co.at Map Ref: 3d Some example of their prices are as follows:
Other taxi companies in our area:
Taxi Godl in
Hallstatt E-Mail: taxi@hallstatt.net Web: taxi.hallstatt.net
Taxi ”4242” in Bad
Goisern on Lake Hallstatt E-Mail: office@taxt4242.at Web: taxi4242.at
Shuttle Service Harringer Gosau Tourist Office: Can be found in the town centre, behind the ‘Nah & Frisch’ supermarket. Obertraun 180, 4831 Obertraun Tel: +43 (0)6131 351 E-Mail: obertraun@inneres-salzkammergut.at Map Ref: 4d GPS Co-ordinates: 47.5554538,13.6898839
Train Stations: The next train station to our house is "Obertraun Koppenbrüllerhöhle" (Only April to November -Map) which is a pretty 1km walk which only takes 15 minutes. Map Ref: J1 GPS Co-ordinates: 47.564426, 13.720526
More frequent trains go from the "Obertraun Dachsteinhöhlen" train station which is a 2km walk from our house. Map Ref: C3 GPS Co-ordinates: 47.557720, 13.683898
More details here: https://www.oebb.at/en/
If you prefer not to walk, then we suggest that you arrange for a taxi to meet you at "Obertraun Dachsteinhöhlen" station. The price for this is only €10 for up to 8 persons. We recommend Taxi Rastl, who speak English and can be reached on +43 699 1175 4852 or office@rastl.co.at. As there will be no taxis waiting at the station, we would advise you to call Taxi Rastl the morning of your arrival and arrange for them to meet you at the station.
Transfers: If you do not wish to rent a car, but would like the comfort of a private transfer, then these are the companies we recommend. Whether you require airport transfer to a nearby airport, town or even Český Krumlov (CK), contact them for an offer:
TV: Your apartment is equipped with an LED TV, DVD Player and HD Digital Satellite receiver. Should you wish to borrow a DVD free of charge, please let us know as we have a small selection to choose from - Just chose a film from the list we have provided within this information pack.
WiFi: We have wireless internet access which is free for our guests to use.
Wine Self Service: On our first floor, you will find a dual-zone wine cooler which enables you to enjoy your drinks at the optimal temperature. It is always well stocked with reasonably priced quality red wines (18°c), white wines and Sekts (9°c) as well as beer and other soft drinks. Please help yourself and put the money into the money box.
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