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 locals recommend
Konditorei Zauner
7 PfarrgasseExperience 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 GriesgasseChoose 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 GötzstraßeFamily 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 locals recommend
Restaurant Weinhaus Attwenger
12 Franz-Lehar-KaiLocal 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 locals recommend
Siriuskogl
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 locals recommend
Katrin cable car Bad Ischl
62 KaltenbachstraßeSince 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 locals recommend
EurothermenResort Bad Ischl
10 VoglhuberstraßeThe 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 GoetzstraßeThe 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
Bad Ischl Bahnhof (Busterminal) station
8 BahnhofstraßeFor 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 locals recommend
Kaiser-Villa
38 JainzenThe 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.