Our small garden on a rainy day. Entrance hall From entrance hall looking into the lounge/dining room Our lounge with 80cms thick walls - cool in summer and warm in winter. View of the Schafberg (Sheep Mountain) Alpine meadows - great for hiking and biking. Snowshoe hiking is a great activity in our area. We have snowshoes available.

 

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Cosy ground floor apartment in the middle of the beautiful Salzkammergut, Bad Ischl, Austria

Apartment • Gmunden Austria

    2 Guests  
    1 Bedroom  
    1 Bathroom  
  Secondary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal & Globe  

Statistics

Listed  September 2024
Views  543

General overview

Our apartment is incredibly cosy, and the building itself dates back to 1797, despite looking quite modern on the outside. We still have the original low ceiling and beams dating back to 1797.

The space

The apartment is compact and provides all the mod cons needed for an enjoyable holiday. We have a pull out sofa and 2 reclining comfortable leather armchairs in the lounge. In the bedroom the bed is 1.60 x 200 cms wide and there's plenty of drawer/hanging space for your clothes.

Guest access

Ground floor with one 5cms step between the entrance hall and lounge.

Notes

We have a large terrace with garden furniture where you can enjoy your meals outside. Should you arrive by car, there's a parking spot available next to the apartment. There's a large Eurospar supermarket 500 meters away and an Aldi/Hofer within walking distance. It will take you 10 - 15 minutes to walk into the centre of Bad Ischl where there is a farmer's market every Friday. In 2024 Bad Ischl was one of the Cultural Capitals of Europe.

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Fridge
Fridge
Iron
Iron
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Heating
Heating
TV
TV
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Covered porch / verandah

Travel Styles

    Long term
    Romantic
    Relaxing
    Village
    Mountains
    Skiing
    Culture
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Good public transport
    Golf
    Cross-country skiing

House rules

    Unsuitable for infants under 2
    Unsuitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets not allowed
    No smoking

Allergens

    Dog free
    Carpet free
    Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Available


Neighbourhood

Nestled in the picturesque Salzkammergut Lake District in Upper Austria lies the historic spa town of Bad Ischl. Once the summer refuge for the Habsburg emperor, the town exudes an imperial vibe with its grand buildings and opulent architecture with mountain scenery all around you. The Kaiservilla (the former summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph I) is a must-see, and you can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the extensive park. Konditorei Zauner is a traditional Austrian Coffee house. But the real star of the show is their famous Zaunerstollen, a creation of this particular café which is exported worldwide. Among the ingredients in Zaunerstollen are nougat, hazelnuts, and chocolate, among others. Though it’s served in small pieces, a single slice is hearty enough to satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth. One of the most exciting activities is taking a ride on the Katrin cable car to the top of Katrin Mountain. The cable car journey takes just 15 minutes and offers stunning panoramic views of the seven lakes and the surrounding mountain range. There are great hiking trails around the mountain. Bad Ischl is an all year round resort renowned for it's breathtaking scenery with great hiking trails, mountain meadows and marked bike paths for the energetic. In winter, you can go snowshoe hiking (we have pairs available), cross country skiing (nearest is Rettenbach Alm, 8kms) and even downhill skiing at Dachstein West with over 160kms of prepared piste (30 minutes by car or you can take the public bus). In the winter season between the end of November and up to Christmas, most towns have very romantic Christmas markets. Visit the famous quaint UNESCO village of Hallstatt or the salt mines by public bus or car - they are only only 19 kilometres away. Take a day trip to the villages of St. Wolfgang, St. Gilgen, Mondsee, or the city of Salzburg. The list of things to do in the area is endless.

Getting to my home

Bad Ischl is in the most central location and offers train and bus connections to most places in the Salzkammergut.

Nearest airport

Salzburg 70 kms Linz 101 kms Munich 212 kms

Getting around

We have an excellent public transport system and you can get around without a car if necessary.

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Margaret & Andy

We are a retired fun loving, adventurous couple in our 60's who love to travel the world. I, (Margaret/British), have worked in the travel industry as a tour guide/tour manager for years and we've now decided to slow down and appreciate independent travelling without staying in hotels. I met my husband Andy (Austrian) when we were both working in The Gambia way back in 1985. We have 36 year old twins and 3 grandchildren. We're not exactly new to home exchange as we have had 9 exchanges in the past with our main home on another large notable platform. The reason we chose to sign up with PLU was because when we put out our feelers to see if anyone would be interested in our apartment in Bad Ischl, the response was overwhelming.
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Dates flexible
"January-March 2025"

Dates flexible
"January - March 2025"