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Haus Annabelle

Haus Annabelle is a brand new Guest House & Apartments in the Austrian alpine village of Wagrain.

Built in traditional wooden design, Haus Annabelle offers the perfect combination of traditional feel with all the modern conveniences of home.

* 5 x En-suite double/twin bedrooms for Bed & Breakfast
* 1 x One-bedroom Self-Catering apartment (45 sqm)
* 1 x Two-bedroom Self-Catering apartment (65 sqm)
* All rooms with TV/Dvd/WiFi and balcony
* Guest breakfast and sitting area with fireplace
* Wellness spa with sauna
* Heated ski/boot room
* Guest parking
* Non smoking
* English and German spoken
* Airport transfers arranged as required
* Excellent location on the Kichboden plateau in Wagrain.

The alpine village of Wagrain is located in the Salzburgerland region of Austria, just 70km south of the city of Salzburg and its International Airport. Transfer time from the airport is less than 1 hour, taking the A10 motorway to Flachau, then the 163 road along the valley to Wagrain. Haus Annabelle is situated in the Haid area on the Kirchboden plateau just above Wagrain.

Summer in Salzburgerland

Salzburgerland offers the summer Visitor a huge variety of activities to get you out into the beautiful Lakes and Mountains.

Walking and Hiking
There are walks and hikes to suit all ages and fitness levels. In addition to the gentle valley walks, there are a multitude of marked paths up and through the high peaks with the option to walk the whole way up from the valley, or take the cable car to the top to make the trip easier.

Tip – Take the Flying Mozart gondola up the Griesenkareck (1850m) then follow the path to the summit (2000m) and along the high ridge to Kleinarl. Approx. 4 hours round trip.

For a more gentle option, the circuit walk around Jaegersee lake takes just 40 minutes but offers spectacular views and the option to take the additional 4 hour hike up to Tappenkarsee lake at 1800m.

Cycling and Mountain Biking
The area around Wagrain offers hundreds of kilometres of dedicated cycling and mountain bike tracks, so you can avoid the traffic and enjoy the beauty of the natural landscape.

Tip – The Enns cycle path follows the gently sloping river valley for over 200km. The first section from Flachau to Schladming is a 60km round trip and takes approx 5 hours.

Tip – The purpose built Mountainbike Park Wagrain uses the lower section of the Flying Mozart gondola to take bikers up to the mid station at 1350m, then it’s all downhill from there.

Swimming
Despite being 3 hours from the nearest beach, the local swimming lakes and the Wagrain Waterworld provide the possibility for swimming without getting sand in your sandwiches.

The local swimming lake at Reitdorf also offers free swimming in a spectacular setting.

Golf
Golf in Austria offers a unique experience, with championship quality courses in spectacular mountain settings. The course at Radstadt also offers the only on-course cable car in Europe between the 13th and 14th holes.

Sightseeing in Salzburgerland

Salzburgerland offers the summer Visitor a huge variety of sightseeing opportunities, from beautiful lakeside villages, to fairytale castles and of course the historic city of Salzburg. Many of the attractions are included on the Salzburgerland Card visitor pass, which for a one-off fee gives free entry to a wide variety of attractions along with access to many of the cable cars that operate during the summer.

Here are some suggestions of places to visit:

City of Salzburg
The city of Salzburg has something to offer everyone. The charming old town features classical baroque architecture, whilst the city is overlooked by the great Hohensalzburg castle, the largest and best preserved medieval castle in Europe. As the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Salzburg is also famous for its musical heritage, and was famously the backdrop for many scenes from the musical The Sound of Music.

Castle Hohenwerfen
Used in the film Where Eagles Dare, Hohenwerfen castle perches on a dramatic hilltop offering amazing views of the surrounding mountains. A funicular railway operates up to the castle itself, where you can tour the internal rooms, and falconry displays are operated most days through the summer.

Werfen Ice Caves

The Eisriesenwelt Ice Caves near Werfen are the largest naturally occurring ice caves in the World. Reached by a combination of cable car and uphill hike, guided tours take you inside the caves lit only by burning ribbons to protect the fragile environment that created this natural wonder.

Lichtensteinklamm
A raised walkway follows the Lichtensteinklamm gorge as it cascades down from the mountains toward the town of Sankt Johann.

Hallstatt
The Salt Mining village of Hallstatt is a beautifully preserved village that was only accessible by boat until just a few decades ago. Nestling beside Hallstattersee Lake, it is one of the most famous images of the Salzburgerland Salzkammergut Lake District.

St Wolfgang
St Wolfgang is a charming lakeside village with great cafes and restaurants, and the opportunity for a boat trip across the spectacular Wolfgangsee Lake.

Grossglockner
Take a drive over the highest mountain pass in the Austrian Alps. A unique experience.

Hitler’s Eagles Nest
Just 20km from Salzburg over the border with Germany, is the town of Berchtesgarten, above which perches the Eagles Nest, the retreat used by Adolph Hitler and featured in so many of his home movies.

Dachstein Glacier
At 3000m the Dachstein Glacier is the highest accessible peak in Salzburgerland. Take the cable car to the summit for spectacular views and the amazing Skywalk.

Schloss Hellbrunn
Built by Cardinal, Schloss Hellbrunn lies on the outskirts of Salzburg. Along with the elegant main house, the gardens features a unique water garden, along with the adjoining Hellbrun Zoo

Venice (Italy)
Head south through the Tauern alpine tunnel, and in just over 3 hours you can be in the magical city of Venice. certainly one of the 'must see' destinations in the world.