Quick Details
Private small
1 - 3 persons
€ 1.181.09
Private Tour Medium
4 - 6 persons
€ 1.370.91
Private Tour Large
7 - 8 Persons
€ 1.581.82
Grossglockner High Alpine Road Private Day Tour from Salzburg
Let us take you on a trip past beautiful alpine villages deep into the heart of the Austrian Alps and present you with the spectacular view onto Austria’s highest mountain (12,457 feet) and over the longest glacier in the eastern Alps.
Spend a memorable day taking in the beauty of this unique landscape. With some luck, you might be even able to watch marmots frolicking in your immediate vicinity.
After 36 numbered hairpin curves we will reach Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe at an altitude of 7,772 feet. From this spot, you have the best view of the summit of Großglockner. You may also visit the exhibition of the national park and enjoy a hearty lunch in a typical mountainside restaurant.
We will then return on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road and arrive back in Salzburg between 8 to 9 hours after tour start.
What’s included
- Pick up from your accomodation or another location within the city area of Salzburg
- Tour in a comfortable, airconditioned and fitting car exclusively for your party (up to 8 guests)
- Knowlegble and professional guide
- Road toll for the Großglockner
What’s not included
- Food
- Drinks
- Tips
- Entrance fees
Itinerary
- Departure from Salzburg
- Meet your guide and start your journey southward, passing through the charming village of Unken on the scenic route toward the Alps.
- Scenic Ascent to Edelweißspitze
- From Ferleiten, we ascend the famous Großglockner High Alpine Road, stopping at Edelweißspitze (2,572 m) – the highest accessible point by car. Take in panoramic views of over 30 peaks above 3,000 m and the winding alpine road below. Short walk to the summit optional, weather permitting.
- Scenic Photo Stops along the way
- Arrival at Franz-Josefs-Höhe
- The crown jewel of the day: enjoy breathtaking views of the Pasterze Glacier, visit the visitor center and exhibition, and take time for a relaxing lunch at the panorama restaurant.
- Begin Return Journey
- Drive back along the high alpine road, with short photo stops on the descent. Pass through Ferleiten and continue via the scenic Salzachtal valley.
- Arrival Back in Salzburg
- Conclude the tour with alpine memories and glacier impressions to last a lifetime.
Highlights
- Edelweißspitze: highest accessible point by car in Austria
- Panoramic views of 30+ alpine peaks
- Franz-Josefs-Höhe & Pasterze Glacier Viewpoint
- Entry to visitor center & exhibition
- Scenic drive through Salzburger Land and Hohe Tauern
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What to bring
- Please bring closed and sturdy shoes, warm clothes and a rain jacket/coat
- Please bring water bottles / something to drink
-on Sunny days pleae bring sun protection – the sun at this altitude
Health & Safety
- Please bring closed and sturdy shoes, warm clothes and a rain jacket/coat
- Please be aware that this tour can not be accessed with a Wheelchair or walking aid
- This tour reaches a high altitude of 2.369 Hm / 7.772 feet – if you have problems with your lungs please be aware that this might be not the right tour for you
Disclaimers
- Private option can only be booked for a maximum of 8 personss – if you are more, please contact us directly!
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If you cancel your tour more than 48 hours before the start of the tour, no fees will be charged. However, please note that in such cases we will retain an administration fee of 10% of the booking price to cover the costs of payment transactions, bank fees and similar expenses.
If you cancel between 48 and 24 hours before the start of the tour, 50% of the total amount will be charged as a cancellation fee, in addition to the 10% administration fee.
Cancellations less than 24 hours before the start of the tour will be charged 100% of the total amount as a cancellation fee.by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.