The spa town of Bad Ischl is located in Upper Austria’s Salzkammergut region. The Traun River winds through and alpine mountains look down on the town. Salt mining and the mineral-laden waters are what first brought notoriety to the area. Many of the Bad Ischl hotels offered on EasyToBook.com maintain spas to this day, where guests can partake of soothing treatments and soaks.
This picturesque town offers several noteworthy attractions within walking distance of your hotel in Bad Ischl. By far the most popular is Kaiservilla, the one time summer residence of Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph. Although it is a private residence, tours of the grounds and limited interior areas are available to the public. The Museum der Stadt Bad Ischl is located in a former 19th century spa hotel which was often visited by royalty. The historic Kongresshaus is a great place to view while the slightly newer Kurhaus now houses a museum; both were former spas. The Konditorei Zauner pastry shop is worthy of note and the Lehártheater is also in a lovely older building.