The holiday of your dreams in the spa resort of Bad Ischl
Spa resort Bad Ischl: Where imperial history and modern Zeitgeist meet
Spa resort Bad Ischl In the 19th century the Hapsburg dynasty chose Bad Ischl and the astounding surroundings of the town as their imperial summer resort. To the Austrian imperial couple the name of Bad Ischl meant relaxation and balance in the hustle and bustle of courtly life.
First and foremost it is the small things that make our hearts brim with joy. The views of pristine nature in the Salzkammergut region; the culinary delights that await you in the Goldener Ochs restaurant or a leisurely stroll through the picturesque alleys of the imperial town of Bad Ischl are all such treasures.
It goes without saying that various kinds of sporting activities will tempt active guests in the holiday town of Bad Ischl in both summer and winterGuests who want to start the pleasurable days of their holidays in a more laid-back fashion will feel equally at home in the Salzkammergut region. For instance Austria's oldest saline bath can be found in Bad Ischl. The saline baths have enjoyed a world wide fame ever since the days when the Austrian imperial couple spent their summer months in Bad Ischl. The saline regimen attracts visitors from all over the world; even the Austrian emperors improved their health by drinking and bathing in the famous saline waters. Bad Ischl owes its fame as a spa resort to the Arch Duchess Sophie, who spent time convalescing after several miscarriages in Bad Ischl, enjoying treatments of saline, sulphur and mud-baths. The duchess was firmly convinced that it was due to these treatments that she gave birth to the so called "salt princes“, Emperor Franz Josef and his brother Ferdinand Maximilian.
During your health-holidays at Bad Ischl you will have many opportunities to discover with all of your senses the long history of this region and the spa resort as a place of healing. The romantic craggy mountains; rich flora and fauna; attractive cultivated landscapes; lakes with water that is drinking quality; and a charming cultural life – this and much more is waiting for you at the Salzkammergut region.
Do you want to escape the drudgeries of your working life and replenish heart and soul in the picturesque region of Bad Ischl? Contact the team at the Hotel Goldener Ochs and send your non-committal request. right away. The Schweiger family and the staff are looking forward to welcoming you and your loved ones in the heart of the Salzkammergut region.
