A magnetic attraction at the turn of the last century. “One” drove to “summer holidays” - and one could recuperate in nearby forests, on traditional alpine meadows or mountain peaks in cool temperatures. Cures for respiratory, cardiovascular and locomotor apparatus ailments have been successfully used for over 175 years. Between a cure and a walk one met at Zauner and in the evening one amused oneself at the theatre with a Lehár operetta. Stroll through Ischl and experience the old traditions just as they formerly were, but now carefully renovated and modernised. TOWNHISTORY

The oldest brine baths in Austria were founded in 1823. The parents of Franz Joseph, later the emperor, were already coming to Ischl by 1827 to find a cure for their lack of children. The couple received four »salt princes« in the years following. Emperor Franz Joseph stayed in Bad Ischl for the first time in 1849, it was here that he celebrated his engagement to his wife to be, »Sissi«. The imperial couple resided from 1875 for many years at the »Kaiser villa« of today. Many famous personalities, aristocrats, statesmen and artists moved to Ischl in those days, such as the composer Franz Lehár who lived and wrote 24 operettas here. In 1920 Bad Ischl was designated a spa resort. SURROUNDINGS

Hikers will discover excursion destinations with fabulous views. The surroundings of Bad Ischl offer more than 100 km of well cared for hiking paths leading to mountain peaks and across lovely Alpine meadows. One popular hike leads up to the Hoisnradalm, with a wonderful view over Bad Ischl and the Dachstein glacier. The extensive sports facilities include well kept riding stables, outdoor and indoor tennis courts, a heated swimming pool in the park, salt water swimming pool / sauna, fly fishing centre and around 1,200 km of cycle and mountain bike trails. St. Wolfgang, Hallstatt and the nearby lake areas are other attractive destinations. In winter you can enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing, ice skating and sleigh rides. CITY & GOLF

In the summer season a new, amply designed driving range with a bunker and chipping green invites you to practice. Reservations: Golfclub Salzkammergut, tel. +43(0)6132/26340. Our pro, Rodney Richards, focuses on the individual requests of his students during his lessons, supported by modern computer and video equipment.


Tourismusverband Bad Ischl
A-4820 Bad Ischl · Bahnhofstraße 6
Tel. +43/(0)6132/277 57
Fax +43/(0)6132/277 57-77
E-Mail: office@badischl.at Further information at:
www.badischl.at