The Apartment
Leave your everyday life behind and spend a relaxing holiday in one of our comfortable holiday apartments here in Obertraun - a beautiful village on Lake Hallstatt surrounded by mountains.
Our cosy Apartment 3 is a loft apartment and has the following features:
- Cosy open plan apartment with a double bed (possible to split to twin) and single sofa bed - ideal for a small family
- Kitchenette, featuring sink, fridge, microwave/grill oven, hob etc
- Cosy dining corner
- Air conditioning unit for summer
- LCD Flatscreen TV, Digital Satellite TV, DVD Player and iPod/iPhone docking station with radio
- Bathroom with shower, wash basin, shampoo/conditioner/shower gel dispenser, hairdryer, WC, etc
- FREE Wireless Internet Access
- Bed Linen, luxury bath robes and towels are provided
All our Apartments have been awarded 3 Edelweiss as a mark of Quality: "Apartments with 3 Edelweiss are characterised by quality comfortable furnishings. Generally more comfort and quality are offered in these apartments. Amongst others are hairdryers, sewing equipment, games and books to hand. Sunbathing areas and terraces invite you out into the open" Landesverband der Privatvermieter OÖ
In winter enjoy the skiing on the Krippenstein Freeride Arena and Dachstein West.
The scenic footpaths and cycle routes are in close vicinity - as is the Koppenwinkel lake in the nearby Nature Reserve which is a short walk away. About 2km from our house is the Lake Hallstatt with its bathing beach, boat hire etc.
.......whether it be Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter - there is something for everyone at Landhaus Osborne. From skiing, snowboarding, hiking, cycling, horse riding, kajaking, and lots more...or just relaxing.
Our prices are based on a self-catering basis.
For your convenience, we also offer a self service wine rack, fresh bread delivery and shopping services.
Rooms
Activities
Landhaus Osborne and Obertraun are the perfect bases for exploring this area of outstanding natural beauty characterised by the Dachstein mountain range. The region provides a real adventure for downhill and cross country skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. For those who prefer more gentle snow shoe hiking, Obertraun has plenty to offer.
In total, our local ski areas offer well over 200 kms of perfectly groomed snow-sure pistes which are suitable for all abilities - from young learners right up to expert freeriders. Resorts such as Krippenstein Freeride Arena, Dachstein West, Loser,Tauplitz and many more are either in our village or a short drive away. More information on the nearby resorts can be found below.
Never heard of the ski resorts of Krippenstein and Dachstein West? That is because they are one of Austria's the best kept secrets.
The Krippenstein Freeride Arena (Altitude 2,100 metres), which is only a 3 minute drive from Landhaus Osborne, is a magnet for those who enjoy winter sports in unspoilt natural surroundings and is accessible via the recently modernised Dachsteinbahn cable car system. Suitable for young learners right up to expert freeriders - including a 11km run with a 1,500m altitude difference from the summit down to the valley. Otherwise you can try out some off-piste skiing in the 18 square kilometre Freeride Arena. Our younger guests will have hours of fun at the recently established "Krippi-Park".
Down in the valley there is a wonderful 14 km long cross- country ski trail which passes through the "Koppenwinkel", a Nature Preservation Area renowned for its beauty. Skating is now possible on the trail too, thanks to modern technology.
For families, beginners and intermediates, then the nearby area of Dachstein West is the place to head for and is Upper Austria's largest skiing region. This is a family-friendly and down-to-earth, guaranteed snow and variety, modern and affordable: The Dachstein West skiing region has a special kind of charm. The aim here is not to be bigger, brighter and faster, but to be authentic and genuine. In the orchestra of alpine ski resorts, Dachstein West stands out as a voice of its own. And the Dachstein West ski association means that the region has now grown to include not only the core resorts of Gosau, Russbach and Annaberg but also another seven ski resorts, all of which can be accessed with ski passes with a duration of 1.5 days or longer.
Within easy reach by car are over 200 kms of runs within the following resorts...
Krippenstein Freeride Arena (11km run with 1,500m altitude difference, plus 30 kilometres of freeride variants - 2 minutes by car)
Dachstein West - Gosau, Russbach, Annaberg, Lungötz, Abtenau (152 km prepared runs - 15 minutes by car)
Loser (29 km prepared runs - 20 minutes by car)
Tauplitz (42 km prepared runs - 25 minutes by car)
Postalm Arena (20 km prepared runs - 40 minutes by car)
Feuerkogel - Ebensee (12 kms prepared runs, 40 minutes by car)
plus many more....
Getting here
At just over an hours drive from Salzburg, Landhaus Osborne is perfect for exploring the Salzkammergut. The UNESCO World Heritage town of Hallstatt and the ski and hiking areas of Krippenstein and Dachstein West are both just a short distance away.
