Hallstatt road trip Austria in Winter and everything that went WRONG during this roadtrip

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4 жыл бұрын

Hallstatt in Austria, a road trip in winter. Don't just go to Austria during summer. Winter can be a beautiful time to do a road trip through Austria.
In this video we are going to drive through the beautiful winter landscapes in Austria. Leaving Salzburg behind us the journey starts a bit wet in Mondsee. But soon the road trip continues and turns into a beautiful winter fairy tale landscape. From places to St. Gilgen, Bad Ischl, St. Wolfgang and Hallstatt.
When you make a road trip in winter through Austria. You can't miss Hallstatt with its salt mine and beautiful town. However, be aware. Hallstatt has a very overcrowded tourist problem so be respectful to all the locals.
There is nothing better than doing a road trip through Austria in winter. Even if you can't climb all the mountains.
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Would you like to do a road trip through Austria in winter?

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@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

Would you do a roadtrip in Austria?

@TheGreenMargarita 4 жыл бұрын

definitely!!!

@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

Did you ever do one?

@G3Travels 4 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

@RichAndSunny 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely, looks so beautiful!

@erzsebetnilsson580 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your personality and also YOU ARE THE FIRST YOUNG AMERICAN WHO ACCUALLY SHOW ATLEAST a whole 50 second of Europe instead JUST OF YOUR SELF AND YOUR FELLOW AMERICANS IN THIS VIDEO.

@Svenywhere 2 жыл бұрын

I am glad to hear you enjoyed my personality. Unfortunately sorry to ruin the dream but I am not American.

@CarolandDerek 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking me back. I was there 55 years ago and I don't think it has changed. Wonderful ❤️🌈🎥👍

@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

55 Years ago, that is a good while ago. Which places did you visit during that time? You didn't visit all those villages right?

@CarolandDerek 4 жыл бұрын

Svenywhere most but the best memory is the slide into the salt mine. We were camping in the castle grounds.

@karans9228 7 ай бұрын

Was there in 2022 and went to Austria on a whim. By far the most beautiful country in Europe, if not the world. I hope it stays under the radar so it does not loose its charm. Vienna, Salzburg and Hallstatt were the places I went, will never forget them. Thank you for sharing this.

@Svenywhere 6 ай бұрын

You did a similar road trip then. It would have been an amazing trip you did I guess!

@mr.furball1981 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. Thank you.

@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@TheGreenMargarita 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing!!

@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😀

@BonnysOneStepAhead 4 жыл бұрын

Just a big wow...it’s heaven, superb views....love Austria...so beautiful coverage....enjoyed the trip with u

@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for enjoying the trip. It didn't start well in terms of weather but the end was more than worth it!!!

@CuriousPavel 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning views! 😍 I've never explored Austria

@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

Never? You should go at some point. Especially in Spring and go for some hiking.

@raphsky 4 жыл бұрын

Even with all the fog and rain looks like a fantastic place the action with you and the food are fantastic.

@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

The snow in the end was just worth it! And yeah food can be good as well.

@G3Travels 4 жыл бұрын

So great that you made the best of some inclimant weather. They seemed to have really cleared up the Christmas decorations so quickly. The salt mines looked like such an intriguing place to visit. Taking the gondola ride looked breathtaking!! How fun to be able to slide down the rails. The views of the mountains were stunning!!😊

@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

The final view was so worth it! Even though the first day was rainy the second day made totally up for this.

@RichAndSunny 4 жыл бұрын

Austria is so beautiful! Sorry you didn't get too lucky with the weather at Mondsee, but glad you got better weather later on. Cafe Zauner at Bad Ishcl looked so delicious! And I definitely have to check out the salt mines, so interesting! Lake, village and mountains, so peaceful and beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

It was indeed a great trip thanks.

@theitalianchica 4 жыл бұрын

omg that view over the lake in the morning without clouds was something amazing! the salt mine looks very interesting but my favourite part was the delicious cake :D great video!

@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry if I made you hungry with that cake, the cake tasted really good at least. Glad you enjoyed the journey with me!

@theRTWguys 4 жыл бұрын

Hallstatt is high on my list, so thanks for taking us there. December in Austria sounds like a wonderful trip - love how old Europe cities are (1300s!). Yeah, I guess I understand how Austria may not be a good place to shop during Christmas time LOL. Love the torte - looks so good. The salt mine tour looks interesting, and finally Hallstatt tour is a bit more touristy than I wanted it to be. Thanks for sharing!

@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

To be fair. Austria is much better during this period than Christmas Eve in Germany. In Germany most of the things are closed around that time, at least during Christmas the cities in Austria had still most of its things open. And as I said, while Hallstatt offers everything (salt mine, mountain, village next to the lake), you can discover this all in the area in other places (except the salt mine) with less tourists around you.

@NewstateNomads 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see that the weather finally cooperated and the views came out! Hallstatt was indeed beautiful AND the salt mine! Thanks for sharing your adventure. 👍 -Howard

@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@PuriandSue 4 жыл бұрын

That's a very beautiful roadtrip. Winter and snow (not too much) always make the place looks magical.

@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah winter was bad this year, so not that much snow as we hoped for.

@IamaDutch-Kiwi 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, the winters in Europe aren't what they used to be. More is the pity. Absolutely beautiful surrounds though Sven. Very nice shots, amazing scenery. I just imagines the snow in places.

@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

Last year our winter in Russia (St. Petersburg and Moscow) was amazing in terms of snow. However, this year was really bad indeed. I miss the moments of ice skating in the forests in the Netherlands.

@WillKupfer 4 жыл бұрын

Gosh the food at 3 minutes looked amazing, I would happily eat that cake. This town looks so beautiful and peaceful. The salt mine tour looks cool, I visited the coal mines in the UK when I was a child, very memorable experience. Really incredible place, I'd like to visit here.

@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

Wait, wait local mine visits in the UK? Where, maybe I need to do that as well?

@XennialTraveller 4 жыл бұрын

Mm, that cake looks good, but I think those open faced sandwiches, all shiny look even more amazing! Glad you got to see the views in St Wolfgang. I love cable cars but have never ridden them in the snow - very pretty though I bet it must have been sehr kald. ❄ I had no idea that Austria had salt mines.

@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

Austria is full with salt mines. The salt under the ground spans all the way from Munich to Vienna. So loads of salt to dig for. And in regards of the sandwiches, the prawn sandwich tasted really good as well!

@AndreaMartini83 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, I've been in Austria a couple of years ago during the Christmas time and it was amazing!

@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

Where have you been in Austria during Christmas?

@AndreaMartini83 4 жыл бұрын

@@Svenywhere classic Vienna Christmas markets!

@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

@@AndreaMartini83 You will see more of those tonight!

@MohammadTibi 4 жыл бұрын

I understand you disappointment at Mondsee but thanks god you got compensated in St. Wolfgang . liked the salt mine as well

@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

The more we drove further, the better the weather became and the better the footage. On top of the mountain at Hallstatt is just amazing.

@TravellingDany 4 жыл бұрын

My wife was there for the Christmas markets a few years ago (you were there for Christmas as well!). She always said that Austria and Vienna are gorgeous with the snow... but super cold. I guess you two agree on that! :D

@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

Places are getting so beautiful with snow! Same with Russia!

@FernandaGouveia 4 жыл бұрын

I've been in Austria 3 years ago but I just stayed for one day. Hahaha You made me wanna come back and eat a cake (dammit now I really want a cake!) Btw your storytelling is amazing! I will definitely watch more videos! (:

@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and sorry for making you hungry. Hope you managed to get your cake in the end.

@DATravellingFamily 4 жыл бұрын

What app did you use for the map? I always wanted to do something like that. Thanks I wouldn't mind raining, Austria s beautiful. Those cakes and bread/toasts looks appetising. Putting Halstatt on bucketlist especially that Salt mine

@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

It isn't an easy App or something. I just used After Effects and had to make it myself.

@MeghanandQuincy 4 жыл бұрын

missed winter this year sadly. wish i had a warm fire right now. :)

@Svenywhere 4 жыл бұрын

Was your winter really bad (almost non existing) as here in Europe? Or you have been somewhere else on the world at the moment?

@patriciahuaman2146 6 ай бұрын

Hello! Just found your video and like it so much! This end of year we're planning on renting a camper and drive from italy to germany passing through Austria. Is there any recommendations ( first time driving with snow)? How about the toll roads (are they like in switzerland that you need a vigneta? Or like in italy that you can pay at the toll?. Thanks!!!!!

@Svenywhere 5 ай бұрын

You need a vignetta but I believe rental cars come with them, at least we didn't pay extra for it or avoided the toll roads. Most of the roads are well cleaned just drive carefully and slower in snow and don't break suddenly. Overall you will be okay. I hope you had fun!