We didn’t get to go, the day we were supposed to go they had a blizzard so it got cancelled.."………………………………………………………………..
After an awful tour to Hallstatt the day before, I was almost tempted to cancel my day in Ramsau - so glad I didn't! There was actually a little bit of spare room in the coach, though it was quite small and not very comfortable. We had a good journey up into the snowy mountains where the horses were waiting to take us on what I believe was a 15km sleigh ride, with a break half way round. I loved the horses and the 7 of us in our sleigh all made friends quickly as we dashed through the snow. It was totally fabulous and I drained my phone battery taking pictures and videos of our wonderful journey. We then had a couple of hours in the village, which was probably a bit too long but I found a nice little place to have lunch (very little open on NYE Sunday). It was a full day and we got back into Salzburg around 6pm. I'd do this again in an instant.
This was a highlight of our trip to Austria. I was traveling with my husband and adult daughter. We took this tour from Salzburg and it was fabulous. Our tour guide, Alenka, gave us a history of the region on the way up, filling in with bits of local trivia and a few restaurant recomendations. Our weather was perfect but it's a sleigh ride in a mountain village so dress warm. They provide warm blankets. A rest stop for the horses allows time for a warm drink at a cafe on the trip. Our driver, Marcus, was gracious and full of local knowledge. His beautiful team, Luna and Gretel, were steady and ready to work. The restaurant, Waldschenke, where we started and ended the sleigh ride, was excellent. Local specialties, warm drinks, and gorgeous desserts in a classic atmosphere were the perfect follow up to our ride. This tour allowed plenty of time to explore the village before heading back to Salzburg. The grounds at Ramsau are a winter paradise for cross country skiing, sleigh rides, and winter hiking on the miles of groomed trails. I would happily return for a longer stay. Pro tip, arrive early for the tour. The Austrians keep a tight schedule.
Trip was amazing. Very well organised and the guide was very informative also. The sleigh ride through the mountains was epic & such a wonderful experience.
Oh my goodness, this was an amazing day. Alenka, our guide, and Sammy, our driver, took us to Ramshau in the mountains,for an unforgettable 1.5 hour sleigh ride. It was magical. The whole trip was very well organised and Alenka kept us very entertained during the road work delays...really excellent tour through the most dtunning scenery.