The ultimate Austria travel guide, hidden in Bad Ischl

👍Recommended reasons: Bad Ischl, a spa town on the Traun River, is not only a royal resort and the place where Empress Elisabeth (Sisi) fell in love, with a romantic royal mark and charming scenery, but also an excellent transit point for traveling in the Austrian Lake District. It has convenient transportation and cost-effective accommodation, definitely worth a visit! 📍Location: Located in Austria, in the center of St. Wolfgang and Hallstatt. 🚗Transportation: 1️⃣External transportation: There are direct trains from Vienna. It is recommended to book tickets early for better prices. 2️⃣Internal transportation: The town is small, and you can stroll around on foot. The main area is about one kilometer long, and you can basically reach everywhere within a 15-minute walk. The bus stop is next to the train station, and it is very convenient to take the bus to surrounding attractions. 👣Itinerary: 1️⃣Morning: After arriving in the town, take a stroll along the Traun River, feel the tranquility and comfort of the town, and enjoy the riverside scenery. 2️⃣Noon: Have lunch in the town and experience the local cuisine. 3️⃣Afternoon: Visit landmarks related to Empress Sisi, such as the place where she met the emperor, and stroll around the souvenir shops. Then go to the famous dessert shop Cafe-Restaurant Zauner to taste chestnut cake and other special desserts. 4️⃣Evening: Go to the thermal baths to enjoy the hot springs and relax. 🍗Food recommendations: 1️⃣Cafe-Restaurant Zauner: Empress Sisi's favorite dessert shop. The chestnut cake and vanilla ice cream are delicious. 2️⃣Guangdong Restaurant: Located diagonally opposite the luggage storage, it is recommended by many and offers Chinese cuisine. 3️⃣Recommended burger shop: The quality of the burgers is higher than McDonald's, and the ones with eggs are recommended. 👍Must-see attractions: 1️⃣Traun River: The river is clear, and people are leisurely and comfortable by the river. It is a good place for walking and relaxing. 2️⃣Landmarks related to Empress Sisi and the emperor: Such as the places where they met and fell in love, as well as the imperial palace, to experience the royal romance. 3️⃣Century-old dessert shop Cafe-Restaurant Zauner: Experience the same sweetness as the royal family. 4️⃣Thermal baths: Enjoy the hot springs and relieve travel fatigue. There are four indoor and outdoor hot spring pools, as well as saunas to choose from. 🎫Tickets: Thermal baths, four hours, 24.3 EUR/person. 💖Other tips: 1️⃣Shops and supermarkets in the town basically close before 7pm. Plan your shopping time in advance, especially if you are going to the supermarket. 2️⃣Check the weather before going out. The clouds in the mountains move quickly, and the rain and wind are strong when it rains. Return early if there are dark clouds. 3️⃣Luggage storage is available at the tourist center next to the train station, 3 EUR per piece, until 6pm. Large luggage is also the same price. 4️⃣Many shops are closed on Sundays, so avoid them when planning your itinerary.