Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 3 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Thinking about skiing already? Just take a look at the 'Guestbook' below and read what our guests from last winter had to say - cheap flights readily available to two airports (Salzburg/Linz) both within an hour of the house as well as Munich a bit over two hours!
Set in its own grounds on a south facing hillside with views over Lake Traunsee and the Alps and yet only five/ten minutes from the lakeside towns of Altmunster and Gmunden with their wide range of restaurants and shops, the house is fully centrally heated and has three bedrooms, a large lounge/diner, a very well equipped breakfast kitchen with dishwasher, a bathroom with underfloor heating and a laundry room with washing machine,
The house has been extensively renovated and is comfortably furnished, well equipped and has two south-facing sun terraces offering 'views to die for' (see 'Guest Book').
A reasonably priced, locally renowned, restaurant is only five minutes walk away for those occasions when you just don't want to cook with numerous restaurants and cafe houses in the local towns and on the lakeside.
We have set the house occupancy at a comfortable/spacious 6 but there is a sofa-bed in the lounge plus two fold-out matresses which then allows for flexibility for up to 8 guests.
Bedroom one - double bed plus cot (plus two further fold-out matresses if required) Bedrooms two and three - two single beds in each.
There is parking for two/three cars and lots of space in the garden for children to be children.
With lots to do within one hour's radius of the house, Grasberg offers a perfect winter and summer holiday location for both young and 'old' alike .
'Grasberg' above Lake Traunsee
View from terrace to Feurkogel Ski Area
Dachstein West
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The Upper Austria/Salzkammergut region
Never heard of the Salzkammergut region of Austria? Whether it makes you go 'Ahhh' or 'Agh', just think of the 1960's hit British film 'The Sound of Music' and the sights and sounds of this still relatively -undiscovered part of Austria will come flooding back.
Named after its historical links with salt mining in previous centuries, the Salzkammergut is a tourist board carefully kept secret. A by-word for nature at its very best. A kaleidoscope of mesmerising images of lakes, mountains and architecture, both traditional and tantalisingly modern, blending in perfect harmony with one another.
With all that such a region has to offer - 'food for the body, mind, soul and spirit' - this veritable feast is topped - off by the wonders of Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart, only an hour away. Here, visitors can feast their eyes and ears on the sights and sounds of some of the world's most dynamic, emerging artists and musicians and still leave room for some of the 'sweet things of life'. After all, it's part of what being on holiday is all about, isn't it?
To have a foretaste of this and to whet the appetite for more, why not take a few minutes to explore the region by using the links below. (click on the relevant flag on home page for translation)
Skiing - Nine ski areas to choose from (beginner to advanced). All major ski areas are equipped with snow canons ensuring great ski conditions throughout the season and with its glacier, Dachstein West, Gosau, Krippenstein, Hinterstoder and Wurzeralm are a must!
Take the opportunity to widen your horizons and see and enjoy much more of this magnificent part of Austria than just the piste/ski village - there are a number of ski areas within easy reach of the house offering a wide range of skiing experience including challenging down to beginner and family friendly (especially on the purse), such as:
• Dachstein West and Gosau - a real favourite with a wide range of runs from novice to black, great ski schools and crèche facilities for the kids.
• Kasberg - a great mixture of challenging and family friendly runs. Beautifully located in a picture-postcard setting.
• Post Alm – the second highest plateau in Europe and so almost guaranteed snow, this is a great place for families to learn and play together. Great for non-skiers and novices.
• Dachstein- Krippenstein - a free stylers paradise and challenging resort.
• Hinterstoder - Worldcup downhill venue.
• Wurzeralm - Senior Worldcup venue
For more see:
www.wintersport.at/skigebiete
For snow reports copy and paste these links into your browser: http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/snow/report?S=2&LANG=en&LAND=aust&CREG=obau&ART=0 http://www.onthesnow.co.uk/upper-austria/skireport.html#
For more information on the area, click on the 'Welcome to Upper Austria' map on the top right-hand corner of the transated page.
Weather Information www.zamg.ac.at Click on 'Language Selection - English' on the left had side of the home page
Gmunden am Traunsee / Altmunster am Traunsee area
'Grasberg' lies above Lake Traunsee - 'Gateway to the Alps' - and the tourist towns of Gmunden and Altmunster in the Salzkammergut region of Upper Austria. Idyllically situated, it is within very easy reach of all main amenities and only one hour from the historic city of Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart. Together with its many cultural attractions, it is also an ideal summer/winter location with any number of mountain/water based activities including skiing - five areas ranging from beginner to advanced all within 15-45 minutes driving distance including Gosau/Dachstein West with its 140 km of pistes and 67 lifts and the spectacularly beautiful Kasberg region(see links below) But, if none of this is what your looking for, why not simply take time to 'chill - out' and enjoy the culinary delights of the region!
Bicycles and skiing equipment etc all available for hire in Altmunster/Gmunden
191 metres deep, 12 kilometers long, and 3 kilometres wide, Lake Traunsee which is just five minutes drive from the house is named after the river which feeds it and is crowned at its northern most end by Mount Traunstein which at 1691 metres high forms the 'Gateway to the Alps'.
Drawing generations of visitors and entrepreneurs to the region (the lake's pleasure cruiser company was founded by the British in the 1800's), Gmunden has been the administrative centre for the region since 1265.
If that doesn't provide you with a sense of history, older still is the thousand year old, 'Jewel in the Crown', off-shore castle, Schloss Orth. In recent years, largely through the popular television series 'Hotel Schloss Orth', it has become a must - visit feature on many people's holiday itinery. Don't plan to stay there, however. Breakfast you may get, but a bed certainly not.
So, whether you want to be active or just relax, this part of the Austrian Salzkammergut doesn't fail to deliver! A great place for families and individuals alike and with something for everyone (and with a little left over as well), the possibilities are endless. And remember, should you by any chance get the urge to explore further afield, then rest assured, Gmunden is at the hub of transport links for the Salzkammergut and Austria!
So, why not take a 'virtual journey' and explore in a little more comfort of your home by logging on to the links below.
Very useful websites with translation (click on the relevant flag on home page) can be found under:
For skiing: www.wintersport.at/skigebiete
For more information on the area, click on the 'Welcome to Upper Austria' map on the top right-hand corner of the transated page.
Weather www.zamg.ac.at then click on 'Language Selection - English' on the left had side of the home page
How to get there
By Air - the earlier you book, the better the deal!
Ryanair: London Stanstead, Liverpool, East Midlands, Dublin or Bristol to Linz and/or Salzburg. Birmingham to Vienna (Via Bratislava)
Thomsonfly: London Gatwick, Manchester, Doncaster, Coventry, Bournemouth to Salzburg.
Air Berlin: London Stanstead to Salzburg
*London Stanstead to Linz (ryanair) often the cheapest but others do have regular excellent bargains as well. **Linz and Salzburg 1 hour from house - trains/taxis readily available but hire care gives fantastic flexibility.
For a really cheap deal on UK airport parking try www.skyparksecure.com Try Park and Fly Hotel deals for early flights.
Hire car? - www.carhire3000.com (collect your car from downtown instead of at the airport and it is often 20% cheaper. Late booking is more expensive) or www.ebookers.at/Mietauto or www.google.at search word Mietauto (ask for snowtyres/chains in winter and for motorway driving you will need to buy a 'Vignette'! )
House best accessible by car but there are trains to Gmunden and Altmunster with taxis to the house.
By Road from the UK
Gmunden/Altmunster is a 12 hour drive from Calais/Dunkirk via the French and German motorway system (head for Strasbourg). We normally stay overnight in Strasbourg at reasonably priced, just off the motorway, hotel. Ask us about the specific route. We've done it many times.
Please feeel free to contact us if you need help. We have excellent local knowledge of Austria where we lived for many years and we speak German as well as English!
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Salzburg/Linz: 80 km
Railway:
Altmunster: 3 km
Activities near Gmunden am Traunsee
Sports: Ski resort location Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife City breaks Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Fridge has a freezer compartment. Satelite TV with DVD player
Further details outdoors: Two south facing, panoramic alpine view, terraces. Garden furniture for eating outside. BBQ
Further details
Margarethe is Austrian and we lived in the area for eight years before returning to the UK in 2001. We know the area like the proverbial 'back of your hand' and If you need any help with local knowledge or bookings/reservations in German, just ask us. We're only too pleased to help.
Conditions
For all other information regarding booking, cancellations, late deals etc. see 'Rental Rates' below.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Autumn Medium
2 Oct 09
19 Dec 09
300£300
5050
5050
Flexible
Christmas/New Year
19 Dec 09
2 Jan 10
480£480
8080
8080
Flexible
Winter
2 Jan 10
17 Apr 10
350£350
6060
6060
Flexible
Spring
17 Apr 10
22 May 10
320£320
5555
5555
Flexible
Summer
22 May 10
3 Jul 10
350£350
6060
6060
Flexible
Summer Holidays
3 Jul 10
4 Sep 10
380£380
6565
6565
Flexible
Autumn
4 Sep 10
30 Oct 10
350£350
6060
6060
Flexible
Winter
30 Oct 10
18 Dec 10
320£320
5555
5555
Flexible
Christmas/New Year
18 Dec 10
8 Jan 11
480£480
8080
8080
Flexible
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The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
*Quoted prices are for 2 adults and up to 4 school-age children ('family friendly price').
Heating, electricity and all local taxes included in price.
End of stay cleaning and bed linen/towels, £40 total regardless of group size/duration of stay.
Payment accepted in GBP or Euros
Long lets available. Please enquire about rates.
If you wish to discuss anything with us please contact us by e mail or telephone +44 (0)121 475 0625. Both English and German spoken.
Payment in Euros also accepted (Austrian account).
Payment by bank transfer or cheque (please allow up to ten working days for clearing cheques)
50% deposit on booking. Remaining 50% payable 1 calendar month prior to date of arrival.
Refunds - full refund up to 3 calendar months prior to date of arrival (minus any charges levied by banks). No refunds within 3 calendar months of date of arrival if cancelled by guest (please insure yourself against this).
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Guestbook for Grasberg 59
Winter
March 2009 - It was a lovely house and welcomingly warm when we arrived. The position of the house was just delightful and a pleasure to wake up to the views every morning. We had the best skiing holiday ever with the most beautiful snow and gloriously sunny weather - The Parkers (UK)
February 2009 - We just wanted to say that we really felt at home in your house. There was so much snow! We'll contact you again next time we are in the area - Emina Lihovic and family (Germany)
February 2009 - We had plenty of snow. We skied every day - Feuerkogel, Hocklecken, Kasberg and Dachstein West. Conditions were excellent. Lots of new and powder snow. Lift queues were virtually non existant. We had an excellent week - David Wrighting (Germany/UK)
February 2009 - The area is beautiful and we enjoyed our stay very much - Paul Chaloner (UK)
February 2009 - It was a great time we spent at your home. Wonderful views and we were very lucky to have a good level of snow which we miss at our home country. There were lovely areas around the house to have a walk around…. And, by the way, I took your advice of visiting one of the ski areas near the house in Bad Ischl, We spent four days there skiing. - Rafid and family - Dubai (Arab Emirates).
Christmas 2008 - We had a lovely week in the house in Grasberg. We did manage to have a white Christmas as it snowed on Christmas Day and we even had time one day for snow boarding in Gosau where there was plenty of snow. We had a lovely Christmas lunch in the local restaurant up the road from the house. We had a very enjoyable week away. Will definitley recommend your home to others that maybe looking for a holiday home in Austria, it is a beautiful house in a beautiful setting. - Carolyn and Family (UK)
August 2009 - We had a fantastic time staying in your house in Austria. The views were amazing - even my eldest daughter found it fascinating. It was a perfect place to stay for us. The lake was great and we even made it to Vienna to see the panda bears!! - Lynne Townsend and family (UK)
August 2009 - We had a lovely time here. Mountains in the background and the waters of the lake to swim in. Endless things to do or take part in locally or just relax with a book. The house is fantastically located with all the necessary comforts of home and the added bonus of being able to have breakfast on the terrace whist enjoying the view. Salzburg was in easy reach for a day trip to this lovely city. - Mark, Lynda, Ben and Noah Stobert (UK)
July 2009 - Many thanks for the use of your lovely house. We had a great holiday, and would not hesitate to recommend it to others. We are really missing the views already, and whilst we may try Ireland next year, I am sure we will return to Austria before too long - David, Rachel and George Vincent - Wales UK
July 2009 - We're back home again and we want to say that we had a really lovely holiday. Your house was absolutely wonderful! - Bernhard Ebel and family - Dusseldorf/Germany
June 2009 - We had an awesome time thank you. The house was fantastic and in a beautiful location. Thank you for a lovely stay, the house was fully equipped for all our needs. Hopefully we can come back and do some skiing or cycling. Many thanks - Sarah and the crew - UK (World Sailing Championships)
October 2008 - Dear David and Margarethe - Hols were super. Your house is lovely. I will keep your contact email as we want to go back again. Many thanks. Stephanie (UK)
September 2008 - Just a quick line to say the holiday was great. Great place to stay! Kind regards Maurice & Sally (Morton) - England
August 2008 - We had a fabulous time. Nothing could have been better and it was really lovely to meet you. The Raymonds (IOW)
July 2008 - We wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful holiday staying at your house in Altmunster. From our first day experiencing the views across the meadow to the lake and mountains to enjoying the south facing terrace while the children played in the garden and going sightseeing in the area the whole week passed all too quickly.We would love to come back sometime and will contact you when we can. Thanks again. Nigel Ferguson (Scotland)
May 2008 - It was a very memorable holiday and an adorable place to stay. Thank you for having us! We have recommended Austria and your house in particular to several friends already. Matt, Nx, Becky and Josh Freestone (UK)
May 2008 - 'The holiday was wonderful, such a fabulous location and the home was so well supplied, we had a very good time!' Jacqui, Shane and children (Australia)
December/January 2007/8 - 'Just great!' (Anika, Mirko and friends from Germany) - p.s.. They found time to get married during their stay as well.
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