Annegret Ritzinger - Austria Guide

Cultural hike Unterach
We start at the picturesque ensemble "Church, former schoolhouse", famous for the Klimt painting. We look at Saint Bartholomew, who was not only roasted, but also had to watch as the married  librettist Viktor Leon assaulted the lovely Risa before his eyes in 1897.
It is also little known that Unterach  was home to the lovers Eduard Boulenger and Philipp v. Ferrari, the richest man in Europe, were given a triumphant reception in 1892, with the parish priest and mayor present, at a time when Franz Josef's homosexual brother, Ludwig Viktor, had disappeared into obscurity in Salzburg. You can find out more about the background to this incident on our cultural hike. The most famous work written within Unterach's walls is Hugo Wolf's "Feuerreiter" and - irony of fate - set in the foggy, hard-to-heat giant villa, which the then owner Friedrich Eckstein graciously left to Hugo, who was seeking peace and quiet. Wolf  knew Brahms was a guest at the nearby Berghof, both  enemies because of Wagner. And between Berghof and Eckstein Villa  the Katzenlotte house, where for generations child-rich  small farmers, fishmongers and leatherworkers struggled to survive!
 This juxtaposition of rich people, artists, intellectuals, brooding people, "weirdos" and locals inspired Thomas Bernhard to write his wonderful novella "Die Mütze", which is set in Unterach and accompanies us on our hike.
But the pre-tourist era has also left interesting traces that are easily overlooked; for example, how did how did the coat of arms of the Salzburg Alt family,  from which the famous Salome Alt originated, come to have the honour of adorning the Unterach coat of arms?

Meeting point at the municipal office Unterach on 20.8. at 11am
Adults €10 and children €5
Registration required by 4pm the day before
Tel: +43 681 20392151 or a.ritzinger@gmx.at
Tour bookable on request at any time


Time travel Unterach
Exploring the diverse past of Unterach.
Visit to a local traditional business
Duration 2 hours, price €12, with Salzkammergut Summer Card €10

Nordic Walking Tour: Unterach from above
Easy hike to Egelsee lake, 4.5 km away.
Stop off at Gasthaus Stadler
Duration 4 hours, price €25, with Salzkammergut Summer Card €23

Photo and puzzle rally
Explore and photograph Unterach independently with a list of tasks.
Winning ceremony with certificate in a cosy atmosphere
Duration 2 hours, price € 12, with Salzkammergut Summer Card € 10

Unterach from the water
Exploring Unterach with the e-boat
Exciting and enigmatic stories about the villas and their inhabitants
Duration 1.5 hours, price € 45 / tour
This tour is possible for up to 3 people and can be booked at any time on request.

All tours with a minimum of 4 people and dates on request.

Annegret Ritzinger offers her knowledge as a certified Austria Guide on tours to Mondsee, Salzburg, around Lake Attersee and to the most beautiful places in the Salzkammergut.

Together with a nature and landscape guide, Annegret Ritzinger also offers bike excursions or hikes with a special focus on nature.

Explore the Attersee from all sides with Annegret Ritzinger, hikes, boat trips with a swim stop at historically interesting places.

Prices vary depending on duration and group size.
Please request a quote.