Salzkammergut
Austria · Upper Austria · 542 m
Description
The Salzkammergut is Austria's most famous lake district, a spectacular cultural landscape stretching across the provinces of Upper Austria, Salzburg, and Styria. More than seventy crystal-clear lakes, dramatic limestone mountains, charming lakeside villages, and historic salt mines define the region's unique character. Among its best-known destinations are Lake Wolfgang with the historic Schafberg Railway, Lake Hallstatt and the UNESCO World Heritage village of Hallstatt, as well as Lake Traunsee, Lake Attersee, and Lake Mondsee. The Salzkammergut combines breathtaking natural scenery with a salt-mining tradition spanning thousands of years, vibrant local customs, and outstanding opportunities for hiking, cycling, and water sports. It is one of Austria's premier travel destinations, attracting visitors year-round with its exceptional blend of lakes, mountains, and cultural heritage.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – September
- Jan
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- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Hallstatt
- Wolfgangsee
- Schafberg Railway
- Schafberg
- St. Wolfgang
- Lake Wolfgang Cruises
- White Horse Inn
- Bad Ischl
- Imperial Villa (Kaiservilla)
- Traunsee
- Gmunden
- Ort Castle
- Altaussee Salt Mine
- Altaussee
- Grundlsee
- Toplitzsee
- Gosausee
- Dachstein Krippenstein
- 5fingers Viewing Platform
- Dachstein Giant Ice Cave
- Mammoth Cave
- Loser
- Loser Panoramic Road
- Attersee
- Mondsee
- Mondsee Basilica of St. Michael
- Offensee
- Almsee
- Lake Hiking Trails
- Postalm
- Zwölferhorn Cable Car
- Katrin Cable Car
Getting there
- Train stations:
- St. Wolfgang Schafbergbf, Schafbergalm, Schafbergspitze