On the northern edge of the Alpine chain, the Salzkammergut boasts lakes and mountains that impress visitors. In addition, the city of Salzburg is not far away. Castles invite you to explore. You can swim in lakes in summer. In winter there are hiking trails along the lakeshore. The customs are very much alive in the Salzkammergut. Experience the Harvest Festival when the harvest is harvested. Then the farmers celebrate the fruits of their labor. At festivals. At pleasure events. And on their farms and farm shops. Discover specialties from the Salzkammergut during an autumn holiday.
What are the Schön Perchten of Ebensee? In Ebensee on Lake Traunsee in Upper Austria, things get lively every year on the evening of January 5th. It's the day of the Schön Perchten of Ebensee. As dusk approaches in the Salzkammergut region, more and more people come to town. They gather in the...
The Schönperchten of Ebensee – Winter Traditions in Austria Every year on January 5th, starting at 18.00:1860 PM, the Glöcklerlauf (Glöckler Run) takes place in Ebensee in the Salzkammergut region. It's a tradition that has been held annually in Upper Austria since around XNUMX. Since it was raining during our visit to the Glöcklerlauf, the conditions for taking photos weren't ideal...
What is the Kripperlroas in Ebensee? You can admire the landscape nativity scenes in private homes in Ebensee, Salzkammergut, until the end of January. During the Kripperlroas in Ebensee, Upper Austria, private individuals open their homes to visitors who want to see their Christmas nativity scenes, which have often been in their families for centuries. It...
Bad Aussee in Styria is a small town surrounded by mountains, lakes and nature. On a holiday in Bad Aussee in Austria you will find pure relaxation and can escape the hustle and bustle of the big city. We like it there so much that we have been to the region several times. Included ...
Altaussee residents from art and aristocracy We are traveling in the Ausseerland in Styria, where Archduke Johann once pursued his passion for nature as a temporary resident of Altaussee. As an enthusiastic supporter of Styria and a lover of the Ausseer mountains, he liked to go hunting. In addition, he commissioned painters such as ...
You can spend your holiday in the Salzkammergut region at Traunsee Austria. Use our travel tips for hotels and camping at Traunsee Austria to plan your holiday. Book hotels at Traunsee Austria here* Traunsee Austria holiday – hiking in summer and winter The lake is a popular destination for a summer holiday. But also in ...
Archduke Johann Hotel Bad Aussee – Historic flair meets modern comfort. The original building was built in the 14th century, and since 1848, the hotel has borne the name of Archduke Johann, the friend and patron of Styria. As early as 1900, the Archduke Johann Hotel in Bad Aussee was a spa hotel in Austria. For buildings...
Seeschloss Ort in Gmunden on Lake Traunsee Many of you will be familiar with Seeschloss Ort in Gmunden in the Salzkammergut region from the television series "Schlosshotel Orth." Except there's no castle hotel. Instead, the picturesque and beautifully situated castle on Lake Traunsee in Upper Austria, just outside Gmunden, is open to visitors who...
Travel guide for Salzburg & Salzkammergut
Places like Bad Ischl, Hallstadt or lakes like Traunsee, Mondsee, Wolfgangsee or Attersee are well known. But there are also places to discover whose names are less sonorous, but which still offer a lot of charm and beauty. Barbara Reiter and Michael Wistuba present these in their Salzburg and Salzburger Land travel guide. Of course, the city of Salzburg should not be missing. The Salzburg and Salzkammergut travel guide offers good orientation for everyone who wants to get to know the city and the region individually. With this guide it's easy.
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Places like Bad Ischl, Hallstadt or lakes like Traunsee, Mondsee, Wolfgangsee or Attersee are well known. But there are also places to discover whose names are less sonorous, but which still offer a lot of charm and beauty. Barbara Reiter and Michael Wistuba present these in their Salzburg and Salzburger Land travel guide. Of course, the city of Salzburg should not be missing. The Salzburg and Salzkammergut travel guide offers good orientation for everyone who wants to get to know the city and the region individually. With this guide it's easy.
