Accommodation at Achensee: 10 Tips with Lake Views

Accommodation at Achensee: 10 Top-Rated Tips with Lake Views Achensee offers beautiful hotels and guesthouses right by the water, as well as in quieter slopes above the lake. If you’re looking for nice accommodation at Achensee for a reasonable price, we’ve selected excellently rated places that will be appreciated by both families with children and couples. > Achensee: A Guide to Tyrol’s Largest Lake In …

Faaker See in Carinthia: accommodation, swimming, and trip tips

Faaker See: a summer holiday by a turquoise lake in Carinthia We consider Faaker See one of the most beautiful lakes in Carinthia. In our opinion, it’s ideal for those who want to enjoy swimming in turquoise water, mountain views, calmer water sports, and trips without long travel times during their holiday. It’s located in the Villach – Faaker See – Ossiacher See region, and …

Steinbach am Attersee: 7 reasons for a (not only) summer vacation

Steinbach am Attersee lies on the eastern shore of Lake Attersee in the Salzkammergut region and is one of the quieter spots in the area. While this village isn’t as well-known, that’s exactly where we see its charm. If you’re looking for a more peaceful lakeside holiday, nice swimming, mountain trips, a nearby waterfall, great views, and the authentic atmosphere of a small Austrian village, …

Carinthian Lakes: 7 tips for a summer holiday in Carinthia

Carinthian Lakes: 7 tips for the most beautiful places for a summer holiday in Carinthia Carinthia is one of the most popular regions in Austria for a summer holiday by the water. Especially if you prefer swimming in warm lakes. They offer lakes with Alpine backdrops, turquoise water, well-maintained swimming areas, and great facilities that families with children will appreciate. You’ll find easy cycling paths …

Achensee (2026): A Guide to Tyrol’s Largest Lake

Achensee is one of those places in Austria where you’ll enjoy a holiday in every season—at least, that’s how we feel. It lies between the Karwendel and Rofan mountain ranges, boasts exceptionally clean water, a striking mountain backdrop, and very well-developed facilities for hiking, cycling, water sports, and winter holidays. On a map, it looks like a long, narrow lake, but in reality, it will …

21 tips for the most beautiful lakes in Austria (2026)

The most beautiful lakes in Austria / Planning a holiday at the Austrian lakes and wondering which places are the most beautiful and worth a visit? We’ve prepared an original list of tips for the most beautiful lakes in Austria, based on how we know them and how we personally fell in love with them. I believe you’ll love them too! Get inspired: 21 tips …

Ebensee: 9 tips for things to do at Traunsee

Ebensee: 9 tips for things to do at Traunsee Ebensee is located at the southern end of Austria’s Lake Traunsee and serves as an excellent base for combining trips for swimming, city walks, and exploring nearby mountain lakes. We’ve selected nine specific trips for you that can be put together into an active long weekend or comfortably spread out over a whole week of vacation. …

Salzburg: 13 tips on what to see and do here

Salzburg: 13 tips on what to see and do here In today’s trip tip, we’ll take you to Austria’s fourth-largest city, historic Salzburg. Thanks to the surrounding mountains, nearby lakes, and the Salzach River, it’s considered one of Europe’s greenest cities. You can look forward to a pleasant blend of landscape and architecture, art and culture, tradition and modernity, all in a surprisingly small space, …

Wörthersee: 11 Trip Ideas + Accommodation

Wörthersee: 11 Trip Ideas + Verified Accommodations Wörthersee is the most famous lake in Carinthia. You’ll be amazed not only by its length but also by its stunning turquoise color. It’s surrounded by hills and towns that buzz with cafes, beaches, and promenades (not just) in summer. Thanks to its location in southern Austria, it’s pleasantly warm during the season, and the water temperatures are …

Strobl: Trail around Bürglestein and back from St. Wolfgang

Have you visited Strobl by Wolfgangsee yet? Salzburg lake district has its charm in every season, season, but only when you go on a trip off the most frequented routes, you will discover its fairytale atmosphere. One of those less known, but all the more picturesque walks is the circuit from the village Strobl flowers rocky massif Bürglestein to the world-famous spa town St. Wolfgang. …

5 Tips for Lakes in Upper Austria for Summer Vacation

Today, we’ve prepared 5 tips for lakes in Upper Austria that are perfect for summer vacation (and beyond). A summer advantage is that you can stay in one of the beautiful lakeside hotels and enjoy Austrian lakes to the fullest. Lakes in Upper Austria Upper Austria is one of Austria’s most beautiful regions and is an ideal summer vacation destination. This area offers a stunning …

Circular Trail around Grundlsee

The hiking trail around Grundlsee offers a unique combination of stunning mountain scenery, crystal-clear water where you can enjoy swimming in many places during summer, and a peaceful atmosphere that awaits you for most of the trail practically year-round. This picturesque circuit leads along the shores of the largest lake in Styria, which locals call the Styrian Sea, and provides breathtaking views of the surrounding …

Gmunden: Trip to Ort Castle

The town of Gmunden, located on the shores of our favorite Lake Traunsee in the Austrian region of Salzkammergut, reveals the hidden beauties of Upper Austria. With its impressive blend of historical architecture, rich cultural traditions, and pristine nature, it attracts travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure. At first glance, it captivates with its romantic waterfront lined with elegant villas and cozy cafes overlooking the …

11 Tips for Wellness Centers in Austria

Is autumn swimming in lakes no longer for you? Try some of our verified wellness centers in Austria. The advantage of today’s tips is certainly the fact that you can use them at any time of the year. They are suitable for the winter season, when you plan relaxing days in wellness centers during skiing, as well as for summer holidays by Austrian lakes, when …

Hallstatt: What to See, Accommodation, and Parking

Hallstatt: What to See, Accommodation, and Parking Lake Hallstatt and its adjacent town of the same name are among the most visited places in Austria. Every year, tourists from all over the world come here, to the inner area of the Salzkammergut. Hallstatt in summer is even more popular because after a day-long walk around the town’s historical sites and at the top of the …

Gosausee: 3 Breathtaking Lakes with a View of Dachstein

You may have already visited the popular and beautiful town of Hallstatt, and you might have noticed the turn-off to the Gosauseen lakes on your way. Or maybe not. In that case, today’s trip suggestion to the Austrian Gosauseen lakes is just for you. If you’re from southern Bohemia, you can plan a trip to these two magical places even as a one-day excursion. Gosauseen …

Tauplitzalm: a Trip around 6 Lakes

Tauplitzalm is a well-known ski resort in Austria for many Czech tourists, located just under a three-hour drive from the South Bohemian border. However, fewer people know that just as it has much to offer in winter, it can also amaze you with its natural beauty from spring to autumn. In Central Europe, Tauplitzalm, at an altitude of 1650 meters, is the largest plateau and …

Formarinsee: Lake hike, transport, and 2026 prices

Formarinsee: Lake hike, transport, and prices Lake Formarinsee is one of the most beautiful mountain trips in Vorarlberg, located in the Lechquellengebirge mountains at an altitude of 1,793 meters. The main draw is the combination of the nearly circular lake, grassy slopes, and the striking Rote Wand rock face. Every year, the lake refills with meltwater from the snow and has no conventional surface outlet. …

Gaisalm at Achensee: trip tip with route description

Gaisalm at Achensee: a trip along the Gaisalmsteig and Mariensteig Gaisalm at Achensee is one of the most beautiful stops on the western shore of Tyrol’s largest lake. It lies right by the water between Pertisau and Achenkirch, and the charm of this place lies mainly in the fact that you can’t get here by car. The trip leads along a narrow path above Achensee, …

Klammsee Kaprun: route, accommodation, and swimming (2026)

Klammsee near Kaprun: trip, route, accommodation, and swimming Klammsee is a small turquoise reservoir located above the Sigmund Thun Klamm gorge in Kaprun, Austria. For us, it’s an ideal trip for families with children, leisure hikers, and anyone who wants to combine a short walk around the lake with a visit to one of the most beautiful gorges in the Zell am See – Kaprun …

Sigmund Thun Klamm: route, admission, and opening hours 2026

Sigmund Thun Klamm in Kaprun: route, admission, and opening hours 2026 Sigmund Thun Klamm is one of the most beautiful short trips in the Zell am See – Kaprun area. Over thousands of years, the gorge was carved out by the Kapruner Ache river, which cut into the rock walls to a depth of approximately 32 meters. The visitor route follows wooden walkways, bridges, and …