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 …
Accommodation in Gosau has one great advantage in common: breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain nature, no matter where you stay. Gosau is a popular destination not only for the summer season, but holidaymakers will also find ideal conditions here in winter. Not only are there groomed cross-country ski trails in the area, but skiers will also find several cable cars to popular ski resorts. …
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 …
There isn’t much accommodation at Fuschlsee, but it deserves your attention all the more. If only for the reason that our recommended hotels have their own access to the lake, or are in close proximity to one of the public beaches, or near the local swimming area. Lake Fuschlsee ranks among luxury destinations in Austria and the circular trail leading around the entire lake has …
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 …
Lake Wolfgangsee is considered one of the most beautiful Austrian lakes. Within the Salzkammergut region, it’s definitely the most famous, and thanks to its location just 15 minutes by car from the spa town of Bad Ischl, you can feel the spa atmosphere here. Many spa guests choose to stay in the Wolfgangsee area. Conversely, for those who come for weekends or longer vacations to …
You’ll discover the Langbathseen lakes just 15 minutes by car from Lake Traunsee. With good weather, you’ll enjoy the surrounding nature from the very beginning of Traunsee. Today, however, push on and don’t stop at the shore. Up in the mountains, breathtaking views of two natural treasures await you – the Vorderer Langbathsee and Hinterer Langbathsee lakes. Those hardy among you can also look forward …
You’ll discover Lake Traunsee in Austria just about an hour’s drive from the South Bohemian border. Many of you might have only passed by it so far on your way further south. But once you start reading today’s tip for trips to Austrian lakes, I believe you’ll conclude that it would be a shame to overlook this natural paradise when planning your (not just) summer …
Even after the summer season at Tauplitzalm ends, lovers of mountain walks around Austrian lakes don’t need to despair. A winter vacation at Tauplitzalm is just as magical. And this time we exceptionally didn’t bring skis and snowboards with us, so we could experience firsthand that Tauplitzalm is a great place for winter walks too. Winter in Tauplitz For our trip we chose the popular …
Lake Offensee and its associated protected natural area are located at the western end of the Totes Gebirge mountain range. You’ll find the lake itself about a half-hour drive from the town of Ebensee, as you head into the hills, on the opposite side from the Langbathseen lakes (which you shouldn’t miss on your trip to Traunsee). Offensee At an altitude of 649 meters, a …
