Altaussee

Landsby · Salzkammergut, 🇦🇹 Østrig

Altaussee is a small village on a deep green lake in the Styrian Salzkammergut, below the cliffs of the Totes Gebirge. It is a quiet place, long loved by writers, composers and painters.

The lake, the mountain paths and the old salt mine are the main draws. The village feels calm and traditional, and it is a short drive from Bad Aussee and Hallstatt.

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Bedste rejsetidspunkt

June to September is best for swimming, lake walks and mountain hikes. The Narcissus flowers bloom in late May and early June. Autumn colours are strong. Winter is cold and snowy, with ski days on the Loser.

Vælg en måned

Typisk vejr i januar

Dårligt

3° (føles som -1°) · ekstremer -14°–9°
-5° om natten
14 regnvejrsdage
6 solskinsdage
3 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lavt

Typisk vejr i februar

Dårligt

4° (føles som 0°) · ekstremer -13°–12°
-4° om natten
13 regnvejrsdage
8 solskinsdage
5 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lavt

Typisk vejr i marts

Dårligt

8° (føles som 5°) · ekstremer -9°–17°
-1° om natten
15 regnvejrsdage
9 solskinsdage
5 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 3 · moderat

Typisk vejr i april

Dårligt

13° (føles som 11°) · ekstremer -3°–22°
3° om natten
15 regnvejrsdage
8 solskinsdage
6 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vejr i maj

Godt

18° (føles som 17°) · ekstremer 3°–25°
8° om natten
20 regnvejrsdage
5 solskinsdage
6 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vejr i juni

Godt

22° · ekstremer 6°–29°
12° om natten
21 regnvejrsdage
8 solskinsdage
7 solskinstimer om dagen
Behagelig luftfugtighed
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · højt

Typisk vejr i juli

Godt

23° (føles som 24°) · ekstremer 9°–30°
13° om natten
22 regnvejrsdage
9 solskinsdage
7 solskinstimer om dagen
Behagelig luftfugtighed
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · højt

Typisk vejr i august

Godt

23° (føles som 24°) · ekstremer 8°–30°
13° om natten
20 regnvejrsdage
10 solskinsdage
7 solskinstimer om dagen
Behagelig luftfugtighed
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vejr i september

Godt

19° (føles som 18°) · ekstremer 4°–26°
9° om natten
16 regnvejrsdage
10 solskinsdage
6 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vejr i oktober

Udmærket

15° (føles som 13°) · ekstremer -1°–22°
6° om natten
14 regnvejrsdage
8 solskinsdage
5 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lavt

Typisk vejr i november

Dårligt

8° (føles som 6°) · ekstremer -7°–16°
1° om natten
14 regnvejrsdage
4 solskinsdage
3 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lavt

Typisk vejr i december

Dårligt

4° (føles som 0°) · ekstremer -13°–10°
-3° om natten
15 regnvejrsdage
4 solskinsdage
3 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lavt

Klimadata: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Topseværdigheder

Altausseer See

Salzwelten Altaussee

LoserFor alternative betydninger, se Loser.

Kath. Pfarrkirche St. Ägid

Pötschen PassPötschen Pass is a high mountain pass in the Austrian Alps between the Bundesländer of Upper Austria and Styria.

Bräuningzinken

Altausseer See is a clear lake with a flat path around it and views of the peaks.
Salzwelten Altaussee is a working salt mine that offers tours underground, including a salt lake and slides.
Loser is a mountain reached by a toll road, with views over the lake and Dachstein.
Pfarrkirche St. Ägid is the village church.
Bräuningzinken is a peak above the lake for experienced walkers.
Pötschenpass is a mountain pass road toward Bad Goisern.

Oplevelser

Walk the path around the lake.
Tour the salt mine.
Drive or hike up the Loser.
Swim in the lake in summer.
Join the Narcissus festival in nearby Bad Aussee.

Ture og aktiviteter

Altaussee — Kort

Dagsture

Bad Aussee is about 10 minutes away by car.
Hallstatt is about 45 minutes away by car.
Bad Ischl is about 40 minutes away by car.
Obertraun is about 40 minutes away by car, with the Dachstein caves.
Grundlsee, a nearby lake, is about 15 minutes away by car.

Områder at udforske

Bad Aussee, Hallstatt and Obertraun are the nearest preferred destinations.

Ankomst

By air: Salzburg Airport is about 1 hour 30 minutes away by car.
By train: The nearest station is Bad Aussee on the Salzkammergut line, and a local bus covers the last few kilometres. Check times on ÖBB.
By car: The B145 road leads to Bad Aussee, then a local road to the village.

Transport

The village and the lake path are walkable. A local bus links Altaussee with Bad Aussee. A car or bike helps for the mountain roads.

Kørsel

A car is helpful but not essential. Parking in the village is limited in summer. The Loser road is a toll road and closes in winter. Motorways in Austria need a vignette.

Mad og drikke

Local specialities include lake fish and Kaiserschmarrn. Mountain inns serve dumplings and hearty soups. Local dress is worn on festival days.

Aftensmad

Wiener SchnitzelA thin, breaded and pan-fried veal cutlet, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes and a wedge of lemon.

TafelspitzBoiled beef in broth, served with roast potatoes and a sauce of apples and horseradish — a favourite of Emperor Franz Joseph.

Viennese Goulash Wiener SaftgulaschA rich beef stew slow-cooked with onions and paprika, typically served with a bread dumpling or bread roll.

Snacks og streetfood

KäsekrainerA grilled pork sausage studded with melty cheese, a classic order at Vienna's ubiquitous Würstelstand (sausage stands).

Sausage Stand Snack Würstel vom WürstelstandGrilled or boiled sausages (Bratwurst, Frankfurter, Bosna) served with mustard, bread and a pickle from street kiosks.

Søde sager og desserter

ApfelstrudelThin pastry rolled around spiced apples, raisins and breadcrumbs, usually served warm with vanilla sauce or cream.

SachertorteA dense chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam under a dark chocolate glaze, famously served with unsweetened whipped cream.

KaiserschmarrnA fluffy shredded pancake caramelised with sugar and dusted with icing sugar, served with plum or apple compote.

MarillenknödelApricot dumplings wrapped in potato or quark dough, rolled in buttery breadcrumbs — a Wachau and Viennese summer specialty.

Drikkevarer

Viennese Melange Wiener MelangeThe signature Viennese coffee: espresso topped with steamed milk and milk foam, the centrepiece of coffeehouse culture.

Grüner VeltlinerAustria's flagship crisp, peppery white wine, widely poured in Vienna's Heuriger (wine taverns).

SturmA cloudy, lightly alcoholic partially-fermented grape must, available only for a few weeks in autumn.

Sikkerhed og sundhed

Altaussee is very safe. Mountain weather changes quickly, so check forecasts. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112. The mountain rescue number is 140.

Historie

Salt mining has shaped Altaussee since the Middle Ages. In the 19th century writers and composers, including Hugo von Hofmannsthal and Jakob Wassermann, came for the summer. During World War II the mine was used to hide looted art, which was found by Allied soldiers in 1945.