Altmünster

By · Salzkammergut, 🇦🇹 Østrig

Altmünster is a lakeside town on the western shore of the Traunsee, one of the deepest lakes in Austria. Mountains such as the Traunstein rise steeply from the water. The town sits next to Gmunden and shares its lake views.

It is a quiet base for swimming, sailing, cycling and hiking. The best-known sight is the island castle of Ort, which stands on the lake.

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Bedste rejsetidspunkt

June to September is best for swimming and boats. May and October are quiet and good for walking. Winter is cold, with snow on the mountains and few visitors.

Vælg en måned

Typisk vejr i januar

Dårligt

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

Typisk vejr i februar

Dårligt

5° (føles som 1°) · ekstremer -12°–13°
-3° om natten
13 regnvejrsdage
8 solskinsdage
5 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lavt

Typisk vejr i marts

Dårligt

9° (føles som 6°) · ekstremer -7°–17°
0° om natten
15 regnvejrsdage
9 solskinsdage
5 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 3 · moderat

Typisk vejr i april

Udmærket

15° (føles som 12°) · ekstremer -2°–23°
4° om natten
13 regnvejrsdage
8 solskinsdage
6 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vejr i maj

Godt

19° (føles som 17°) · ekstremer 4°–26°
9° om natten
18 regnvejrsdage
5 solskinsdage
6 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vejr i juni

Godt

23° · ekstremer 7°–30°
13° om natten
19 regnvejrsdage
8 solskinsdage
7 solskinstimer om dagen
Behagelig luftfugtighed
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · højt

Typisk vejr i juli

Godt

24° · ekstremer 10°–32°
14° om natten
20 regnvejrsdage
9 solskinsdage
7 solskinstimer om dagen
Behagelig luftfugtighed
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · højt

Typisk vejr i august

Godt

24° (føles som 25°) · ekstremer 10°–32°
14° om natten
17 regnvejrsdage
10 solskinsdage
7 solskinstimer om dagen
Behagelig luftfugtighed
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vejr i september

Godt

20° (føles som 19°) · ekstremer 5°–27°
10° om natten
14 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 0°–23°
6° om natten
13 regnvejrsdage
8 solskinsdage
5 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lavt

Typisk vejr i november

Dårligt

9° (føles som 6°) · ekstremer -5°–17°
1° om natten
13 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 -11°–11°
-2° 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

TraunseeTraunsee er Østrigs dybeste sø. Den ligger i Salzkammergut i Oberösterreich og er efter Attersee den næststørste sø i Østrig.

Ort CastleSchloss Ort is an Austrian castle situated in the Traunsee lake, in Gmunden, 19 kilometres from Vöcklabruck, the gate to Salzkammergut.

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LangbathseenThe Langbathseen are two mountain lakes in Upper Austria's part of the Salzkammergut, 8 kilometers from Ebensee.

Schloss Traunsee

Pfarrkirche Altmünster

Pfarrkirche Ort

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Eggerhaus

Traunsee is the lake, with a shore path, beaches and boat trips.
Seeschloss Ort is a castle on a small island in the lake, reached by a wooden bridge.
Schloss Traunsee is a lakeside manor house in Altmünster.
Pfarrkirche Altmünster is the town's parish church.
Pfarrkirche Ort is the church at Ort.
Vorderer Langbathsee is a small mountain lake in the woods for swimming and walks.
Eggerhaus is a local museum.
The Traunstein is the rocky peak that rises above the lake, with demanding hikes.

Fremhævede lister

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Altmünster Essentials

Altmünster serves as a central hub for exploring the Traunsee region, characterized by its collection of 19th-century castles and deep Alpine waters. The area features the island fortress of Seeschloss Ort and the historic Schloss Traunsee, alongside the Benedictine parish church. Natural highlights include the Traunsee esplanade, the expansive Toscanapark, and the nearby Langbathseen mountain lakes, all set against the dramatic backdrop of the Salzkammergut mountains.

10 steder

Oplevelser

Swim and sail on the Traunsee.
Walk the lake shore to the island castle.
Take a boat trip.
Hike on the Traunstein with care.
Cycle the lake road.

Ture og aktiviteter

Altmünster — Kort

Dagsture

Gmunden is about 10 minutes away by car or boat.
Bad Ischl is about 40 minutes away by car.
St. Wolfgang is about 45 minutes away by car.
Mondsee is about 40 minutes away by car.
Attersee is about 30 minutes away by car.

Områder at udforske

Gmunden, Attersee and Mondsee are the nearest preferred destinations.

Ankomst

By air: Salzburg Airport is about 1 hour 15 minutes away by car. Linz is about 1 hour.
By train: Trains run to Gmunden from Attnang-Puchheim, with buses on to Altmünster. Check times on ÖBB.
By car: The A1 motorway, then the B145 road, reach the lake.

Transport

Local buses run along the lake. Cycling is a good way to move between villages. Boats on the Traunsee serve several lakeside stops in season.

Kørsel

A car helps for reaching mountain trailheads and other lakes. Lakeside parking fills up in summer. Motorways in Austria need a vignette.

Mad og drikke

Lake fish, especially char, is the local speciality. Gmundner Keramik pottery, with its green-and-white pattern, is common at the table. Kaiserschmarrn and strudel appear in cafes.

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

Altmünster is very safe. Storms can come quickly on the lake. The Traunstein is a serious mountain and needs experience. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112.

Historie

A monastery was founded here in the 8th century, which gave the town its name, meaning old minster. The area developed as part of the Salzkammergut salt trade. Tourism followed in the 19th century, when the lake became a summer retreat.