Mondsee

Milloin matkustaa

June to September is best for swimming, boating and cafe terraces. May and October are quieter. Winters are cold and gentle, with fog and some snow. The Christmas market is small and charming.

Valitse kuukausi

Tyypillinen sää: tammikuu

Heikko

3° (tuntuu kuin -2°) · ääriarvot -13°–10°
-4° yöllä
14 sadepäivää
6 aurinkoista päivää
3 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kuiva ilma
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 1 · matala

Tyypillinen sää: helmikuu

Heikko

5° (tuntuu kuin 0°) · ääriarvot -12°–13°
-3° yöllä
12 sadepäivää
8 aurinkoista päivää
5 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kuiva ilma
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 2 · matala

Tyypillinen sää: maaliskuu

Heikko

9° (tuntuu kuin 5°) · ääriarvot -7°–17°
0° yöllä
15 sadepäivää
9 aurinkoista päivää
5 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kuiva ilma
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 3 · kohtalainen

Tyypillinen sää: huhtikuu

Kohtalainen

14° (tuntuu kuin 11°) · ääriarvot -2°–22°
4° yöllä
13 sadepäivää
8 aurinkoista päivää
6 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kuiva ilma
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 4 · kohtalainen

Tyypillinen sää: toukokuu

Hyvä

18° (tuntuu kuin 16°) · ääriarvot 3°–26°
9° yöllä
18 sadepäivää
5 aurinkoista päivää
6 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kuiva ilma
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 5 · kohtalainen

Tyypillinen sää: kesäkuu

Hyvä

22° · ääriarvot 7°–29°
13° yöllä
18 sadepäivää
8 aurinkoista päivää
7 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Miellyttävä ilmankosteus
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 6 · korkea

Tyypillinen sää: heinäkuu

Hyvä

23° · ääriarvot 9°–30°
14° yöllä
19 sadepäivää
9 aurinkoista päivää
7 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Miellyttävä ilmankosteus
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 6 · korkea

Tyypillinen sää: elokuu

Hyvä

23° · ääriarvot 9°–31°
14° yöllä
17 sadepäivää
10 aurinkoista päivää
7 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Miellyttävä ilmankosteus
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 5 · kohtalainen

Tyypillinen sää: syyskuu

Hyvä

19° (tuntuu kuin 18°) · ääriarvot 4°–26°
10° yöllä
14 sadepäivää
10 aurinkoista päivää
6 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kuiva ilma
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 4 · kohtalainen

Tyypillinen sää: lokakuu

Kohtalainen

15° (tuntuu kuin 13°) · ääriarvot -1°–22°
6° yöllä
13 sadepäivää
8 aurinkoista päivää
5 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kuiva ilma
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 2 · matala

Tyypillinen sää: marraskuu

Heikko

8° (tuntuu kuin 5°) · ääriarvot -6°–17°
1° yöllä
13 sadepäivää
4 aurinkoista päivää
3 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kuiva ilma
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 1 · matala

Tyypillinen sää: joulukuu

Heikko

4° (tuntuu kuin 0°) · ääriarvot -11°–11°
-2° yöllä
14 sadepäivää
4 aurinkoista päivää
3 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kuiva ilma
Tyyntä
UV-indeksi 1 · matala

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

Päänähtävyydet

MondseeMondsee on järvi Ylä-Itävallan ja Salzburgin osavaltioiden rajalla Salzkammergutin seudulla.

Basilika St. Michael

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Freilichtmuseum Mondseer Rauchhaus

Mondsee Abbey

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Alpenseebad Mondsee

Kreuzsteiner Wasserfall

Bauernmuseum Mondseeland

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Mondseeberg Aussicht 1

Basilika St. Michael is the church used in The Sound of Music, with a baroque interior.
Schloss Mondsee is the former abbey building beside the church.
Mondsee is the lake itself, with swimming and boat rental.
Alpenseebad Mondsee is a lake pool and beach.
Mondseer Rauchhaus is an open-air museum of old farmhouses.
Bauernmuseum Mondseeland covers farm life in the region.
Kreuzsteiner Wasserfall is a small waterfall in the woods.
Mondseeberg Aussicht is a viewpoint over the lake.
The Drachenwand cliff, above the lake, has a via ferrata.

Suositellut listat

Lucie Krásová / CC-BY-SA

Mondsee Essentials

Mondsee is centered around its crescent-shaped alpine lake and the twin-towered Basilica of St. Michael, famously featured in 'The Sound of Music.' This selection highlights the town's Benedictine heritage at the former abbey, the rural history preserved at the Rauchhaus open-air museum, and recreational spots like the Alpenseebad. Visitors can explore the historic town center, view the lake from the Hilfberg church, or take boat tours across the water toward the Drachenwand cliff.

9 paikkaa

Herzi Pinki / CC BY-SA 3.0

Best of Mondsee

Mondsee's landscape is defined by its architectural heritage and alpine lake setting. This selection features the 15th-century Basilica of St. Michael, renowned for its late Gothic architecture and role in cinema history. The list includes historic chapels like Johannes von Nepomuk and the Strindberg-Villa, alongside elevated viewpoints on Hilfberg and Mondseeberg. For recreation, public bathing areas such as Schwarzindien and Plomberg offer direct access to the water with views of the surrounding Salzkammergut mountains.

10 paikkaa

Hidden Gems: Chapels & Parks

This collection highlights the smaller-scale cultural and natural landmarks around Mondsee. It features a series of traditional Austrian chapels and shrines, including the lakeside Johannes von Nepomuk Kapelle and the rural Hölzlbauerkapelle. Complementing these spiritual sites are historic green spaces like the Karlsgarten and Almeida Park, which offer insights into the region's horticultural heritage and community history. The list also includes the ZENtrum, a dedicated space for local art and cultural events.

10 paikkaa

Water Activities at Mondsee

Mondsee offers a diverse range of aquatic recreation, from the challenging steep walls of Harnischwand and Kienbergwand for scuba divers to the family-friendly lawns of Schwarzindien and Innerschwand. The lake’s clear waters support several sailing schools and marinas, particularly concentrated around the northern and western shores. Public bathing areas like Plomberg and Weiße Taube provide easy lake access, while specialized diving entries at Kreuzstein cater to underwater exploration.

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Thomas Ledl / CC BY-SA 3.0 at

Cultural Heritage of Mondsee

Mondsee’s cultural landscape is defined by its deep religious history and prehistoric significance. The town center is anchored by the twin-towered Basilica St. Michael, a Gothic structure with a lavish Baroque interior. Nearby, the UNESCO-recognized Pile Dwelling Museum documents Neolithic settlements discovered in the lake, while the Mondseer Rauchhaus and Bauernmuseum preserve traditional Alpine farming techniques and architectural heritage. The collection is completed by the Ischlerbahn Museum, documenting the region’s historic narrow-gauge railway system.

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Mitä kokea

Swim and paddle in the lake.
Walk or cycle the shore path.
See the church from the film.
Climb the Drachenwand via ferrata.
Take a boat trip.

Kierrokset ja aktiviteetit

Mondsee — Kartta

Päiväretket

Attersee lies on the largest lake in the Salzkammergut, about 20 minutes away by car.
St. Wolfgang is about 30 minutes away by car.
Salzburg is about 30 minutes away by car.
Gmunden is about 45 minutes away by car.
Altmünster is about 40 minutes away by car.

Missä vierailla

Attersee, St. Wolfgang and Salzburg are the nearest preferred destinations.

Saapuminen

By air: Salzburg Airport is about 30 minutes away by car. Munich is about 2 hours away.
By train: The nearest main station is Salzburg, with a bus to Mondsee taking about 45 minutes. Check times on ÖBB.
By bus: Regular buses run from Salzburg.
By car: The A1 motorway passes close by.

Liikkuminen paikan päällä

The town centre is small and best on foot. Cycling around the lake is easy. Local buses reach nearby villages. Boats cross the lake in season.

Autoilu

A car helps for exploring the lakes. Parking in the old town is limited. Motorways in Austria need a vignette. The A1 can be busy in summer.

Ruoka ja juoma

Lake fish such as whitefish and char are common. The region serves Kaiserschmarrn and Salzburger Nockerl. Cafes sell pastries with views of the lake.

Päivällinen

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.

Välipalat ja katuruoka

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.

Makeiset ja jälkiruoat

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.

Juomat

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.

Turvallisuus ja terveys

Mondsee is very safe. Watch for sudden storms on the lake. The via ferrata needs equipment and experience. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112.

Historia

A Benedictine abbey was founded here in 748, and it shaped the town for a thousand years. The lake was home to prehistoric lake dwellers, whose remains are part of a World Heritage listing. The abbey was closed in 1791, and the town developed as a lake resort.