Altaussee

Landsby · Salzkammergut, 🇦🇹 Østerrike

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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Beste reisetidspunkt

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.

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Typisk vær i januar

Dårlig

3° (føles som -1°) · ekstremer -14°–9°
-5° om natten
14 regnværsdager
6 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i februar

Dårlig

4° (føles som 0°) · ekstremer -13°–12°
-4° om natten
13 regnværsdager
8 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i mars

Dårlig

8° (føles som 5°) · ekstremer -9°–17°
-1° om natten
15 regnværsdager
9 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 3 · moderat

Typisk vær i april

Dårlig

13° (føles som 11°) · ekstremer -3°–22°
3° om natten
15 regnværsdager
8 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i mai

Bra

18° (føles som 17°) · ekstremer 3°–25°
8° om natten
20 regnværsdager
5 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i juni

Bra

22° · ekstremer 6°–29°
12° om natten
21 regnværsdager
8 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i juli

Bra

23° (føles som 24°) · ekstremer 9°–30°
13° om natten
22 regnværsdager
9 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i august

Bra

23° (føles som 24°) · ekstremer 8°–30°
13° om natten
20 regnværsdager
10 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i september

Bra

19° (føles som 18°) · ekstremer 4°–26°
9° om natten
16 regnværsdager
10 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i oktober

Brukbart

15° (føles som 13°) · ekstremer -1°–22°
6° om natten
14 regnværsdager
8 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i november

Dårlig

8° (føles som 6°) · ekstremer -7°–16°
1° om natten
14 regnværsdager
4 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i desember

Dårlig

4° (føles som 0°) · ekstremer -13°–10°
-3° om natten
15 regnværsdager
4 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

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

Hovedseverdigheter

Altausseer See

Salzwelten Altaussee

LoserLoser is the name of a mountain in the Ausseerland in Austria which has an elevation of 1,838 metres above sea level.

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.

Opplevelser verdt å få med seg

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.

Turer og aktiviteter

Altaussee – Kart

Dagsturer

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.

Steder å utforske

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

Reise dit

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.

Komme seg rundt

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.

Kjøring

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.

Mat og drikke

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

Middag

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.

Småretter og gatemat

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.

Søtsaker 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.

Drikke

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.

Sikkerhet og helse

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.