Altmünster

By · Salzkammergut, 🇦🇹 Østerrike

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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Beste reisetidspunkt

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.

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Typisk vær i januar

Dårlig

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

Typisk vær i februar

Dårlig

5° (føles som 1°) · ekstremer -12°–13°
-3° om natten
13 regnværsdager
8 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i mars

Dårlig

9° (føles som 6°) · ekstremer -7°–17°
0° om natten
15 regnværsdager
9 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 3 · moderat

Typisk vær i april

Brukbart

15° (føles som 12°) · ekstremer -2°–23°
4° om natten
13 regnværsdager
8 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i mai

Bra

19° (føles som 17°) · ekstremer 4°–26°
9° om natten
18 regnværsdager
5 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i juni

Bra

23° · ekstremer 7°–30°
13° om natten
19 regnværsdager
8 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i juli

Bra

24° · ekstremer 10°–32°
14° om natten
20 regnværsdager
9 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i august

Bra

24° (føles som 25°) · ekstremer 10°–32°
14° om natten
17 regnværsdager
10 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i september

Bra

20° (føles som 19°) · ekstremer 5°–27°
10° om natten
14 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 0°–23°
6° om natten
13 regnværsdager
8 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i november

Dårlig

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

TraunseeTraunsee is a lake in the Salzkammergut, Upper Austria, Austria. Its surface is approximately 24.5 km2 and its maximum depth of 191 metres…

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.

Utvalgte lister

Grubernst / CC0

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

Opplevelser verdt å få med seg

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.

Turer og aktiviteter

Altmünster – Kart

Dagsturer

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.

Steder å utforske

Gmunden, Attersee and Mondsee are the nearest preferred destinations.

Reise dit

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.

Komme seg rundt

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.

Kjøring

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

Mat 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.

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

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.