Attersee

Kommune · Salzkammergut, 🇦🇹 Østerrike

Attersee is the largest lake in the Salzkammergut, and a village of the same name sits at its northern end. The water is clear, and the lake is a centre for sailing, windsurfing and diving. The artist Gustav Klimt spent many summers here, painting lake and landscape scenes.

The area is relaxed and scenic, with small beaches, cycling paths and lakeside villages. It is a good base for water sports and for exploring the lake by bike.

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Beste reisetidspunkt

June to September is best for swimming, sailing and cycling. May and October are quieter and cooler. Winters are cold, with limited services. The lake can be windy, which suits sailors.

Velg en måned

Typisk vær i januar

Dårlig

3° (føles som -2°) · 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 0°) · 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 5°) · 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

14° (føles som 12°) · ekstremer -2°–22°
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 3°–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° (føles som 22°) · 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 9°–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° · 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 -1°–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 -6°–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°–10°
-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

The lake itself is the main attraction, with beaches, boat rental and sailing schools.
Badeplatz Attersee is a public swimming spot in the village.
Erlebnisbad Attersee is a lakeside pool for families.
Maria Attersee is a church on the shore.
Buchberg is a small hill with views.
The Klimt Documentation Centre in Kammer is a short walk along the shore.
Unterach and Nußdorf are other lake villages with beaches.

Opplevelser verdt å få med seg

Swim and paddle in the lake.
Cycle part of the lake path.
Learn to sail or windsurf.
Dive in the clear water.
Visit the Klimt centre.

Turer og aktiviteter

Attersee – Kart

Dagsturer

Mondsee is about 20 minutes away by car.
Altmünster is on the Traunsee, about 30 minutes away by car.
Gmunden is about 35 minutes away by car.
St. Wolfgang is about 35 minutes away by car.
Salzburg is about 50 minutes away by car.

Steder å utforske

Mondsee, Altmünster and Gmunden are the nearest preferred destinations.

Reise dit

By air: Salzburg Airport is about 50 minutes away by car.
By train: The nearest stations are Attnang-Puchheim and Vöcklabruck, with buses to the lake. Check times on ÖBB.
By bus: Regional buses run around the lake.
By car: The A1 motorway leads to the lake via local roads.

Komme seg rundt

A car or bicycle is the easiest way to move around the lake. Local buses link the main villages. Boats run in the summer season.

Kjøring

A car helps to see the whole lake. The lakeside roads can be busy in July and August. Motorways in Austria need a vignette. Parking at beaches can be limited.

Mat og drikke

Lake fish, especially char and whitefish, are the local speciality. Many lakeside restaurants serve fish grilled or smoked. Kaiserschmarrn and cakes are common 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

Attersee is very safe. Sudden storms can hit the lake, so check forecasts when sailing or swimming. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112.

Historie

Prehistoric lake dwellers left traces around the Salzkammergut lakes. The area was farmland and a salt-trade route for centuries. Gustav Klimt painted here from 1900 to 1916, and the lake developed as a summer resort.