Gmunden

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Gmunden lies at the northern end of the Traunsee, the deepest lake in Austria, and is surrounded by mountains. The town is known for its ceramics, its lakeside castles and the green Gmundner Keramik pottery.

Seeschloss Ort sits on a small island with a covered wooden bridge. Behind the town, the Traunstein rises steeply above the lake. Gmunden is a quiet, relaxed gateway to the Salzkammergut.

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Beste reisetidspunkt

May to September is best for swimming, boat trips and hiking. The Traunstein hike is for the summer months. Spring and autumn are quiet, and the autumn colours are good. Winters are cold and often foggy, and the Advent market is a draw. Rain is common all year.

Velg en måned

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°–18°
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 18°) · 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 8°–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° (føles som 25°) · ekstremer 10°–32°
15° om natten
20 regnværsdager
9 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i august

Bra

25° · ekstremer 10°–33°
15° 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

16° (føles som 14°) · 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°
2° 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.

TraunsteinTraunstein is the highest mountain on the east bank of Traunsee in the district of Gmunden, Austria.

Town of GmundenProbably the most picturesque town in the area best known for its three palaces. Here you can still buy traditional pottery.

Cumberland CastleCumberland Castle is a former royal palace in Gmunden, Austria. After the House of Hanover lost the throne of the Kingdom of Hanover, they…

LaudachseeLaudachsee is a lake between the mountains in the Upper Austrian part of the Salzkammergut and neighbour to the larger Traunsee.

TraunseebahnThe Traunseebahn is a historic railway in Austria, running from Vorchdorf to Gmunden.

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Kammerhofmuseum

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Pfarrkirche Traunkirchen

Schloss Traunsee

Traunsee is the lake, with steep mountain shores, walking paths and boat trips.
Seeschloss Ort is a castle on a small island, reached by a wooden bridge. It is known from a TV series.
Schloss Traunsee is a castle complex on the lakefront.
Schloß Cumberland is a villa-style castle above the town.
Traunstein is the steep limestone mountain above the lake, with a challenging summit trail.
Laudachsee is a small mountain lake with a hut, reached on foot.
Traunseetram is a tram line that runs through the town.
Kammerhofmuseum covers local history and the Gmunden ceramics.
Stadtpfarrkirche Gmunden is the main parish church of the town.
Pfarrkirche Traunkirchen is a baroque monastery church across the lake in Traunkirchen.
The Rathaus has a ceramic carillon that plays several times a day.

Utvalgte lister

Grubernst / CC0

Gmunden Essentials

Gmunden, situated at the northern end of Lake Traunsee, is defined by its centuries-old ceramic heritage and imperial architecture. This collection highlights the 11th-century Seeschloss Ort island castle and the neo-Gothic Cumberland Castle. The town’s history is preserved in the Kammerhofmuseum and the Stadttheater, while the Grünberg cable car provides access to the Alpine landscape of the Salzkammergut. Nearby, the Traunstein peak and Laudachsee offer rugged terrain for hiking, complemented by the historic Traunseetram connecting the town to the surrounding region.

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Gmunden Lakeside Promenades

Gmunden’s lakeside is defined by the historic Esplanade and the rugged Ostuferweg, a trail tracing the eastern shore of Traunsee. These piers and landing stages serve as vital docking points for the Traunsee shipping fleet, including the 19th-century paddle steamer Gisela. They provide direct water access to traditional guesthouses like Hoisn’wirt and Grünberg am See, while offering clear views of the 1,691-meter Traunstein mountain. Many of these wooden structures are essential transit points for hikers navigating the Salzkammergut’s waterfront paths.

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Bwag / CC BY-SA 3.0

Gmunden Mountain Views

Explore the prominent peaks and vantage points surrounding Lake Traunsee in Upper Austria. This selection includes the Traunstein, often called the 'Guardian of the Salzkammergut,' and the family-friendly Grünberg, accessible via cable car. The list features a range of elevations, from the 1,575-meter Erlakogel to the 39-meter-high observation tower on the Treetop Walk, providing diverse perspectives of the Dachstein glacier and the Totes Gebirge mountain range.

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Pepito Tey / CC BY-SA 3.0 at

Historic Churches in Gmunden

This collection highlights the architectural and religious heritage of the Traunsee region, featuring sites from the 17th to the 19th centuries. Key highlights include the Stadtpfarrkirche with its renowned Schwanthaler high altar and the Pfarrkirche Traunkirchen, famous for its unique 'Fishermen's Pulpit.' From the Neo-Gothic Protestant church to the hilltop Johannesberg Kapelle, these sites showcase Baroque craftsmanship and Gothic foundations set against the backdrop of the Salzkammergut mountains.

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Opplevelser verdt å få med seg

Take a lake cruise on the Traunsee.
Hike the Traunstein or a lower lake trail.
Visit a pottery workshop.
Walk to Seeschloss Ort across the wooden bridge.
Swim at a lido in summer.

Turer og aktiviteter

Gmunden – Kart

Dagsturer

Altmünster lies on the western shore of the Traunsee, about 15 minutes by car.
Attersee is a large lake, about 40 minutes by car.
Mondsee is a lake town where parts of The Sound of Music were filmed, about 45 minutes by car.
Bad Ischl is a spa town, about 45 minutes by car.
St. Wolfgang is about 1 hour by car.
Hallstatt is about 1 hour 15 minutes by car.

Steder å utforske

Altmünster, Attersee and Bad Ischl are the closest preferred places in the Salzkammergut.

Reise dit

By air: Salzburg Airport is about 1 hour 15 minutes away. Linz and Munich are alternatives.
By train: Gmunden is on a branch line. Trains from Attnang-Puchheim take about 30 minutes. Vienna to Attnang-Puchheim is about 2 hours 15 minutes. Check times on ÖBB.
By car: Take the A1 motorway to the Regau exit, then the B145 road.

Komme seg rundt

The town and lakefront are small and walkable. Local buses cover the rest. Lake boats connect the shores. Cycling is easy along the lake.

Kjøring

A car is helpful for the other lakes. The lakeside road is busy in summer. Parking near the centre is limited. Motorways in Austria need a vignette.

Mat og drikke

Lake fish are a local speciality, and Reinanke, a whitefish, is common on menus. The Salzkammergut also offers dumplings, Kaiserschmarrn and local beer. Gmundner Keramik is sold in shops around the town.

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

Gmunden is very safe. Be careful on the water in changing weather. The Traunstein summit trail is steep and exposed, and not for beginners. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112. The mountain rescue number is 140.

Historie

Gmunden was a salt-trading town from the Middle Ages, since salt from the mines was shipped across the lake and down the Traun river. The town became a summer retreat for the Habsburgs and nobles in the 19th century. Gmundner Keramik has been made here since the 15th century.