Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Salzkammergut
Why Go?
The Salzkammergut is a spectacular region of alpine and subalpine lakes, picturesque val-
leys, rolling hills and rugged, steep mountain ranges rising to almost 3000m. Much of the
region is remote wilderness and, even in those heavily visited parts such as the Wolfgang-
see and Mondsee, you'll always find isolated areas where peaceful, glassy waters provide
limitless opportunities for boating, swimming, fishing or just sitting on the shore and
chucking stones into the water. The popular Hallstätter See, flanked by soaring mountains
that offer great hiking, is arguably the most spectacular of the lakes. Salt is the 'white
gold' of the Salzkammergut, and the mines that made it famous now provide an interesting
journey back in time to the settlers of the Iron Age Hallstatt culture, and to the Celts and
Romans.
When to Go
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Head to the mountain lakes from July to early September for lake swimming. Lakes can
be chilly or cold outside these months; the Wolfgangsee and Mondsee are warmest.
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The shoulder season (spring and autumn) has changeable weather, and in midsummer
short, sudden rain showers are not unusual.
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There's good skiing on the Dachstein mountains once the snow settles, from December
to March. With the right experience, equipment and maps you can ski to the Schladming
side of the range on a cross-country trail.
Best Places to Eat
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Restaurant zum Salzbaron (
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Restaurant-Pizzeria Simmer (
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)
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Landhotel Grünberg am See (
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)
