Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
NORTHERN SALZKAMMERGUT
The two most popular of the northern lakes are Traunsee - with the three resorts of Gmun-
den, Traunkirchen and Ebensee on its shores - and Wolfgangsee, home to the villages of
St Wolfgang and St Gilgen (the latter provides access to Schafberg mountain).
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Traunsee
Traunsee is the deepest lake in Austria, going down to a cool 192m. The eastern flank is
dominated by rocky crags, the tallest of which is the imposing
Traunstein
(1691m).
Gmunden
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With its yacht marina, lakeside square and promenades, Gmunden exudes a breezy, Rivi-
era feel. It was formerly known for its ceramics and as a centre for the salt trade.
