Ski vacations Altmünster am Traunsee – away from all the hustle and bustle!

Altmünster am Traunsee

Located directly on the shores of the Traun Lake, lies Altmünster (442 m) as the tranquil spot counter part to all the other busy winter sports resorts. Here, the peace and quiet as well as a the wonderful views of the deepest lake in Austria (191 m) can be enjoyed. The village offers a special and charming atmosphere, and is especially magical during Advent time. Various traditional events take place around the Traunsee during this time of winter. Picturesque Advent markets including arts and crafts products and especially hand-made manger scenes can be admired here. But also outside the Advent time, Altmünster am Traunsee is the perfect place to spend a cosy holiday, with the family-friendly ski area at the Feuerkogel and many winter hiking trails which run through the stunning landscape alongside the lake.

Traunsee

The holiday region of Salzkammergut lies at the northern edge of the Alps in Upper Austria, directly on the border of Styria and near the city of Salzburg. The region stretches from Lake Wolfgang over the Alm valley and the Dachstein Glacier through to the town of Salzburg's eastern edge. Due to the superb location at the foothills to the Alps and at the edge of the northern Limestone Alps, the landscape harbours 76 smaller and larger lakes, such as Lake Wolfgang, Moon Lake, Lake Atter and the Lake Traun. Countless mountains, including the Dachstein, Traunstein and the Höllengebirge, form a magical panorama. Numerous cave systems have formed here, and the longest cave in Austria, the Hirlatz cave, can be viewed at the Dachstein Glacier.

Not only nature lovers and those seeking relaxation get their moneys worth in the Salzkammergut region, but winter sports fans do too: the mountains, usually not too high, are covered in forest right up to the peaks and have a diverse range of pistes. Families in particular are well taken care of in the 20 different ski areas. The prosperity due to the salt made the region affluent, shown by lovely villas and castles in the towns and villages. Relaxation, cultural experiences and a diverse range of sports make it completely unique.

Travel Altmünster am Traunsee

• By train: Altmünster am Traunsee (in resort), Gmunden (approx. 5 km)
• By plane: Linz (approx. 70 km), Salzburg (approx. 85 km), Graz (approx. 230 km)