Ski vacations Traunkirchen - snowy delight with a great view in sight!

Traunkirchen

The picturesque little town of Traunkirchen lies at an altitude of 422 m by the lovely Traunsee lake in the Salzkammergut. Visitors are attracted by the hospitality and the interesting traditions, and especially by the breathtaking landscape. The view of the wonderful mountain panorama and the idyllic lake is enough to make anyone gasp. The centre of Traunkirchen is located on a peninsula at the western shore of the lake and is characterised by the impressive backdrop of the Traunstein (1,691 m). The prime location means the town has something for everyone: active holidaymakers have approx. 8 km of winter hiking trails, a natural tobogganing run and approx. 5 km of cross-country trails; relaxation seekers can go on a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride.

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 Traunkirchen

• By train: Traunkirchen (in resort)
• By plane:Linz (approx. 80 km), Salzburg (approx. 90 km), Munich (approx. 265 km),Innsbruck (approx. 270 km)