Guidebook for Obertraun
Sightseeing
The nearby Lake Hallstatt is popular for relaxing, swimming, SUP boards and kayaks available for rent. Delightful walking route and cycle paths along the lake path along the eastern side of the lake.
Hallstättersee
The nearby Lake Hallstatt is popular for relaxing, swimming, SUP boards and kayaks available for rent. Delightful walking route and cycle paths along the lake path along the eastern side of the lake.
Lovely lake with beautiful scenery. A number of shops in the area also sell local traditional costume. Scenes from the James Bond film Spectre were shot in the local lake-side restaurant!
Gemeinde Altaussee
Lovely lake with beautiful scenery. A number of shops in the area also sell local traditional costume. Scenes from the James Bond film Spectre were shot in the local lake-side restaurant!
Skiing and snowboarding popular in the winter months. Many walking trails in the summer months.
Rußbach am Paß Gschütt
Skiing and snowboarding popular in the winter months. Many walking trails in the summer months.
25 mins drive to the end of the Gosau valley to lake. Dramatic mountain scenery. Cable car in summer to great walks.
Skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing & sleigh rides popular in the winter.
15 locals recommend
Gosau
25 mins drive to the end of the Gosau valley to lake. Dramatic mountain scenery. Cable car in summer to great walks.
Skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing & sleigh rides popular in the winter.
Village on Mondsee, the 'Moon Lake'. Home to stunning church where wedding took place in the Sound of Music. Spoilt for choice with variety of coffee and cake shops!
42 locals recommend
Mondsee
Village on Mondsee, the 'Moon Lake'. Home to stunning church where wedding took place in the Sound of Music. Spoilt for choice with variety of coffee and cake shops!
Grundlsee
Beautiful lakeside location - walks, ferry rides in summer.
Nearby ice caves (open in summer months) offer guided tours, showing various ice formations. (Warm clothing suggested!)
Dachstein Rieseneishöhle
WinklNearby ice caves (open in summer months) offer guided tours, showing various ice formations. (Warm clothing suggested!)
3 mins drive or 15 mins walk to base station.
Ascend approx 1,500m in 2 cable cars up the Krippenstein mountain. Walk to Five Fingers viewing platform. Stunning views! A 'must see'!
15 locals recommend
Obertraun Dachsteinseilbahn Talstation
3 mins drive or 15 mins walk to base station.
Ascend approx 1,500m in 2 cable cars up the Krippenstein mountain. Walk to Five Fingers viewing platform. Stunning views! A 'must see'!
World Heritage Museum in Hallstat invites visitors to travel back 7000 years in time!
Welterbemuseum Hallstatt
56 SeestraßeWorld Heritage Museum in Hallstat invites visitors to travel back 7000 years in time!
Fabulous views over Hallstatt en route to visit the oldest saltmine in the world! Fun for all (good footwear recommended).
31 locals recommend
Salzwelten Hallstatt
21 SalzbergstraßeFabulous views over Hallstatt en route to visit the oldest saltmine in the world! Fun for all (good footwear recommended).
Hohenwerfen Castle - a hilltop medieval castle with museum and with its falconry centre and impressive views over the region.
72 locals recommend
Hohenwerfen Castle
2 BurgstraßeHohenwerfen Castle - a hilltop medieval castle with museum and with its falconry centre and impressive views over the region.
Small town offering variety of shops and nearby Altaussee and Grundlsee lakes
23 locals recommend
Bad Aussee
Small town offering variety of shops and nearby Altaussee and Grundlsee lakes
Our local 'large' town - variety of coffee houses, shops, the Imperial Villa and Thermal spa.
91 locals recommend
Bad Ischl
Our local 'large' town - variety of coffee houses, shops, the Imperial Villa and Thermal spa.
Beautiful and popular lakeside village - with summer cog railway to the Scharfberg mountain. An amazing experience and great views. Walk up or down to further appreciate the local scenery.
54 locals recommend
Saint Wolfgang im Salzkammergut
Beautiful and popular lakeside village - with summer cog railway to the Scharfberg mountain. An amazing experience and great views. Walk up or down to further appreciate the local scenery.
Wonderful city with it's preserved 'old town' - great to explore at any time of year.
451 locals recommend
Salzburg
Wonderful city with it's preserved 'old town' - great to explore at any time of year.
Delightful picturesque lakeside village-a 'must see' for those visiting the area! Important for its history & salt mining. Narrow streets, impressive churches & museum with stunning view of the lake.
225 locals recommend
Hallstatt
Delightful picturesque lakeside village-a 'must see' for those visiting the area! Important for its history & salt mining. Narrow streets, impressive churches & museum with stunning view of the lake.
After a breath-taking ride up on the two cable cars, take the path to the Five Fingers (approx 20 - 30 minutes walk) for spectacular views of the Dachstein, Lake Hallstatt and surrounding area.
32 locals recommend
5 Fingers
34 WinklAfter a breath-taking ride up on the two cable cars, take the path to the Five Fingers (approx 20 - 30 minutes walk) for spectacular views of the Dachstein, Lake Hallstatt and surrounding area.
Food Scene
Short walk / cycle / car ride - delicious (and generous) Austrian cuisine!
22 locals recommend
Gasthof Höllwirt
329 ObertraunShort walk / cycle / car ride - delicious (and generous) Austrian cuisine!
Gasthaus Koppenrast
123 ObertraunDelightful fine Austrian dining!
Not only pizza - but local Austrian dishes! Informal and relaxed atmosphere
15 locals recommend
Pizzeria Kegelbahn
Not only pizza - but local Austrian dishes! Informal and relaxed atmosphere