Excursion destinations in the Salzburg region
The Lammertal counts not only to den most attractive landscapes Europe but can also go with it all kinds of excursion destinations and points of interest & sights in the immediate vicinity. Located in the middle of the Salzburg region, there are a variety of popular excursion destinations within just an hour's drive. For your journey of discovery in the Salzburger Land and beyond, we have many tips prepared. There's sure to be something that's right for you.
Salzburg, located in the heart of Europe, owes its fame all over the world to the incomparable magic of its urban appearance, the scenic beauty of its surroundings and the
It was a coincidence that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg in 1756.
You should definitely visit this city – also known as the “Florence of the Alps” – once. Numerous sights await your visit and a stroll through the famous getreidegasse past Mozart's birth place are definitely included.
The House of nature, Sun, Residence- and Mozartplatz, the Hohen Salzburg Fortress (Salzburg's landmark is Europe's largest castle complex from the 11th century), that Hellbrunn Palace with its water features Hellbrunn Zoo, Mirabell Castle, the well-known pilgrimage church Mary Plain on the Plainberg with a view of Mozart's city and a tip for bad weather Stiegl's Brauwelt are just a few of the many highlights.
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The Postalm is the largest alpine area in Austria.
One of the most frequently asked questions is about the name “Postalm”. When Bad Ischl was still the summer residence of the Austrian emperors, there was also an important post office with many stagecoaches and a large number of horses. In the summer, some of the horses were brought to the alpine pasture for summer recreation and so the name “Postalm” arose automatically. Today the entire area, which includes many alpine pastures such as Lienbachalm, Einbergalm, Wiesleralm, Thoralm, Pitschenbergalm, etc., is collectively known as Called “Postalm”. Many different hiking trails lead through the extensive Postalm area. Managed huts invite tired hikers to a hearty snack with cheese and bacon and fresh milk.
The picturesque towns of Sankt Gilgen, Sankt Wolfgang and Strobl on Lake Wolfgang are always worth a trip. Already the journey over the Postalm to St Wolfgang is a natural experience. The market owes its name to St. Wolfgang, who sought refuge here more than 1000 years ago.
In St. Wolfgang, of course, you sit down on the lakeside terrace in the much-celebrated “Weißes Rössl”, visit the Bacher Altar in the pilgrimage church, walk through the romantic alleys, do something Boat trip on Lake Wolfgangsee over to the Mozart Village St. Gilgen or with the historical one Schafbergbahn Cog Railway (cog railway) up one of the most beautiful panoramic mountains in our country.
During Advent in the towns around Lake Wolfgang Wolfgangsee Advent celebrated. The ten meter high floating lantern in Lake Wolfgangsee is the unique symbol of the Wolfgangsee Advent: a peace light lantern that invites you to pause, think and reflect.
Afterwards you should definitely stop in Hallstatt Insert.
Many consider Hallstatt to be the most beautiful lakeside resort in the world - a 4500-year-old salt town, picturesquely located on the steep slope of the lakeshore. It's worth seeing Gothic parish church, Ossuary (Karner), that oldest salt mine in the world, a well-preserved one burial ground from 800–400 BC. (the finds gave the “Hallstatt period” = older Stone Age its name) and during one Wolfgangsee Ferries At Lake Hallstatt you can enjoy the world-famous “postcard view” of this wonderful UNESCO World Heritage site.
A detour to the idyllic location Gosausee Maybe it will happen on the way back gosau to Abtenau. The magnificent pinnacles of the high Dachstein are reflected in the clear mountain lake.
Dachstein Ice Cave in Obertraun
Krippenstein
Great Salzkammergut 7 - lake trip
is the most visited excursion destination in the neighboring federal state of Styria Türlwandhütte is right on the Dachstein cable car at 1750 m above sea level. The ascent with the Dachstein Gletscherbahn is an experience - once you reach 2700 meters, you immerse yourself in a sea of thousands of mountain peaks.
Ramsau – the romantic mountain village at the foot of the Dachstein
Schladming – a small mountain town on the Enns
The Styrian Lake Constance – a jewel in the middle of the Schladming-Dachstein region.
- The Sonnenalm am Rittisberg adventure mountain the host plays on his Styrian on and from the sun terrace Eiskar Hut Enjoy the picturesque natural backdrop in front of the impressive Dachstein massif.
Holy blood – the Glocknerdorf with the beautiful Gothic pilgrimage church and adjacent mountaineers' cemetery.
im natural paradise at the foot of the Hohe Tauern National Park. Discover the three pearls of the Gastein Valley Bad Gastein with the world-famous Gastein waterfall, Bad Hofgastein located in the sunniest and widest part of the valley, and Dorfgastein, the northernmost town in the Gastein Valley.
Im Musstadl There is always something going on in the “Gutshof” in Flachau, the home town of ski star Hermann Maier. Morning pints, local evenings or Showtime live bands ensure a good atmosphere.
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