Gmunden District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A serene lake surrounded by mountains, a church with a clock tower, and traditional houses along the water's edge.
A calm lake with a mountain range, a church, and traditional buildings along the shore.
A mountain lake with clear turquoise water, surrounded by rugged mountains and dense forests.
A serene lake with a mountain backdrop, traditional houses along the shore, and a church with a tall steeple.
A snow-covered mountain range, a church with a tall steeple, and a calm lake with boats.

Popular cities in Gmunden District

Hallstatt
Known for Lakes, Ferries and boats and Boating
Top sights in this small village in Austria’s Lake District include a 4000-year-old salt mine and the historic village square.

Reasons to visit

  • Hallstatt Salt Mines
  • Hallstatt Skywalk
  • Hallstatt Museum
Obertraun
Known for Lakes, Walking and Mountains
Stay in this peaceful village and discover the astonishing beauty of the Salzkammergut region, home to spectacular mountains, beautiful lakes and dramatic ice caves.

Reasons to visit

  • Dachstein Ice Caves
  • 5 Fingers
  • Krippenstein
Bad Ischl
Known for Rivers, Walking and Museums
Discover a superb showcase of Austria’s imperial past accompanied by breathtaking mountain scenery and excellent skiing at this riverside spa town.

Reasons to visit

  • Imperial Villa and Park
  • Congress and Theatre House
Gosau
Known for Friendly people, Lakes and Skiing
Gosau awaits: its skiing, lake views, parks and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Gosausee Lake
Sankt Wolfgang im Salzkammergut
Known for Lakes, Swimming and Culture
Wander winding streets and relax in squares fringed with historic buildings in this scenic town on the banks of the beautiful Lake Wolfgangsee.
Bad Goisern
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Mountains
Explore Bad Goisern: its mountain views, skiing, dining and more!

Stay near popular Gmunden District attractions