The Salzkammergut region spans the federal states of Upper Austria, Salzburg and Styria. It draws its variety of landscapes from its unique location between the alps and the foothills of the alps with a total of 76 lakes, numerous rivers and brooks and striking and very distinctive limestone mountains.

Our properties are located in the following regions: Bad Ischl, Bad Goisern, Ebensee, Wolfgangsee, Hallstättersee and Gosau in the Dachstein skiing region.

The region’s architecture is shaped by a mixture of traditional buildings, farm houses, historical churches and modern buildings, all of which blend in harmoniously with the landscape.

Tourism in the Salzkammergut region

The Salzkammergut region has been associated with the former Habsburg Imperial Dynasty for hundreds of years. The Habsburg family made it their summer destination and it became one of the most popular spa and health resorts in Austria, attracting the High Society like magic.

Today this region of Austria is an all year round destination for holidaymakers due to its enchanting scenery, numerous lakes and nearby ski-resorts. It offers a high quality of life to tourists and locals alike, which is one of the reasons why property in the Salzkammergut region is also seen as an investment in the tourism and catering sector. Bed and breakfast places, guesthouses, hotels, pubs and restaurants away from the main ski resorts are also a valuable asset.

The Salzkammergut region is at the heart of European culture

The Salzkammergut region has been at the heart of European culture for thousands of years. The oldest part of the Salzkammergut region, the village of Hallstatt, has been moulded by a 7,000 year old cultural history of salt: Hallstatt has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for Cultural and Natural Heritage since 1997.
Bad Ischl, the “secret capital city of the Salzkammergut region” still reflects the flair of the “k.u.k. Monarchy” (the Austro-Hungarian Empire or “Dual Monarchy”).
In St. Wolfgang or Gmunden, you can follow in the footsteps of those who have made legendary films such as “Im weißen Rössl” (in the White Horse Hotel) or “Schlosshotel Orth” (a TV serial). And all around you breathe in the history and the spirit of the age in every bend of the road.

Sport and leisure in the Salzkammergut region

Walking, hiking and refuelling with some of life’s energy

Situated in the heart of Austria, the Salzkammergut region is an area of outstanding natural beauty characterised by crystal clear lakes and towering mountains. It is a walker’s paradise for people of every walking ability, from rambling along country paths to high altitude trekking. Stroll along the romantic lakeshore paths, climb the trekking peaks, or enjoy to the full the unique experience of theme trails which combine both nature and culture. The four townships of Goisern, Hallstatt, Obertraun and Gosau in the Inner Salzkammergut region cater especially for walkers and hikers. The “Wanderfreunde” (the Walkers’ Friends) offer attractive self-guided and guided walking tours of all degrees of difficulty and at different altitudes. On the World Heritage hiking tours you walk in the footsteps of the Celts, the Romans and the people of Hallstatt, right into the oldest salt mine of the world.

For more information, click on www.wanderfreunde-dachstein.at

Golfing in the Salzkammergut region

In the Salzkammergut region golfers have the best possible outlook for sport and enjoyment - a variety of fairways, well tended greens and magical scenery. Mondsee Golf Club and Drachenwand Golf Club are both considered to be extremely challenging courses. The Salzkammergut Golf Club in Bad Ischl, which was founded in 1933, is situated in a spectacular setting and the views from different parts of the course are quite stunning. Alongside its breathtaking views, it offers the golfer a technically demanding and richly diversified game (PAR 72 – Slope 130, Course Rating men 71.1, Course Rating ladies 72.4). The course has an excellent reputation nationwide for the fine standard of its greens.
 
For more information, click on www.golfresort-badischl.com


Information about the region
www.salzkammergut.at

Our book recommendation

“Wohnen & Bauen im Salzkammergut”
(Living and building in the Salzkammergut region)

Available from various book shops in the region or online
(Tourismusverband Inneres Salzkammergut) (The Inner Salzkammergut Tourism Association)