Gmunden District

Upper Austria

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

A church with a tall spire, a lake, and mountains in the background.
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
A person standing in a cave opening with a mountainous landscape in the background.
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
  • Dachstein Krippenstein
A bustling European street with historic buildings, a church spire, and various shops.
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
A mountain lake with clear turquoise water, surrounded by rugged mountains and dense forests.
Gosau
Known for Friendly people, Lakes and Skiing
Gosau awaits: its skiing, lake views, parks, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Gosausee Lake
A lakeside town with a church tower, buildings, and mountains in the background.
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.
A mountainous landscape with a lake and a small village.
Bad Goisern
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Mountains
Explore Bad Goisern: its mountain views, skiing, food, and more!

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