Ausseerland - Salzkammergut

Pure Summer Retreat

The Ausseerland Salzkammergut beckons with its historic charm and plenty of modern vacation fun. This could be a trip to the center. No, not the center of the Earth. But at least to the center of Austria. And that center lies in a small region in the Styrian Salzkammergut. There, in the Ausseerland Salzkammergut between the Dachstein and Totes Gebirge mountains, you can still find the classic summer retreat. Austria’s geographical center, centered around the venerable town of Bad Aussee, is a spot that offers the original imperial and royal bliss. For little has changed there over the past 100 years.

Back then, Vienna’s most distinguished circles came here to enjoy the summer retreat. That’s why the old spa guest lists read like a who’s who of Austrian cultural history: from Hugo von Hofmannsthal to Gustav Mahler and Sigmund Freud, it seems that nearly everyone of note spent their vacations here. Altaussee is a place steeped in history. And tradition is a commitment. The town has been authorized to call itself a spa resort since 1868. But modernity has found its way here as well: Today, targeted bronchial and regeneration treatments are offered. Yet the Ausseerland Salzkammergut thrives above all on its original charm. Let yourself be enchanted by it, for example, in the little village of Altaussee on the lake of the same name. The historic villas have been lovingly restored, and hiking trails wind around the shimmering dark-green lake. The Grundlsee is particularly romantic; at its far end, the Toplitzsee awaits adventurous treasure hunters. In Bad Mitterndorf, wellness and health await you at the Grimming-Therme with its unique healing elements: thermal water, air, and mud. As mentioned: The Ausseerland Salzkammergut offers so much more than just history. Here you can enjoy a vacation at its finest—hiking, swimming, spa treatments, and relaxation. And on top of that, experience cheerful, lively local traditions.