Travel guide Abersee
The holiday weather in the Salzkammergut
The weather in Abersee is influenced by a continental climate. In summer, it is warm with temperatures around 20 °C to 22 °C. Winter is cold with average temperatures around 1 °C. Precipitation falls throughout the year, with snow falling in winter. For a
ski holiday in the Salzkammergut, the months of December to February are the best travel time. Cycling in summer or skiing in winter - there is always something to experience in the landscape full of natural beauty.
How to enjoy culinary delights by the lake
Austrian cuisine is hearty and at the same time refined. Hearty dishes such as dumplings, soups, and roast variations come from the mountain regions. Modern variations turn these basics into light and tasty delicacies that you can enjoy in the inviting guest rooms of the region. On the alpine pastures and hiking trails, there are often innkeepers offering snacks for a snack. Try smoked meat with horseradish or the famous Kaiserschmarrn. This dessert can serve as a complete snack, as it is very filling. The fine baked goods and coffee available in the area's cafes are delicious. Treat yourself to the original Sachertorte and a Pharisee when you need a little refreshment before dinner after an extended hike. In Abersee, the Seegasthof Gamsjaga and the Gasthaus Wiesenhof are recommended for a complete menu. There is a small kiosk with snacks on the lakeshore. At the "Steckerlfisch", you can get grilled and smoked dishes from the in-house smokehouse.
Activities for families with children
The
Salzkammergut is very family-friendly and offers its visitors many interesting opportunities for sports, fun, and games. In summer, you can hike around Abersee with your children and enjoy beautiful nature. In the nearby Blinklingmoos nature reserve, there is a beautiful fitness trail suitable for cycling. Excursion boats operate on the lake, and water sports are available. In winter, the ski area around Abersee is an attraction. Whether on the nearby Sparber, Breitenberg, or in the
Dachstein ski area - there are numerous slopes and lifts as well as ski schools for young and old. In Abersee, you should visit the Blue Dome with your children. It features an exhibition dealing with the theme of water through interactive and informative exhibits. Also, visit Strobl on Lake Wolfgang, Fuschl, or Jainzenberg. Numerous natural beauties await you here. In bad weather, you can also visit the Alpenseebad.
Discover the most beautiful sights and celebrations around Abersee
From your holiday apartment or house in Abersee, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the opposite St. Wolfgang and the mountains. In the village, a visit to the Zinkenbacher Malerkolonie Museum is worthwhile. It displays works from the interwar period that were created in the village. In addition, a musical instrument museum and the local history archive are connected to this museum. For a relaxing walk under trees, the Arboretum on Zinkenbach is suitable. This small park is planted with the typical vegetation communities of the region. Make detours to the villages on the lake, which you can combine with a circular hike or boat trip. The old town of St. Gilgen,
St. Wolfgang, and Strobl are particularly beautiful. The Mozart House in St. Gilgen was the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's mother. In addition to a permanent exhibition in honor of Anna Maria Mozart, concerts are regularly held in the Falkensteinsaal. In Abersee, celebrations and traditions are cherished. Beautiful festivals are the Abersee Perchten Show, the Abersee Tent Festival at the end of July, and the Abersee Summer Festival. The region is suitable for a
holiday with a dog at Abersee. Book a house or apartment, accommodation, or an apartment with Wi-Fi and a balcony according to your personal wishes and with modern facilities and spend relaxing holiday days with your family.