Travel guide Mondsee
Walking in imperial footsteps
Among the most beautiful sights that you can easily reach from your holiday home is the
Basilica Mondsee of Saint Michael. The former collegiate church is dedicated to the holy archangel Michael. The former monastery is now a protected monument. Another excursion destination, which is one of the highlights in the Salzkammergut, is
St. Wolfgang. Here you can admire the pilgrimage church with an idyllic view of Lake Wolfgang. Explore the water with a
ferry or with a paddle steamer from 1873.
With the
Schafbergbahn you can then go up to the summit of the Schafberg. From here you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Dachstein mountains. It's nice to return to your cozy accommodation in Mondsee in the evening, where you can end the day comfortably. Some of these accommodations also allow pets. So nothing stands in the way of a
holiday with a dog or pet. You can easily take your dog with you on many excursions and enjoy the cultural and scenic advantages in the heart of Upper Austria together.
From Baroque to Open-Air Museum
Fancy an adventure? Then head to the
Mondsee Open-Air Museum in a farmstead typical of Upper Austria. Admission for adults is €7 and for children €5. It will reopen on May 1, 2024 (as of November 2023). In the smokehouse, you can experience the old peasant life of the past, as was common around the Mondsee region. The Mondsee smokehouse is a single house where you will find a barn, stable and residential house. Visit the various rooms such as the Stüblkammer or the smoke floor, the Rauh. Many of the churches in the vicinity of Mondsee are equipped with works by
Meinrad Guggenbichler, who is considered one of the most famous Baroque sculptors in Austria.
Something special is the
Mondseer Jedermann, a play that is performed every year. The backdrop with the Mondsee is the icing on the cake. The Mondsee region with places like St. Lorenz or St. Wolfgang promises excursion destinations like the Traffic and Ischlerbahn Museum. A visit here costs you as an adult, like in the open-air museum, only €7, for children it costs €5 (as of November 2023). Nearby in the market town of Mondsee, you will always find offers to leave your accommodation at Mondsee in a good mood.
Upper Austrian Delicacies
Whether on the mountain or by the lake: You can also pamper your palate in the Salzkammergut with the finest cuisine. Try the cuisine of Upper Austria. Particularly popular are dumplings with fillings of sausage, bacon or meat. Sweet tooths will enjoy curd and apricot dumplings. The snack tempts with a hearty Erdäpfelkas and a beer from a brewery in Upper Austria. Pastries from here are a sweet souvenir to take home. How about the Linzer Torte made from shortcrust pastry and raspberry jam or a cabbage strudel?
Especially delicious as a conclusion is the apple strudel, eaten warm or cold, a perfect delight. Try the specialties from Mondsee on the terrace of your holiday apartment and enjoy the wonderful ambiance of Mondsee. Those who can resist sweet scents will enjoy fish such as trout, pikeperch or perch. Seasonal game dishes complement the balanced menu in Upper Austria, which you can successfully conclude with Kasnocken and goat cheese.
Discover the magic of Mondsee
Every day there are new excursion destinations to discover and visit with your children. The
Irrsee is a nature reserve. The approximately 100-hectare lake is a welcome oasis of refreshment and tranquility in the summer months. Here you can expect a
family-friendly holiday to your taste. Whether lounging comfortably by the lake, going on an excursion, or hiking to the Kulmspitze lookout tower. Many things are allowed here, so just give it a try. With a privately rented holiday apartment, you have many options that suit you individually. From here you can easily spend the afternoon in the city of Salzburg with sightseeing or you can take the Salzkammergut local train, the Bad Ischler Bahn. This narrow-gauge railway once transported spa guests from Bad Ischl to
Salzburg.
Neolithic - Mondsee Culture
In the
Pile Dwelling Museum you can learn exciting details about the pile fields in Mondsee and Attersee. There is a lot to marvel at, such as organic finds, picture panels and even stone tools. The Mondsee culture dates back to the Neolithic period, so you can expect an interesting visit to this museum. Admission for adults is €9 and for children €6 (as of November 2023). In your holiday apartment, you can simply arrive, relax and look forward to a multitude of sights and relaxing hours around the lake after an educational and exciting visit. Now rent a holiday accommodation, for example in Tiefgraben or in the Hausruckviertel, or an apartment or apartment with a garden, lake view and according to your personal wishes.