Travel guide Unterach am Attersee
Between Lake and Slope - Warm Summers and Cold Winters
The
Salzkammergut region surrounding your accommodation, apartment, or affordable holiday home in Unterach am Attersee is in the temperate climate zone. The summer months are warm with temperatures over 20°C, perfect for relaxation on the beach or at the swimming pool, and the winters are moderately cold, with temperatures between -6°C and 2°C – perfect for a
ski vacation in Unterach am Attersee. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year. The water temperature in Attersee rises to over 20°C in the summer months. Whether it's summer or winter, there is always something to experience in the surrounding area, no matter when you plan your trip.
Simply Delicious - Salzkammergut Culinary Region
Austria as a whole is known for its culinary delights. The Salzkammergut, with the Traun river system and over 70 larger and smaller lakes, is characterized by the strong presence of fresh fish on the menus of restaurants. Char, trout, and European whitefish are especially popular. Specialties from pastures and mountain meadows include beef, pork, veal, lamb, and goat dishes, as well as cheese, milk, and sausage products; so don't hesitate to try them all. Although Austria has excellent wines (try the Zweigelt or Grüner Veltliner), the Salzburg region is a beer area. This is reflected in dishes such as beer soup (prepared with dark beer, black bread, and Christmas spices like cinnamon and cloves) or beer meat (with juniper berries, caraway, and dried coriander).
Outdoor Fun in and around Attersee
The Salzkammergut landscape, with its numerous lakes and surrounding mountains such as the Dachstein, Osterhorn Group, Dead Mountains, Traunstein, and Höllengebirge, offers many excursion possibilities and destinations for outdoor activities. Within walking distance of your holiday apartment in Unterach am Attersee, you'll find a water ski school, a yacht club, and a diving center. The
Attersee has visibility of up to 25 meters. A beach with a children's area is suitable for families with young children, and the sports center offers a volleyball court, climbing tower, mini golf course, and tennis courts. A fairy-tale forest by the lake is home to various fairy-tale figures from legends and fairy tales, as well as an adventure playground. Why not rent a bicycle and explore the area? Numerous hiking trails are ideal for a
holiday with your dog or pet in Unterach am Attersee, and in winter, the Druckerhof ski lift attracts beginners and families with children. You can also take a trip to nearby Vöcklabruck.
Stroll Through Unterach am Attersee
Numerous attractions can be found near your holiday home, villa, apartment, or holiday house in Unterach am Attersee, allowing you to easily explore them during leisurely strolls around your vacation rental. The parish church of the town dates back to 1783. The building stands on the foundations of an older church, the Gothic choir of which was integrated into the new structure. Much older is Unterach Castle, which was converted into a brewery at the end of the 17th century. An old engraving from 1674 shows the castle with pointed turrets and a mansard roof. The famous Art Nouveau artist Gustav Klimt painted a picture of the castle around the turn of the century. Lasseck Castle (Lasserschlössl) shares a similar fate with Unterach Castle. Lasseck was also turned into a brewery in the 17th century. Between Easter and the end of October, you can enjoy the lake panorama from passenger ships on the water. The history of passenger shipping dates back to the end of the 19th century. Every second Saturday in August, the climax of the summer season is celebrated with a large lake festival featuring a fireworks display. Rent a comfortably furnished holiday home, villa, apartment, or holiday house with a balcony, and enjoy a personal vacation full of excursions, relaxing days at the beach, and cycling tours around the community.