Travel guide Weyregg am Attersee
Attersee and the summer retreat
In the Belle Époque, many writers, artists, and musicians gathered at Attersee due to the mild climate. The "summer retreat" with temperatures around 22°C and approximately the same high water temperatures in July and August make for an idyllic
family vacation in Weyregg am Attersee and an unforgettable experience. In winter, temperatures in the lake region are about 0 to 5°C, relatively high compared to the surrounding mountains.
Fish in the mountains – The traditional cuisine of Salzkammergut
Tradition and customs are highly valued in Upper Austria and Salzkammergut. The traditional alpine cuisine is part of this culture. With over 70 lakes in the region around your holiday accommodation, your affordable holiday home, or holiday apartment in Weyregg am Attersee – including
Mondsee and Irrsee,
Wolfgangsee, and
Abersee – it is no surprise that freshwater fish top the menus. Attersee char is the star of the kitchen, followed by trout, whitefish, and pike. The fish has the best quality in winter when the water is cooler. Try the local cheese made from cow's, goat's, and sheep's milk, the sausage specialties and dried ham with crispy wood-fired oven bread. For cooks at home, the farm shops of regional farmers offer pork, beef, veal, and lamb, as well as fresh fruit and vegetables. In autumn, the surrounding forests provide mushrooms and game specialties. To accompany all these delicacies, an Austrian wine is excellent. In summer, Grüner Veltliner is popular. In winter, the red Zweigelt warms the soul by a crackling fireplace.
Sports and leisure activities around Attersee
Your cozy accommodation, holiday home, apartment, or holiday apartment with bathing beach and idyllic lake view in Weyregg am Attersee is located in the Traun river system region. It's no wonder that, in addition to mountain sports (hiking, skiing, climbing, and mountain biking), water sports are on the agenda: surfing, swimming, paddling, fishing, sailing, and even diving. Paragliding is a special experience. Experience the blue and green shimmering lakes from high above in the air. For a vacation with a dog and child in the Salzkammergut, the surrounding mountain landscapes and lakes offer numerous excursion possibilities and hiking trails. There are bathing spots at all lakes where four-legged family members are allowed to swim, including between the towns of Schörfling and Weyregg. And for those seeking a special thrill, book a
ski vacation in Weyregg am Attersee. Numerous slopes and cross-country trails in the fantastic Wachtberglifte ski area and hiking trails in the Höllengebirge await you. An excursion to Salzburg, Hochlecken, Unterach, St. Georgen im Attergau is also worthwhile.
Following the footsteps of Gustav Klimt
The most significant attraction here is undoubtedly nature itself. Already in the 19th century, the landscape with its mild climate attracted famous artists to Attasee. Gustav Klimt spent the years from 1900 to 1916 at Attasee and captured the landscape in numerous paintings. Art lovers should not miss a visit to the Gustav Klimt Center at Schloss Kammer. Guided walks provide information about the artist's creative period during his stays at Attasee. A special experience is a trip on one of the excursion boats on the 19-kilometer-long lake. Let the shores pass by and enjoy the view of the surrounding mountain landscapes. The one- to two-hour trip can be interrupted at various places to get to know the other towns around the lake. While hiking around Attasee, a detour to the Reisebauern mill near Egelsee is worthwhile. The mill can be visited with guided tours. It dates from the 17th century and was saved from decay in the 1980s. Simply rent a cozy accommodation, an apartment, a holiday apartment or a house with lake view, sauna, private parking, terrace, and according to your personal wishes and enjoy a fantastic holiday with the family.