Discover Altmünster am Traunsee: Culture, Water and Gmundnerberg

Altmünster am Traunsee combines cultural discoveries with experiences on the water and excursions around Gmundnerberg. Those planning a trip with their family will find a range of opportunities for spending days together: a townscape shaped by history, craftsmanship, sailing, an outdoor pool directly on Lake Traunsee and a nature trail. When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, you can therefore first consider which of these experiences should be the focus of your stay.

Culture between the church, nativity scene art and an old farmstead

One of the sights in Altmünster is the Calvary Church. The parish church of Altmünster provides another cultural highlight: in the confessional chapel, it displays the nativity scene created by Johann Georg Schwanthaler in seven tableaux. This makes it a worthwhile visit for anyone who would like to include regional ecclesiastical art and craftsmanship in their travel plans.

The Eggerhaus Altmünster tells the story of an earlier type of building and living arrangement in the town. It was dismantled as a residential building of an old farmstead that was once typical of Altmünster and rebuilt using its original parts. The building's historic status is part of its history. Anyone interested in rural architecture and traditional forms of housing can deliberately include this aspect in the cultural part of their holiday.

ARTmünster also provides access to a variety of topics. After scanning a QR code, events and workshops as well as information on youth, culture, art and history are available. This is an independent way to supplement your stay with creative and historical content.

Water experiences and practical choices for families

The Solarbad Altmünster is located directly on Lake Traunsee and is heated by solar energy. The outdoor pool includes a large swimming pool, a children's pool, a shaded playground and a dedicated beach volleyball court. Several bathing jetties lead to Lake Traunsee. This allows you to include different types of swimming-day activities in your travel plans: swimming in the pool, spending time at the playground or staying by the lake are all options available at the Solarbad.

If you would like to experience Lake Traunsee from more than just the shore, GODSPEED Sailing School offers taster sailing on Lake Traunsee. This offer provides a different experience from a visit to the Solarbad and may be of interest to families looking for a first introduction to sailing alongside culture and time spent swimming. This does not imply anything about dates or regular availability; for specific planning, you should check the provider's current information.

Plan your visit to Gmundnerberg by train and shuttle

For arriving without your own car, Altmünster railway station is an important starting point. It is a stop on the ÖBB Salzkammergut Railway, line 170. The Salzkammergut Shuttle, line 20, runs directly from Altmünster railway station to Gmundnerberg. The Gmundnerberg Nature Experience Trail can be reached from the railway station via Bahnhofstraße and the entrance to hiking trail no. 8.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Altmünster am Traunsee, it may be helpful to organise your personal mix of activities in advance: culture enthusiasts can focus on the church, Calvary Church, Eggerhaus and ARTmünster, while those interested in water activities can compare the Solarbad and taster sailing. Anyone planning an excursion to Gmundnerberg should also take the railway station, shuttle and the described entrance to the nature trail into account.

More places to include in your travel plans

If you would like to compare other places in addition to Altmünster am Traunsee, you will find the following pages here: Pinsdorf, Scharnstein, Roitham, Gosau, Rußbach, Rindbach, Ohlsdorf and Grünau Im Almtal.

For the overarching travel overview: Gmunden.