© Photo Salzkammergut Tourismus/Kerschbaumer Katrin: Boating on the lake
A couple passes the Ochsenkreuz in Lake Wolfgang by rowing boat.
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Summer Bucket List for the Salzkammergut

10 things not to miss in the Salzkammergut in summer

The Salzkammergut offers endless possibilities, from culture, culinary delights, sporting activities and historical explorations. The offers are wide-ranging. Therefore, we have compiled a summer bucket list for the Salzkammergut for you. 10 things you must not miss in summer in the Salzkammergut. These are our recommendations for hot summer days:

© Photo Salzkammergut Tourismus/Long-Nong Huang: Waterfall at Lake Mondsee
A boy stands on a rock in front of a waterfall.

Waterfall bathing

Waterfall bathing

True cooling on hot summer days: splashing in the mountain stream at the waterfall. The waterfalls can often be reached by an easy walk. Pack a snack in your backpack and off you go, enjoy nature and the jump into the cold water.

© Photo Oberösterreich Tourismus/Attersee Attergau/Michael Grössinger: A woman does a yoga exercise on a wooden footbridge at Egelsee in the Salzkammergut.
A woman does a yoga exercise on a wooden walkway at Egelsee in the Salzkammergut.

Yoga

Yoga

Do you want to bring more relaxation and balance to your holiday? How about yoga? Discover a yoga course in the Salzkammergut that suits you. Whether you want to relax on the shore of a lake, on a summit with a panoramic view, at sunrise, followed by brunch, or SUP yoga. The offers are wide-ranging.

Yoga courses
© Photo TVB Mondsee-Irrsee/Valentin Weinhäupl: A blonde woman lets her boyfriend have a taste of her ice cream. They are sitting in the Lindenallee in Mondsee, the Drachenwand can be seen in the background.
A man and a woman eat an ice cream in the summer in Mondsee. A blonde woman lets her boyfriend have a taste of her ice cream. They are sitting in the Lindenallee in Mondsee, the Drachenwand can be seen in the background.

Ice cream

Ice cream

What would summer be without ice cream? Not a real summer. Whether ice cream on a stick, banana split, fruit sundae, iced coffee or a black forest sundae. In the Salzkammergut you can really enjoy the summer, because there are plenty of ice cream parlours. Treat yourself to sweet scoops of ice cream. A super refreshment for tired hikers or bikers.

To the ice cream par
© Kneipp path Photo: TVB Mondsee-Irrsee/Valentin Weinhäupl: A couple stands in a stream on the Mondsee Kneipp path. Behind them, the Hilfberg Church can be seen on a hill.
A couple is standing in a stream on the Mondsee Kneipp path. Behind them, the Hilfberg church can be seen on a hill.

Kneipp

Kneipp

Refreshing cooling for your legs on hot summer days. Kneipp also has several health benefits, such as promoting circulation, preventing varicose veins and relieving migraines and circulatory problems. Do something good for yourself and soak your stressed legs in the Kneipp facility after your mountain tour.

Kneipp facilities
© Fruit and vegetable stall at the weekly market in Bad Ischl. Several women stand in front of the stall and examine the goods.
Weekly market in Bad Ischl

Farmers' market

Farmers' market

Take advantage of the freshness of summer to buy regional and seasonal products. Throw yourself into the hustle and bustle of the weekly market. Stroll through market stalls and let yourself be fascinated by local products. From farmer's doughnuts, "Pofesen", regional cheese, bread, honey, bacon and sausage specialities, vegetables, eggs, herbs as well as flowers. Delight in the diversity of the region.

To the markets
© Foto Salzkammergut Tourismus/Kerschbaumer Katrin: Sonnenuntergang am Attersee
Ein Pärchen sitzt am Seeufer am Attersee. Sie genießen ein Getränk im Sonnenuntergang.

Beach bar

Beach bar

A sundowner at the beach bar feels almost like a holiday on the Adriatic. Whether it's a local beer, an invigorating mixed drink or a harmonious wine: a beach bar invites you to unwind. Enjoy the evening atmosphere and round off your eventful day on the shores of the lake with delicious drinks.

© AtterseeGolfplatzFrauMann_OberoesterreichTourismusAtterseeAttergauMichaelGroessinger (1)
Attersee Golfplatz.

Golf/minigolf

Golf/minigolf

Recreational fun for young and old. Ball on the course, club in hand, take a swing and hopefully score. In the Salzkammergut you can find several golf courses as well as mini-golf courses, some of them right by the lake. Whether competitive or fun, golf is definitely part of your Salzkammergut Summer Bucket List.

Golf courses

Mini golf courses

© Photo Salzkammergut Tourismus/Kerschbaumer Katrin: Wildpark Cumberland
A boy strokes a goat in the Cumberland Game Park in Grünau im Almtal.

Wildlife parks

Wildlife parks

Visit the wildlife parks in the Salzkammergut. Observe native as well as other animal species at close range. Walk through the natural landscape of the game parks and experience the animals up close, from ibexes, deer, wild boars, wild cats, lynx, brown bears, goats, sheep or reindeer.

© Paragleiten ©OÖ Tourismus/ Himsl
Auf einer Bergwiese bereit sich ein Paragleiter auf den Start vor. Der Schirm befindet sich schon in der Luft. Im Hintergrund erstreckt sich ein Tal, das von einem Fluss durchquert wird. Auf der Startwiese liegt ein weiterer Paragleitschirm bereit.

Paragliding

Paragliding

Paragliding in the Salzkammergut is a very special experience. Marvel at the lakes and mountain landscape from a bird's eye view, feel the adrenaline kick and sense the wonderful lightness.

© Photo Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Susanne Einzenberger: A man in a wetsuit stands in a stream bed.
A man in a wetsuit stands in a stream bed

Canyoning

Canyoning

Are you ready for even more adventure, for the ultimate adrenaline kick in the mountains? Dressed in a neoprene suit and helmet, you will hike through gorges and dare to jump into the mountain water. Abseiling from dizzy heights and natural rock slides are also part of the experience. A natural playground for the brave.