--- title: Places of interest in the Attersee-Attergau region url: "https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/activities.html" description: With its perfect location in the heart of the Salzkammergut, the Attersee-Attergau region offers numerous excursion destinations and sights worth seeing. image: "https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/attersee-attergau/000Canto-Imports/2020-Baden-HR-TVB-Attersee-Attergau-Moritz-Ablinger%20%2833%29.jpg" date: 2025-01-20 modified: 2026-01-12 --- # Places of interest in the Attersee-Attergau region All activities in the Attersee-Attergau region ============================================== Lake Attersee, which lies in the heart of the Salzkammergut, is the largest inland lake in Austria. Thanks to its turquoise blue colour and drinking water quality, it is one of the most popular bathing lakes in the Alpine republic. In addition to numerous sports such as diving, hiking, sailing and golf, the region offers a wide range of excursion options, plenty of culture and customs and exciting event highlights. [ ![Pärchen im Wasser ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/b/2/csm_2020-Baden-HR-TVB-Attersee-Attergau-Moritz-Ablinger__44__0dfc330499.jpg "2020-Baden-HR-TVB-Attersee-Attergau-Moritz-Ablinger") Summer holiday at Lake Attersee Outdoor moments between mountain & lake in the Salzkammergut ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer-vacation-at-lake-attersee.html) © Open copyright © 2020-Baden-HR-TVB-Attersee-Attergau-Moritz-Ablinger Close copyright [ ![Frau und Mann wandern in der Region Attersee-Attergau am Berg](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/2/csm_2020-Wandern-HR-TVB-Attersee-Attergau-Moritz-Ablinger__18__41b9437782.jpg "Foto: Wandern, TVB Attersee-Attergau, Moritz Ablinger") Sporting activities Hiking, cycling tours and much more ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health.html) © Open copyright © Foto: Wandern, TVB Attersee-Attergau, Moritz Ablinger Close copyright [ ![Attergauer Aussichtsturm ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/1/csm_Aussichtsturm-Lichtenberg-TVB-Attersee-Attergau-Moritz-Ablinger-2_7e223386fc.jpg "Foto: Attergauer Aussichtsturm, TVB Attersee-Attergau Moritz Ablinger ") Worth seeing A variety of excursion options ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/places-of-interest.html) © Open copyright © Foto: Attergauer Aussichtsturm, TVB Attersee-Attergau Moritz Ablinger Close copyright [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/c/csm_2024_Alpaka_7_Tom%C3%A1%C5%A1_Binter_42102d3002.jpg) Excursion destinations A wide range of options for every taste ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/places-of-interest/excursion-destinations.html) [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/3/f/csm_2S-Moenichsee-TVB-Attersee-Attergau_63bbb35882.jpg "Credit: TVB Attersee-Attergau/Moritz Ablinger, Moenichsee") Nature reserves and natural jewels in the Attersee-Attergau region ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/hiking/nature-reserves.html) © Open copyright © Credit: TVB Attersee-Attergau/Moritz Ablinger, Moenichsee Close copyright [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/2/csm_2020-06-Kultur-TVB-Attersee-Attergau-Moritz-Ablinger__17__83b62c76a5.jpg) Culture and customs in the region and surroundings ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/culture-and-tradition.html) [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/3/csm_2023_Kinder7_Seewalchen%40TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger_706793d3a9.jpg) Children's fun in the region Sporting adventures or interesting and informative excursions ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/kids.html) [ ![Blick von Bord auf den See](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/6/2/csm_Atterseeschifffahrt2024_0185_fab71f88e1.jpg "Advent Schifffahrt © Attersee-Schifffahrt / © Mathias Lauringer") Attersee boat trip An unforgettable experience for the whole family ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/places-of-interest/attersee-shipping.html) © Open copyright © Advent Schifffahrt © Attersee-Schifffahrt / © Mathias Lauringer Close copyright [ ![laughing girl under an umbrella](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/d/csm_2S_Maedchen_unterm_Regenschirm_Schlechtwetter_TVB_Attersee_beed54b643.jpg "Picture: Tourismusverband Attersee-Attergau; girl under an umbrella") Tips for rainy weather Lots of fun even in bad weather ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/kids/bad-weather-program.html) © Open copyright © Picture: Tourismusverband Attersee-Attergau; girl under an umbrella Close copyright [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/6/csm_2023_Weyregg_Tvb-Attersee-Attergau__Matthias_Klugsberger_5053d7fcb3.jpg) Culinary diversity in the Attersee-Attergau region ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/gastronomy.html) [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/b/a/csm_AtterseeHoodie6_TVB_Attersee_Attergau_Matthias_Klugsberger_1ccde1634d.jpg) The most important information Catalogues, souvenirs, Salzkammergut Card, etc. ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/region-/-places/service.html) [ ![Luftaufnahme Steg](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/3/f/csm_2020-Baden-HR-TVB-Attersee-Attergau-Moritz-Ablinger__32__daca5dcc5c.jpg "2020-Baden-HR-TVB-Attersee-Attergau-Moritz-Ablinger") Travel offers, packages & specials in the region and surroundings ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/offers.html) © Open copyright © 2020-Baden-HR-TVB-Attersee-Attergau-Moritz-Ablinger Close copyright The Attersee-Attergau region ============================ In the heart of Austria, in the Salzkammergut, you'll find the Attersee-Attergau region in a super convenient location, right on the A1 West Motorway, between Salzburg and Linz, in the northern Salzkammergut! The Attersee is synonymous with deep turquoise blue water of drinking quality, while the Attergau is known for its lovely hilly landscape with stunning views! The Attersee-Attergau region consists of twelve tourist communities: Attersee am Attersee, Berg im Attergau, Frankenmarkt, Nußdorf am Attersee, St. Georgen im Attergau, Schörfling am Attersee, Seewalchen am Attersee, Steinbach am Attersee, Strass im Attergau, Unterach am Attersee, Vöcklamarkt and Weyregg am Attersee. Together, they offer true hospitality with culinary specialities and delicacies from the region. It is no coincidence that pile dwellers, Celts and Romans, as well as famous and well-known artists such as Gustav Mahler and Gustav Klimt, have settled here in the past and present. A well-maintained natural and cultural landscape, breathtaking mountains and countless sporting opportunities in the air, on land, in or under water are waiting to be discovered here. A beautiful spot that is well worth a visit. Loading... 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