--- title: Places of interest in the Attersee-Attergau region url: "https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/places-of-interest.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/logos/Attersee_Attergau_Logo_80__gro%E2%94%9C%C6%92.jpg" date: 2020-02-20 modified: 2025-12-12 --- # Places of interest in the Attersee-Attergau region Things to see 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. [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/e/csm_Top_Ausflugsziele_Headerbilder_036e8dda6c.jpg) ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/top-sightseeing-highlights.html) Top excursion destinations -------------------------- - [Attersee boat trip](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/places-of-interest/attersee-shipping.html) - [Attersee railway](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400373/station-the-attersee-train.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") - [Attersee apiary](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430014769/bienenhof-attersee.html) - [Adventure pile dwelling](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/artikel/detail/1082/pile-dwelling-attersee.html) - [Flowers Bergmoser](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430022703/blumen-bergmoser-horticulture-centre-in-frankenmarkt.html) - [Glass Valley](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001767/the-valley-of-glass.html) - [Attersee-Traunsee Nature Park](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/top-sightseeing-highlights/nature-park-attersee-traunsee.html) & [Starpark Attersee-Traunsee](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/top-sightseeing-highlights/attersee-traunsee-star-park.html) - [Alpaca](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430013872/see-alpaka-alpaca-farm.html)[ Farm](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430013872/see-alpaka-alpaca-farm.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") - [Beersmithy](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430015251/brewery-bierschmiede.html) - [Attergau observation tower](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/402142/attergau-lookout-tower.html) - [Celtic.tree.path](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/hiking/guided-tour-of-the-keltenbaumweg.html) - [Mermaid Falls](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/100034/nixenfall-waterfall.html) - [High ropes course Attersee](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/200720/high-rope-garden-attersee.html) - [Places of longing Klimt](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/top-sightseeing-highlights/a-place-of-longing-klimt.html) [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/3/f/csm_2S-Attergauer-Kultursommer-TVB-Attersee-Attergau_cc5b284f90.jpg "Credit: TVB Attersee-Attergau/Moritz Ablinger, Attergauer Kultursommer") Museums and galleries Culture lovers will get their money's worth in the Attersee-Attergau region. ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/places-of-interest/museums-and-galleries.html) © Open copyright © Credit: TVB Attersee-Attergau/Moritz Ablinger, Attergauer Kultursommer Close copyright [ ![Bouldering and Climbing in Hiking Village Steinbach am Attersee](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/7/csm_2S_Bouldern___Johann_Resch_jun_5fc622035a.jpg "Picture: Johann Resch Jun., Bouldering on Lake Attersee, Bouldering Area Steinbach am Attersee") Leisure facilities Climbing, archery or wellness ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/places-of-interest/recreational-facilities.html) © Open copyright © Picture: Johann Resch Jun., Bouldering on Lake Attersee, Bouldering Area Steinbach am Attersee Close copyright [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/8/csm_2S-Kirche-Seewalchen-TVB-Attersee-Attergau_340065813e.jpg "Credit: TVB Attersee-Attergau/Moritz Ablinger, Parish church Seewalchen am Attersee") Churches Discover all the churches in the area ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/places-of-interest/churches.html) © Open copyright © Credit: TVB Attersee-Attergau/Moritz Ablinger, Parish church Seewalchen am Attersee Close copyright [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/b/csm_2S-Kultur-in-der-Region-TVB-Attersee-Attergau-Moritz-Ablinger_5322352004.jpg "Cerdit: TVB Attersee-Attergau/Moritz Ablinger, Culture in the region") Day trips in the region and surroundings ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/places-of-interest/day-trip.html) © Open copyright © Cerdit: TVB Attersee-Attergau/Moritz Ablinger, Culture in the region 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_/3/f/csm_2S-Moenichsee-TVB-Attersee-Attergau_4b1f39dae3.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 [ ![Luftaufnahme vom See mit einem Boot](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/a/csm_BootamSee004_SalzkammergutTourismusKerschbaumerKatrin_fc5cbd29f2.jpg "BootamSee004_SalzkammergutTourismusKerschbaumerKatrin") Excursion destinations on Lake Attersee and in Attergau A wide range of options for every taste ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/places-of-interest/excursion-destinations.html) © Open copyright © BootamSee004_SalzkammergutTourismusKerschbaumerKatrin Close copyright [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/5/csm_Fotos_Luftaufnahme_Attersee-Schifffahrt-_1__277101ea19.jpg) 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) [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/3/csm_2023_Kinder7_Seewalchen%40TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger_f502ecd97f.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) Highlights in the Salzkammergut ------------------------------- Beyond the borders of the Attersee-Attergau region, there are many interesting places to discover in the Salzkammergut: - Schafberg railway - White Horse Inn - Zwölferhorn cable car - Imperial town of Bad Ischl - Zauner confectionery - Kaiservilla Bad Ischl - Hallstatt - Viewing platform "5fingers" - Mondsee Basilica - Cumberland Wildlife Park - Treetop Walk Salzkammergut - Castle Ort [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/8/csm_2S_Schafbergbahn_Salzkammergutbahn_GmbH_31e2af7e18.jpg "Credit: Salzkammergutbahn GmbH, Schafberg train") Excursion destination highlights in the Salzkammergut ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/worth-visiting.html) © Open copyright © Credit: Salzkammergutbahn GmbH, Schafberg train Close copyright