Attersee Lake

#499 among destinations in Austria

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Attersee, also known as Kammersee, English sometimes Lake Atter, is the largest lake of the Salzkammergut region in the Austrian state of Upper Austria. It is Austria's third largest lake by area, surpassed only by Lake Constance and Lake Neusiedl, which, however, both extend beyond national borders. ()

Local name: Attersee Area: 17.84 mi²Length: 11.74 miWidth: 2.05 miMaximum depth: 554 ftElevation: 1539 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°54'0"N, 13°33'0"E

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Attersee Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Composing hut of Gustav Mahler, Taferlklaussee, Egelsee, Langbathseen.

4.1 miS
Specialty museum, Museum
Composing hut of Gustav Mahler, Steinbach am Attersee
105 min walk • The composing hut of Gustav Mahler, German: Gustav Mahler-Komponierhäuschen, is a little museum and memorial in Steinbach at lake Attersee in Upper Austria. It is dedicated to the classical composer Gustav Mahler. In this hut he retreated from 1893 to 1896 in order to compose music. Since 1985 a permanent exhibition can be seen here.
5.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Taferlklaussee
136 min walk • The Taferlklaussee was created in 1716 by the damming of the Aurach Creek. The lake can be reached on foot by a 3.5-hour hike from the village of Altmünster in Upper Austria. The lake's clear water is of drinking water quality. In winter, the lake is used for skating and curling.
5.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Egelsee
131 min walk • Egelsee is a lake of Upper Austria.
7.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Langbathseen
181 min walk • The Langbathseen are two mountain lakes in Upper Austria's part of the Salzkammergut, 8 kilometers from Ebensee. Its excellent visibility makes the Vorderer Langbathsee a popular diving site.
3.8 miNE
47°56'47"N • 13°35'39"E
Gustav Klimt Zentrum, Seewalchen am Attersee
97 min walk • Art museum, Museum
4 miNE
47°56'57"N • 13°35'40"E
Pfahlbau-Pavillon, Seewalchen am Attersee
102 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
3.7 miNE
Historical place, Forts and castles
Schloss Kammer, Seewalchen am Attersee
95 min walk • Kammer Castle is a moated castle in Schörfling am Attersee in Upper Austria. The alternative, outdated name Kammersee for the lake refers to this castle and thus to the Salzkammergut.
4.7 miNW
Forts and castles
Schloss Kogl
120 min walk • Kogl Castle is located in the Kogl district of the same name in the municipality of St. Georgen im Attergau in the Vöcklabruck district of Upper Austria. The castle complex includes agricultural and forestry buildings, a spacious park and extensive...
1.9 miSW
Locality
Nußdorf am Attersee
49 min walk • With its breathtaking alpine scenery, Lake Attersee is a paradise for boating, sailing, and swimming. Visitors can rent a boat and explore the tranquil waters, or simply relax on the lakeshore and soak up the peaceful ambiance.
3.6 miNE
47°56'39"N • 13°35'34"E
Motor Yacht Club Salzkammergut, Seewalchen am Attersee
93 min walk • Sailing, Marina
3.8 miNW
Locality
St Georgen im Attergau
98 min walk • Nature enthusiasts will delight in the abundance of hiking and cycling trails that wind through the rolling hills and lush forests surrounding St Georgen im Attergau. The crystal-clear waters of Attersee Lake also provide a range of water-based activities, including...