The Fuschlsee region in the Salzkammergut
you can be funny there!
The Salzkammergut region combines many things like no other. With its over 76 lakes, stunning mountain scenery, and proximity to the Mozart city of Salzburg with its cultural highlights, there are no limits to experiences, enjoyment, and relaxation in both summer and winter.
Idyllic and comfortable on the 1,783 m high Schafberg.
Austria's steepest steam cog railway has been running from St. Wolfgang to the Schafberg since 1893. In 35 minutes, it climbs 1,190 meters in altitude and travels 5.85 km to the Schafberg peak.
Unforgettable alpine summer around Faistenau.
The region is a fantastic hiking paradise with a wide range of options: From challenging summit climbs to culinary alpine tours, everything is possible here. Fascinating impressions and views are guaranteed, especially in the Faistenau Hintersee area, and staffed alpine huts invite you to stop for a rustic break.
Numerous popular long-distance hiking trails also lead through the holiday region, such as the St. Rupert Pilgrimage Trail, the Salzburg Mariazell Trail and the Arno Trail.
Crystal clear and magical: Fuschlsee nature experience
Water plays a paramount role in the Fuschlsee region. Fresh, clear, and refreshing, it's a constant companion on lakeside walks, bike rides, or hikes. But the water also invites you to fully indulge yourself: by bathing, swimming, pedal boating, or stand-up paddling on Lake Fuschl. The Fuschlseebad, with its large sunbathing lawn on the eastern shore, offers everything a water sports enthusiast could desire, from the giant slide that leads directly into the lake to the heated outdoor pool. It's also cool to rent various equipment such as kayaks, rollerblades or bicycles.
Gently and quietly, on foot or with two horsepower.
The wintertime around Lake Fuschl is tranquil: no large ski resorts, no hustle and bustle, no après-ski. It's just the thing for those longing for peace and quiet and a pure experience of nature. Cleared winter hiking trails and beautiful snowshoe trails, for example in Faistenau, Hintersee, Ebenau, or Fuschl am See, invite you to explore nature at your own pace and in complete tranquility. A horse-drawn sleigh ride followed by a stop for refreshments is also one of the most beautiful things winter in the Lake Fuschl region has to offer.
Experience nature and snow fun in the Fuschlsee holiday region
The peaks of the Osterhorn mountain range tower high above the village. This mountain range is responsible for the Fuschlsee holiday region's affectionate nickname "snow hole." The mountains create a cloud-blocking effect, and the first snowflakes usually float from the sky as early as early December. The Fuschlsee region transforms into a white wonderland, and the meadows into expansive Nordic sports areas. In the cross-country skiing village of Faistenau, there are 60 kilometers of trails, freshly groomed daily.
