The deep blue, wonderfully clear water of the Attersee has always fascinated visitors, water sports enthusiasts and bathers. As one of the most famous lakes in the country - and even the largest, which is entirely in Austria - it offers countless opportunities to enjoy your holiday.

Enjoy the fascinating landscape from aboard the ships and slow down on a tour. The three ships connect the places and the most beautiful excursion destinations on the Attersee. In addition to simple sections and lake tours, selected themed and adventure trips are offered.

Experience the beautiful landscape of the Attergau with the turquoise-blue Attersee as a highlight on a ride on the narrow-gauge railway. The train journey is a real insider tip and connects the most beautiful excursion destinations in the region.

Our Zwölferhorn cable car in St. Gilgen on Lake Wolfgang offers a wonderful view in summer as well as in winter while driving. After a wonderful circular hike, you will also be spoiled with culinary delights at the Hörndl.

The Attergau observation tower on the Lichtenberg - the highest in Attergau. Anyone who decides to hike on the Lichtenberg and climb the Attergau observation tower will be rewarded with a magnificent view.

Settlement of the lake began over 6000 years ago. People from the Stone and Bronze Ages already lived in prehistoric pile dwellings on Lake Attersee. The remains of the primeval have even been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Bees are one of the most important animals on our planet. Not only are they responsible for the production of our honey, but they also pollinate our crops. Visitors can find out all this and much more on the educational trail about the world of bees. The Attersee Bienenhof invites you to discover the big world of the little honey bee.

Salt is not only the namesake of the Salzkammergut, but also its greatest treasure. The natural healing power of alpine salt has long been known, after all, salt is one of the oldest medicinal products in the world. The original power of salt can be rediscovered in the Crystal Salt World in Straß im Attergau.

What a successful combination: local fruits and fair trade chocolate. In Frankenmarkt, all the senses are addressed in the chocolate factory. A sweet experience for the whole family!

The cute alpacas are normally at home in the South American Andes, but some specimens have found their new home on the east bank of the Attersee. A small, fine herd eats on the lush meadows in Weyregg am Attersee and enjoys the temperate climate.

A spectacular mountain and valley landscape unfolds between Attersee and Traunsee, which in 2012 was named the third and largest nature park in the federal state of Upper Austria. The cultural and natural landscape extends over flowering meadows, romantic alpine pastures, forests and wild mountain ridges.

The glass museum in Weißenkirchen in Attergau is the starting point of the 2.5 km long themed trail that winds through the wonderful landscape of the Attergau. The path through the glass valley is peppered with numerous opportunities to get to know the material glass.

The Celts settled in Attergau around 2800 years ago and left their mark. The world of the Celts was characterized by a deep closeness to nature, which can be discovered on the Kelten.Baum.Weg. The journey to the Iron Age begins at the “Grüner Baum” inn in St. Georgen im Attergau.

According to legend, a beautiful mermaid lived by a waterfall in Weißenbachtal. An easy but worthwhile family hike leads to the Mermaid Falls. The starting point of the hike is the Fachbergbrücke in Weißenbach am Attersee. The path is very well signposted and very popular.

The Fantasiana Adventure Park in the village of Strasswalchen captivates young and old with over 50 attractions. Experience dreamy worlds like Dracula's castle courtyard, experience thrills in the Wild Train Coaster or discover the fairy tale forest of the Brothers Grimm.

In the salt world in Hallstatt, you can go on an adventurous journey of discovery, deep into the old mines. The start is spectacular on the miner's slide, then it goes deep into the tunnels into the interior of the mountain. The superlative mine is definitely worth a day trip with the whole family.

The summer toboggan run in Strobl-Gschwendt on the beautiful Wolfgangsee is the crowning glory of every excursion and every hike. The brisk toboggan ride has been delighting visitors for over 30 years. The sliding fun for the whole family can be enjoyed daily from 10:00 a.m. between May and September.

Golf enthusiasts will find the idyllic 18-hole course of the golf club on the Attersee only a few minutes' drive away. The par 71 course impresses with its strategic design, tricky obstacles and wonderful views. Further golf courses in the lake region can be found in Regau and Weyregg am Attersee.

Discover the winter magic of the Attersee on a snowshoe hike, cross-country skiing or skiing. After all, the small ski area on the Kronberg is only a few minutes' drive from the hotel. The ice skating and curling rinks are also always worth a visit.

The Attersee has been attracting diving friends from all over the world for many years. Diving schools offer an exciting program in the deep blue water all year round: scuba diving, river diving, technical diving, winter diving, courses for beginners and apnea.

The hotel is an ideal base for water sports enthusiasts. In addition to its diving spots, the Attersee is mainly known for the "rose wind". Sailors and those who want to become one can let the north-east wind carry them over the Caribbean blue water.