Bad Aussee is a quiet and pleasant town with about 5,000 inhabitants. It grew mainly thanks to the salt trade, which was so successful in this area. The area around the town is known as Ausseerland and is surrounded by clear lakes and a wonderful mountainous landscape.
Bad Aussee
The town’s buildings are ancient, and some have been preserved since the Middle Ages. In the old center, you can be impressed by several church buildings from the 14th century, old bourgeois houses, and the serene municipal park. In Bad Aussee, there is a well-kept spa complex, primarily for the treatment of various diseases using the Kneipp Cure method. The spa is called Narizzen Vital Resort. Additionally, the town has a small museum of regional history that displays traditions and customs characteristic of this area (the museum is called Kammerhofmuseum).
During the winter months, two ski resorts open near the town: Loser and Tauplitz. The Loser ski resort is considered the more popular of the two, mainly because of the wonderful views of the Dachstein Glacier that can be seen from it.
Interested in staying in Bad Aussee? You can check out the various accommodations in the area here. Alternatively, you can read about recommended apartments and B&Bs for accommodation in the lake region.
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The 5 Lakes Near Bad Aussee
In the area surrounding the town, there are no fewer than 5 wonderful and clear lakes. The lakes are:
Lake Altaussee (Altausseer See)
A picturesque lake located at the foot of Mount Loser. Around the lake, there is a small village of the same name and a well-maintained, signposted walking path. The small village is a very nice place to stay for those seeking tranquility and great views. You can find more information about recommended accommodations in the list of hotels and guesthouses here. Near the village and the lake is a large salt mine with a particularly interesting history.
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Lake Sommersberger (Sommersbergersee)
A small and not particularly deep lake. On summer days, its waters warm up quite quickly, so you can swim in it early in the season.
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Lake Grundl (Grundlsee)
This lake is also known as the “Styrian Sea” and is the largest in the state of Styria. At Lake Grundl, you can rent boats by the hour and sail enjoyably. It is also possible to swim in it during the summer months.
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Lake Toplitz (Toplitzsee)
This unique lake is characterized by a very special phenomenon: the upper layer has fresh water, and the lower layer has salt water. Lake Toplitz is surrounded by green mountain peaks and several hikers’ cabins. It is a quiet place and not crowded with travelers. From the lake, you can take a boat to the last lake in the area, Kammersee.
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Lake Kammer (Kammersee)
This lake is quite isolated and small compared to the adjacent lakes. It is considered the primary water source of the great Traun River. On the lake, it is possible to sail in flat-bottomed boats that were once used for the regional salt trade.
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Other Essential Information for Visiting the Bad Aussee Area
Address: Bad Aussee
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