Mondsee Travel Guide

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Visit this Salzkammergut town to enjoy the picturesque lake of the same name, featuring magnificent views of the Alps, hiking trails and delightful regional cuisine.

Mondsee is a scenic Upper Austrian town at the northern banks of Mondsee Lake and is named for the lake’s crescent-moon shape. Come to Mondsee to enjoy the “pearl in the Salzkammergut” and experience the lake’s breathtaking scenery as well as fishing, sailing, swimming and fine dining.

Explore Mondsee town to learn about the region’s fascinating history. Mondsee is home to a series of Neolithic pile dwellings, or stilt houses, that date back 5,000 years and are heritage-listed by UNESCO. Stop by the Basilica of St. Michael Collegiate Church to see the cloister church that hosted the wedding in the famous 1965 Austrian-set film The Sound of Music.

Wander down to the lake to enjoy stunning views of Drachenwand (Dragon Wall) Mountain, rising up dramatically from the lake’s southern banks. Several family-friendly hiking and bike trails can be found around Mondsee and nearby Irrsee. These trails range from short strolls to multi-day trips with lodging in hiker’s cabins. Discover lush forests and the oldest wooden church in Austria before relaxing with some regional plum or apricot schnapps.

Book a boat tour from town and explore the lake’s calm and picturesque waters. Swim at Alpine Beach to enjoy a sandy beach complete with a diving tower, water slide, children’s pool and playground. Rent watercraft such as kiteboards, canoes or small yachts. Try trout fishing in Mondsee Lake.

Mondsee features several highly rated restaurants and cafés serving traditional Austrian fare as well as modern cuisine. Try some local apple strudel and freshly baked rye bread from a traditional mill.

Mondsee is located in the Vöcklabruck district in the Upper Austrian Salzkammergut region. Reach Mondsee by car or catch a train from most major cities to Salzburg. From Salzburg, take the 1-hour bus trip to Mondsee. Salzburg International Airport is about 21 miles (33 kilometres) away. Mondsee offers stunning scenery in the warmer months and charming Weihnachts (Christmas) festivities in December.

arte Hotel Salzburg

arte Hotel Salzburg

4 out of 5
Rainerstr. 28, Salzburg
The price is Rp2.912.358 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp2.912.358
Rp3.337.951 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a nightclub and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (804 reviews)
"Hotel was great really excellent view of the city. Staff were helpful and bar was great. Only issue was lack of privacy in shower."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

arte Hotel Salzburg
Dorint City-Hotel Salzburg

Dorint City-Hotel Salzburg

4 out of 5
Sterneckstrasse 20, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is Rp2.028.621 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.028.621
Rp2.365.841 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (994 reviews)
Great stay!
"Excellent rooms. A little slow at the front desk at check in and check out. Location was good with nice restaurants around."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Dorint City-Hotel Salzburg
Cocoon Salzburg

Cocoon Salzburg

4 out of 5
Rainerstraße 29, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is Rp2.632.115 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp2.632.115
Rp3.043.120 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,083 reviews)
"The rooms were lovely. So close to the train station and the sites. The breakfast was the best I had on this trip…spectacular!"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Cocoon Salzburg
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Numa Salzburg Vogelweider

Numa Salzburg Vogelweider

3 out of 5
Vogelweiderstrasse 33, Salzburg, Salzburg
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mirabell Palace and Salzburg ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (119 reviews)
"Great apartment space"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Numa Salzburg Vogelweider
master Mirabell

master Mirabell

3.5 out of 5
Rainerstraße 7, Salzburg
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Salzburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (388 reviews)
"Good location, clean, no complaints. Would have been nice to have more than 1 days worth of coffee, but other than that great stay"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

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HOMEBOUND APARTMENTS Bad Goisern

HOMEBOUND APARTMENTS Bad Goisern

3.5 out of 5
Schmiedgasse 15, Bad Goisern, Oberösterreich
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Bad Goisern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Hallstatt Lake and Museum of Vehicles ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (108 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

HOMEBOUND APARTMENTS Bad Goisern
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