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 kilometers) away. Mondsee offers stunning scenery in the warmer months and charming Weihnachts (Christmas) festivities in December.

Dorint City-Hotel Salzburg

Dorint City-Hotel Salzburg

4 out of 5
Sterneckstrasse 20, Salzburg, Salzburg
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.127.500 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.127.500
Rp2.476.089 total
31 Aug - 1 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! (993 reviews)
"Good location with easy transport links. Very useful to have twenty four hour reception and check in, staff at the desk were always very helpful and friendly. Breakfast had a good range of choice, and a good size room so even when busy, didn’t feel overcrowded. The bar downstairs is nice - great ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

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Cocoon Salzburg

Cocoon Salzburg

4 out of 5
Rainerstraße 29, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is Rp2.661.115 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp2.661.115
Rp3.076.649 total
27 Aug - 28 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! (1,069 reviews)
"Small rooms. We had 4 people and only option was a double bed and pull out couch, which left very little room to move around in the room and could not really watch TV as it was now behind the pull out couch. Good breakfast, friendly staff."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Cocoon Salzburg
arte Hotel Salzburg

arte Hotel Salzburg

4 out of 5
Rainerstr. 28, Salzburg
The price is Rp3.011.560 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp3.011.560
Rp3.448.555 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (768 reviews)
"A wonderful modern hotel with a great breakfast on the top floor with a glorious view of Hohendalzburg. Location at the Hauptbahnhof was perfect for us as we used the trains and buses a lot. Of course being in this area does not bring the best aesthetics when you walk outside, but I still rate the ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

arte Hotel Salzburg
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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! (381 reviews)
"It was very clean but one of the apartments smelled a little."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

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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! (113 reviews)
Air conditioning and comfortable beds but problems
"Firstly, there is bike storage in a lockable bike shed inside the underground garage. I have no idea why they could not answer this question despite it being asked several times. No surprise that we were the only two bikes stored in the garage. Secondly, I find it rude and incomprehensible that we ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Numa Salzburg Vogelweider
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 Hallstatt Central ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
Great option
"Really great option in lovely wee town. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

HOMEBOUND APARTMENTS Bad Goisern
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