Salzkammergut: Places to Explore
- Overview
- Itineraries
- Places to Explore
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Entertainment
- Travel Tips
- Features
- Fodor's Choice
- Deals
- German Phrases
Altaussee
Taking a fairly steep road from Bad Aussee, you'll find Altaussee tucked away at the end of a lake cradled by gentle mountains. This is one of the most magical spots of the Salzkammergut. As Austrian poet Friedrich Torberg put it: "Whoever comes to Altaussee does not want to go anywhere else, and if he would, he couldn't. Altaussee is a crowning conclusion. The mountains not only lie around the lake, they surround and protect it. Like a fortress, they make you feel cozy and secure."
During the war, Nazi leaders were ordered to store stolen art in underground caverns near Altaussee. In their hurry to get the job done, they skipped a few details; one story has it that a famous painting from Vienna, possibly a Rubens or a Rembrandt, was overlooked and spent the remaining war years on the porch of a house near the entrance to the mines.
Elsewhere in Salzkammergut
See Also
Free Fodor's Newsletter
Subscribe today for weekly travel inspiration, tips, and special offers.
Fodor's Trip Planning Ideas
- Weekend Getaways: Fodor's Recommends the Best Weekend Escapes in the US
- Great American Vacation: Find Your Next U.S. Trip with Fodor's
- 80 Degrees: Fodor's Helps You Find Your Best Beach Vacation Spots
- Go List: Fodor's Top 25 Places to Go in 2013
- Hotel Awards 2012: Fodor's 100 Top Hotels
- Best of Europe: Fodor's Picks the Best Places to Visit in Europe
Travel Deals in Salzkammergut
- Book 3-Star Schone Aussicht Fr $105+/Nt Expedia
- Small budget: Stay in Salzburg this May Fr $134+/Nt Save with Expedia, $16/night less
- Book 3 Nts in Salzburg this May Fr $643+/Nt — $643 Save with Expedia, $558/night less
- $196 & Up: Altstadt Kaisererbraeu 4-Star Hotel in Salzburg — $196 Save with Expedia, $92/night less
- Small budget: Book Castellani Park 3 Nts in May Fr $198+/Nt — $198 Save with Expedia, $11/night less
