Lake Altaussee
Lake Scenic alpine lake near Altaussee village in Styria
In the Salzkammergut, Lake Altaussee sits beneath the Loser and Dachstein massifs; visitors take boat trips, swim in clear water and explore the town’s salt mine and alpine hikes.
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Lake Altaussee is a mountain lake beside the village of Altaussee in Styria, Austria, in the Salzkammergut region. It is known for clear water and a dramatic mountain backdrop provided by nearby peaks.
The lake is used for swimming, walking and scenic boat trips, with established paths along parts of the shore and viewpoints onto the surrounding ranges. The surrounding landscape includes alpine slopes and forested ridges that rise directly from the lake’s edge.
The locality has a long association with salt extraction and the nearby Altaussee salt mine and the lake is frequently visited together with guided mine tours. The lake sits within the Ausseerland and serves as a focal point for local outdoor recreation and sightseeing.
- Salt mine: guided tours of the nearby Altaussee salt mine are a common complement to a visit to the lake.
How to Get to Lake Altaussee #
Altaussee is about a 30-45 minute drive from Bad Ischl and roughly 2.5 hours from Salzburg by car or regional rail. The town is connected by the Styrian and Salzkammergut regional bus lines; the lake sits a short walk from Altaussee’s center.
Tips for Visiting Lake Altaussee #
- Walk the short lakeside loop early in the morning for glassy reflections and fewer tour buses
- Visit the 12th-century salt mine in Altaussee (Salzwelten) for a contrasting subterranean experience-book ahead in high season
- Bring a light jacket; alpine temperatures keep the air fresh even in summer
Best Time to Visit Lake Altaussee #
Best in summer for boating and lakeside walks; shoulder seasons offer quieter experiences and better light for photography.
Weather & Climate near Lake Altaussee #
Lake Altaussee's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1330 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (179 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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