Autmn around Lake Hallstatt - © Kraft

Golden Autumn in the Mountains

Secret treasures and hidden gems during
your autumn holiday in the Salzkammergut

A brilliantly-coloured landscape with forests of striking red and orange. Whoever spends his holiday in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut can look forward to a rich program of amazing hikes, incomparable tourist sites and culinary events. The highest mountain peaks are already covered with snow. The sky is a deep blue, and the temperatures are mostly still pleasantly warm, and the last few raspberries can be savoured. Overhead, paragliders take advantage of the autumn breezes for one final flight. Time to get out and enjoy the outdoors before the winter snows arrive.

Regional specialities and traditional delicacies

All villages offer a variety of huts and alpine pastures where regional specialities and delicacies can be enjoyed. In addition to the alpine pastures, numerous inns and restaurants with genuine Tyrolean hospitality and authentic cuisine provide an incomparable taste experience. Here, fresh products from regional agriculture, waters and forests are processed into delicious dishes. This culinary variety makes for a perfect pleasure tour through the region, where visitors can enjoy the warm atmosphere and down-to-earth cuisine of the Salzkammergut to the fullest. In addition, the farm shops in the region enrich the culinary experience.

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Autumn in the Salzkammergut

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Experiences between mountain and lake

Autumn is the perfect time to discover the natural beauty, whether hiking, biking or other sporting activities. The alpine autumn in the Salzkammergut attracts with numerous event highlights and transforms the golden autumn into an unforgettable time.

The crystal clear autumn air provides the perfect condition for mountain views from the Krippenstein in Obertraun or the hiking region of the Zwieselalm. In addition to panoramic mountain tours, autumn in the holiday region of Dachstein Salzkammergut offers visitors a wealth of activities: unforgettable autumn hikes in Obertraun, fascinating themed tours through the village of Hallstatt and pure mountain meadows in Gosau and the hiking region of Dachstein West.

Tourist Attractions and Day Trips
Everything you have to see!

In autumn, there’s a lot to discover! The mountains and valleys offer so much to explore: magical caves for mountaineers, centuries-old mining tunnels with a fantastical trip through time. Take a side trip to idyllic Bad Ischl or an unforgettable day excursion to the Grünberg on Lake Traun. Along the crystal clear lakes of the holiday region of Dachstein Salzkammergut, there’s always something new to discover. Don’t miss out on these amazing attractions! From free-time activities high up in the air or firmly planted on the floor to excursions with children or day trips to a regional spa, we provide travel tips for all types of active holidaymakers. Embark on a journey of discovery in the Salzkammergut!

Adventure mountain "Dachstein Krippenstein" in Obertraun - Cave worlds for summiteers

The Gosau Lake Experience

The World Heritage museum of Hallstatt

Hallstatt Salt Worlds

Hiking in Autumn
Experience autumn with all your senses!

The mountains surrounding Lake Hallstatt and in the Gosau Valley have many visages. In early summer, the slopes and meadows are adorned with the flowers of the Alps—with especially the alpine rose displaying its magnificent splendour. In summer, visitors can expect verdant mountain pastures. The autumn mountains are wrapped in golden light. In our wide range of hiking tips, visitors will find information about the most beautiful hiking tours in Bad Goisern, Gosau, Hallstatt and Obertraun as well as popular mountain huts, numerous distance hiking paths, short trips for late sleepers and much more . . .

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Hiking & unforgettable mountain moments: Mountain Moments 2024

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The “Dachstein Salzkammergut hiking friends“

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Hiking with Betty

© Jehlde | Wmit Betty in der Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut

Colourful events
Autumnal outdoor adventures: hiking, biking and
climbing in an impressive setting
There is something for everyone!

Autumn is the perfect time to discover the natural beauty, whether hiking, biking or other sporting activities. The colourful season between September and November in all its blaze of colour in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut wants to be celebrated in style. The calendar of events is therefore just as colourful as the unique cultural landscape around Lake Hallstatt and the Gosau Valley. The focus of the events is on the numerous events on the countless alpine pastures, epicurean delights, but also folklore and tradition come to new honours in an innovative way.

Colourful autumn event

Magical Spots between Mountains and Lakes

From the Kalverienberg in Gosau, which offers visitors fantastic panoramas of the Gosau Valley, the romantic Koppenwinkel Lake in Obertraun with its absolute tranquillity, to the incomparable charm of the “Goiserer Seeplatzl”, the numerous enchanting locations of the UNESCO World Heritage Region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut wait to be discovered. We’ve compiled a list of the most beautiful natural settings between mountains and lakes just for you—and new ideas are continually added!

Get on your way!
Experience a magnificently active autumn

Experience something different—try a new sport! A wide variety of athletic activities await you in the holiday region of Dachstein Salzkammergut. Take advantage of the picturesque September and October for your active autumn holiday. How do biking, paragliding, Nordic walking or rafting sound? Do something good for your body and get out into nature! Gather new strength and energy for daily life. The autumnal atmosphere of Lake Hallstatt and the Gosau Valley is ideal for an active holiday in the Salzkammergut. Pleasant temperatures and gorgeously colourful nature—is there anything more beautiful?

Climbing & via ferratas in the Salzkammergut

Mountain Bike Tours

Paragliding from Mount Krippenstein in Obertraun

Nordic walking in World Heritage

Holidays around Lake Hallstatt

Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.

Pedal pushers conquer the World Heritage

The UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut, between the fjord-like Lake Hallstatt and the enchanting Lake Gosau, at the foot of the mighty Dachstein glacier, offers many opportunities for cyclists. In addition there are numerous e-bike trails available in the region. For e-bikes is the new trend within the bicycle market. For hundreds of thousands they are the new alternative to the car, whilst for others they are an excellent way to enjoy and explore the more mountainous regions. A big hit is the ‘Ostuferradwanderweg ‘ (east bank trail), which leads from the idyllic UNESCO World Heritage town of Hallstatt to Obertraun and then on to Bad Goisern. The return trip to Hallstatt can be accomplished with the pleasure boat "Goisern II" from Steeg. The e-bike trails in the holiday region of Dachstein Salzkammergut are perfectly aligned with the target audience of leisure cyclists. Numerous rental and battery exchange stations will guarantee an unforgettable cycling holiday between mountains and lakes.

In the UNESCO World Heritage tegion of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut, autumn is no boring uninviting transition period between the glories of summer and winter. Autumn is an amazingly diverse season with a plethora of exciting activities. Enjoy a stimulating autumn in Bad Goisern, Gosau, Hallstatt and Obertraun!