#Salzburger Land

One reason why we can’t leave Salzburg: the surrounding area! It has so much to offer! We’ve realised that quite late but have definitely become outdoor lovers! 

Here are our top 3 destinations:

Fuschlsee

Gaisberg & Nockstein

Hallein & Bluntautal

You can get to Lake Fuschl (Fuschlsee) by bus really quickly! It’s especially beautiful in autumn. Within three hours you can walk around the lake – free from traffic noise but with a beautiful view! For an autumn picknick, we recommend Hofer Naturbadestrand, a natural beach. A long pier leads into the water and is ideal for a picknick, yoga or a cosy reading session. 

Tip: Salzburg Verkehr, Salzburg’s public transport company, occasionally offers petrol-free days. On those days you’re allowed to use all public transport in Salzburg for free – amazing! So be sure to check for those days or treat yourself to a Klimaticket.

more info here: Salzburger Verkehrsverbund GmbH (salzburg-verkehr.at/en)

or on Instagram: Salzburger Verkehrsverbund (@salzburg_verkehr) • Instagram-Fotos und -Videos

If having a picnic whilst admiring mountain views sounds like your cup of tea, we recommend Gaisberg. Getting to its top is very accessible, since you can simply take the bus from Mirabell Square. It’s ideal for getting a break from the city and escaping from all the worries of everyday life. Up there, they do seem much smaller. Gaisberg not only offers breathtaking views but also two alpine huts with great traditional cuisine (such as Kaiserschmarrn and Kaspressknödelsuppe – a cheese dumpling soup).

For all hiking enthusiasts: We prefer taking the trail from Schloss Aigen (Aigen Castle) to the top, which takes about two hours. A bit more relaxed is the hike to Nockstein, which takes about 40 minutes and starts from Koppl. Both summits are great spots for watching sunsets. If we can manage to get out of bed, we also enjoy climbing Nockstein in the morning to watch the sunrise.

“The Bluntautal nature reserve is unique in its natural beauty and is one of the most enchanting spots in the Salzburg region. The crystal-clear waters of the Torrener Ache reflect a breathtaking mountain world and the deep green Bluntau lakes – surrounded by extensive meadows – are home to brown trout.“ – Golling Info

We couldn’t have described it better! Bluntautal is a magical place for a walk – even in the winter term.

We love combining a trip to Bluntautal with a stop in Hallein, an ideal town for browsing. If you’re in the mood for even more exploring, the Golling Waterfall and the two local rock towers, called Barmsteine, are waiting for you.