--- title: Summer Salzkammergut recommendations url: "https://staging.salzkammergut.at/en/get-inspired/summer-bucket-list.html" image: "https://staging.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/salzkammergut/0_Logos_Grafiken/Destinationslogos-Kleinstversion-WEB-8.png" date: 2023-06-21 modified: 2024-08-28 --- # Summer Salzkammergut recommendations Summer Bucket List for the Salzkammergut ======================================== ### 10 things not to miss in the Salzkammergut in summer The Salzkammergut offers endless possibilities, from culture, culinary delights, sporting activities and historical explorations. The offers are wide-ranging. Therefore, we have compiled a summer bucket list for the Salzkammergut for you. 10 things you must not miss in summer in the Salzkammergut. These are our recommendations for hot summer days: © Open copyright © Photo Salzkammergut Tourismus/Long-Nong Huang: Waterfall at Lake Mondsee Close copyright ![A boy stands on a rock in front of a waterfall.](https://staging.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/7/csm_WasserfallKreuzstein_SalzkammergutTourismusLong-NongHuang_d1368c2f6e.jpg "Photo Salzkammergut Tourismus/Long-Nong Huang: Waterfall at Lake Mondsee") Waterfall bathing Waterfall bathing True cooling on hot summer days: splashing in the mountain stream at the waterfall. The waterfalls can often be reached by an easy walk. Pack a snack in your backpack and off you go, enjoy nature and the jump into the cold water. - [Nixenfall](https://www.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/100034/nixenfall.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") - [Tauplitz waterfall](https://www.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/402160/tauplitzer-wasserfall.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") - [Plötz Waterfall](https://www.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/400453/naturdenkmal-ploetz-gluecksplatz.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") - [Kreutzstein waterfall](https://www.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430003486/wasserfall-kreuzstein.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") Waterfall bathing - turn over the card © Open copyright © Photo Oberösterreich Tourismus/Attersee Attergau/Michael Grössinger: A woman does a yoga exercise on a wooden footbridge at Egelsee in the Salzkammergut. Close copyright ![A woman does a yoga exercise on a wooden walkway at Egelsee in the Salzkammergut.](https://staging.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/5/csm_YogaSteg_OberoesterreichTourismusAtterseeAttergauMichaelGroessinger_dfc7a24e5d.jpg "Photo Oberösterreich Tourismus/Attersee Attergau/Michael Grössinger: A woman does a yoga exercise on a wooden footbridge at Egelsee in the Salzkammergut.") Yoga Yoga Do you want to bring more relaxation and balance to your holiday? How about yoga? Discover a yoga course in the Salzkammergut that suits you. Whether you want to relax on the shore of a lake, on a summit with a panoramic view, at sunrise, followed by brunch, or SUP yoga. The offers are wide-ranging. [ Yoga courses ](https://staging.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/all-season/health-and-wellness/yoga.html) Yoga - turn over the card © Open copyright © Photo TVB Mondsee-Irrsee/Valentin Weinhäupl: A blonde woman lets her boyfriend have a taste of her ice cream. They are sitting in the Lindenallee in Mondsee, the Drachenwand can be seen in the background. Close copyright ![A man and a woman eat an ice cream in the summer in Mondsee. A blonde woman lets her boyfriend have a taste of her ice cream. They are sitting in the Lindenallee in Mondsee, the Drachenwand can be seen in the background.](https://staging.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/8/csm_PaarisstEisinMondsee_TVBMondseeIrrseeValentinWeinhaeupl_2472c18670.jpg "Photo TVB Mondsee-Irrsee/Valentin Weinhäupl: A blonde woman lets her boyfriend have a taste of her ice cream. They are sitting in the Lindenallee in Mondsee, the Drachenwand can be seen in the background.") Ice cream Ice cream What would summer be without ice cream? Not a real summer. Whether ice cream on a stick, banana split, fruit sundae, iced coffee or a black forest sundae. In the Salzkammergut you can really enjoy the summer, because there are plenty of ice cream parlours. Treat yourself to sweet scoops of ice cream. A super refreshment for tired hikers or bikers. [ To the ice cream par ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/essen-trinken/eis-essen.html#sort=title+asc) Ice cream - turn over the card © Open copyright © Kneipp path Photo: TVB Mondsee-Irrsee/Valentin Weinhäupl: A couple stands in a stream on the Mondsee Kneipp path. Behind them, the Hilfberg Church can be seen on a hill. Close copyright ![A couple is standing in a stream on the Mondsee Kneipp path. Behind them, the Hilfberg church can be seen on a hill.](https://staging.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/7/csm_PaaramKneippwegMondsee_TVBMondseeIrrseeValentinWeinhaeupl_d750f66b97.jpg "Kneipp path Photo: TVB Mondsee-Irrsee/Valentin Weinhäupl: A couple stands in a stream on the Mondsee Kneipp path. Behind them, the Hilfberg Church can be seen on a hill.") Kneipp Kneipp Refreshing cooling for your legs on hot summer days. Kneipp also has several health benefits, such as promoting circulation, preventing varicose veins and relieving migraines and circulatory problems. Do something good for yourself and soak your stressed legs in the Kneipp facility after your mountain tour. [ Kneipp facilities ](https://staging.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/all-season/health-and-wellness/kneipp.html) Kneipp - turn over the card © Open copyright © Fruit and vegetable stall at the weekly market in Bad Ischl. Several women stand in front of the stall and examine the goods. Close copyright ![Weekly market in Bad Ischl](https://staging.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/0/csm_Wochenmarkt_Bad_Ischl__www.badischl.at__8__206fac3165.jpg "Fruit and vegetable stall at the weekly market in Bad Ischl. Several women stand in front of the stall and examine the goods.") Farmers' market Farmers' market Take advantage of the freshness of summer to buy regional and seasonal products. Throw yourself into the hustle and bustle of the weekly market. Stroll through market stalls and let yourself be fascinated by local products. From farmer's doughnuts, "Pofesen", regional cheese, bread, honey, bacon and sausage specialities, vegetables, eggs, herbs as well as flowers. Delight in the diversity of the region. [ To the markets ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/essen-trinken/wochenmaerkte.html) Farmers' market - turn over the card © Open copyright © Foto Salzkammergut Tourismus/Kerschbaumer Katrin: Sonnenuntergang am Attersee Close copyright ![Ein Pärchen sitzt am Seeufer am Attersee. Sie genießen ein Getränk im Sonnenuntergang.](https://staging.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/7/csm_SunsetAttersee002_SalzkammergutTourismusKerschbaumerKatrin_c59dde3f56.jpg "Foto Salzkammergut Tourismus/Kerschbaumer Katrin: Sonnenuntergang am Attersee") Beach bar Beach bar A sundowner at the beach bar feels almost like a holiday on the Adriatic. Whether it's a local beer, an invigorating mixed drink or a harmonious wine: a beach bar invites you to unwind. Enjoy the evening atmosphere and round off your eventful day on the shores of the lake with delicious drinks. - [Sunset beach bar](https://www.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430007725/strandbar-sunset.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") - [Beach Boys Lounge](https://www.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/102918/the-beach-bar-lounge-strandbad-steinbach-am-attersee.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") - [Riviera beach bar](https://www.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/103293/strandbar-riviera.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") - [The Strandung - beach bar on Lake Traunsee](https://www.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430008450/die-strandung-beachbar-am-traunsee.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") - [Beach bar at the Landhaus zu Appesbach](https://www.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430006433/strandbar-im-landhaus-zu-appesbach.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") Beach bar - turn over the card © Open copyright © AtterseeGolfplatzFrauMann_OberoesterreichTourismusAtterseeAttergauMichaelGroessinger (1) Close copyright ![Attersee Golfplatz.](https://staging.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/6/7/csm_Attersee_Golfplatz_53aa88ea03.png "AtterseeGolfplatzFrauMann_OberoesterreichTourismusAtterseeAttergauMichaelGroessinger (1)") Golf/minigolf Golf/minigolf Recreational fun for young and old. Ball on the course, club in hand, take a swing and hopefully score. In the Salzkammergut you can find several golf courses as well as mini-golf courses, some of them right by the lake. Whether competitive or fun, golf is definitely part of your Salzkammergut Summer Bucket List. [Golf courses](https://www.salzkammergut.at/aktivitaeten/sommer/golfen.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") [Mini golf courses](https://www.salzkammergut.at/sehenswertes/minigolf-swingolf.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") Golf/minigolf - turn over the card © Open copyright © Photo Salzkammergut Tourismus/Kerschbaumer Katrin: Wildpark Cumberland Close copyright ![A boy strokes a goat in the Cumberland Game Park in Grünau im Almtal.](https://staging.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/8/csm_WildparkCumberlandKinder001_SalzkammergutTourismusKerschbaumerKatrin_8f8d2371e2.jpg "Photo Salzkammergut Tourismus/Kerschbaumer Katrin: Wildpark Cumberland") Wildlife parks Wildlife parks Visit the wildlife parks in the Salzkammergut. Observe native as well as other animal species at close range. Walk through the natural landscape of the game parks and experience the animals up close, from ibexes, deer, wild boars, wild cats, lynx, brown bears, goats, sheep or reindeer. - [Cumberland Game Park](https://www.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/401866/cumberland-wildpark-gruenau.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") - [Kleefeld Game Park](https://www.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/400660/wildpark-kleefeld.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") - [Schwanenstadt Reindeer Park](https://www.rentiere.at/informationen/ "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") Wildlife parks - turn over the card © Open copyright © Paragleiten ©OÖ Tourismus/ Himsl Close copyright ![Auf einer Bergwiese bereit sich ein Paragleiter auf den Start vor. Der Schirm befindet sich schon in der Luft. Im Hintergrund erstreckt sich ein Tal, das von einem Fluss durchquert wird. Auf der Startwiese liegt ein weiterer Paragleitschirm bereit. ](https://staging.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/8/csm_Paragleiten-OOE-Tourismus-Himsl_0c1513e37f.jpeg "Paragleiten ©OÖ Tourismus/ Himsl") Paragliding Paragliding Paragliding in the Salzkammergut is a very special experience. Marvel at the lakes and mountain landscape from a bird's eye view, feel the adrenaline kick and sense the wonderful lightness. - [Flugschule Salzkammergut - paragliding courses and tandem flights](https://www.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/201820/flugschule-salzkammergut-paragleitkurse-und-tandemfluege.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") - [Paragliding and tandem flying](https://www.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/200577/paragleiten-und-tandem-fliegen.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") - [Paragliding & Hang Gliding](https://www.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430003378/paragleiten-drachenfliegen.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") Paragliding - turn over the card © Open copyright © Photo Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Susanne Einzenberger: A man in a wetsuit stands in a stream bed. Close copyright ![A man in a wetsuit stands in a stream bed](https://staging.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/e/3/csm_SalzkammergutNaturCanyoning_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHSusanneEinzenberger_d00c1337da.jpg "Photo Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Susanne Einzenberger: A man in a wetsuit stands in a stream bed.") Canyoning Canyoning Are you ready for even more adventure, for the ultimate adrenaline kick in the mountains? Dressed in a neoprene suit and helmet, you will hike through gorges and dare to jump into the mountain water. Abseiling from dizzy heights and natural rock slides are also part of the experience. A natural playground for the brave. - [Canyoning Team Strubklamm](https://www.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/202161/canyoning-team-strubklamm.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") - [Canyoning in Faistenau](https://www.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004198/canyoning-in-faistenau.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") - [Canyoning, canoeing, rafting sports school](https://www.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430018115/canyoning-kanu-rafting-sportschule-oestl-salzkammergut.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") - [Outdoor Leadership](https://www.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/200835/outdoor-leadership.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") - [Outdoor Adventure Salzkammergut](https://www.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430009462/outback-adventure-salzkammergut.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") Canyoning - turn over the card