Things to do ::
The lake is 22km long and has the best water quality. It is also Austria's most famous sailing lake. There are two yacht clubs which offer sailing courses for both beginners and advanced sailers. Lake Attersee is home to the famous international regattas which can be watched in comfort from the house.
Excursions:
The view tower of Attergau
the glacier of Dachstein
the cable car to the tops of Schafberg and Feuerkogl
the Post Alm
Wildlife Park in Hochkreut
the spectacular salt mines in Hallstadt
the seven lakes in Salzkammergut like Mondsee, Wofgangsee, Traunsee, Fuschlsee, Grundlsee
the famous Kaiservilla, the last Emperor's and Empress Elisabeth's summer residence in Bad Ischl
Sport:
There are lots of things to do: swimming in the clean healthy lake, sailing( two sailing schools for all ages), windsurfing, diving (diving schools), para-sailing, tennis, horse riding ( two riding schools), golf( two golf courses), bicycling on special bycicling paths, and of course walking and guided touring in the beautiful mountains. Boat trips day and night on our excursion pleasure boats.
There is a full programme for children 'Attersee children's paradise'.
Culture:
There are summer festivals in the whole region like The 'Kulturesommer', Attersee Klassic, Concerts in Castle Kammer (a picturesque castle on the lake), in Castle Kogl, in Schörfling in Steinbach and in other surrounding villages and Operettas in Bad Ischl.
Of course Salzburg - home of the famous Festival - is only forty minutes drive on the motorway.
Klimt on lake Attersee:
Everybody is familiar with the fascinating paintings of Gustav Klimt (1862 - 1918). Numerous panels provide information about Gustav Klimt's relationship with the region and guide you around the lake to the villages, where the Viennese art nouveau painter spent many summers.
Klimt's Technique
1897 he founded the Vienna Sezession, becoming its first president until 1905. Klimt's style was a compelling blend of Art Nouveau and Symbolist elements towards the turn of the century. His paintings were the core of Viennese art.
Golf:
For countless thousands of players the world over, the region Attersee and the Salzkammergut is among the finest golfing destinations of all.
Varied Fairways, well-kept greens and the picturesque scenery of the wonderful landscape spur on to play golf even better.
Other Activities:
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