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skiing Traunkirchen - snowy delight with a great view in sight!

The holiday region of Salzkammergut lies at the northern edge of the Alps and is located in the three states of Upper Austria, Salzburg and Carinthia. The region stretches from the Wolfgangsee over the Almtal and the Dachstein Glacier through to the town of Salzburg's eastern edge. Due to the superb location at the foothills to the alps and at the edge of the northern Limestone Alps, the landscape harbours 76 smaller and larger lakes, such as the Wolfgangsee, Mondsee, Attersee and the Traunsee. Countless mountains, including the Dachstein, Traunstein and the Höllengebirge, form a magical panorama. Numerous cave systems have formed here, and the longest cave in Austria, the Hirlatz cave, can be viewed at the Dachstein Glacier. Not only nature lovers and those seeking relaxation get their money's worth in the Salzkammergut region, but winter sports fans do too: the mountains, usually not too high, are covered in forest right up to the peaks and have a diverse range of pistes. Families, especially, are looked after well in the 20 different ski areas. The prosperity due to the salt made the region affluent, shown by lovely villas and castles in the towns and villages. Even as far back as the turn of the century, the expression "Sommerfrische" (literally "summer freshness") was used by aristocrats and city people to describe the Salzkammergut as a popular holiday and recreational area. This "freshness" has been retained by the Salzkammergut right up until today. Relaxation, cultural experiences and a diverse range of sports make it completely unique. Traunkirchen - snowy delight with a great view in sight!

The picturesque wee town of Traunkirchen lies at an altitude of 422 m by the lovely Traunsee lake in the Salzkammergut. Visitors are attracted by the hospitality and the interesting traditions, and especially by the breathtaking landscape. The view of the wonderful mountain panorama and the idyllic lake is enough to make anyone rave. The centre of Traunkirchen is located on a peninsula at the western shore of the lake and is characterised by the impressive backdrop of the Traunstein (1,691 m). The prime location means the town has something for everyone: active holidaymakers have approx. 8 km of winter hiking trails, a natural tobogganing run and approx. 14 km of cross-country trails; relaxation seekers can go on a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride.