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Bad Aussee
ℹ️Practical info — Bad Aussee
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💡 Tips
- Look for the Mercedes-star-shaped stone in the Kurpark, it officially marks the geographical center of Austria.
- Wear your traditional clothing (Tracht) if you own it! In Bad Aussee, it is completely normal everyday attire.
- Use the central parking lot by the Kurhaus; from there, the entire town is highly walkable.
- Combine your stay with a trip to the fascinating Altaussee salt mine located just a short drive away.
- If traveling in late spring, try to attend the famous Daffodil Festival, but book accommodations months in advance.
🍽 Food
Try this incredibly soft local gingerbread specialty at one of the traditional confectioneries in the center.
A very pungent, crumbly cheese, order it on bread or over traditional noodles at a rustic tavern.
Order freshly caught char from the crystal-clear Ausseerland lakes at any local traditional restaurant.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Buy gorgeous fabrics made using the traditional hand-printing technique, often used for Dirndls.
Purchase the classic green traditional hat directly from local hatmakers in the town center.
A large, beautifully landscaped park in the center, excellent for reading quietly on a bench.
Take a leisurely walk alongside the rushing river, completely away from any road traffic.
Water temperature…
Bad Aussee is located in the Styrian part of the Salzkammergut, known as Ausseerland, at the confluence of the Traun River's headwaters. The town is considered the geographical center of Austria, marked by a symbolic stone in the spa park. Bad Aussee is the heart of living Aussee traditions; nowhere else in Austria is the traditional costume (Dirndl and Lederhose) worn so naturally in everyday life. A highlight of the local calendar is the annual Narcissus Festival in spring, the largest flower festival in Austria. As a spa town, it has brine baths and health-promoting climate therapies. Nearby attractions include Lake Altaussee and Lake Grundlsee. The region is also famous for its Arctic char (Saibling). Access is via the Pötschenpass road B145 or the Salzkammergut railway, which is regarded as one of the most beautiful train routes in the Alps.
- Location: Upper Austria, Austria
- Top sights: Naturbadeplatz Kronhütter · Naturbadeplatz Holzplatz · Mercedes Brücke
- Nearby: Grundlsee (4 km)
- Population: ~1.012
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -5 | -5 | -1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 1 | -4 |
| Rain mm | 82 | 67 | 81 | 75 | 140 | 167 | 177 | 175 | 132 | 96 | 73 | 76 |
Geography
Facts
- Geographical center of Austria
- Hub of Aussee traditional costumes
- Host of the Narcissus Festival
- Statutorily recognized spa resort
- Located at the Traun River confluence
- Close to Lake Altaussee and Grundlsee
- Famous for fresh Arctic char (Saibling)
- Station on the Salzkammergut railway
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