Obertraun Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Obertraun featuring caves and mist or fog as well as an individual male
Obertraun showing caves and interior views
Obertraun
Obertraun showing interior views and caves
Obertraun featuring interior views and caves

Stay in this peaceful village and discover the astonishing beauty of the Salzkammergut region, home to spectacular mountains, beautiful lakes and dramatic ice caves. 

Obertraun is a quiet village on the banks of beautiful Lake Hallstatt, in an area listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend a few days here and take advantage of all that the surrounding countryside has to offer, including outstanding mountain scenery, natural wonders such as the Dachstein Ice Caves, fascinating history and excellent opportunities for outdoor sports.

Learn about the region by crossing the lake to visit the Hallstatt World Heritage Museum. Enjoy the breeze from the deck of the ferry, or set aside about an hour to follow the beautiful path around the south end of the lake by foot. At the museum, discover around 7,000 years of local history, presented through wonderful interactive exhibits. Find out about the region’s salt-mining past. Leave time to take a guided tour through the atmospheric tunnels of the Hallstatt Salt Mine, believed to be one of the world’s oldest salt mines. Finally, head up to the Hallstatt Skywalk to enjoy panoramic views of the gorgeous mountainous landscape.

In Obertraun itself, see more incredible views by catching the Dachstein Krippenstein Cable Car, which climbs high into the mountains. Exit the cable car and get ready to explore the incredible Dachstein Ice caves, situated high above Obertraun. Join a guided tour to head deep into these underground caves, where striking ice formations are everywhere you turn.

Come to Obertraun in spring or summer to hike and bike around the lush green countryside. Those who love to swim or sail will also find lots to keep them busy at Lake Hallstatt and at the surrounding lakes such as Lake Koppenwinkel and Grundlsee. Obertraun also makes a great destination in the colder months. Go skiing or snowboarding and take wonderful photos of untouched snow-covered mountains.

Fly into Salzburg Airport then drive to Obertraun in around an hour and a half. Take in some incredible views as you go, especially as you draw near this unbelievably picturesque village.

Hotel Haus am See Self Check-in
Hotel Haus am See Self Check-in
2 out of 5
Obertraun 169, Obertraun, Oberösterreich
The price is £106 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£106
16 Jun - 17 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Obertraun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (425 reviews)
"The view from our room was perfect. I could have stayed there forever. The wifi is a bit finicky, but wasn't a huge deal for us. The check in and check out process was so easy, and there was great parking just in front of the building."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025

Hotel Haus am See Self Check-in
Dormio Resort Obertraun
Dormio Resort Obertraun
4 out of 5
Obertraun 302, Obertraun
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Obertraun. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (324 reviews)
"A big apartment of 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with beautiful views and free parking. Breakfast was not worth Euro 19 each person of limited variety. We stayed 2 nights but just provided a tiny bottle of shampoo & shower gel for 5 of us. When we asked for more, need to pay. Cleanness can be ..."

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Dormio Resort Obertraun
Chalet am Sonnenhang
Chalet am Sonnenhang
3 out of 5
Obertraun 31, Obertraun, Oberösterreich
The price is £174 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
£174
24 Jun - 25 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star chalet in Obertraun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Hallstatt Lake and Hallstatt Central Square are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
"Very nice host and gave us a lot of help!"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Chalet am Sonnenhang
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Dormio Resort Obertraun
Dormio Resort Obertraun
4 out of 5
Obertraun 302, Obertraun
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Obertraun. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (324 reviews)
"A big apartment of 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with beautiful views and free parking. Breakfast was not worth Euro 19 each person of limited variety. We stayed 2 nights but just provided a tiny bottle of shampoo & shower gel for 5 of us. When we asked for more, need to pay. Cleanness can be ..."

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Dormio Resort Obertraun
Chalet am Sonnenhang
Chalet am Sonnenhang
3 out of 5
Obertraun 31, Obertraun, Oberösterreich
Stay at this 3-star chalet in Obertraun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Hallstatt Lake and Hallstatt Central Square are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
"Very nice host and gave us a lot of help!"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Chalet am Sonnenhang
HOMEBOUND APARTMENTS Bad Goisern
HOMEBOUND APARTMENTS Bad Goisern
3.5 out of 5
Schmiedgasse 15, Bad Goisern, Oberösterreich
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Bad Goisern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Hallstatt Lake and Hallstatt Central ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
Very comfortable, highly recommended
"Extremely comfortable stay here at HomeBound. The place was modern and very nice, with sufficient space for 5 adults (1 person had to sleep in the living room, which works for us) and kitchen fully equipped for us to prepare 2 meals a day. Apartment also had 2 toilets and 1 shower which was very ..."

Reviewed on 17 May 2025

HOMEBOUND APARTMENTS Bad Goisern
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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it's great to see the lake from different side from Hallstatt

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