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Altaussee

Styria, Austria · Europe

About Altaussee

Altaussee works well as a base: 20 minutes from Bad Goisern, 3km from Loser Panoramastrasse.

Altaussee is a town located in Styria, Austria. With a population of 309, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Altaussee sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vienna time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Altaussee to your route.

About Altaussee

Altaussee (German: [ˈalt.aʊ̯sˌseː]; Central Bavarian: Oid Aussee) is a municipality and spa town in the district of Liezen in Styria, Austria. The small village is nestled on the shores of the Lake Altaussee, beneath the Loser Plateau. Occupying an area of 92 km2, Altaussee is home to 1,777 people. The municipality

Read more includes two cadastral communities: Altaussee and Lupitsch. The designated climatic spa is within the Salzkammergut region. Altaussee has the biggest salt deposits of Austria, which are still mined today.

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Where is Altaussee located?

Altaussee is located in Styria, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.6384 latitude, 13.7628 longitude.

What is the population of Altaussee?

Altaussee has a population of approximately 309 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
309
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Styria
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.6384, 13.7628

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Austria

Police
133
Ambulance
144
Fire
122
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.

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Worth the detour from Altaussee

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Loser Panoramastrasse

Nine kilometres of hairpins climb from Altaussee to a car park at 1,600 m on the Loser plateau, with the whole Ausseerland lake district spread below: a fraction of the traffic of the famous glacier roads.

3 km · about 5 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Hallstatt Skywalk Viewpoint

A platform projecting over the Hallstatter See with a bird's-eye view of the fairy-tale lakeside village framed by the Dachstein mountains.

12 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Hallstatt

Picturesque lakeside Alpine village with pastel-coloured houses and a history stretching back to prehistoric salt mining.

12 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Dachstein Glacier & Skywalk

A spectacular glacier plateau with a glass skywalk, ice palace, and suspension bridge offering vertigo-inducing views 250 metres above the abyss.

22 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Gosausee

A serene alpine lake mirroring the Dachstein glacier, a beloved Salzkammergut photo stop.

24 km · about 30 min drive

photogenic

St. Wolfgang & Schafbergbahn

Lakefront pilgrimage village on the Wolfgangsee from which Austria's steepest steam cog railway, running since 1893, grinds up the Schafberg to a summit view over five Salzkammergut lakes.

26 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave

The world's largest ice cave stretching 42 kilometers through the Austrian Alps, filled with dramatic frozen formations.

45 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Hohenwerfen Castle

A 900-year-old clifftop fortress above the Salzach, known for falconry shows and 'Sound of Music' fame.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Altaussee

  • Right hereLoser PanoramastrasseNine kilometres of hairpins climb from Altaussee to a car park at 1,600 m on the Loser plateau, with the whole Ausseerland lake district spread below: a fraction of the traffic of the famous glacier roads.
  • Right hereHallstatt Skywalk ViewpointA platform projecting over the Hallstatter See with a bird's-eye view of the fairy-tale lakeside village framed by the Dachstein mountains.
  • 22 kmDachstein Glacier & SkywalkA spectacular glacier plateau with a glass skywalk, ice palace, and suspension bridge offering vertigo-inducing views 250 metres above the abyss.
  • 47 kmSoelk PassThe highest surfaced mountain pass in Styria at 1,788 m, a quiet single-track alternative to the busy Tauern crossings linking the Enns and Mur valleys through unspoilt alpine pasture.
  • 53 kmRossfeld PanoramastrasseGermany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.
  • 54 kmEagle's Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)A mountaintop retreat at 1,834 metres above Berchtesgaden, accessed by a brass-lined elevator cut into the rock, offering Alpine panoramas.

Driving in Austria

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.62/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Altaussee.

Bad Aussee

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Bad Goisern

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11 km awayPop. 1,987

Reiterndorf

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Steinfeld

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13 km awayPop. 1,033

Bad Ischl

🇦🇹 Austria

13 km awayPop. 1,914

Kaltenbach

🇦🇹 Austria

14 km awayPop. 1,516

Mitterndorf im Steirischen Salzkammergut

🇦🇹 Austria

16 km awayPop. 1,043

Haiden

🇦🇹 Austria

17 km awayPop. 1,556

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