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Altmünster

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About Altmünster

Altmünster is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Neukirchen, 27km from Loser Panoramastrasse.

Altmünster is a town located in Austria. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Altmünster sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Altmünster to your route.

About Altmünster

Altmünster (German pronunciation: [ˈaltˌmʏnstɐ]; In the local dialect: Oidmünsta), also known as Altmünster am Traunsee, is a market town located about 3 kilometres south of Gmunden in the Austrian state of Upper Austria, on the west shore of the Traunsee. Its economic base consists primarily of tourism, light

Read more industry, and as a bedroom community for people working in larger communities such as Gmunden and Vöcklabruck.

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Altmünster offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Altmünster located?

Altmünster is located in Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.9022 latitude, 13.7642 longitude.

What is the population of Altmünster?

Altmünster has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Timezone
Coordinates
47.9022, 13.7642

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 Altmünster

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.

27 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.

30 km · about 35 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.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Hallstatt

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

39 km · about 45 min drive

racetrack

Salzburgring

Sweeping 4.2 km circuit threading a wooded alpine valley east of Salzburg, famed for decades of motorcycle Grands Prix and now buzzing with track days and classic meets.

45 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Gosausee

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

46 km · about 55 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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

museum

fahr(T)raum Mattsee

Ferdinand Porsche experience world in his one-time home region near Mattsee, packed with pre-war Austro-Daimler cars, driving simulators and the designer's life story.

50 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Altmünster

  • 27 kmLoser 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.
  • 39 kmHallstatt 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.
  • 49 kmDachstein Glacier & SkywalkA spectacular glacier plateau with a glass skywalk, ice palace, and suspension bridge offering vertigo-inducing views 250 metres above the abyss.
  • 61 kmRossfeld PanoramastrasseGermany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.
  • 63 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.
  • 74 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.

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 Altmünster.

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