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Mondsee

Upper Austria, Austria · Europe

About Mondsee

Mondsee works well as a base: 5 minutes from Tiefgraben, 24km from Hohensalzburg Fortress.

Mondsee is a town located in Upper Austria, Austria. With a population of 3,734, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Mondsee 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 Mondsee to your route.

About Mondsee

Mondsee Abbey (German: Kloster Mondsee) was a Benedictine monastery in Mondsee in Upper Austria.

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What are the best things to do in Mondsee?

Mondsee 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 Mondsee located?

Mondsee is located in Upper Austria, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.8565 latitude, 13.3491 longitude.

What is the population of Mondsee?

Mondsee has a population of approximately 3,734 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
3,734
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Upper Austria
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.8565, 13.3491

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 Mondsee

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

14 km · about 25 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.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Sound of Music Filming Locations

The meadows, gazebo, and lakeside settings around Salzburg where the beloved 1965 film was shot, still drawing millions of fans.

20 km · about 25 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.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Mirabell Gardens

Elegant Baroque gardens in the heart of Salzburg, famously featured in The Sound of Music with views toward the fortress.

24 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Salzburg Old Town

Mozart's birthplace and a UNESCO World Heritage city of Baroque churches, narrow lanes, and the famous Getreidegasse shopping street.

24 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Hohensalzburg Fortress

One of Europe's largest and best-preserved medieval fortresses, towering above Salzburg's Baroque old town.

24 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Hangar-7

Red Bull's glass-and-steel dome at Salzburg Airport houses the Flying Bulls' historic aircraft alongside Formula 1 cars, with free entry and the Michelin-starred Ikarus restaurant on the mezzanine.

26 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Mondsee

  • 34 kmRossfeld PanoramastrasseGermany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.
  • 36 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.
  • 39 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.
  • 40 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.
  • 47 kmDachstein Glacier & SkywalkA spectacular glacier plateau with a glass skywalk, ice palace, and suspension bridge offering vertigo-inducing views 250 metres above the abyss.
  • 72 kmZell am See & KaprunA year-round Alpine resort combining a turquoise lake with glacier skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn and the spectacular Sigmund-Thun Gorge.

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 Mondsee.

Hof

🇦🇹 Austria

3 km awayPop. 1,187

Sankt Lorenz

🇦🇹 Austria

3 km awayPop. 1,554

Tiefgraben

🇦🇹 Austria

4 km awayPop. 1,585

Innerschwand

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 985

Zell am Moos

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 631

Oberwang

🇦🇹 Austria

6 km awayPop. 608

Fuschl am See

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km awayPop. 1,520

Thalgau

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km awayPop. 2,424

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