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Located on the beautiful Traunsee, rich in history and architecture, lovely ceramic work.
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Not quite the sights of the big cities
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This is the best of Upper Austria
balhannah Says: What a sight were the lakefront Roses and the Paddle steamer Gisela!The Gisela is one of the oldest steamboats in the world, built in 1871. Of interest for the men, is the oscillating compound steam engine which you can watch working from the deck.On the ship there is a...
balhannah Says: When in the Town Square, I couldn't help being drawn to the renaissance styled 16th century Town hall with its ceramic chimes from the famous Meissen factory, painted with the Gmunden pattern (green flames). There are only 19 ceramic chimes worldwide, so its worth having a...
balhannah Says: What looked to me to be a Lighthouse, is the office for buying tickets to rent Electric boats, Paddle boats and sailing boats.Boats can only be hired in fair weather from 9 -8pm from Friday to Sunday from May.Electric boats cost 8 euro half hour, and 13.50 euro for an...
balhannah Says: The day we were at Gmunden, the market was being held in the Market square. I always enjoy these, especially seeing the local food being cooked into different dishes for sale. There were a few stalls selling snacks, one of them was my photo. This lady had quite a queue and...
The Gisela, the only one of its kind in Austria
seamandrew Says: A trip on the Gisela (the oldest coal-fired paddle steamer in the world) is certainly a unique attraction in Gmunden. The 52-meter (170-foot) long Gisela was built in Vienna and then taken apart and transported to the Traunsee, where it was reassembled for its maiden voyage...
1 Review and 17 Opinions Located in the city center with a panoramic view of the lake and surrounding mountains, the Seehotel...
Pizzeria Restaurant Sphinx: Pizza pizza! ...and Egyptian food too.
seamandrew Says: This small restuarant specializes in Italian food and also in Egyptian food. I never like to talk bad about a restaurant, but this is a travel tip and I must be honest. The pizza here wasn't very good. I would definitely try the Egyptian food as you may have more luck with...
Cafe-Konditorei Baumgartner: Have your sweets with a sweet view of the Traunsee
seamandrew Says: Cafe-Konditorei Baumgartner's most unique quality is it's seating area overlooking the Traunsee. From this seating area, the visitor can enjoy a view of the Traunsee (the lake), Traunstein (the mountain), Seeschloss Orth, and the mainsquare of Gmunden. The one downside it...
balhannah Says: As always, when arriving at a new Town, we wonder where we can park our Car.At Gmunden, there was no problem at all. We arrived via the Shamsteiner strasse [120] and found a long row of car parks along the edge of the road and lakeside. The tree-lined pathway led to the town...
seamandrew Says: A great way to explore the Traunsee and other towns on the Traunsee from Gmunden is to take the ferry that stops along the various towns on the waterfront. Service is very limited in winter but is quite available in the summer. Some towns are serviced all year round because...
Various: A must buy in Gmunden
seamandrew Says: Several shops carry the Gmundner Keramik. Be sure to pick up some of this beautiful local craft. They have hundreds of years of experience and make exquisitie ceramic. The beauty is they make so many things in ceramic that you can choose what makes you happy. 20-??? Euro...
Gmundner Keramik, simply Gmunden
seamandrew Says: Pottery has been in the Traunsee area for more than 350 years. All the materials required for making the ceramic were located nearby, plus the rich citizens who could afford it lived the area as well. With so many years to perfect their craft, it's no wonder the Gmundner...
seamandrew Says: As in most places in Europe, larger cities and towns all have a number of Treffpunkten (or at least one). Gmunden is not to be left out. Should you make plans to meet someone in Gmunden, the Treffpunkt Austria is a great place to meet. To be honest, I think this was a store...
seamandrew Says: The streets of Gmunden are very narrow and also quite steep in some parts. I strongly suggest you take your visit at a slow pace if you don't consider yourself in moderatly good health. Exploring these small side streets is certainly a great way to immerse yourself in the...
Lots of swans waiting for old bread !
globetrott Says: pack a lot of time, when coming to Gmunden - you might need it to walk the lovely promenades along Traunsee and you may see the Alps in the background. This pic was taken end of march 2002.And bring some old bread for the plenty of swans, waiting for it !
magnificent mountains around the Traunsee
globetrott Says: So many high and impressive mountains are situated around the lake - a few of them are covered by snow almost all the year.These mountains, seen in the back of my pic, are in the area of Hallstatt, that is certainly also worth a visit for it's interesting way to store the...
globetrott Says: There is another old castle - close to Schoß Orth and it is used as a school for forest-engeneers - and even if you may not enter the buildings itself, they also look great from outsideIt is ant the beginning of the bridge that leads you to the Schloß - island
seamandrew Says: Along the Esplanade, you will find a couple of small piers where you can rent a boat and use to explore the Traunsee at your own pace. Oddly enough, when we went, there were no boats, nor anyone at the stand. This could have been because it was Sunday. As in most of Europe,...
seamandrew Says: One alternative to exploring the Traunsee is to do so on a sailboat. What better way is there if you think about it? Sailing on such a large lake, surrounded by mountains and hills, is an experience all should try, including myself. I hope to do so next time I'm in Austria...
balhannah Says: What can I say about the one in my photo!I don't know if he is an Austrian breed or what, but I have never seen one like him before. I was glad he was on a leash.Does anybody know if he is a particular breed?
seamandrew Says: Most any visitor will certainly remember their walk along the Esplanade. Making that memory more memorable is the number of Swans, ducks, and coots on the lake at any given time. These beautiful creatures add to the vibrant quality of the lake. Many a visitor or resident...
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An Austrian town with the Flair of the South - These are the 3 icons of the Gmunden/Traunsee region: the lake, Traunsee, the island castle, Schloss Orth, and the prominent mountain, Traunstein!
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The town of Gmunden (population 12,000) is know for its castles and ceramincs. It was established in 909 and received a town charter in 1278. Gmunden was a former administration center for both the......
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Gmunden is well known for it's Schloss Orth - and while most of the people in Germany and Austria think it is a luxury-hotel - it simply is a wedding-license-bureau...
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I really didn't want to go............
I had to go to Gmunden on a business trip - and I really did not want to go... The scenery though was unbelievable and I enjoyed it quite a bit!
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Gmunden - Lake Traunsee - Schloss Orth
This is Schloss Orth, set in the lake Traunsee, connected by a wooden bridge. This beautiful castle was founded in 1080 by Hartnidus of Ort. Gmunden is famour for it's Ceramics, with its distinct......
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Gmunden was an important Celtic settlement in the 5th century, then in the 11th century, became a significant center of the salt trade. With its excellent climate and the beauty of the Salzkammergut...
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