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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
In a nutshell
This is the best of Upper Austria
balhannah Says: I came to the old part of town by walking along the Esplanade. After viewing the Rathaus, I just started wandering the old town and found an arched entrance way for cars to pass through if coming across the River Traun. This was dated 1278 and had the Gmunden coat of arms...
balhannah Says: When I was walking along the Esplanade, I came across this lovely park.In the centre, was a fountain full of clear water and surrounded by a bed of flowering Snapdragons. In the centre of the Fountain, is a man carrying a huge salt crystal. Gmunden is known for its ancient...
balhannah Says: As we were driving out of Gmunden, we passed by this Kloster. It isn't in the old part of town, but across the bridge.Emperor Ferdinand II had the Kloster built as a base for missionary work in the Salzkammergut. During the Second World War, the monastery had to be...
balhannah Says: I call this a little Tourist Train, quite good for people like my husband who can't walk a lot.The one at Gmunden takes you around the sights in Gumden, or it can be used as a shuttle service from the town hall to Schloss Orth, and after your visit in the Schloss Orth, you...
balhannah Says: Schloss Ort was an attractive looking Castle that was sitting on an island on Lake Traunsee. A walkway from the mainland takes you across to the Schloss.The Castle wasn't open for tours as it was being used as a Restaurant and for weddings, etc.Never mind, I still had a good...
balhannah Says: I was very happy the doors were open of this Roman Catholic church in Gmunden. This Church was first mentioned in 1270. The three-aisled basilica is built in Gothic style, and inside are some remnants of Gothic frescoes. Over time, the Church has been remodelled, the Tower...
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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...
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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.
What to buy: The beauty is they make so many things in ceramic that you can choose what makes you happy.
What to pay: 20-??? Euro depending on how much you buy
Written Nov 1, 2003
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...
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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 city, but you're there to have fun and not to over-exert yourself. So take it easy and leave the car parked!
Written Nov 1, 2003
balhannah Says: Pettenbach, and I didn't find a lot to see, but I did have a look at St. Benedikts Church. I was able to visit the inside of the Church, and I noticed a sketch on the outside wall. I think the Church dates to the 1400's.The scenery from here to Kremsmunster I thought was...
balhannah Says: We depart Gmunden and are making our way to Pettenbach.The countryside around is very rural and quite stunning, especially if you can find a hill top to view the surroundings. Amazingly, it is very different to the Mountainous terrain when we approached Gmunden. Farms, crops...
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?
y2ketan2007 Says: Ort consists of two castles, the Landschloss and the Seeschloss , connected by a wonderful 400 foot-long wooden bridge build before 1110 AD !
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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......
GMUNDEN IS IN A LOVELY LOCATION!
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...
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!
This picture gives a true reflection of Gmunden, a nice resort down on the lake. It's actually quite a big place with a good shopping area. This is probably the best place to stock up on food and...
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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