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seamandrew Says: Sadly there is not much more to say than the Spitzvilla used to belong to Karl Rudolf von Slatin who was Austrian Officer who enjoyed the trust of Queen Victoria of England and served as a Generalgovernor of Sudan for the English. Acquired in 1897, the Spitzvilla accepted...
seamandrew Says: The Russenvilla (Russian villa), ideally situated on the Klavarienberg (name of the hill), get it's name because the Sophie Pantschulidze, the daughter of a Russian Duke, gave the order to build this villa. The famous architect Theophil von Hansen built the villa between the...
seamandrew Says: I strongly recommend you pay the Tourist Information Center in Traunkirchen a visit if you don't have a guide like I did. There is a wealth of information available to you there about Traunkirchen and what to see and do.
seamandrew Says: Just next to the church (attached to the structure actually) is the Handarbeitsmuseum (Hand Crafts Museum) in Traunkirchen. Inside you'll find many traditional hand crafts like Goldhauben (a very traditional golden hat worn by women in parts of Upper Austria and Salzburg...
seamandrew Says: On the hill overlooking the Pfarrkirche of Traunkirchen is a spire called the Johannesbergkapelle (Johannesberg Chapel). No one is quite sure when the chapel was built. The earliest mention of it in any official document is 1356. In 1651, the Jesuits of the Pfarrkirche...
seamandrew Says: The Traunsee is the deepest lake in Austria. It's maximum depth is 192 meters (630 ft.). The eastern flank of this lake is dominated by rocky crags, particularly Traunstein. Several resorts are strung along the western shore, including Gmunden, Altmuenster, and of course...
Traunstein, always overlooking the Traunsee
seamandrew Says: Traustein is the largest of the mountains around the Traunsee. It stands at 1691 meters (5548 feet). Because of it's sheer sides, it is very difficult mountain to climb. In fact, a number of mountain climbers have died trying to climb up the mountain. At the top of the...
seamandrew Says: The Cemetary of the Parish Church is not exactly what I would call a must see activity, but what I do find quite worthwhile to see are the various grave stones. In most cases, the typical stones are replaced by wrought iron artwork that depicts the crucifixion is some way or...
The High Altar of the Parish Church
seamandrew Says: The High Altar of the parish church is worth seeing for its depiction of the coronation of Mary. It was built in 1754 by the jesuits and is still quite impressive. The church also has some side altars and a crypt that are worth seeing.
1 Review and 14 Opinions I did not stay at this hotel, and I really can't recommend it. I only offer the tip so you know...
1 Review and 12 Opinions I did not stay at this hotel, and I really can't recommend it. I only offer the tip so you know...
seamandrew Says: A nice alternative to train or car when traveling to Traunkirchen is to take the ferry from any of the many stops along the Traunsee. The Ferry stops in places like Gmunden and Ebensee which should make getting to Traunkirchen a very relaxing and enjoyable trip along the...
seamandrew Says: Fortunately for those backpacking across Europe or at the very least, without a car, you can take a train to Traunkirchen. Traunkirchen Ort (the name of the stop) is on the North-South line (which runs from Attnang-Puchheim to Stainach-Irdning) and is approximately 12 km...
Tabak shop of Traunkirchen: Souveniers and post cards
seamandrew Says: What better place to get your postcards and small souveneirs then from the small Tabak shop in Traunkirchen. Here, you can pick up some postcards, pick up the corresponding required postage, and have a seat somewhere along the lake, write out your postcards and ship them off...
seamandrew Says: If you've read my tip on the Russenvilla (the Russian Villa) you'll know that the crest pictured here is on this building. This crest reprsents the former Habsburg dynasty and corresponding empire. Whenever you see this in Traunkirchen or anywhere around the world, you'll...
globetrott Says: It is a pity, this pic is rather bad . I used a flash but it got so much reflection on the gold and silver parts, maybe I will take a better pic next time.There is a fisher-boat with a person sitting on each end, and on the left you may see a paddle. There is a net and it...
seamandrew Says: Floods have hit the town of Traunkirchen in the past and they're sure to hit again someday. For the time being, feel good knowing that it's been decades since the last dramatic flood of the Traunsee, but then again, this could mean it's overdue.
seamandrew Says: Just a few kilometers north from Traunkirchen is the lovely city of Gmunden. I have a whole page dedicated to this town so I highly recommend you pay it a visit! You can visit my page at Seamandrew's Gmunden Page or go to http://www.gmunden.at
seamandrew Says: While not the most streneous hiking you'll ever do, hiking behind Traunkirchen can provide you with some of the best views of the town and the lake. Most of the trails lead uphill so the higher you go, the more you see. One trail of note is the trail to the 'Malerwinkel'....
seamandrew Says: Scuba Diving is available in Traunsee, but be forewarned. You need to wear protective suits and also account for diving in altitude. Traunsee is located well above sea level so you have to adjust for that. The experts in Traunkirchen can surely help you prepare for your...
seamandrew Says: Without a doubt, Traunkirchen's most appealing factor is it's heavenly location on the Traunsee. Situated on the middle part of the western shore of the Traunsee, it affords the visitor (and resident) astonishing views both north, east, and south of the Traunsee, mountains,...
globetrott Says: from the cemetery you have a great view over the bay.Traunkirchen is certainly a great place for a stop-over on your way to HALLSTATT - just click on my link here to see more pics and infos about Hallstatt This pic was taken in early spring 2002Please click on this link in...
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Then you may take a walk around the peninsula it will take about 10 minutes and will show great views on the lake "Traunsee"
Q: Hello, I am visiting Traunkirchen in May amd staying for seven nights. Can you please send me a copy of a town map so I can plan...
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One of the most memorable parts of my December 2004 trips to Austria was my visit to Traunkirchen. This wonderfully pictuesque town situated on the west coast of the Traunsee (Lake Traun) can be...
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Im Salzkammergut da kann man gut lustig sein...
Traunkirchen is a lovely village of 1500 inhabitants situated on Traunsee. Besides the great landscape you may see there one of the most interesting pulpits in Austria - so it is absolutely worth a...
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The long road to Traunkirchen. It's probably better to get the train to as close as possible. I decided to take a walk from Gmunden, which doesn't always provide the best scenery. It's worth a brief...
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