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59 Best and Fun Things To Do In Gmunden, Austria


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This city, situated in the region of Upper Austria, is renowned for its stunning beauty and significant past. Known for its lively atmosphere, it is recognized as one of Europe’s most scenic destinations.

There are many historic sites and attractions to explore in Gmunden, including Rathaus. This stroking building is famous for its gorgeous architecture, and it is well worth seeing.

Gmunden is also home to many fascinating landmarks, such as Baumwipfelpfad Salzkammergut. This unique structure offers visitors one of the most stunning views in all of Gmunden.

Read on for our list of the top things to do in Gmunden, Austria

The 59 Most Popular Things To Do In Gmunden, Austria

59. Maisenkögerl

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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58. Erlakogel – schlafende Griechin

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: 4802 Ebensee

57. Krottensee

2.7 ★★★☆☆ (3 reviews)

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56. Fahrnaugupf

3.0 ★★★☆☆ (3 reviews)

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55. Windhagkogel

5.0 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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54. Scharnsteiner Spitze

5.0 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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53. Baalstein

4.7 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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52. Hohe Scharte

4.9 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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Location: Stadtgemeinde Gmunden Gmunden

51. Hochsalm

4.6 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

50. Galerie 422

4.3 ★★★★☆ (9 reviews)

Location: Traunbrucke 9 Gmunden

Tel:  7612-626680

Web Address:   https://galerie422.at/

49. Zuckerhut

4.6 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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48. Museum für historische Sanitärobjekte

4.4 ★★★★☆ (10 reviews)

Location: Traungasse 1 Gmunden

47. Zwillingskogel

5.0 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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46. Mitterturm – Ruine Scharnstein

4.6 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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Location: Tiessenbach 43 Scharnstein

45. Steineck (1418m)

5.0 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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Location: 4644 Scharnstein

44. Geisswand

4.9 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

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43. Sommer Rodelnbahn Grünberg-Flitzer

4.9 ★★★★★ (16 reviews)

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Location: Traunstein 56 Gmunden

Tel:  50-140

Web Address:   http://gruenberg.info/

42. Handarbeitsmuseum

4.6 ★★★★★ (16 reviews)

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Location: Klosterpl 2 Traunkirchen

Tel:  664-5401364

Web Address:   http://goldhauben.info/handerbeitsmuseum/

41. Heimathaus Viechtau

4.8 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

Location: Kapellenweg 5 Altmunster am Traunsee

Web Address:   http://heimathaus-viechtau.at/

40. Schloss Weyer

4.5 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

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Location: Karl Josef von Frey Gasse 27 Gmunden

Tel:  7612-65018

Web Address:   https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430001814/galerie-schloss-weyer-meissen-porzellan-museum.html

39. Öffentlicher Badeplatz

4.2 ★★★★☆ (20 reviews)

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Location: Traunsteinstrasse 259a Gmunden

38. Spitzelsteinalm

4.5 ★★★★★ (24 reviews)

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Location: 4802 Ebensee

37. Katzenstein

4.9 ★★★★★ (28 reviews)

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36. Erlakogel

4.9 ★★★★★ (31 reviews)

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35. The Bernhard House

4.5 ★★★★★ (31 reviews)

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Location: Obernathal 2 Obernathal

Tel:  7612-47013

Web Address:   http://thomasbernhard.at/

34. Strandbad Gmunden

4.1 ★★★★☆ (34 reviews)

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33. Sensenmuseum Geyerhammer

4.7 ★★★★★ (34 reviews)

Location: Grubbachstrasse 10 Scharnstein

Tel:  650-3912720

Web Address:   http://sensenmuseum.at/

32. Gmundnerberg

4.9 ★★★★★ (37 reviews)

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31. Radmoos

4.5 ★★★★★ (40 reviews)

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Location: Stadtgemeinde Gmunden Gmunden

30. Lärlkogel

4.9 ★★★★★ (44 reviews)

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Location: Hochsteinalm

29. Kleiner Sonnstein

4.8 ★★★★★ (47 reviews)

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28. Badesee St. Konrad

4.8 ★★★★★ (52 reviews)

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Location: Bundesstrasse 36 Street Konrad

Web Address:   https://bergfex.at/sommer/st-konrad/seen/badesee-st-konrad/

27. Gassel-Tropfsteinhöhle

4.9 ★★★★★ (55 reviews)

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Location: Karbertal Ebensee

Tel:  680-1127544

Web Address:   http://gasselhoehle.at/

26. Lehenaufsatz (Park und Badeplatz)

4.7 ★★★★★ (55 reviews)

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Location: 4810 Gmunden

Web Address:   https://oesterreich-rekorde.at/gmunden-am-traunsee/

25. Schloss Ebenzweier

4.5 ★★★★★ (65 reviews)

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Location: Ebenzweierstrasse 23 Altmunster am Traunsee

24. K-Hof Kammerhofmuseen Gmunden

4.7 ★★★★★ (69 reviews)

Location: Kammerhofgasse 8 Gmunden

Tel:  7612-794423

Web Address:   http://k-hof.at/

23. Cumberland Castle

4.6 ★★★★★ (71 reviews)

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Location: Cumberlandstrasse 36 Gmunden

Tel:  7764-38192

Web Address:   http://lpbz-ooe.at/cumberland.htm

22. Johannesbergkapelle

4.8 ★★★★★ (103 reviews)

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Location: Klosterpl 8 Traunkirchen

Web Address:   http://pfarre-traunkirchen.at/content/kircheundkloster/johannesbergkapelle/

21. Pfarrkirche Gmunden

4.6 ★★★★★ (112 reviews)

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Location: Kirchenpl  Gmunden

Tel:  7612-77670

20. Schloss Traunsee

4.6 ★★★★★ (145 reviews)

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Location: Pensionatstrasse 73 Altmunster am Traunsee

Tel:  7612-62415

Web Address:   http://schlosstraunsee.at/

19. Naturerlebnisweg Gmundnerberg

4.6 ★★★★★ (161 reviews)

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Location: 4813 Altmunster am Traunsee

Web Address:   http://naturerlebnisweg-gmundnerberg.at/

18. Kleiner Schönberg

4.9 ★★★★★ (164 reviews)

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Location: 4810 Gmunden

17. Sommerrodelbahn Grünberg

4.6 ★★★★★ (175 reviews)

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Location: Karl Josef von Frey Gasse 4 Gmunden

Tel:  664-8118417

Web Address:   https://gruenberg.info/de/wandern-aktivitaeten/attraktionen/sommerrodelbahn/

16. Ruine Scharnstein

4.7 ★★★★★ (190 reviews)

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Location: 4644 Scharnstein

15. Kriminalmuseum Schloss Scharnstein

4.5 ★★★★★ (199 reviews)

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Location: Schlossberg 12 Scharnstein

Tel:  664-3005677

Web Address:   https://scharnstein.kriminalmuseum.at/

14. Rathaus Gmunden

4.6 ★★★★★ (267 reviews)

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Location: Rathauspl 1 Gmunden

Tel:  7612-7940

Web Address:   http://gmunden.at/

13. Papiermachermuseum und Veranstaltungszentrum ALFA

4.5 ★★★★★ (291 reviews)

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Location: Museumspl 1 Laakirchen

Tel:  7613-3951

Web Address:   http://papiermuseum.at/

12. Miesweg Unterm Stein

4.7 ★★★★★ (294 reviews)

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Location: Traunstein 194 4 Gmunden

11. Aquarium Bach

4.9 ★★★★★ (313 reviews)

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Location: Eisengattern 7 Kirchham bei Vorchdorf

Tel:  7619-2098

Web Address:   http://aquarium-bach.at/

10. Seebahnhof

4.6 ★★★★★ (465 reviews)

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LTraunsteinstrasse 10 Gmundenocation:

Web Address:   https://oesterreich-rekorde.at/gmunden-am-traunsee/

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9. Miesweg – Alpiner Steig – Unterm Stein

4.8 ★★★★★ (92 reviews)

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Location: Traunsteinstrasse 343 Gmunden

Web Address:   https://oesterreich-rekorde.at/miesweg-gmunden-alpiner-steig-rundwanderweg/

8. Laudachsee

4.7 ★★★★★ (122 reviews)

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7. Kaltenbachwildnis

4.8 ★★★★★ (146 reviews)

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Location: 4810 Gmunden

6. Traunstein

4.8 ★★★★★ (149 reviews)

5. Grünberg

4.6 ★★★★★ (152 reviews)

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4. Traunsee

4.8 ★★★★★ (548 reviews)

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3. Baumwipfelpfad Salzkammergut

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,466 reviews)

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Location: 4810 Gmunden

Tel:  7612-219000

Web Address:   http://baumwipfelpfad-salzkammergut.at/

2. Grünbergseilbahn Gmunden

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,535 reviews)

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Location: Karl Josef von Frey Gasse 4 Gmunden

Tel:  50-140

Web Address:   https://gruenberg.info/

1. Schloss Ort

4.6 ★★★★★ (3,039 reviews)

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Location: Ort 1 Gmunden

Tel:  7612-79481

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Gmunden, Austria! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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