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Mondsee

The town of Mondsee extends along the northern tip of the crescent-shaped lake, noted for its warm water. Coupled with its closeness to Salzburg (30km away), this makes it a highly popular lake for weekending Salzburgers, with the accompanying urban comforts and crowds.

Explore Mondsee

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    Basilica Minor St Michael

    If you’re allergic to the film The Sound of Music, there’s just one piece of advice: get out of town. Even the lemon-yellow baroque facade (added in 1740,…

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    Museum Mondseeland und Pfahlbaumuseum

    Next door to the parish church, this museum has displays on Stone Age finds and the monastic culture of the region (Mondsee is a very old monastery site).

Top attractions

These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Mondsee.

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    Basilica Minor St Michael

    If you’re allergic to the film The Sound of Music, there’s just one piece of advice: get out of town. Even the lemon-yellow baroque facade (added in 1740,…

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    Museum Mondseeland und Pfahlbaumuseum

    Next door to the parish church, this museum has displays on Stone Age finds and the monastic culture of the region (Mondsee is a very old monastery site).

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