Hotels in Traunsee, Austria
Traunsee is a deep alpine lake in Upper Austria, with a temperate climate featuring warm summers (around 77°F / 25°C) and cold winters (around 28°F / -2°C). It's famous for crystal-clear waters, the historic town of Gmunden with its 17th-century Seeschloss palace, and the towering Traunstein mountain. In summer, you can swim, sail, or hike the 5-mile lakeside trail, while winter brings ice skating on the frozen lake and skiing at nearby Feuerkogel slopes (elevation 5,250 feet).