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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.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Basilica Minor St Michael

    Basilica Minor St Michael

    Mondsee

    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,…

  • Museum Mondseeland und Pfahlbaumuseum

    Museum Mondseeland und Pfahlbaumuseum

    Mondsee

    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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