The St. Nicholas Church in Aurachkirchen, also called "Roman Church", is one of the best preserved Romanesque village churches in Austria. In its original form, it probably originated around 1140. Especially valuable is their interior design. The so-called "Merovingian bell" is one of the oldest in the German-speaking world.
Römerkirche Aurachkirchen
4812 Aurachkirchen
The monumental site Villa Lanna is a synthesis of the 19th century arts that emerged from striving for stylistic and formal unity of architecture, sculpture, painting, ornamentation, craft and garden art. Based on the model of the Italian High Renaissance, the grand manor is surrounded by an architecturally designed garden on multiple terraces, which results in a strong interaction between architecture and nature. The villa is in the centre of the garden and adheres to strict historicism. Today, the estate ranks amongst the most significant of the Austrian historicism.
Villa Lanna
Pensionatsstraße 24
4810 Gmunden
The monastery hall in the former Jesuit monastery of Traunkirchen was built in the 17th century and has been restored with great effort and diligence. The beautiful monastery hall with the baroque, painted coffered wooden ceiling and its fascinating natural lighting offers a breathtaking view over the lake, the old monastery and the monastery’s courtyards.
Klostersaal Traunkirchen
Klosterplatz 1
4801 Traunkirchen
The two Ort castles, the lake castle on a natural island in the Traunsee offshore from the town of Gmunden and the country castle situated on a headland projecting out of the lake, were built at different times. The older water castle on the island was first authenticated in 1138 with the owner Hartnid.
The lake castle has an exceptionally picturesque courtyard with pergolas, a late Gothic external staircase and offers multiple panoramic views of the Traunsee and the surrounding mountains.
Seeschloss Ort
Johann-Orth-Allee 16
4810 Gmunden
Gallery for contemporary Austrian art in the center of Gmunden.
Gallery 422
An der Traunbrücke 9-11
4810 Gmunden
The Toscana Congress Gmunden offers the ideal facilities for challenging large-scale events. State-of-the-art technology and much room for professionalism enable concerts on the highest level.
Toscana Congress Gmunden
Toscanapark 6
4810 Gmunden
The Parish Church Gmunden, also known as the Epiphany Church, was first authenticated in the year 1270. The preceding building to the present Parish Church, a three-aisle basilica, was built in Gothic style above the Traunsee.
Gothic frescos of that period are preserved inside. During the baroque era, the church was redesigned. Architect Johann Michael Prunner converted the tower. The altar of the three kings is the church interior’s most significant work of art, a creation by the Bavarian baroque sculptor Thomas Schwanthaler.
The Parish Church Gmunden
Kirchenplatz 5
4810 Gmunden
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The most beautiful spots of the Traunsee region offer the unique setting for the festival events.
The main venue and vibrant centre during the festival summer is the town theatre Stadttheater Gmunden, which was built in the late 19th century by the theatre director Joseph M. Kotzky, from Salzburg, at his own expense.
The opening performance was the operetta Die schöne Galathée by Franz von Suppé and the farce Umsonst or Der Herr Vetter aus Regensburg by Johann Nestroy and took place on the 22nd of June 1872.
Town Theatre Gmunden
Theatergasse 7
4810 Gmunden
With "Jazz on tram" we have brought an extraordinary location on track. The track serves as a live stage on which both the music artists and the listeners are traveling together.
The new "Tramlink" of the Traunseebahn is predestined as a location for Jazzmusik which "moves" and "touches". No backstage, no bound stage - you are in touch with the artists.
Of course, there is not only a "feast for the ears" but also a special "palate", because with the catering of the finest, the culinary artists of Joe's restaurant from Vorchdorf are available.
Come in - join in and experience music in a "moving" way!
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The times when timber was produced in the old sawmill Rumplmayr in Neukirchen have long since been left behind. However, instead of transferring the building into a new use after the decommissioning, it was decided to maintain the site in its original state.
Thus, today, it has been conserved as a magical place in the memory of the early industrial work: in the large sawmill with the solid wooden beams, the old machines stand as if they had just been stopped, the tools still sorted in the cellar.....
Sawmill Rumplmayr Neukirchen
Aurachmühl 3
4814 Neukirchen
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Formerly an old worsted yarn spinning mill, directly by the Traun, the hall still radiates with the atmosphere of an old factory hall from the turn of the century. With its very own appeal, the neo-Gothic arch offers an atmospheric setting for readings and concerts.
Hipphalle
Theresientalstraße 68
4810 Gmunden
On Gmunden city square is the town hall of Gmunden.The Renaissance building was built in 1575 by an Italian architect and later provided with a baroque facade.The gable top Loggia, just below the town hall, the two coats of arms and the imperial eagle, is located since the 18th century a carillon of 24 bells made of ceramic with the typical and famous Gmundner decor - the "green-flamed" pattern.
Town Hall Gmunden
Rathausplatz 1
4810 Gmunden
Having adopted a new style of architecture, the multi-purpose centre Ohlsdorf (MEZZO) was opened in May 2011 and has become a central pivotal point of the reawakened cultural life in Ohlsdorf and its surrounding.
MEZZO
Hauptstraße 41
A-4694 Ohlsdorf
Telefon +43 (0) 7612/47255-28
The Kitzmantelfabrik is located in a former shoe and leather factory. This tradition-laden production site is now used for innovative cultural and event programmes.
Kitzmantelfabrik Vorchdorf
Laudachweg 15
4655 Vorchdorf
For over fifteen years, Thomas Bernhard has renovated the square-shaped farmhouse in Ohlsdorf/Obernathal that he took on in 1965 with great diligence. This way he could turn it into a property that depicted the life and development of its former inhabitant. Thomas Bernhard’s literary work was and is closely affiliated with this residence. Bernhard’s construction and renovation works, the landscape of the Traunviertel and its people were included especially into the early prose. The Bernhard-house with its unchanged, characteristic establishment is the central Thomas-Bernhard-memorial and open to the public since 1990.
Thomas Bernhard Haus Ohlsdorf
Obernathal 2
4964 Ohlsdorf
The grammar school Ort is in borough Gmunden’s district Ort, in the region of Gmunden in Upper Austria. The grammar school of the Sisters of Charity is a listed building.
Gymnasium Ort
Pensionatstraße 9
4810 Gmunden
The monastery hall in the former Jesuit monastery of Traunkirchen was built in the 17th century and renovated with great effort in the last years. The beautiful monastery-hall with its baroque, painted coffered wooden ceilings and its fascinating, natural lighting, offers a breathtaking view over the lake, the old monastery and the courtyards.
Klostersaal Traunkirchen
Klosterplatz 1
4801 Traunkirchen
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HISTORY OF THE MONASTERY AND THE CHURCH
A Benedictine nunnery was founded at Traunkirchen in about 1020. In 1327 nunnery and church burned down. After the nunnery was shut in 1571 the Benedictines of Kremsmünster took command.
In 1622 Emperor Ferdinand 2nd, by papal consent, conveyed the monastery to the Jesuits of Passau. Thus the monastery of Traunkirchen became resident of the Jesuits.
In 1632 another Eire destroyed monastery and church. The Jesuits built it up again and the church got its still admired Baroque interior. Since then the famous Corpus Christi procession has been held on the lake.
The baptismal font, two holy-water fonts by the main entrance (dated 1518) and St. Michael's chapel with the pretty little tower on the churchyard side still remain tram the former nunnery.
After the suppression of the order of the Jesuits in 1773 the monastery, the church and the forest became government property. Since then secular priests have been caring for the parish of Traunkirchen.
parish Church Traunkirchen
Klosterplatz 1
4801 Traunkirchen
Museum Erkudok/Institute
The natural landscape and geological resources of the Traunsee region influenced the cultural history of the Gmunden region. The Northern shore of the Lake Traunsee has been a living space sought after since prehistoric times.
Museum Town History
Gmunden was officially given the legal status of a city under the reign of Emperor Rudolf the First in 1278. By 1324 the city had its own administration and a principal judge as mayor. The local salt works and the whole Kammergut were administered by a „Salzamtmann“.
Museum Ceramics & Art
As of the early 20th century Franz und Emilie Schleiß had been working with internationally reputed artists. Together, they significantly contributet to the arts-and-crafts of the Viennese Art Nouveau. Since these days various efforts attempted to preserve this heritage and to strenghten the links between art and pottery.
Historic sanitary objects
The Museum for historic sanitäry objects in the K-Hof features unique contributions to the cultural history of everyday use of pottery and ceramics. Displays highlight not only the produktion of sanitary ceramics. but also the changes in Hygienic standards, thus portraying a fascinating and amusin „history of the toilet“.
K-Hof Kammerhof Museen Gmunden
Kammerhofgasse 8
4810 Gmunden
The present parish area of Altmünster was settled already at the time of the Romans. In the 8th century, a monastic monastery was built on the site where today the parish church Altmünster stands. The Romanesque church was renovated in 1473 in the Gothic style. In the years 1625-1627 Count Herberstorf renewed and enlarged the sanctuary of this Gothic church in the Renaissance style.
Pfarrkirche Altmünster
Münsterstraße 1
4813 Altmünster
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A garden monument of European significance. Built in the 17th century, it was used for wintering of Mediterranean plants. The fig house was at the Upper Austrian Garden Show Kremsmuenster extensively renovated and brought into the state of the 1929th.
Das Feigenhaus
Stift Kremsmünster
4550 Kremsmünster
Traunsee castle or Schloss Württemberg. In the French Renaissance style, built Phillip Duke of Württemberg 1873-1875 This castle, which was originally named after his wife, "Villa Maria Theresa." Archduchess Maria Theresa was a granddaughter of Archduke Karl, the victor of Aspern (1809).
1927 handover of the castle to the sons of Philip and misuse during the war (refugee camp) hospital.
1946 lease of the property to the Federal Ministry for Education and the establishment of a boarding school.
1969, after severance of the ducal family move from the castle and park in the possession of the Republic of Austria and expansion of the school BRG Castle Traunsee.
Traunsee castle Altmünster
Pensionatstraße 73
4810 Gmunden
Shoppingcenter SEP - Salzkammergut Shopping mall Gmunden
90 shops and 10 restaurants...
Druckereistraße 3
4810 Gmunden
The castle Cumberland in Gmunden was built around 130 years ago by the exiled kings of Hanover, they later assumed the title of Dukes of Cumberland, built as a manorial seat. Since this was also the center of social and cultural life, there are also representative rooms in the time-honored castles, which were used for festivals and events. A unique park and the wonderful south-facing terrace complete the perfect ambience.
Castle Cumberland
Cumberlandstraße 36
4810 Gmunden
On the Romantic Road, close to the Kasberg JUFA Almtal Hotel is located in one of the most beautiful nature reserves in the Alps.
JUFA Almtal Hotel
Hinterrinnbach 17
4645 Grünau im Almtal
The Kaiservilla in Bad Ischl, Upper Austria, was the summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known as Sisi.
Originally the palace was a Biedermeier villa belonging to a Viennese notary named Josef August Eltz. In 1850 it was purchased by Dr Eduard Mastalier. After Franz Joseph's engagement to Princess Elisabeth of Bavaria in 1853, Franz Joseph's mother, Princess Sophie of Bavaria, purchased the villa as a wedding present for the couple.
In subsequent years, the villa was altered and expanded in a Neoclassical style by Antonio Legrenzi. The extant central portion was expanded towards the park and the originally posterior portion of the house was converted to form the entrance with Classical columns and tympana. Two additional wings were constructed, giving the building the overall shape of an "E".
The villa is surrounded by a large park in the "English Style". The architectural ensemble in its contemporary form was completed in 1860. Construction was significantly slowed by the fact that it could not proceed during the summer months due to the presence of the royal family.
Today, the mansion is home to the Archduke Markus Habsburg, but also offers grounds tours to the public.
Kaiservilla Bad Ischl / stables
Jainzen 38
4820 Bad Ischl
The studio is located in the heart of Gmunden on the picturesque market square.
The gallery with the integrated artists' workplaces of the sculptor Claudia Eichenauer, the photographer Bettina Greslehner, the painter Christine Pahl and the restaurateur Renate Obermayr-Aigner invites you to look at works of art in a creative, informal atmosphere.
Varied cultural events such as concerts, readings, workshops and exhibitions as well as design and fashion focusses bring additional life to the studio on the market.
ATELIER am MARKT
Marktplatz 19
4810 Gmunden
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