Holiday apartment in Mondsee

A holiday apartment in Mondsee offers you the perfect combination of independence and comfort. Enjoy Impressive nature, Family-friendly environment, First-class relaxation and experience Mondsee like a local – with your own retreat after an action-packed day.

Mondsee is one of the warmest bathing lakes in the Salzkammergut and a place that gained worldwide fame through the film The Sound of Music - the famous wedding scene was filmed in the magnificent Basilica of St. Michael on the shores of the lake. However, even without Hollywood glamour, Mondsee is a gem: a deep blue alpine lake framed by the mighty cliffs of Drachenwand and Schafberg, stretching 11 kilometers through a sun-drenched valley and reaching water temperatures of up to 27°C in summer.

The town of Mondsee, located on the northeast shore, enchants with its historic town center dominated by the imposing Basilica of St. Michael. The former collegiate church from the 15th century impresses with its seven baroque side altars and the Gothic portal, and visitors from all over the world pilgrimage here to see the site of the cinematic dream wedding. The marketplace in front, with its cafés and shops, has a relaxed, almost Mediterranean atmosphere, especially noticeable on warm summer evenings.

The Drachenwand, which rises almost vertically 1,060 meters on the western shore of Mondsee, is one of the most spectacular via ferrata destinations in the Eastern Alps. The via ferrata leads over exposed rock bands and a rope bridge to a summit with panoramic views over Mondsee and the neighboring Attersee. For those less adventurous, the lakeside round offers a leisurely bike ride through picturesque villages, orchards, and bathing spots.

The pile dwelling museum on the shores of Mondsee documents a fascinating archaeological discovery: the UNESCO World Heritage pile dwellings, whose remains were found on the lakeshore, prove that people settled here over 5,000 years ago. The Mondsee culture, one of the oldest cultures in Central Europe, takes its name from this lake.

From Germany, Mondsee can be reached in just over three hours from Munich via the highway. Salzburg is only 30 kilometers away and can be reached by bus or car in 30 minutes. The bathing season lasts from June to September, and the lake is also an excellent sailing area. In winter, the surrounding ski areas at Wolfgangsee and in the Fuschlsee region offer snow reliability and slopes for all skill levels.