Hotels in Salzburg Lake district, Austria

Salzburg Lake District sits in the Austrian Alps, near the German border, with a continental climate that brings warm summers (average 77°F / 25°C) and cold winters (around 32°F / 0°C). You'll find crystal-clear lakes like Wolfgangsee, Fuschlsee, and Mondsee, each perfect for swimming, sailing, or paddleboarding in July and August. Come winter, the frozen lakes turn into natural ice rinks for skating, while cross-country ski trails weave through the snowy forests. If you're a 'Sound of Music' fan, you can hike to the meadow where Maria twirled in the film's opening scene, overlooking Lake Wolfgang. The region is also famous for its Alpine views from the Schafberg Mountain, accessible by a vintage steam train from St. Wolfgang.