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| Mondsee | ||
| federal state | Upper Austria | |
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| Residents | 3.734 (2018) | |
| height | 493 m | |
| Tourist info | 43 6232 2270 Tourist association Mondsee-Irrsee | |
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Mondsee is a market town in Upper Austria on the border with the state Salzburg and the region Salzkammergut-Ausseerland attributable, located on the eponymous lake.
background
On and in the Mondsee, rich Neolithic finds of pottery and tools made of stone and bones were made in various places. They were ascribed to a separate pile-dwelling epoch that bears the name of the lake, the Mondsee culture, which existed between 2800 - 1800 BC. Is dated.
Even at the time of the Roman Empire there was a Roman settlement on the lake, which was connected to Juvavum (today's Salzburg) by a road.
The Bavarians, as an Allanic tribe, began to settle the lakeshore around 600 AD. In the year 748 the Monastery Mondsee was founded by the Baierduke Odilo, of the Agilfinger family. It was the first monastery in Upper Austria. As a result, the monastery strongly shaped the development around the lake. For a long time the area around the lake belonged to the Duchy of Bavaria, it was not until 1506 that it became the property of the Habsburgs. The monastery itself was closed in 1791.
The age of tourism began in Mondsee in 1867, as it was in that year that tourism began to be promoted in Mondsee. With the first steamboat trip on the Mondsee in 1872, tourism got an additional boost. In 1891 the municipality was connected to the Austrian rail network with the Salzkammergut local railway.
getting there
By plane
The international 1 Salzburg Airport
(IATA: SZG) is only 30 km away from Mondsee. From there it is possible to travel on by public bus. You can also arrive by rental car, taxi or a shuttle organized by accommodation providers.
By train
Since the discontinuation of the Salzkammergut Local Railway (Ischlerbahn), Mondsee has no direct train connection. There is the option of the Straßwalchen train station (14 km away) or the 2 Salzburg Central Station (30 km) and from there by bus to continue. From the Salzburg main train station, line 140 runs every hour on weekdays. Also from / to St. Gilgen A post bus runs 5–6 times a day.
In the street
About the 
to the junction 
264, Mondsee. The direct motorway connection guarantees easy and quick access, especially in wintry road conditions.
mobility
During the summer months, the center of Mondsee is closed to car traffic during the day. Sufficient free parking spaces are available in the immediate vicinity of the city center.
Most of the facilities in the community are easily accessible for wheelchair users.
Mondsee and its region have an extensive network of cycle paths, which enables safe exploration of the region. The region also offers a well-developed network of bridle paths. A separate route for inline skaters has been signposted in the immediate vicinity. The many hiking trails that lead to the surrounding mountains are also well signposted. The place is on the European pilgrimage route ViaNova.
Excursion boats operate all year round on the Mondsee, and electric and rowing boats can also be rented. The Mondsee sailing school offers all possibilities for sailors and surfers.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Mondsee basilica
- Former collegiate church of the Mondsee Benedictine Abbey. The late Gothic collegiate church was consecrated in its current form in 1487. The three-aisled Gothic church interior is one of the most outstanding architectural monuments in Austria and is the second largest church building in Upper Austria. In addition to the early baroque main altar by Hans Waldburger, there are a further 11 altars in the church, seven of which were created by the important baroque sculptor Meinrad Guggenbichler. Due to its imposing appearance, the former collegiate church of Mondsee was the scene of the wedding scene in the film "Sound of Music".
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- 2 Former Benedictine monastery Mondsee, Marketplace 12. The Mondsee Monastery was founded by the former Bavarian Duke Odilo as early as 748 and closed again in 1791. The building complex then changed hands several times before the former monastery was extensively revitalized. Today, in addition to apartments, offices and commercial space, the buildings also house the culture and event center, the Schlosshotel Mondsee and the registry office. A tour of the state rooms and the cloister is definitely worth seeing.
- During their activity in Mondsee, the Benedictines built a large number of sights worth seeing Branch churches in the region. These are easy to reach via the cycle path network or hiking trails.
Museums
- 3 Austrian pile dwelling museum - Due to the settlement of the Mondseeland over 5,000 years ago, extensive research at the beginning of the 20th century and countless finds from the Mondsee, the Austrian pile dwelling museum was built in the rooms of the former monastery. In the museum, the life of the pile dwellers 5,000 years ago is clearly documented through exhibits such as tools, ceramics, bones, but also organic materials such as seeds and plant remains.
- 4 Farm museum Mondseeland and Open-air museum Mondseer Rauchhaus - this facility was the first open-air museum in Austria and has been constantly updated and adapted since then. The individual buildings give an insight into rural life in the region before increasing industrialization. In addition to the last Mondsee dugout canoes (fishing boats made from a tree trunk), a visit is also worth the spectacular view over the Mondsee market.
- The Local history museum Mondsee, also housed in the former monastery rooms, is a perfect addition to the Austrian pile dwelling museum. In the former prayer choir of the Benedictine monks and the former lectern library, exhibits illustrate the history and art of the Mondsee region as well as the former monastery culture.
- 5 Transport and Ischlerbahn Museum Mondsee (SKGLB Museum Mondsee), Seebadstrasse 2, 5310 Mondsee. Tel.: 43 (0)6232 22 70, 43 (0)664 340 60 20, Fax: 43 (0)6232 22 70 22, Email: [email protected]. The museum in the former boiler house of the Salzkammergut local railway (Ischlerbahn) presents original sets of the time such as impressive locomotives and wagons as well as many other exhibits on the history of the Ischlerbahn as well as a model railway system of gauge H0e on the Mondsee - St. Lorenz line.Open: May-Oct: Fri, Sat, Sun, public holidays 10: 00-17: 00.Price: adults: € 5, children: € 3.
activities
Mondsee is a touristically developed region. As already mentioned, many well-marked kilometers of cycling, hiking and riding trails and in winter on cross-country trails ensure movement. If you want to go from Mondsee along the shore to Unterach am Attersee hike, you have to rely on the cycle path next to the busy B 151. There is hardly any access to the water, and almost the entire bank is fenced in on private sections. Overall, an unappealing experience.
Other sporting options:
- golf - an 18-hole and a 9-hole golf course
- tennis - several tennis centers in the immediate vicinity
- Sailing and surfing - either in the Mondsee sailing school or in one of the two yacht clubs
- swim - for example in
- 1 Alpenseebad, Seebadstrasse 3, 5310 Mondsee. Tel.: 43 6232 2291. Feature: dogs forbidden.Price: Adults € 6 / person, children (6-15 years) € 3 / person.
or at one of the few free lake accesses
- Water-skiing - in the Mondsee water ski school
- Ice skating / stick sports - at the frozen Irrsee or in the newly built ice rink
- beach volleyball - Around the Mondsee there are several beach volleyball facilities, which are also accessible free of charge
- Mini golf - at the local mini golf course
- fishing - After purchasing a fishing license, fishing on the lake is possible
- horse riding - Several riding stables and stud farms offer guided rides
- Fun sport - at the small fun sports facility / skate park (essentially a children's playground) on the lake promenade
- Sledding - for example at the Hochserner adventure farm
- Soccer - Mondseeland Stadium
For the brave there is the opportunity to try out the latest trends, such as snowkiting, Segway tours or geocaching. In the woods it is sure to be in autumn too Mushroom searching conceivable.
The congregation hosts three major ones each year Sports events:
- Mondsee 5-lake cycle marathon - Voted the most beautiful cycling event in Austria by the participants in 2007
- Mondseelauf - Half marathon distance
- 51.5 Mondseeland Triathlon - 1.5 km swimming, 40 km cycling and 10 km running over the Olympic distance
Mondsee has a spacious football stadium and is currently successful with a men's fighting team in the BTV District League South. The fighting team in women's football is part of the Upper Austrian women's league.
In addition to the sporting offer, there are other activities such as tai chi and painting workshops to helping out on the farm.
In addition to bathing fun, there is all sorts of supporting programs for children. It is not for nothing that the place is a popular place for study holidays and language courses. Recommended, among other things, the children's adventure trail, painting courses, etc.
Events
- Mondsee Music Days. A well-known and renowned chamber music festival well beyond the borders of the Mondsee region, annually at the end of August / beginning of September.
- Advent in Mondsee. Stylish and traditional Christmas market with a focus on handicrafts, culture and music, annually on the four weekends in Advent.
- Mondseer everyone. A dialect version of the Mystery by Hugo von Hofmannsthal performed on the open-air stage on Saturdays in July and August.
- Lake Festival Mondsee. Annually on the first weekend in August.
A large number of events take place in the annual cycle. The spectrum ranges from carnival balls to concerts, readings and exhibitions to sporting events, lectures and children's parties.
shop
All products of daily life as well as high-quality clothing and jewelry can be purchased within a few hundred meters of the street. From June to September the shops are open until 10 p.m. on Thursdays. Here the merchants come up with special offers and live music.
accommodation
medium
- 1 Seehotel Lackner, Mondseestrasse 1. Tel.: 43 (0)6232-2359.
- 2 Hotel Garni Stabauer, Salzburgerstrasse 2. Tel.: 43 (0)6232-2285.
Upscale
- 3 Hotel Eichingerbauer, Calibration 34. Tel.: (0)6232 26580, Email: [email protected].
- 4 Hotel Krone Mondsee, Rainerstraße 1, 5310 Mondsee. Tel.: 43 (0)6232 2236, Mobile: 43 (0)664 5014251, Email: [email protected].Features: ★★★★,
, Wellness center, dogs allowed.Open: Restaurant: Wed-Sun.Check-in: from 14:00.Check-out: by 11:00.Price: DR from € 135 / BB (plus € 22 / dog if applicable). - 5 Hotel Leitnerbräu, Steinerbachstrasse 6. Tel.: 43 (0)6232-6500.
- 6 Castle Hotel Mondsee, Schlosshof 1a, 5310 Mondsee. Tel.: 43 (0) 6232 5001, Fax: 43 (0)6232 5001-22, Email: [email protected].At the Schlosshotel Mondsee you can travel back in time to centuries past. The house has 60 rooms and 4 exclusive suites.Features: ★★★★, free WiFi, garage, dogs allowed, no smoking.Check-in: from 15:00.Check-out: by 11:00.Price: DR from 175, - € / BB (possibly additional 12, - € / dog).
- 7 Hotel Iris Porsche Mondsee Hideaway, Marketplace 1. Tel.: 43(0)6232-2237.
, Wellness center, dogs allowed.nightlife
- K&K Bar Lounge, Herzog-Odilo-Strasse 13. Classic bar.
- Mondsee Alm, Gewerbestr. 3. Tel.: 43 664 4278777. New discotheque directly at the motorway entrance roundabout.Open: Sat 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Practical advice
- 1 Tourist association Mondsee-Irrsee (MondSeeLand - Salzkammergut information), Dr. Franz Müller Strasse 3, 5310 Mondsee. Tel.: 43 (0)6232 2270, Fax: 43 (0)6232 227022, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon-Thu: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Fri: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (in summer also on Sundays until 7 p.m.).
- There are free Wi-Fi hotspots in the area of the market square / town hall and at the Seepromane.
- 2 Post office, Franz Kreutzberger-Strasse 3, 5310 Mondsee. Open: Mo-Fr: 09: 00-12: 00 14: 00-17: 30.
Web links
- http://www.gemeinde-mondsee.at/ - Official website of Mondsee
- Official homepage Triathlon Mondsee
- Official homepage Union Raiffeisen Mondsee
