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Gmunden is a enchanting small town on the shores of Lake Traunsee, in the heart of the Austrian Salzkammergut, whose history stretches back to the Roman Empire and flourished through the salt trade. It is known for the beautiful Schloss Ort, which stands directly on the water, as well as for the fine ceramics that have been produced here for centuries. A visit to Gmunden means immersing yourself in pristine Alpine nature, a crystal-clear lake, and an authentic Austrian atmosphere.
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A castle set on a small island in the Traunsee, connected to the shore by a long wooden bridge — the image most closely associated with Gmunden. Owned by the city and open to visitors, it features an arcaded inner courtyard and spaces used for exhibitions and events. It is easily reached on foot along the lakeside promenade, making it a natural stop on the way along the Esplanade.
Traunsee is the deepest lake in Austria, and Gmunden sits at its northern end, where the water meets the town. The Esplanade is a wide lakeside promenade lined with benches facing the mountains and jetties from which boats depart. It is flat and short, making it the first thing most visitors head to upon arrival.
The ceramics manufactory that bears the town's name and has made Gmunden famous throughout Austria, known for its distinctive green-flame motif painted by hand. In the workshop you can watch pieces being made from start to finish, from shaping to painting, and there is a shop on site. The ceramics appear all over town beyond the manufactory itself — from the carillon on the town hall to details in shop windows.
A village on a peninsula a few kilometres down the lake, with a church housing a pulpit shaped like a fishing boat complete with nets — a Baroque masterpiece depicting the…
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Riedling is a fish caught in the Traunsee and closely tied to this particular lake. It is prepared by skewering on a stick and grilling over charcoal, and locally this dish is called Stanglfish — not by the ordinary name for grilled fish. It is eaten by the lake, most often by hand and without any side dishes.
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