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Bad Aussee
One day is enough for Bad Aussee: arrive by train, explore the town, hike nearby, and return the same day.
Bad Aussee is a small Alpine town in the Salzkammergut region of Styria. It is reachable by train from Salzburg, Graz, Linz or Vienna in 2–3 h and offers a historic centre, festivals, lakes and hiking trails. A single day covers the main sights and a short hike.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–June for festivals and warm lake swimming, September–October for hiking
- avoid January (cold, limited daylight) and July–August (peak tourist crowds in Salzkammergut)
- Airport
- SZG
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Austria ↗Austria is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Austria ↗Motorways and expressways need a vignette (digital or sticker); driving on them without one brings on-the-spot fines.
- Austria ↗Winter tyres or chains are required in winter conditions; hire cars from outside Austria may not have them fitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bad Aussee112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bad Aussee, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Austria-wide
- SIM or eSIMA1, Magenta and Drei are the networks; prepaid SIMs from shops and supermarkets (registration with ID).Austria-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent.Austria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10%, told to the server when paying.Austria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Austria-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch mountain weather changes and keep valuables secure in crowded festivals.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets in cities cost €0.50 (≈ under US$1); cafés and museums have free ones for guests.Austria-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 144 ambulance · 140 Mountain rescue (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and holidays; Saturday afternoon closures in small towns.Austria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSZG Salzburg Airport.
- Getting aroundThe town is compact; most attractions are walkable from the station.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBeer (local)€3–4 (≈ US$4–5)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (local)check€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€45 (≈ US$55)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €55 (≈ US$65) · High €85 (≈ US$100)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SZG Salzburg Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Dec (9 rain days), driest May (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bad Aussee: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
8 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
7 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is compact; most attractions are walkable from the station. Public bus routes connect to nearby lakes (Grundlsee, Altaussee).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lake Grundlsee
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Local bus from Bad Aussee station, about 15 min
Swim in summer (18–22 °C (64–72 °F)) or hike around the lake.Swim in summer (64–72 °F (18–22 °C)) or hike around the lake.
Altaussee
goDoor to door: ≈45 min round trip
Bus or short drive, 20 min
Visit the historic monastery and lake.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre guesthouses
Small inns and B&Bs within walking distance of the lake and historic square; ideal for a night if you prefer not to rush.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × €70 | €70 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €55 | €110 |
| Train Salzburg → Bad Aussee (return)2 × €35 · check | €70 |
| Local bus to Grundlsee2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €26 |
| Trip total≈ €143 per person per day, bed included | €286≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Apfelstrudel | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Beer (local) | €3–4 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Bus ticket (local)check | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter temperatures can drop below 0 °C (32 °F); dress warmly for hikes.Winter temperatures can drop below 32 °F (0 °C); dress warmly for hikes.
- Check festival dates as some events (e.g., Narzissenfest) may shift year‑to‑year.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 144
- Mountain rescue
- 140
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Bitte zu dieser AdresseTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance144
- Mountain rescue140
Embassy
Austrian consulates in Graz and Vienna handle tourist assistance.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Salzburg → Bad Aussee (train, return): ≈ €30 per person (check)
- Local bus to Grundlsee: ≈ €5 per person (check)
Say or show
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me / Sorry (Entschuldigung)
- Danke — Thank you (Danke)
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much is it? (Wie viel kostet das?)
- Wo ist die Toilette? — Where is the toilet? (Wo ist die Toilette?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bad Aussee. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–June for festivals and warm lake swimming, September–October for hiking · avoid January (cold, limited daylight) and July–August (peak tourist crowds in Salzkammergut) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in a guesthouse if you want a relaxed evening after festivals.
- Combine Bad Aussee with a hike in the nearby Totes Gebirge for an overnight trek.
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