The Region

Fuschlsee region - lakes, mountains, alpine pastures

The Fuschlsee region lies in the Salzkammergut in picturesque SalzburgerLand. The Fuschlsee is actually one of 76 Salzkammergut lakes.

The region surrounding lake Fuschlsee scores high points with its clear swimming lakes, imposing mountains and sunny alpine pastures. The Fuschlsee region is made up of seven towns:

• Fuschl am See
• Ebenau
• Faistenau
• Hintersee
• Hof bei Salzburg
• Koppl
• Thalgau

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Summer in the Fuschlsee Holiday Region  

The crystal-clear Fuschlsee, with its enchanted inlets, is ideal for swimming and water sports. Fuschlsee aquatic center, with its giant slide, heated outdoor pool, green sunbathing lawns, fitness area, sauna and much more, leaves no wish unfulfilled.

And if you prefer something a little more peaceful, you might opt for one of the smaller swimming beaches along the shores of the Fuschlsee, or on picturesque Hintersee.

One special highlight is a boat ride across the lake on a so-called "Zille" . The electrically powered wooden boat travels between Fuschl am See and the Castle Fishery in Hof bei Salzburg.

For hikers, the Fuschlsee region offers numerous opportunities. The alpine-pasture area of Faistenau-Hintersee, for example, with its 150 kilometers of hiking paths and alpine huts , guarantees an array of fascinating impressions and sights.

Families are offered a wide range of excursion destinations and attractions in the Fuschlsee region.

Cyclists are also in for a special treat during their visit to the Fuschlsee region. Road bike-friendly businesses, comprehensive information and touring tips presented in various formats, make any stay unforgettable for cyclists. And if you prefer to take things at a more leisurely pace, you also have the opportunity to rent out an E-bike! 

Winter in the Fuschlsee region

Whether alpine skiing, Nordic skiing or snow tubing, the Fuschlsee region offers everything you could wish for in a winter holiday .
A number of other highlights, including romantic deer feedings and horse-drawn carriage rides through the snowy winter countryside, add the finishing touches to this idyllic wintertime picture!

The Gaissau-Hintersee ski area , with 40 kilometers of slopes, is ideally suited for families in particular.

In the cross-country village of Faistenau, XC skiers definitely find their own pot of gold. In addition to trails tracked for classic and skating technique, you will also discover two floodlit trails, guaranteeing you thoroughly memorable cross-country skiing experiences.

NEW: 1st Ski-Touring Path in the Salzkammergut, in Faistenau!
When you set out in total seclusion through snow-covered forests and across alpine meadows towards the mountaintops, you are able to experience the winter from its most beautiful perspective. The new Loibersbacherhöhe ski-touring path in Faistenau invites you to test your own knowledge about backcountry skiing and develop a good sense of the snow.

Both summer and winter, the Fuschlsee region hosts numerous cultural, culinary, traditional and sporting events!

You can find additional information about the Fuschlsee region at www.fuschlseeregion.com