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Organic vacation in the Salzburg Lake District

The Salzburg Lake District is the region of four lakes, Wallersee, Mattsee, Obertrumer See and Grabensee, which lie around Salzburg. The region has 14 towns and is extremely popular with organic holidaymakers such as nature lovers and hikers. It is a slightly hilly landscape with nutrient-rich soil and many herbs, for which there are special discovery trails. There are a total of 11 leisure and beach resorts on the lakes. Water sports are possible with rowing boats, pedal boats, sailing boats, kayaks and stand-up paddling.

Activities in the Salzburg Lake District

Wallersee

You can walk around Lake Wallersee on a circular route of over 20 kilometers. It leads through the Wenger Moor, a designated nature and bird sanctuary. The ship “Seenland” sails on the Mattsee and the Obertrumer See. The two lakes are connected by the Johannis Bridge. When the ship passes under it, it lowers its roof hydraulically, which is a remarkable attraction.

With children, trips to the Fantasia adventure parks and the Seeham high ropes park , whose European slide allows you to slide at speeds of 70 km/h, are worthwhile.

The Aiderbichlin animal farm in Henndorf am Wallersee, which has 20 different animal species, is also popular with organic holidaymakers. The idyllic shore landscapes of the lakes with their dense reed belts are protected. The Wenger Moor covers around 300 hectares, which is home to rare water birds: gray herons, lapwings, curlews, pheasants, ducks, grebes and coots. Beavers are on the banks and in the waters. The moor lakes are extremely rich in fish; there are catfish, pike, bream, carp, trout and eels. The Wallersee has an area of ​​six square kilometers and is the largest lake in the Salzburg Lake District. It does not get its name from the fish species found here, catfish, but from the Middle High German Walchen. The word means foreigners, which is how the Romance peoples referred to all newcomers.

Mattsee

Surfing and sailing are very possible at Mattsee , and there are also beaches here. The water is extremely clean and relatively warm, which attracts swimmers even outside of the high season. Many holidaymakers go on excursions with rowing, pedal or electric boats. Motorboats with combustion engines are not permitted. The Grabensee is the smallest of the lakes and is a moor lake. The gentle tourist use allows for a very quiet holiday. The water quality in this lake is also very good. There is an idyllic campsite on the northwest bank.

Obertrum Lake

The Obertrumer See is quite large with just under five square kilometers of water and is surrounded by numerous natural hiking trails. The Mattig flows through it in a south-north direction. Lake Obertrum is very popular among bathers, and there are beach resorts in Obertrum and Seeham. These are characterized by child-friendly access to the water and sufficient parking facilities. After the bathing season, this lake offers many opportunities for lake hikes. A variety of programs take place around the lake.

Organic paradise Salzburg Lake District

“ Ecology and biology together form the economy of the future! "This is the concept that farmers, hoteliers, municipalities and tourism companies are implementing together in the Salzburg Lake District. This includes biomass heating plants, ecological and organic farming as well as climate alliance communities that take care of the care and protection of the cultural landscape. It is about maintaining an intact Environment, healthy food and optimal water quality. Among other things, 240 organic farms in the region have launched the “ Organic Hay Region ” joint project (see below). Holidaymakers feel the organic rhythm every day and every place in the Salzburg Lake District the region where you can buy controlled organic products directly from the farms and receive a lot of information about purchasing options for organic products.

Organic hotels in the Salzburg Lake District

The organic hotels serve an excellent organic breakfast made from high-quality foods, which is even marketed as the “Salzburger Bio-Breakfast” brand. Only organically grown food is served on the table. This special breakfast was created in Seeham.

Organic hay region in the Salzburg Lake District

The “Organic Hay Region” joint project was launched in 2001 by Salzburg and Upper Austria. As mentioned, 240 organic farmers are taking part in the Trumer Lake District. In addition to organic farming, these companies are linked by the regional economy of “haymaking”. It is the basis for special products made from organic hay milk. The 240 organic farmers come from 27 communities in the region. They cooperate with businesses, the tourism industry and cultural businesses. Together, the companies and organizations involved initiate numerous marketing activities, conduct public relations work, provide information about sustainable living and promote nature and soil protection as well as greater energy efficiency in the region.

The organic hay region is one of the last contiguous areas in Europe with a functioning hay industry. At the same time, it is one of the largest regions of its kind. Hay farming is a very old agriculture that is considered the most original form of milk production. The dairy cows are fed according to the season. They spend the summer on the mountain pasture. The farmers mow the meadows and store the grass, which is used as hay for winter feeding. The only permitted supplement is mineral-rich grain meal, while fermented feed – including silage – is strictly prohibited. In the Salzburg Lake District, 25 million liters of organic hay milk are produced silage-free every year. Six regional cheese dairies process this milk.

Across Europe, only three percent of milk comes from hay farming. In addition to organic hay farming, the Salzburg Lake District also offers organic apple juice, organic goat cheese and many other regional specialties from purely organic farming. In 2019, the organic hay region of the Trumer Lake District received the Leopold Kohr Prize for cultural, social and economic projects.

Frequently asked questions about organic hotels in the Salzburg Lake District

Which are the most popular organic hotels in the Salzburg Lake District?

Below you will find the top 4 organic hotels in the Salzburg Lake District , based on the ranking of the Biohotels.de portal:

1. The Green Hotel zur Post - 100% ORGANIC . Points: 99
2. Naturidyll Hammerschmiede . Points: 85
3. Bio-Hotel Shootingtobel . Points: 71
4. Bio-Hotel & Villa Auersperg . Points: 69

The Biohotels.de points system is based on the following criteria: completeness of the entry with 70 properties of a hotel, the number of reviews and whether it is a premium entry .

Which hotels in the Salzburg Lake District are Austria BIO Guarantee certified?

In the Salzburg Lake District there are 2 organic hotels with the "Austria BIO Guarantee" award: The Green Hotel zur Post - 100% BIO with the slogan "THE green Hotel zur Post in Salzburg" and the Bio-Hotel Shootingtobel , your organic hotel and organic farm in the countryside in Seeham (Austria).
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Which organic hotels in the Salzburg Lake District are non-smoking hotels?

Non-smoking hotels in the Salzburg Lake District include The Green Hotel zur Post in Salzburg and the Hotel Naturidyll Hammerschmiede "Organic vacation in the middle of nature near Salzburg" in Anthering-Acharting (Austria).
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