aussee has been a meeting point for artists, musicians and writers for decades. gustav mahler, johannes brahms, friedrich torberg and many more spent their summer holidays in the gorgeous ausseer region. even today artists such as k.m. brandauer, elisabeth trissenar have made aussee to their second home. „autumn with the farmers wives“ – traditional customs, culinary delicacies from the farmers wives and lots of local folk music vitalize the colorful autumn days in aussee following a turbulent cultural summer with highlights such as the „altausseer mid summer night’s dream“, the state opera ballet in the „sternenzelt“, the week of the music festival and „trauntöne“. also we are the best point to start many sport activities. salzburg only 80 km away and to be reached by train or rental car

in the heart of austria in the idyllic landscape of the ausseerland, on a unique plateau location and a wonderful view of the imposing mountain backdrop. immediately adjacent to one of the loveliest golf courses in the alps in the summer, and right next to the cross-country trails in the winter. the cultivation of customs and traditions play a very important role among the inhabitants of the ausseerland. chamois-hair hat decoration, the dirndl and lederhosen, dialect, songs, music and dance are naturally a part of it all. guests find great pleasure to experience first hand such vital customs.

both in the winter and in the summer, the hotel erzherzog johann is the perfect place for a relaxing vacation in bad aussee, in the heart of austria, surrounded by the picturesque landscape of the styrian salzkammergut, a well-known austrian skiing region. you will have a good time also during the summer months and gain unforgettable impressions during walks in the beautiful surroundings, excursions in the mountains, bike and mountainbike tours. the first-class hotel combines business, wellness and banqueting facilities under one roof, featuring 4 meeting rooms, indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam bath and solarium as well as a fitness centre. moreover, you can relax on a massage bed after an active day in the mountains. for lunch and dinner you can expect culinary treats in the hotel's restaurant.

located in the ausseerland region of central austria, the lindner hotel & spa die wasnerin is a health and fitness hotel in bad aussee. within a beautiful panoramic landscape and surrounded by a majestic backdrop of mountains, the hotel overlooks the famous loser and dachstein peaks and is situated directly next to one of the most stunning golf courses in the alps. the exclusive and cosy atmosphere of lindner hotel & spa die wasnerin offers guests the opportunity to rediscover the pleasures of life all year round with its superior wellness, health and sports activities. on-site facilities also include gourmet restaurants, bar and meeting venues. please note: starting from 4th january, 2009 the hotel will offer half-board service including breakfast, afternoon snack and five-course dinner.