Traunkirchen
This pocket-sized Upper Austrian village sits directly on the Traunsee lake, surrounded by mountain terrain, with several historic churches and a handful of cafés and restaurants for a settlement its size. The wider Salzkammergut region is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage recognition, and the lakeside setting offers strong scenic viewpoints and photographic appeal.
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- Population1,624
- Nearest water from center 0.9 km0.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.8 km1.1 mi
Nearest airports
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Traunkirchen: quick answers
Where is Traunkirchen?
Traunkirchen is in Austria, about 40 km25 miles in a straight line from Wels.
How do you get to Traunkirchen?
The nearest airport is Salzburg (SZG), about 1 hr 4 min away by road. The nearest train station is Gmunden Seebahnhof, about 17 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Traunkirchen?
The warmest month is July, averaging 16°C60°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -4°C25°F. The wettest month is June, with about 189 mm7.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Traunkirchen?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 5 restaurants, 2 cafés and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Traunkirchen?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Bad Aussee, Schladming and Mondsee. Traunkirchen is listed among the day trips from Salzburg.