Bad Aussee

The town of 5,000 inhabitants in the heart of Austria convinces with top-class cultural events for every taste and a variety of handicraft workshops and manufactories, which at the same time cater to individual wishes in a tradition-conscious and contemporary way.

The Ausseerland was first mentioned in a document about 900 years ago in connection with salt production, but the history of the region goes back much further. Numerous artifacts, such as the salt deposits formed many millions of years ago, as well as cultural assets kept alive, including the Ausseer traditional costume and folk music, are displayed at the Ausseer Kammerhof Museum, known for its diversity and charm and housed in a 14th-century architectural jewel – a wonderful place to learn about the history and rich folk culture of Ausseerland. 
The history of Bad Aussee is kept alive in traditions and customs and can be seen by the connoisseur in many a monument, event, spoken and sung word.

Numerous stores and inns in picturesque Bad Aussee invite you to stroll and browse and offer a wide range of products from traditional costumes, handicrafts, fashion, household, interior and delicacies to sports and floristry. Every Thursday from 7 am to 12 pm the traditional weekly market takes place. Quality products from the region can be purchased here. In many places, you can still meet the masters of their trade themselves in the Aussee handicraft businesses – be it dirndl, hat, leather pants, silk hand printing, shoe or jewelry manufactories.

The cultural calendar of Aussee offers a varied and appealing program for every age group and every taste. The annual Daffodil Festival, the largest flower festival in Austria, captivates with traditional festivities, regal elegance and numerous flower-decorated figures to marvel at. Five times a year, the Aussee Summer Nights exude the charm of the shopping town in the evenings as well, allowing locals and guests alike to stroll through the center, shop, listen to the musical setting and taste specialties from the region. In August of each year, the dancers of the Vienna State Opera Ballet Association, together with the Ausseer Bradlmusi and the Great String Orchestra of the Bürgermusikkapelle Bad Aussee, enchant their audience with a brilliant ballet performance. There are numerous other small and large events to discover in Ausseerland. 
Visit the traditional handicraft businesses, let yourself be enchanted by top-class ballet productions, discover interesting facts and extraordinary treasures of the region in the Kammerhof Museum and enjoy the varied leisure activities in Bad Aussee.