11/08/2026
Austria is so much more than Hallstatt. 🇦🇹⛰️
Hi, I’m Sibel – an outdoor & travel photographer based in Austria, sharing hiking routes, hidden gems and photo spots to help you discover places beyond the typical tourist trail. ✨
If you’re planning a trip to Austria, these are 9 places worth adding to your itinerary 👇
📍 1. Gosausee
One of Austria’s most beautiful alpine lakes, with an incredible view of the Dachstein. The easy loop around the lake takes about 1–1.5 hours. Go early for calm water and fewer crowds.
📍 2. Plansee
Turquoise water surrounded by mountains in Tyrol. Perfect for swimming, SUP, hiking or simply stopping during a roadtrip. One of my favourite lakes to photograph from above.
📍 3. Giglachseen
Two stunning alpine lakes in the Schladming mountains. You can reach them on a beautiful hike from Ursprungalm – and there are several options to extend the route if you want a longer mountain day.
📍 4. Fuschlsee
Crystal-clear water just outside Salzburg. Walk around the lake, rent a SUP or boat, go swimming or combine your visit with one of the surrounding viewpoints.
📍 5. Sölktal
One of Styria’s quieter mountain regions and perfect if you want to escape the crowds. Think alpine valleys, waterfalls, mountain lakes and endless hiking opportunities.
📍 6. Holzgau Suspension Bridge
A spectacular suspension bridge high above the Höhenbach Gorge in Tyrol. Combine it with a walk through Holzgau instead of visiting only for the bridge.
📍 7. Grimming
One of the most distinctive mountains in Styria. You don’t even have to climb it – some of the best views are from the Ennstal and around Donnersbach.
📍 8. Moaralmsee
A gorgeous turquoise mountain lake near Haus im Ennstal. The hike through alpine scenery is just as beautiful as the lake itself.
📍 9. Obersulzbachkees Glacier
Wild, dramatic and completely different from Austria’s famous lakes. The glacier landscape in Hohe Tauern National Park shows just how diverse Austria really is.
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