Sightseeing in Mondsee
Museums, shopping and excursion destinations on vacation at Lake Mondsee
There is a lot to see on vacation at the Hotel Seehof, right on Lake Mondsee. You don't have to travel far to enjoy sightseeing and culture on your vacation. The idyllic market town of Mondsee invites you to visit many sights, take a stroll through the pedestrian zone or along the lakeside promenade. The museums and festivals in Mondsee are also well worth a visit.
Pile dwelling and monastery museum
The Pile Dwelling Museum in Mondsee is dedicated to the history of pile dwellings around Lake Mondsee and Lake Attersee. It displays archaeological finds from the Neolithic period, which provide an insight into the life of the so-called “Mondsee culture” between 3800 and 3500 BC. The “See am Mondsee” site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The monastery museum is dedicated to the history of the Mondsee monastery, its archaeology and building history. Visitors can admire sacred works of art and works by Meinrad Guggenbichler.
Basilica of St. Michael
The Basilica of St. Michael in Mondsee is an impressive former collegiate church of the Mondsee monastery. The sight in Mondsee is known for its striking twin towers and magnificent baroque interior. The basilica also served as the backdrop for the famous film “The Sound of Music”. Today it is a popular parish church and an important landmark in the region. The newly renovated and authentic church is often booked for weddings.
Mondsee Open-Air Museum
The open-air museum in Mondsee has a permanent exhibition on agricultural work in the Mondseeland region, covering topics such as arable farming, grassland management and forestry work. The open-air museum shows the historical farmstead form of the smoke house, with the Mittertennhof combining a house, stable and barn in a wooden log construction. A special feature is the lack of a chimney, as the smoke escapes through the roof and the grain dries on the upper floor.
Mondsee boat trip
Experience Lake Mondsee and the unique landscape from the water. The Mondsee boat trip is ideal for a relaxing excursion where you can enjoy the tranquillity of the lake. A boat trip of this kind also offers the opportunity to admire the surrounding villages and sights around Lake Mondsee.
Mondseer Jedermann
In contrast to the Salzburg Jedermann, the Mondsee Jedermann is presented in dialect. Experience Hugo von Hofmannsthal's most famous play in a completely different way in Mondsee. The “Mysterium after Hugo von Hofmannsthal” is performed in Mondsee in the summer months of July and August, when the famous Jedermann call resounds through your vacation resort on Lake Mondsee.
Shopping & enjoyment in Mondsee
In the shopping street in the center you will find numerous fashion and jewelry stores. The many restaurants, coffee houses and bars also invite you to enjoy socializing on vacation.
In the Maninseo restaurant, the professional kitchen team will spoil you with delights from Austrian and international cuisine. At the beach bar on your hotel's private beach, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the lake and the surrounding mountains of the Mondsee region.
Would you like to go on vacation and discover the sights in Mondsee? Of course you will find other excursion destinations in the region. Call us at +43 6232 5031 and together we will find the best room at the Seehotel Seehof, tailored to your vacation wishes and needs.
