Gaishorn am See - Impression #1
Gesäuse

Gaishorn am See

Gaishorn exudes a sense of cosiness and tranquillity in both summer and winter. From here, you can enjoy the seasons to the full, in whatever way suits your mood at the time. The Gaishorn swimming lake, with its large sunbathing lawn, children’s play area and viewing platform, offers plenty of opportunities for relaxation; in winter, it’s a superb spot for ice skating. Beyond the village boundaries, the Gesäuse National Park, for example, with its numerous mountain huts, alpine pastures and hiking trails, provides breathtaking high-altitude adventures.

Marktgemeinde Gaishorn am See


Gaishorn am See 59 | 8783 Gaishorn am See

Tourismusverband Gesäuse

Hauptstraße 35 | 8911 Admont

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What guests can look forward to

Just right, invigorating and full of fresh air

A lake, mountains and plenty of fresh air – in Gaishorn, life moves at a leisurely ¾ tempo. With its peaceful atmosphere, the swimming lake attracts not only peace-loving bathers, but also camping enthusiasts who love to pitch their tents here. The view of the Gesäuse Mountains, the fresh mountain air and numerous famous day-trip destinations in the surrounding area make this place a real hidden gem.

A summer for connoisseurs

Whether it’s an ambitious hike up to the romantic Mödlingerhütte, a leisurely stroll through the village centre to the lake, or simply relaxing in Gaishorn’s bathing cove – summer in Gaishorn is the perfect holiday destination. Its proximity to spectacular Gesäuse peaks such as the Kalbling and Sparafeld, and to famous destinations such as Schladming, the Gesäuse National Park and Admont Abbey, ensures that you’ll never get bored in Gaishorn. 

World-class winter

Even though it’s been a few years since the world’s elite triathletes gathered here in Gaishorn am See to compete – the class and brilliance have definitely remained. Because when the lake freezes over in winter and the Gesäuse peaks rise gracefully in their white mantle, you’ll want nothing more than to wander through this winter wonderland. Whether it’s ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing or strolling through the village in good old moon boots – winter in Gaishorn invigorates you whilst also allowing you to find peace and tranquillity.

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What the weather will be like Gaishorn am See (724m)

Today, 05.09.2026

Variable cloudiness with frequent sunny spells. Scattered showers will be possible around noon.
Morning
sunny
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 30%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
cloudy
21°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 70%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
sunny
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 45%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 06.09.2026

Some clouds in the morning, lateron much sunshine and hardly any clouds
Morning
sunny
12°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
very sunny
23°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
very sunny
18°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

07.09.2026
very sunny
10°C 26°C
08.09.2026
sunny
12°C 28°C
09.09.2026
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12°C 20°C
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