--- title: Forest Space url: "https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/active/all-year/forest-space.html" image: "https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/traunsee-almtal/Logos/Traunsee_Almtal_Logo_.png" date: 2020-08-06 modified: 2021-11-30 --- # Forest Space **Forest space – where you can experience the forest in all its beauty and facets** =================================================================================== A secret is waiting to be discovered in one of Austria´s most beautiful nature and cultural landscapes. Between the idyllic Lake Traunsee and the fairy tale Alm Valley lies the second largest forest area of the country. For generations the people of this area have given their vast knowledge about forest, wild animals, timber industry and the diverse animal and plant life, to enable others to care heedfully for the treasures of nature. [continue reading ](javascript:void())A wide network of diverse Villages has established itself around the unique living space forest, enabling visitors of all ages to experience unforgettable guided tours, hikes and exhibitions, from the hard work of a lumberjack to the innovative and sustainable us of wood in architecture. Behind all of these offers is a pan European combination of nature protection, ecology, research, economy and soft tourism. [Close information](javascript:void(0)) Forest Fire Protection Regulations Dear visitors to the Salzkammergut and fellow hiking enthusiasts! Due to the current weather conditions and the resulting drought caused by low rainfall, the 2026 Forest Fire Protection Ordinance – Gmunden District has been in force since Monday, 13 April 2026. It will remain in force until 26 October 2026. We ask for your attention and understanding! [**Forest Fire Protection Ordinance 2026 – Gmunden District**](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/traunsee-almtal/PDF/WALDraum/Waldbrandschutzverordnung_2026.pdf) Package offers for your holiday in nature ========================================= Book now! --------- We are happy to answer any questions you may have about the WALDNESS offers and look forward to your booking. [ book now! ](mailto:waldness@traunsee-almtal.at) [ ![Path-of-mindfulness-spiritual hiking trail](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Tvb Traunsee-Almtal, Foto Hochzwei Media") Path of Mindfulness guided tour in May 2026 ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/active/all-year/forest-space/oesterreich-angebot/detail/10902/path-of-mindfulness-spiritual-hiking-with-company.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Tvb Traunsee-Almtal, Foto Hochzwei Media Close copyright [ ![Waldness in the Almtal in winter with a view of the Almtal winter forest](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Tourismusverband Almtal-Salzkammergut, Foto Nadine Bammer") WALDNESS winter forest package January 2nd - 5th 2026 in the WALDNESS partner accommodation of your choice ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/active/all-year/forest-space/oesterreich-angebot/detail/6273/n-a.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Tourismusverband Almtal-Salzkammergut, Foto Nadine Bammer Close copyright [the wolf in the forest Salzi TV reports ](https://www.salzi.tv/category/wolf-im-wald/53) The "Wolf" in the forest ------------------------ ### Salzi TV visits Fritz Wolf in the forest school! In the videos, head forester and WALDNESS co-founder Fritz Wolf talks about the history of the forest, its current significance and the future of forest management. [watch the videos here.](https://www.salzi.tv/category/wolf-im-wald/53) [ ![Hier sehen Sie Traunkirchen](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/c/2/csm_waldraum-traunkirchen1_c1890d312a.jpg "Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Monika Löff: WALDraum") idea * philosophy * partners ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/active/forest-space/the-idea-network-philosophy-and-partners.html) © Open copyright © Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Monika Löff: WALDraum Close copyright [ ![Hier sehen Sie zwei Kinder beim Spielen](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/7/a/csm_waldraum-kinder_5d583ca115.jpg "Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Monika Löff: WALDraum") Group- and forest holiday offers ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/active/forest-space/group-and-forest-holiday-offers.html) © Open copyright © Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Monika Löff: WALDraum Close copyright [ ![Hier sehen Sie Bäume](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/0/csm_waldraum3_9f7fb5b7ce.jpg "Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Monika Löff: WALDraum") Forest Space Event Calendar Education, training for forestry and more ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/active/all-year/forest-space/waldraum-event-calender.html) © Open copyright © Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Monika Löff: WALDraum Close copyright [ ![Bunte Zwetschken und anderes Obst stehen im Mittelpuntk des Bildes](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/9/csm_Zwetschken__Pumberger_bd5c7986fa.jpg "Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal: Pumberger: Bunte Zwetschken und anderes Obst stehen im Mittelpuntk des Bildes") Celebrations in the Attersee-Traunsee Nature Park Salzi TV report ](https://www.salzi.tv/video/Naturpark-Zwetschkenfest-im-ABZ-Salzkammergut/3092fb42ddf824c7e1f3f7e2306ace94) © Open copyright © Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal: Pumberger: Bunte Zwetschken und anderes Obst stehen im Mittelpuntk des Bildes Close copyright [ ![](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/5/csm_Waldraum-wald-und-berg_51f57a1dd5.jpg) Nature mediator in the forest space ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/active/forest-space/the-perfect-escort-into-the-forest-space.html) [ ![](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/9/csm_Waldcampus_%C3%96sterreich_Traunkirchen_Traunsee_d2aaf6b335.jpg) Education and training for forestry ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/active/forest-space/education-and-training-for-forestry-hunting-and-biology-in-the-forest-space.html) [ ![Hier sehen Sie zwei Damen mit einem Handy](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/b/c/csm_waldraum-handy_9c1fcce946.jpg "Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Monika Löff: WALDraum") APP into the forest ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/active/forest-space/app-into-the-forest.html) © Open copyright © Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Monika Löff: WALDraum Close copyright The forest needs respect! Fair play in the forest ------------------------------------------------- For many people the forest is the connection to nature. Many Austrians spend their leisure time in the forests. The forest has many owners and yet everyone is allowed to use it for recreation. The forest allows you to hike, play, run, relax and enjoy the nature and landscape. Of course visitors of the forest are requested to abide to the rules and regulations as stipulated in the forestry laws. [ Fair play! ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/active/forest-space/the-forest-needs-respect.html) [ ![Hier sehen Sie ein wunderschönes Waldpanorama](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/6/csm_waldraum-panorama2_90fa9bce81.jpg "Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Monika Löff: WALDraum") Sustainability is written in large letters ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/active/forest-space/sustainability-is-written-in-large-letters.html) © Open copyright © Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Monika Löff: WALDraum Close copyright [ ![Hier sehen Sie die Ruine Schloss Scharnstein](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/9/csm_waldraum-ruine1_104d83fbf9.jpg "Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Monika Löff: WALDraum") Museums and traditional houses ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/active/forest-space/museums-and-traditional-houses-give-an-authentic-view-into-the-historical-timber-and-paper-industries.html) © Open copyright © Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Monika Löff: WALDraum Close copyright [ ![](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/b/csm_waldraum2_a69bb5302e.jpg) Wooden materials for schools ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/active/forest-space/wooden-materials-for-schools.html) ![Hier sehen Sie einen Wald mit blauen Himmel im Hintergrund](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/f/csm_Waldbauernh%C3%B6fe_c734cc9f76.jpg) Forest farmers Traunsee-Almtal Forest-we live with it and from it! A walk through forest space --------------------------- © Open copyright © Foto: WALDraum/Monika Löff: Alm Handy Close copyright ![Zwei Jugendlich die mit dem Smartphone ein Selfie machen.](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/3/0/csm_waldraum-handy_cf6fa1337e.jpg "Foto: WALDraum/Monika Löff: Alm Handy") ![](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/b/5/csm_waldraum-kinder_fb3a6664ce.jpg) ![](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/6/f/csm_waldraum-panorama_c95410f48b.jpg) ![](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/e/0/csm_waldraum-traunkirchen_fccf8dbd48.jpg) ![](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/b/csm_waldraum7_a1935feffe.jpg) ![](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/9/csm_Wildpark_6511_92f5e96346.jpg) © Open copyright © Foto: WALDraum/Monika Löff: Almsee Close copyright ![Pärchen am Almsee im Winter.](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/0/csm_Almsee_6321_7d8e2a5c22.jpg "Foto: WALDraum/Monika Löff: Almsee") ![](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/b/5/csm_Wildpark_6546_71bdad25ef.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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