--- title: "Scharnstein in the holiday region Traunsee-Almtal|Salzkammergut" url: "https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/region/our-locations/scharnstein.html" description: "Scharnstein is located on the \"Alm\" river in the midst of a beautiful landscape,nice mountain summit and lots of culture, and good food" image: "https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/traunsee-almtal/Logos/Traunsee_Almtal_Logo_.png" date: 2018-09-27 modified: 2024-10-28 --- # Scharnstein in the holiday region Traunsee-Almtal|Salzkammergut ![Hier sehen Sie das Schloss Scharnstein von oben](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/7/d/csm_schloss_scharnstein_historicum-scharnstein_49ccbd4b12.jpg "Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Monika Löff: Schloss Scharnstein") ![Hier sehen Sie das Schloss Scharnstein von oben](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/7/d/csm_schloss_scharnstein_historicum-scharnstein_2ba90f13a5.jpg "Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Monika Löff: Schloss Scharnstein") Scharnstein ============= experience history ------------------ © Open copyright © Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Monika Löff: Schloss Scharnstein Close copyright [ Accommodation Booking ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/accommodations-booking-more.html) Scharnstein im Almtal --------------------- ### Enchanting landscapes Enjoy the marvellous landscape, the clear streams and rivers and the pure air, the historic buildings, the friendly people and the various cultural and traditional events. Whether hiking, cycling or swimming - there's never a dull moment here in summer! There is always something to see! [ weitere Infos ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000983/scharnstein-im-almtal.html) [ ![](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/8/csm_Schlafzimmer_Schwalbe_c4ceb799bd.jpg) Accomodations in Scharnstein ------------------------------- List of hosts ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/region/our-locations/scharnstein/accommodation.html) [ © Open copyright © [Translate to Englisch:] Pariserschnitzerl im GH Taverne Thann Close copyright ![](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/3/csm_Pariser-Schnitzel-Taverne-T_3388cde971.jpg "[Translate to Englisch:] Pariserschnitzerl im GH Taverne Thann") restaurants ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/region/our-locations/scharnstein/culinary.html) [ © Open copyright © [Translate to Englisch:] Museum Geyerhammer Close copyright ![](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/3/csm_Genuss_am_Almfluss_by_Andreas_R%C3%B6bl_6_16980e8309.jpg "[Translate to Englisch:] Museum Geyerhammer") Museums & Nature ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/region/our-locations/scharnstein/sights.html) A look into history! Historicum Scharnstein ======================= Immerse yourself in the exciting history of the Almtal and learn more about **Scharnstein Castl**e, the **Geyerhammer scythe museum**, the **Almtal forest school** and the **Viechtwanger nativity scene** during a visit to the region. [Xibit Audio Guide](https://www.xibit.info/en/exhibition/?lang=1&id=183 "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") [ find out more! ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/region/our-locations/scharnstein/historicum-scharnstein.html) [ © Open copyright © Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Monika Löff: Schloss Scharnstein Close copyright ![Hier sehen Sie das Schloss Scharnstein von vorne](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/3/6/csm_schloss_scharnstein_historicum-scharnstein1_3a519a2131.jpg "Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Monika Löff: Schloss Scharnstein") Historicum Scharnstein travel through time! ---------------------------------------------- ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/region/our-locations/scharnstein/historicum-scharnstein.html) [ ![](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/3/csm_wiese_wolmleiten_scharnstein_6d4d38369b.jpg) Hiking ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/region/our-locations/scharnstein/hiking.html) [ ![](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/b/f/csm_Radfahren-im-Almtal_-Fotoclub-Almtal_750x422_21b036d6b9.jpg) Biking ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/region/our-locations/scharnstein/biking.html) [ © Open copyright © Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Andreas Röbl: Musik Close copyright ![Hier sehen Sie einen Musiker und eine Tänzerin](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/9/csm_musik_altmuenster_72da2fb809.jpg "Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Andreas Röbl: Musik") Events ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/region/our-locations/scharnstein/events.html) HIGHLIGHTS IN SCHARNSTEIN © Open copyright © Copyright: WALDraum-TVB-Traunsee-Almtal-Foto-Monika Löff Close copyright ![Ruine Scharnstein - Waldraum](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: WALDraum-TVB-Traunsee-Almtal-Foto-Monika Löff") Ruin Scharnstein Explore the Scharnstein ruins with the Xibit Audio Guide and immerse yourself in the history of the Jörger family. [ To the ruin ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/region/our-locations/scharnstein/oesterreich-poi/detail/400436/ruin-of-scharnstein-in-the-almtal-valley.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Schloss Scharnstein Close copyright ![Schloss Scharnstein Innenhof](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Schloss Scharnstein") Crime Museum and Scharnstein Castle Visit Scharnstein Castle and learn exciting things about the history of the Austrian judiciary in the Crime Museum. [ To the museum ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/region/our-locations/scharnstein/oesterreich-poi/detail/401321/criminal-museum-in-scharnstein-castle.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Karl-Heinz Ruber Close copyright ![SCYTHE MUSEUM GEYERHAMMER](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Karl-Heinz Ruber") Geyerhammer Scythe Museum Visit the true-to-original scythe factory right on the Alm river and immerse yourself in the art of scythe-making. [ To the museum ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/region/our-locations/scharnstein/oesterreich-poi/detail/402081/scythe-museum-geyerhammer.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Roman Kaser Close copyright ![Almtaler Reit- und Fahrverein - Roman Kaser](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Roman Kaser") Almtal driving and riding club "One canter ahead!" [ To the riding club ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/region/our-locations/scharnstein/oesterreich-poi/detail/201846/almtaler-riding-and-driving-association.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: RANGJUNG YESHE GOMDE Deutschland-Österreich Close copyright ![Rangjung Yeshe Gomde Buddhistisches Zentrum Sommer](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: RANGJUNG YESHE GOMDE Deutschland-Österreich") Buddhist Center Gomde Gomde's doors are open to you - learn and live mediation and Tibetan Buddhism. [ Learn more ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/region/our-locations/scharnstein/oesterreich-poi/detail/430023986/rangjung-yeshe-gomde-center-for-buddhist-studies-meditation.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Foto Agnes Pauzenberger Close copyright ![Almtaler Bergwiesn mit Rastbankerl](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Foto Agnes Pauzenberger") Almtaler Bergwiesn - Mountain meadow with rest area Tissenbach Enjoy a rest on the Almtaler mountain meadows! [ Learn more ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/region/our-locations/scharnstein/oesterreich-poi/detail/430027935/almtaler-bergwiesn-mountain-meadow-with-rest-area-tissenbach.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Historicum Scharnstein, Foto Monika Löff Close copyright ![Waldschule Almtal auf dem richtigen Pfad](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Historicum Scharnstein, Foto Monika Löff") Forest School Almtal During a visit to the forest you can find peace and recharge your batteries. [ Learn more ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/region/our-locations/scharnstein/oesterreich-poi/detail/430025575/school-of-the-woods-alm-valley.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. More information about Scharnstein ================================== [ ![Eine grafisch aufbereite Karte von der Region mit ein paar Eckpunkte.](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/0/csm_Waldraum_Karte_16-9_mit_Autobahn_7b3f0b4212.jpg "Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Sonja Bumberger: Anreise Karte") Public arrival by train & bus ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/arrival-local-transport.html) © Open copyright © Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Sonja Bumberger: Anreise Karte Close copyright [ ![Schmecktakuläres Almtal, Foto Monika Löff](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/9/csm_Headerbild-Schmecktakul%C3%A4res_cc5f68eb19.jpg "Schmecktakuläres Almtal, Foto Monika Löff") "Schmecktakuläres Almtal" Regionality & quality ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430025572/verein-schmecktakulaeres-almtal.html) © Open copyright © Schmecktakuläres Almtal, Foto Monika Löff Close copyright [ ![Auf dem Foto ist die Moserei abgebildet, in der Kunst, Kultur und Kulinarik zusammentreffen.](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/6/csm_Moserei_5f506eb63f.jpg "Foto: Moserei: Gastro- und Kulturcontainer") Moserei Art container ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/region/our-locations/scharnstein/oesterreich-poi/detail/430021121/the-moserei.html) © Open copyright © Foto: Moserei: Gastro- und Kulturcontainer Close copyright winter in Scharnstein --------------------- Enjoy picturesque landscapes while cross-country skiing on perfectly groomed trails and indulge in the regional cuisine in cosy inns. The proximity to the Kasberg ski area also offers you the opportunity to experience exciting days of skiing on varied pistes. © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Traunsee-Almtal Close copyright ![Skating Loipe Mühldorf](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: TVB Traunsee-Almtal") Almtal slope Mühldorf Round without ascents and descents - starting point: Fliegerbar / former GH Z'Mayrhof near the glider airfield. [ more about the slope ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/region/our-locations/scharnstein/oesterreich-poi/detail/430014139/almtal-cross-country-ski-trail-muehldorf-5-km.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Traunsee-Almtal Close copyright ![Almtalloipe](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: TVB Traunsee-Almtal") Almtal slope Almegg Moderately difficult with climbs and descents - entry points: near the glider airfield / former guest house Z'Mayrhof [ more about the slope ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/region/our-locations/scharnstein/oesterreich-poi/detail/430014140/almtal-cross-country-ski-run-12-km.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Traunsee-Almtal Close copyright ![Scharnstein Loipe Viechtwang](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: TVB Traunsee-Almtal") Almtal slope Viechtwang Viechtwang-Loipe: GREEN - 4 km - moderate trail with slight increases and descents Starting point: Flieger-Bar [ more about the slope ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/region/our-locations/scharnstein/oesterreich-poi/detail/430014141/almtal-loipe-viechtwang-4-km.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Historicum Scharnstein, Foto Raphaela Gratzer Close copyright ![D'Viechtwanger Hauskrippe](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Historicum Scharnstein, Foto Raphaela Gratzer") D' Viechtwanger home crib The birth of Christ - traditionally and imaginatively inserted into the local landscape, with hand-carved figures in a diverse setting. … [ more information ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/region/our-locations/scharnstein/oesterreich-poi/detail/430012167/d-viechtwanger-house-christmas-crib.html) 1. 2. 3. 4.