--- title: Nature experience and nature reserves url: "https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves.html" description: Around Mondsee and Irrsee in the Salzkammergut there are numerous nature reserves and experiences for the whole family. image: "https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/mondsee/000Canto-Imports/LuftbildIrrseeSued_TVBMondseeIrrsee360PerspektivenGmbH.jpg" date: 2023-06-26 modified: 2026-03-13 --- # Nature experience and nature reserves Our philosophy -------------- ### Welcome to Mondsee-Irrsee! We are pleased that you have found your way to us and cordially invite you to explore our habitat! Here you will not only discover crystal clear lakes, rugged mountains and green forests - we also value the little things: Rare orchids, strange birds and shimmering fish. Experience the aroma of our nature on your journey through our habitat! [ read more ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/artikel/detail/4618/our-philosophy.html) © Open copyright © Foto Salzkammergut Tourismus, Kerschbaumer Katrin; Kräuter sammeln in der Region Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright ![Eine Frau mit Hut kniet in der Wiese und pflückt Kräuter](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/5/csm_KraeuterwandernMondseeIrrsee_SalzkammergutTourismusKerschbaumerKatrin_722b56a130.jpg "Foto Salzkammergut Tourismus, Kerschbaumer Katrin; Kräuter sammeln in der Region Mondsee-Irrsee") [ © Open copyright © Foto SalzburgerLand TourismusChristoph Oberschneider; Panoramafoto vom Mondsee Close copyright ![Blick auf den Mondsee und eine Halbinsel mit Wiesen und herbstlichen Wäldern. Es sind nur ein paar Wolken am Himmel zu sehen.](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/a/csm_PanoramaMondsee_SalzburgerLandTourismusChristophOberschneider_1858161b45.jpg "Foto SalzburgerLand TourismusChristoph Oberschneider; Panoramafoto vom Mondsee") European nature reserve Mondsee ----------------------------------- ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/magazin/european-nature-reserve.html) [ © Open copyright © Foto TVB Mondsee-IrrseeValentin Weinhäupl Ein Pärchen sitzt in einem Steinkreis, der sogenannten Phyllotaxis am Irrsee und genießt bei strahlend blauem Himmel die Aussicht auf den Irrsee. Close copyright ![Ein Pärchen sitzt etwas oberhalb des Irrsees an einem Steinkreis (Phyllotaxis) und blickt auf den blauen See hinunter.](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/8/csm_WandernamIrrseePhyllotaxisPaarsitzend_TVBMondseeIrrseeValentinWeinhaeupl_fa4e2ae6d2.jpg "Foto TVB Mondsee-IrrseeValentin Weinhäupl Ein Pärchen sitzt in einem Steinkreis, der sogenannten Phyllotaxis am Irrsee und genießt bei strahlend blauem Himmel die Aussicht auf den Irrsee.") ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/421/nature-reserves.html) Our nature reserves ------------------- in the area of Mondsee and Irrsee [ learn more ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/5079/nature-reserves.html) Behaviour in nature ------------------- The habitat around Mondsee and Irrsee allows you to discover untouched nature. We invite you to embark on your own personal expedition! [ learn more ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/422/behavior-in-nature.html) [ © Open copyright © Foto TVB Mondsee-IrrseeMichael Kuschei Zwei Radfahrer genießen den Ausblick von der Vogelbeobachtungshütte. Close copyright ![Zwei Radfahrer stehen in einer Hütte und beobachten die Natur.](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/e/3/csm_ZweiRadfahrerblickenaufNordmoor_TVBMondseeIrrseeMichaelKuschei_98c6e31679.jpg "Foto TVB Mondsee-IrrseeMichael Kuschei Zwei Radfahrer genießen den Ausblick von der Vogelbeobachtungshütte.") Current nature observations ------------------------------ ](https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/mondsee-irrsee-fauna-flora-compilation?tab=observations) © Open copyright © Foto Salzkammergut Tourismus, Kerschbaumer Katrin; Kräuterwanderung am Mondsee Close copyright ![Ein Mann und zwei Frauen knien bei Sonnenschein in der Wiese. Eine Frau mit Hut hält selbst gepflückte Kräuter in der Hand. Die andere Frau richt an den Kräutern.](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/0/csm_KraeuterwanderungMondseeIrrsee_SalzkammergutTourismusKerschbaumerKatrin_bad69b04d9.jpg "Foto Salzkammergut Tourismus, Kerschbaumer Katrin; Kräuterwanderung am Mondsee") Experience the aroma of nature --------------------------------- Nature in the cycle of a year ----------------------------- [ ![](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/b/csm_Juli-_2__d1a8ef8790.jpg) ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/436/naturerlebnis-juli.html) To the lake "Eibensee" [ July ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/436/naturerlebnis-juli.html) © Open copyright © Foto TVB Mondsee-Irrsee_Feuersalamander Close copyright [ ![Ein Feuersalamander auf Steinen](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/2/csm_August_8be8de4494.jpg "Foto TVB Mondsee-Irrsee_Feuersalamander") ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/437/nature-experience-august.html) Summer rain = fire salamander [ August ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/437/nature-experience-august.html) [ ![](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/c/csm_Schwammerl___TVB_Mondsee-Irrsee_e4cfd519fd.jpg) ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/438/nature-experience-september.html) Off to look for mushrooms [ September ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/438/nature-experience-september.html) [ ![](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/9/csm_Oktober_e2831db05a.jpg) ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/439/nature-experience-october.html) Who is the most colourful? [ October ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/439/nature-experience-october.html) [ ![](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/9/csm_November_7fa9ced9eb.jpg) ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/440/nature-experience-november.html) Autumn/winter hiking by the river [ November ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/440/nature-experience-november.html) [ ![](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/d/csm_Dezember---Hirschf%C3%BCtterung-_aa8bb591b6.jpg) ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/441/nature-experience-december.html) Winter feeding [ December ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/441/nature-experience-december.html) [ ![](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/d/csm_J%C3%A4nner-_2__4facfd8fcb.jpg) ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/442/nature-experience-january.html) Loyal winter guests and special observation sites [ January ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/442/nature-experience-january.html) © Open copyright © Traces in the snow © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright [ ![A blonde woman searching for traces in the snow in a forest.](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/6/f/csm_Spuren_im_Schnee_Mondseeberg_1__c__TVB_MondSeeLand_e80d1d3c76.jpg "Traces in the snow © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee") ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/443/nature-experience-february.html) Tracks in the snow [ February ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/443/nature-experience-february.html) [ ![](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/5/csm_m%C3%A4rz_f30960569d.jpg) ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/444/nature-experience-march.html) The Moor Flute and the Meckervogel [ March ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/444/nature-experience-march.html) [ ![](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/3/csm_April_1bdb525e01.jpg) ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/433/nature-experience-april.html) Forest Awakenings - Tips for Forest Walks [ April ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/433/nature-experience-april.html) [ ![](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/7/csm_Mai-_2__108468c48e.jpg) ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/434/nature-experience-may.html) A boat trip along the riparian forests [ May ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/434/nature-experience-may.html) [ ![](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/d/csm_Juni-_2__16ba45032f.jpg) ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/sustainability/nature-experience-nature-reserves/artikel/detail/435/nature-experience-june.html) The lady's slipper "Frauenschuh" - rare orchid species and coffee house in ... 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