Certified dark-sky park

Naturpark Attersee-Traunsee

Upper Austria, Austria · International Dark Sky Park · certified April 8, 2021

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Overview: DarkSky International identifies Naturpark Attersee-Traunsee as an International Dark Sky Park in the Alpine foothills between lakes Attersee and Traunsee. Its protected cultural and natural landscapes span several Upper Austrian municipalities.
Horizon: DarkSky reports 360-degree panoramic views from the nature park's unforested hilltops; exact sightlines still depend on the selected viewing location.
Region: Upper Austria, Austria

Access: This designation covers a multi-municipality nature park rather than one always-open observing lot. Confirm current viewing locations, programs, and night access with the nature park before departure.
Drive time: Check local Alpine weather before traveling and favor a new-moon window after astronomical twilight, as recommended on the official DarkSky listing.

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