Austria

Austria Mittersill

THE FISHING

The area around Mittersill has the best trout rivers in all of Austria. The rivers will range from larger, fast-moving waters like the Salzach River, to much smaller creeks and streams that are not more than 20 feet across. The Stubach River has a nice mix of species available while the Amerbach River holds some good sized trout. The mix and variety of fishing environments is exceptional and regardless of where you are fishing each day, the backdrop is always stunning. On this trip, guests can expect to target, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout and Grayling. Most of the rivers are within a 30-minute drive of then hotel and many of them are under the private lease of the hotel and are designated as “fly only” rivers.

One of the keys to understanding the fishery here is that the rivers and lakes in this part of Austria are so cold and that the trout generally don’t get very big, in comparison to their neighbours, Slovenia and Italy. If you want to focus on big fish, this is not the right location for you. However, if you are interested in a fairly technical fishery, with very good dry fly fishing and excellent species diversity, the rich Austrian culture and spectacular scenery, will deliver a strong overall experience.   

The crown jewel of Austrian fly fishing is the Krimmler Ache River, which is located up in the Hohe Tauern National Park. The Krimmler Ache is about an hour drive from Mittersill and the winding drive up to the park is visually stunning. Once you get up to the valley and see the river, it is absolutely breathtaking. I honestly think it’s the most beautiful alpine valley I’ve ever seen. The river has Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout and Grayling available to anglers. The dry fly fishing is good to excellent, depending on what time of year you are fishing it.

Due to its proximity to both Slovenia and Northern Italy, we can build an excellent multi destination trout trip for our clients, with Austria as one of the locations. 

BOATS AND EQUIPMENT

This is a walk and wade fishing trip

GETTING THERE

The easiest way in and out is through the Munich Germany (MUC) International Airport. The town of Mittersill is located about 2.45 hours south of Munich, in the province of Salzburg. It is roughly a 30- minute drive south of Kitzbühel and Zell am See.  Guetss can also come in from the Austrian capital city of Vienna (a 4.5-hour drive west).

We have a reliable transfer service in Austria and if you would like us to organize your transfers.  Please indicate where you will be coming from and ask for a quote. 

Slipstream is a full service travel company that can handle a variety of services relating to your trip. For assistance, please contact us directly at 1 866 644-7703.

RATES FOR 2025

Please contact the office at info@slipstreamangling.com for rates and availability

  • Munich International Airport (MUC)
  • May 1 to October 10
  • Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Grayling
  • 4 Anglers / week guests
  • Wifi: Yes
  • Language: German
  • Physicality: Low to moderate
  • CC Payment at Facility : Yes

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LOCATION

Austria Mittersill

PRIMARY SPECIES

Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout and Grayling

SEASON OF OPERATION

May 1 to October 10

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE LOGISTICS

There are no set arrival and departure days for trips to Slovenia. Weekend arrival and departures are the norm for guests coming in from North America

ACCOMMODATIONS

Our base while fishing Austria is the friendly and very upbeat Hotel Braurup, in downtown Mittersill. Offering a hospitable Bavarian vibe, the hotel has a nice restaurant, an on-site brewery that produces excellent beer, and a well-equipped fly-fishing store that is just off from the main lobby, on the ground floor. The rooms are bright and modern, with everything guests will need to be comfortable during the stay. Each room is a little different but they all use local hardwoods, on the walls and in the furnishings. The beds are all new and very comfortable. Each room has a large bathroom. The lobby bar in the hotel is always busy and makes for an excellent place to enjoy après fishing cocktails. Accommodations in the Krimmler Achental Valley The Krimmler Tauernhaus is the only hotel located inside the national park and the Geisler family has been running the hotel since 1906. The origins of the hotel date back to a tavern that has been located on site since 1389. There is a mud room in the basement for waders and boots and the ground floor of the hotel has both a dining room and large bar. Upstairs, on floors two through four, there are both single and double rooms, all with ensuite bathrooms. This is a very unique hotel with a rich history that can be seen in the pictures and artwork that adorn the walls.

DESTINATION CAPACITY

4 anglers per week
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INCLUDED IN PRICE

  • Number of nights accommodation as per package purchased
  • Breakfast each morning and dinner each night
  • Number of guide days as per package purchased
  • Daily fishing license
  • Round trip transfers from the Munich International Airport on arrival and departure days

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE

  • Lunches when fishing
  • Drinks and alcohol
  • Gratuities to guides and hotel staff

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

U.S. and Canadian citizens may enter Austria with a valid passport for up to 90 days for tourism purposes without a visa. The passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay. Passports are not required by EU nationals with a valid national ID.