Economy Of Bad Mitterndorf

The Bad Mitterndorf region’s vital link to Aussee’s salt industry had a significant impact on its economic development up to the 20th century. Ideally located along the salt route from Aussee, the town was essential to the delivery of salt, and many of its citizens worked as salt packers and carters. Transportation of livestock for slaughter, wine, and grain was all part of this busy operation.

The Hinterberger Valley’s wooded mountain sides belonged to the state and were mostly used for forestry to supply Ausseer Saline’s huge wood needs. The woodlands remained within the Hallamt’s jurisdiction until 1849, when they were handed up to the Forstärar state government. Midway through the 19th century, the Hinterberg produced an excess of 40,000 fathoms of wood, overseen by wood masters who paid laborers in cash and kind. To stop damage and limit agricultural usage, thorough forest rules were put in place. A major breakthrough in wood processing capacity came with the building of two massive sawmills at Grubegg starting in 1880. To the sawmills, a standard-gauge railway line and a forest railway that was in use until 1961 added to the industrial environment of the region.

At Ödensee, peat extraction provided a royal shelf as well as fuel for the saltworks. With a start in 1794, this enterprise produced 60,000 bricks a year, rising to 1,300,000 by 1820. Significantly, Ödensee supported manufacturing until the middle of the 20th century by housing 50 drying huts.

In Aussee, a hammer mill constructed in 1789 produced sheets for salt boiling pots. After 1850, the business changed to a sawmill, and the Salza reservoir has now flooded its foundations. Mined starting in 1846, a neighboring iron ore deposit on Teltschenalm left obvious ore heaps. A powder mill at Grubegg that had been in operation since 1741 also produced powder for the military and mining operations. Powder production was stopped by frequent explosions, one of which occurred in 1910. Up until the 1950s, there were still traces of this mill, including a characteristic chimney, and the area is still known as “Powder Stomp.”

All of the districts of Bad Mitterndorf are connected by the Salzkammergutstraße B145. With the Salzkammergut Railway connecting it to the national and international railway network, the town stands out as the only location in Austria with four stops for long-distance transportation. Further adding to the area’s transportation network and guaranteeing connection with other areas are the Postbus line 950 and a private provider’s service; a ski bus service is also available in the winter.

For Bad Mitterndorf, tourism is today a major economic force. The town is a member of the “Ausseerland-Salzkammergut” tourism association together with Altaussee, Bad Aussee, and Grundlsee. Notable projects are the 2009-opened Aldiana Salzkammergut hotel and the Grimming-Therme. These initiatives were intended to improve the region’s tourism attractiveness, with an expected rise in overnight stays and employment development, even though they filed for bankruptcy in 2015.

At almost 80% of the municipality’s gross value added (GVA), tourism is the primary source of income in Bad Mitterndorf. Visitor services and attractions in the town include:

• Two thermal baths, an outdoor pool and other health facilities are features of these health spas.
• A slope for ski jumping known as Kulm that holds international tournaments and contests.
• 13th-century St. Martinus mountain church.
• A panoramic-viewing cable car links Bad Mitterndorf to Tauplitzalm, another ski resort.
• A leisurely train trip through historical places and picturesque scenery.
• Sagtümpel waterfall is reachable by bike or hike.

Additionally sustaining other economic activity in Bad Mitterndorf is the tourist industry:

• Agriculture: The town mostly grows fruits and vegetables as well as dairy products.Specialties from the area include cheese, butter, sausages, and wine.
• Industry: A few modest enterprises in the town make metal goods, furniture, and textiles.Among the regional brands are those for thermal spas Grimming, ski resort Tauplitz, and 2014 Eurovision Song Contest winner Conchita Wurst.
• Services: Education, health care, banking, shopping, and entertainment are just a few of the services the town offers to both inhabitants and tourists.Among the nearby institutions are the Nikolaus Hildebrandt-themed Nikolomuseum Tauplitz, the karst spring-filled Ödensee, and Barefoot Park Bad Mitterndorf.

Bad Mitterndorf’s position in the Salzkammergut, an area renowned for its natural beauty and cultural legacy, also affects its economy.Within the roughly 1.5 million hectares (3.7 million acres) of Salzkammergut are a number of towns, including Hallstatt, Altaussee, and Bad Ischl. Every year millions of tourists visit the Salzkammergut to take in its villages, mountains, woods, and lakes. As a hub of salt manufacture from ancient times, Salzkammergut has a rich cultural tradition as well.Salt art, festivals, museums and mines are a few of the cultural attractions.