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Abtenau

State of Salzburg, Austria · Europe

About Abtenau

Abtenau works well as a base: 20 minutes from Scheffau am Tennengebirge, 11km from Gosausee.

Abtenau is a town located in State of Salzburg, Austria. With a population of 1,188, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Abtenau sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vienna time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Abtenau to your route.

About Abtenau

Abtenau (Central Bavarian: Obtenau) is a market town in the Hallein District of Salzburg in Austria. The municipality is located in Lammertal, Tennengau, about 45 kilometres (28 mi) south of Salzburg and encompasses the entire middle valley of the Lammer.

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Where is Abtenau located?

Abtenau is located in State of Salzburg, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.5637 latitude, 13.3460 longitude.

What is the population of Abtenau?

Abtenau has a population of approximately 1,188 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
1,188
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
State of Salzburg
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.5637, 13.3460

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Austria

Police
133
Ambulance
144
Fire
122
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.

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Worth the detour from Abtenau

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Gosausee

A serene alpine lake mirroring the Dachstein glacier, a beloved Salzkammergut photo stop.

11 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave

The world's largest ice cave stretching 42 kilometers through the Austrian Alps, filled with dramatic frozen formations.

13 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Hohenwerfen Castle

A 900-year-old clifftop fortress above the Salzach, known for falconry shows and 'Sound of Music' fame.

14 km · about 25 min drive

photogenic

St. Wolfgang & Schafbergbahn

Lakefront pilgrimage village on the Wolfgangsee from which Austria's steepest steam cog railway, running since 1893, grinds up the Schafberg to a summit view over five Salzkammergut lakes.

21 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Dachstein Glacier & Skywalk

A spectacular glacier plateau with a glass skywalk, ice palace, and suspension bridge offering vertigo-inducing views 250 metres above the abyss.

22 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Rossfeld Panoramastrasse

Germany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.

22 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Hallstatt Skywalk Viewpoint

A platform projecting over the Hallstatter See with a bird's-eye view of the fairy-tale lakeside village framed by the Dachstein mountains.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Hallstatt

Picturesque lakeside Alpine village with pastel-coloured houses and a history stretching back to prehistoric salt mining.

23 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Abtenau

  • 22 kmDachstein Glacier & SkywalkA spectacular glacier plateau with a glass skywalk, ice palace, and suspension bridge offering vertigo-inducing views 250 metres above the abyss.
  • 22 kmRossfeld PanoramastrasseGermany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.
  • 23 kmHallstatt Skywalk ViewpointA platform projecting over the Hallstatter See with a bird's-eye view of the fairy-tale lakeside village framed by the Dachstein mountains.
  • 23 kmEagle's Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)A mountaintop retreat at 1,834 metres above Berchtesgaden, accessed by a brass-lined elevator cut into the rock, offering Alpine panoramas.
  • 34 kmLoser PanoramastrasseNine kilometres of hairpins climb from Altaussee to a car park at 1,600 m on the Loser plateau, with the whole Ausseerland lake district spread below: a fraction of the traffic of the famous glacier roads.
  • 49 kmZell am See & KaprunA year-round Alpine resort combining a turquoise lake with glacier skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn and the spectacular Sigmund-Thun Gorge.

Driving in Austria

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.62/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Abtenau.

Scheffau am Tennengebirge

🇦🇹 Austria

10 km awayPop. 1,119

St. Martin of Tennengebirge

🇦🇹 Austria

11 km awayPop. 1,083

Obergäu

🇦🇹 Austria

13 km away

Werfenweng

🇦🇹 Austria

13 km awayPop. 694

Golling an der Salzach

🇦🇹 Austria

14 km awayPop. 2,014

Taugl

🇦🇹 Austria

14 km awayPop. 1,196

Gosau

🇦🇹 Austria

14 km awayPop. 1,792

Werfen

🇦🇹 Austria

15 km awayPop. 1,570

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