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Bischofshofen

State of Salzburg, Austria · Europe

About Bischofshofen

Bischofshofen works well as a base: 10 minutes from Pfarrwerfen, 10km from Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave.

Bischofshofen is a town located in State of Salzburg, Austria. With a population of 7,457, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bischofshofen 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 Bischofshofen to your route.

About Bischofshofen

Bischofshofen (German pronunciation: [bɪʃɔfsˈhoːfn̩] ) is a town in the district of St. Johann im Pongau in the Austrian federal state of Salzburg. It is an important traffic junction located both on the Salzburg-Tyrol Railway line and at the Tauern Autobahn, a major highway route crossing the main chain of the Alps.

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Where is Bischofshofen located?

Bischofshofen is located in State of Salzburg, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.4167 latitude, 13.2167 longitude.

What is the population of Bischofshofen?

Bischofshofen has a population of approximately 7,457 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
7,457
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
State of Salzburg
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.4167, 13.2167

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 Bischofshofen

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave

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

10 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Hohenwerfen Castle

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

10 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Königssee

A pristine emerald-green lake nestled between steep mountain walls, famous for its echo and the pilgrimage church of St. Bartholomä.

23 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Gosausee

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

24 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Eagle'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.

25 km · about 30 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.

26 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Berchtesgaden National Park

Germany's only Alpine national park, surrounding the pristine Königssee and the dramatic Watzmann massif.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden

Germany's oldest active salt mine where visitors slide down wooden chutes and cross an underground salt lake on a illuminated raft.

28 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Bischofshofen

  • 25 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.
  • 26 kmRossfeld PanoramastrasseGermany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.
  • 30 kmDachstein Glacier & SkywalkA spectacular glacier plateau with a glass skywalk, ice palace, and suspension bridge offering vertigo-inducing views 250 metres above the abyss.
  • 33 kmZell am See & KaprunA year-round Alpine resort combining a turquoise lake with glacier skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn and the spectacular Sigmund-Thun Gorge.
  • 36 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.
  • 39 kmMalta High Alpine RoadA 14.4 km road through the 'valley of falling waters', threading one-lane tunnels and waterfalls to end at the 200 m Koelnbrein Dam, Austria's tallest, deep in the Hohe Tauern.

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 Bischofshofen.

Mitterberghütten

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Pfarrwerfen

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5 km away

Werfenweng

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6 km awayPop. 694

Hüttau

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km away

Werfen

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km awayPop. 1,570

Sankt Johann im Pongau

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km awayPop. 4,690

Mühlbach am Hochkönig

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km away

Reinbach

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km awayPop. 2,253

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