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Hochfilzen

Tyrol, Austria · Europe

About Hochfilzen

Hochfilzen works well as a base: 10 minutes from Fieberbrunn, 25km from Berchtesgaden National Park.

Hochfilzen is a town located in Tyrol, Austria. With a population of 1,196, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Hochfilzen 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 Hochfilzen to your route.

About Hochfilzen

Hochfilzen is a town and municipality in the Kitzbühel district of the Austrian state of Tyrol. It is located in the Pillersee valley 5 km east of Fieberbrunn. Population was 1,147 in 2016. It is a popular winter sports resort, especially for cross-country skiing. In 2017 (9 to 19 February) it hosted the Biathlon

Read more World Championships, as it also did in 2005, 1998 and 1978, and it is a regular venue in the annual IBU World Cup series.

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Where is Hochfilzen located?

Hochfilzen is located in Tyrol, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.4667 latitude, 12.6167 longitude.

What is the population of Hochfilzen?

Hochfilzen has a population of approximately 1,196 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
1,196
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Tyrol
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.4667, 12.6167

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 Hochfilzen

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Kitzbühel

A medieval-walled ski town and home of the fearsome Hahnenkamm race, ringed by panoramic alpine roads.

17 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Zell am See & Kaprun

A year-round Alpine resort combining a turquoise lake with glacier skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn and the spectacular Sigmund-Thun Gorge.

21 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Berchtesgaden National Park

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

25 km · about 30 min drive

photogenic

Ramsau Church St. Sebastian

The 1512 parish church above the Ramsauer Ache with the Reiter Alpe behind is Bavaria's most-painted postcard; the classic angle is from the small wooden Malerwinkel footbridge a minute from the road.

26 km · about 30 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.

29 km · about 35 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.

35 km · about 40 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.

36 km · about 40 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.

37 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Hochfilzen

  • 21 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 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.
  • 37 kmRossfeld PanoramastrasseGermany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.
  • 41 kmEdelweissspitzeThe highest viewpoint on the Grossglockner road, a 360-degree panorama over 30 peaks above 3000m.
  • 45 kmGrossglockner High Alpine Road ViewpointAustria's most famous scenic drive, culminating at the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hohe viewpoint facing the Pasterze Glacier and Grossglockner peak.
  • 46 kmGerlos PassA wide, fast Alpine pass connecting the Salzburg and Tyrol regions, popular for its sweeping bends and proximity to the Krimml Waterfalls.

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 Hochfilzen.

Fieberbrunn

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Saalbach

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Hinterglemm

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Leogang

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11 km awayPop. 377

Sankt Martin bei Lofer

🇦🇹 Austria

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Waidring

🇦🇹 Austria

14 km awayPop. 2,019

Viehhofen

🇦🇹 Austria

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