State of Salzburg, Austria · Europe
Lofer works well as a base: 15 minutes from Unken, 17km from Berchtesgaden National Park.
Lofer is a town located in State of Salzburg, Austria. With a population of 1,185, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Lofer 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 Lofer to your route.
Lofer (German pronunciation: [ˈloːfɐ]) is a market town in the district of Zell am See in the Austrian state of Salzburg.
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Lofer is located in State of Salzburg, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.5847 latitude, 12.6933 longitude.
Lofer has a population of approximately 1,185 people, making it a town in Austria.
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Full driving guide for Austria8 notable places within an hour's drive.
photogenic
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.
16 km · about 30 min drive
national park
Germany's only Alpine national park, surrounding the pristine Königssee and the dramatic Watzmann massif.
17 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
A pristine emerald-green lake nestled between steep mountain walls, famous for its echo and the pilgrimage church of St. Bartholomä.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Germany's oldest active salt mine where visitors slide down wooden chutes and cross an underground salt lake on a illuminated raft.
25 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A mountaintop retreat at 1,834 metres above Berchtesgaden, accessed by a brass-lined elevator cut into the rock, offering Alpine panoramas.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A medieval-walled ski town and home of the fearsome Hahnenkamm race, ringed by panoramic alpine roads.
27 km · about 30 min drive
museum
The Porsche grandson's private 'dream works' on the Alpenstrasse near Berchtesgaden: immaculate Porsches, historic tin toys and one of Europe's largest model railways at 400 square metres, plus a garden park train.
27 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
Germany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.
28 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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