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Maishofen

State of Salzburg, Austria · Europe

About Maishofen

Maishofen works well as a base: 10 minutes from Thumersbach, 23km from Berchtesgaden National Park.

Maishofen is a town located in State of Salzburg, Austria. With a population of 1,909, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Maishofen 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 Maishofen to your route.

About Maishofen

Maishofen is a municipality in the district of Zell am See (Pinzgau region), in the state of Salzburg in Austria.

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Where is Maishofen located?

Maishofen is located in State of Salzburg, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.3667 latitude, 12.8000 longitude.

What is the population of Maishofen?

Maishofen has a population of approximately 1,909 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
1,909
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
State of Salzburg
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.3667, 12.8000

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 Maishofen

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

5 km · about 10 min drive

national park

Berchtesgaden National Park

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

23 km · about 25 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.

25 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Edelweissspitze

The highest viewpoint on the Grossglockner road, a 360-degree panorama over 30 peaks above 3000m.

27 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.

28 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Grossglockner High Alpine Road

Austria's grandest alpine toll road climbs 36 hairpins to 2,504 m at Edelweissspitze, facing the country's highest peak and the Pasterze glacier; open roughly May to early November.

32 km · about 35 min drive

national park

Hohe Tauern National Park

The largest national park in the Alps, encompassing the Grossglockner peak, Pasterze glacier, and over 300 mountains above 3,000 metres.

32 km · about 35 min drive

cafe

Grossglockner Summit Cafe

The cafe at the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hohe viewpoint on Austria's most famous alpine road, overlooking the Pasterze glacier at 2,369 metres.

32 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Maishofen

  • Right hereZell am See & KaprunA year-round Alpine resort combining a turquoise lake with glacier skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn and the spectacular Sigmund-Thun Gorge.
  • 27 kmEdelweissspitzeThe highest viewpoint on the Grossglockner road, a 360-degree panorama over 30 peaks above 3000m.
  • 32 kmGrossglockner High Alpine RoadAustria's grandest alpine toll road climbs 36 hairpins to 2,504 m at Edelweissspitze, facing the country's highest peak and the Pasterze glacier; open roughly May to early November.
  • 33 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.
  • 33 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.
  • 34 kmRossfeld PanoramastrasseGermany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.

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 Maishofen.

Mitterhofen

🇦🇹 Austria

2 km awayPop. 1,118

Thumersbach

🇦🇹 Austria

4 km awayPop. 1,010

Zell am See

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 7,619

Viehhofen

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 603

Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km awayPop. 16,790

Leogang

🇦🇹 Austria

9 km awayPop. 377

Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer

🇦🇹 Austria

9 km awayPop. 1,032

Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße

🇦🇹 Austria

9 km away

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