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Mitterhofen

State of Salzburg, Austria · Europe

About Mitterhofen

Mitterhofen works well as a base: 10 minutes from Viehhofen, 21km from Berchtesgaden National Park.

Mitterhofen is a town located in State of Salzburg, Austria. With a population of 1,118, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Mitterhofen 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 Mitterhofen to your route.

About Mitterhofen

Castle Saalhof is one of the oldest castles in the Pinzgau region. It dates back to the 11th century, when it apparently was the home of the Counts of the region. During the renovation of the facade in 2010, the oldest parts of the castle on the north-east side were revealed. In 1600, Castle Saalhof was extended.

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Where is Mitterhofen located?

Mitterhofen is located in State of Salzburg, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.3833 latitude, 12.8000 longitude.

What is the population of Mitterhofen?

Mitterhofen has a population of approximately 1,118 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
1,118
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
State of Salzburg
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.3833, 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 Mitterhofen

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.

7 km · about 15 min drive

national park

Berchtesgaden National Park

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

21 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.

24 km · about 25 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

scenic viewpoint

Edelweissspitze

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

29 km · about 35 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.

31 km · about 35 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.

32 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.

32 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Mitterhofen

  • 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.
  • 29 kmEdelweissspitzeThe highest viewpoint on the Grossglockner road, a 360-degree panorama over 30 peaks above 3000m.
  • 31 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 kmRossfeld PanoramastrasseGermany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.
  • 34 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.
  • 35 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.

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 Mitterhofen.

Maishofen

🇦🇹 Austria

2 km awayPop. 1,909

Viehhofen

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 603

Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer

🇦🇹 Austria

6 km awayPop. 16,790

Thumersbach

🇦🇹 Austria

6 km awayPop. 1,010

Zell am See

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km awayPop. 7,619

Leogang

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km awayPop. 377

Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km awayPop. 1,032

Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße

🇦🇹 Austria

11 km away

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