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Niedernsill

State of Salzburg, Austria · Europe

About Niedernsill

Niedernsill works well as a base: 10 minutes from Piesendorf, 23km from Hohe Tauern National Park.

Niedernsill is a town located in State of Salzburg, Austria. With a population of 835, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Niedernsill 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 Niedernsill to your route.

About Niedernsill

Niedernsill (Austrian German: Niedansü) is a town located in the Zell am See district in the state of Salzburg in Austria. It is best known for its winter sports of skiing and its summer activities of hiking.

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Niedernsill is located in State of Salzburg, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.2833 latitude, 12.6500 longitude.

What is the population of Niedernsill?

Niedernsill has a population of approximately 835 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
835
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
State of Salzburg
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.2833, 12.6500

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 Niedernsill

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.

12 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Edelweissspitze

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

22 km · about 25 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.

23 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Grossglockner

Austria's highest mountain, viewed across the Pasterze Glacier from the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe terrace.

23 km · about 25 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.

24 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Grossglockner High Alpine Road Viewpoint

Austria's most famous scenic drive, culminating at the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hohe viewpoint facing the Pasterze Glacier and Grossglockner peak.

24 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.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Kitzbühel

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

27 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Niedernsill

  • 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.
  • 22 kmEdelweissspitzeThe highest viewpoint on the Grossglockner road, a 360-degree panorama over 30 peaks above 3000m.
  • 24 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.
  • 27 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.
  • 41 kmGerlos PassA wide, fast Alpine pass connecting the Salzburg and Tyrol regions, popular for its sweeping bends and proximity to the Krimml Waterfalls.
  • 41 kmGerlos Alpine RoadA scenic toll road over the Gerlos Pass with a panoramic view straight onto 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 Niedernsill.

Walchen

🇦🇹 Austria

3 km awayPop. 1,003

Piesendorf

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 2,062

Uttendorf

🇦🇹 Austria

6 km awayPop. 1,789

Kaprun

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km awayPop. 3,177

Stuhlfelden

🇦🇹 Austria

9 km awayPop. 1,143

Hinterglemm

🇦🇹 Austria

11 km awayPop. 1,104

Viehhofen

🇦🇹 Austria

11 km awayPop. 603

Zell am See

🇦🇹 Austria

12 km awayPop. 7,619

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