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Obergäu

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About Obergäu

Obergäu works well as a base: 10 minutes from Kuchl, 10km from Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave.

Obergäu is a town located in Austria. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Obergäu sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Obergäu to your route.

About Obergäu

The Lammer is a river of Salzburg, Austria, a right tributary of the Salzach. The Lammer rises in the Tennen Mountains and flows from east to west, joining with the Salzach at Golling an der Salzach. Its length is about 41 kilometres (25 mi). The river is known for its very clean water and is very popular for wild

Read more water sportsmen. Within the box canyon, the river has class IV-IV+ whitewater rapids.

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Obergäu offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Obergäu located?

Obergäu is located in Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.5896 latitude, 13.1762 longitude.

What is the population of Obergäu?

Obergäu has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Timezone
Coordinates
47.5896, 13.1762

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 Obergäu

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

9 km · about 20 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.

10 km · about 20 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.

10 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Hohenwerfen Castle

A 900-year-old clifftop fortress above the Salzach, known for falconry shows and 'Sound of Music' fame.

10 km · about 20 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.

13 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.

15 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Berchtesgaden National Park

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

20 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.

21 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Obergäu

  • Right hereRossfeld PanoramastrasseGermany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.
  • Right hereEagle'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.
  • 35 kmDachstein Glacier & SkywalkA spectacular glacier plateau with a glass skywalk, ice palace, and suspension bridge offering vertigo-inducing views 250 metres above the abyss.
  • 36 kmHallstatt Skywalk ViewpointA platform projecting over the Hallstatter See with a bird's-eye view of the fairy-tale lakeside village framed by the Dachstein mountains.
  • 41 kmZell am See & KaprunA year-round Alpine resort combining a turquoise lake with glacier skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn and the spectacular Sigmund-Thun Gorge.
  • 46 kmLoser PanoramastrasseNine kilometres of hairpins climb from Altaussee to a car park at 1,600 m on the Loser plateau, with the whole Ausseerland lake district spread below: a fraction of the traffic of the famous glacier roads.

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 Obergäu.

Golling an der Salzach

🇦🇹 Austria

1 km awayPop. 2,014

Scheffau am Tennengebirge

🇦🇹 Austria

3 km awayPop. 1,119

Kuchl

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 1,883

Georgenberg

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 1,809

Taugl

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km awayPop. 1,196

Bad Vigaun

🇦🇹 Austria

9 km awayPop. 2,089

Burgfried

🇦🇹 Austria

11 km awayPop. 3,358

Hallein

🇦🇹 Austria

12 km awayPop. 7,208

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