natural wonder
Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave
The world's largest ice cave stretching 42 kilometers through the Austrian Alps, filled with dramatic frozen formations.
20 km · about 25 min drive
State of Salzburg, Austria · Europe
Plankenau works well as a base: 15 minutes from Goldegg, 20km from Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave.
Plankenau is a town located in State of Salzburg, Austria. With a population of 1,722, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Plankenau 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 Plankenau to your route.
Alpendorf (German for alpine village) is a village and a part of the town St. Johann im Pongau. It is 55 km (34 mi) south of the Austrian city of Salzburg. It is at an altitude of 850 m (2,790 ft) above sea level.
It is 3 km (1.9 mi) away from the town centre of Sankt Johann im Pongau, a large town dominated by theRead more
Cathedral of Pongau.
The economy is largely dependent on tourism, particularly during the winter months when thousands of predominantly German, Danish and Dutch skiers visiting the village. The resort is popular with members of the British and American forces based in Germany. There are also a significant number of English and Welsh schools visiting the area.
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Plankenau is located in State of Salzburg, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.3267 latitude, 13.1928 longitude.
Plankenau has a population of approximately 1,722 people, making it a town in Austria.
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Full driving guide for Austria8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
The world's largest ice cave stretching 42 kilometers through the Austrian Alps, filled with dramatic frozen formations.
20 km · about 25 min drive
castle
A 900-year-old clifftop fortress above the Salzach, known for falconry shows and 'Sound of Music' fame.
20 km · about 25 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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A year-round Alpine resort combining a turquoise lake with glacier skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn and the spectacular Sigmund-Thun Gorge.
30 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
A 14.4 km road through the 'valley of falling waters', threading one-lane tunnels and waterfalls to end at the 200 m Koelnbrein Dam, Austria's tallest, deep in the Hohe Tauern.
30 km · about 35 min drive
national park
Germany's only Alpine national park, surrounding the pristine Königssee and the dramatic Watzmann massif.
32 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
A serene alpine lake mirroring the Dachstein glacier, a beloved Salzkammergut photo stop.
32 km · about 35 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.
34 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
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