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Schwarzach im Pongau

State of Salzburg, Austria · Europe

About Schwarzach im Pongau

Schwarzach im Pongau works well as a base: 5 minutes from Goldegg, 20km from Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave.

Schwarzach im Pongau is a town located in State of Salzburg, Austria. With a population of 3,515, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Schwarzach im Pongau 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 Schwarzach im Pongau to your route.

About Schwarzach im Pongau

Schwarzach im Pongau is a market town in the St. Johann im Pongau District in the Austrian state of Salzburg.

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Where is Schwarzach im Pongau located?

Schwarzach im Pongau is located in State of Salzburg, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.3205 latitude, 13.1517 longitude.

What is the population of Schwarzach im Pongau?

Schwarzach im Pongau has a population of approximately 3,515 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
3,515
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
State of Salzburg
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.3205, 13.1517

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 Schwarzach im Pongau

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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

castle

Hohenwerfen Castle

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

21 km · about 25 min 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.

27 km · about 30 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Malta High Alpine 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

Berchtesgaden National Park

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

31 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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Edelweissspitze

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

33 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Schwarzach im Pongau

  • 27 kmZell am See & KaprunA year-round Alpine resort combining a turquoise lake with glacier skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn and the spectacular Sigmund-Thun Gorge.
  • 30 kmMalta High Alpine RoadA 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.
  • 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 kmEdelweissspitzeThe highest viewpoint on the Grossglockner road, a 360-degree panorama over 30 peaks above 3000m.
  • 34 kmRossfeld PanoramastrasseGermany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.
  • 35 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.

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 Schwarzach im Pongau.

Sankt Veit im Pongau

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Plankenau

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3 km awayPop. 1,722

Goldegg

🇦🇹 Austria

4 km away

Reinbach

🇦🇹 Austria

4 km awayPop. 2,253

Sankt Johann im Pongau

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 4,690

Mühlbach am Hochkönig

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km away

Lend

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km awayPop. 603

Dorfgastein

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10 km awayPop. 966

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