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Unken

State of Salzburg, Austria · Europe

About Unken

Unken works well as a base: 10 minutes from Schneizlreuth, 18km from Berchtesgaden National Park.

Unken is a town located in State of Salzburg, Austria. With a population of 426, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Unken 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 Unken to your route.

About Unken

Unken is a municipality in the district of Zell am See (Pinzgau region), in the state of Salzburg in Austria.

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Unken 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 Unken located?

Unken is located in State of Salzburg, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.6497 latitude, 12.7295 longitude.

What is the population of Unken?

Unken has a population of approximately 426 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
426
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
State of Salzburg
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.6497, 12.7295

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 Unken

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

13 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Berchtesgaden National Park

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

18 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Hans-Peter Porsche TraumWerk

The Porsche grandson's private 'dream works' on the Alpenstrasse near Berchtesgaden: immaculate Porsches, historic tin toys and one of Europe's largest model railways at 400 square metres, plus a garden park train.

19 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.

22 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.

22 km · about 25 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.

24 km · about 25 min 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.

25 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Hangar-7

Red Bull's glass-and-steel dome at Salzburg Airport houses the Flying Bulls' historic aircraft alongside Formula 1 cars, with free entry and the Michelin-starred Ikarus restaurant on the mezzanine.

26 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Unken

  • 24 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.
  • 25 kmRossfeld PanoramastrasseGermany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.
  • 37 kmZell am See & KaprunA year-round Alpine resort combining a turquoise lake with glacier skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn and the spectacular Sigmund-Thun Gorge.
  • 52 kmSudelfeld PassThe 1,123 m summit of the B307 between Bayrischzell and the Tatzelwurm gorge, part of the German Alpine Road and one of Upper Bavaria's favourite weekend driving and biking loops.
  • 59 kmEdelweissspitzeThe highest viewpoint on the Grossglockner road, a 360-degree panorama over 30 peaks above 3000m.
  • 64 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 Unken.

Schneizlreuth

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 1,538

Lofer

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km awayPop. 1,185

Sankt Martin bei Lofer

🇦🇹 Austria

9 km awayPop. 832

Inzell

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 4,320

Ramsau

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 1,791

Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden

🇩🇪 Germany

14 km awayPop. 1,748

Bad Reichenhall

🇩🇪 Germany

14 km awayPop. 16,910

Waidring

🇦🇹 Austria

14 km awayPop. 2,019

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