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Wagrain

State of Salzburg, Austria · Europe

About Wagrain

Wagrain works well as a base: 10 minutes from Kleinarl, 20km from Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave.

Wagrain is a town located in State of Salzburg, Austria. With a population of 372, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Wagrain 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 Wagrain to your route.

About Wagrain

Wagrain (Austro-Bavarian: Wågroã) is a market town in the St. Johann im Pongau District in the Austrian state of Salzburg. It is located in a high valley stretching from the Salzach at Sankt Johann in the west to the Enns river in the east. The municipality includes the Katastralgemeinden Hof, Hofmarkt, Schwaighof and

Read more Vorderkleinarl. The population is about 3,020.

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Where is Wagrain located?

Wagrain is located in State of Salzburg, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.3353 latitude, 13.2989 longitude.

What is the population of Wagrain?

Wagrain has a population of approximately 372 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
372
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
State of Salzburg
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.3353, 13.2989

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 Wagrain

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

natural wonder

Gosausee

A serene alpine lake mirroring the Dachstein glacier, a beloved Salzkammergut photo stop.

26 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Dachstein Glacier & Skywalk

A spectacular glacier plateau with a glass skywalk, ice palace, and suspension bridge offering vertigo-inducing views 250 metres above the abyss.

28 km · about 30 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.

29 km · about 35 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.

34 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Hallstatt Skywalk Viewpoint

A platform projecting over the Hallstatter See with a bird's-eye view of the fairy-tale lakeside village framed by the Dachstein mountains.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Hallstatt

Picturesque lakeside Alpine village with pastel-coloured houses and a history stretching back to prehistoric salt mining.

36 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Wagrain

  • 28 kmDachstein Glacier & SkywalkA spectacular glacier plateau with a glass skywalk, ice palace, and suspension bridge offering vertigo-inducing views 250 metres above the abyss.
  • 29 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.
  • 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.
  • 36 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.
  • 36 kmRossfeld PanoramastrasseGermany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.
  • 38 kmZell am See & KaprunA year-round Alpine resort combining a turquoise lake with glacier skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn and the spectacular Sigmund-Thun Gorge.

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 Wagrain.

Hof

🇦🇹 Austria

2 km awayPop. 1,295

Kleinarl

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km awayPop. 792

Flachau

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km awayPop. 827

Sankt Johann im Pongau

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km awayPop. 4,690

Plankenau

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km awayPop. 1,722

Reinbach

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km awayPop. 2,253

Hüttau

🇦🇹 Austria

9 km away

Mitterberghütten

🇦🇹 Austria

9 km away

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