What to do and see in Salzburg Region, Austrian Alps: The Best Mountains

August 26, 2021 Alice Mieles

Discover the best top things to do in Salzburg Region, Austria including Gaisberg, Untersberg, Kitzsteinhorn, Wildkogel bei Bramberg, Schmittenhohe, Schober Frauenkopf Mountain, Der Talschluss, Prebersee, Gerlospass, Gasteiner Hohenweg.
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1. Gaisberg

Gaisberg Salzkammergut Mountains, Elsbethen Austria
Excellent
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Gaisberg

Reviewed By kangelini - Hong Kong, China

Is a 20 minute drive from Salzburg but it is worth it on a nice day. We got a great view overlooking Salzburg and the snow capped mountains around.

2. Untersberg

St. Leonhard, Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 6246 72477 http://www.untersbergbahn.at/en
Excellent
74%
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4.5 based on 2,021 reviews

Untersberg

Reviewed By S8424YSmarkc - Cambridge, United Kingdom

Great way to spend a few hours of a trip to Salzburg. Particularly at this time of year when there's plenty of snow at the top (but none in town). On a clear day, such as we had, the views were great and it's really nice in the sunny weather. Cable car up is pricey (EUR25 return), but it is free with a Salzburg Card (one of its many many benefits). Easy to reach from the town centre by bus. One of the bus routes (route 25) also goes via Hellbrunn and Salzburg Zoo, so it is very easy to combine all 3 into an excellent day trip (as we did).

3. Kitzsteinhorn

Kesselfallstrasse 60, Kaprun 5710 Austria +43 6547 8700 [email protected] http://www.kitzsteinhorn.at/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,860 reviews

Kitzsteinhorn

The Kitzsteinhorn is legendary: it`s not just a glacier – it`s THE glacier. Salzburg`s highest ski area offers an unparalleleld Alpine experience 365 days a year. It`s here that the winter season begins. Starting in autumn, you`ll already find the perfect snow for a perfect winter sports experience. Whether you`re racing down pristine white slopes or the spectacular off-piste ski routes or on your board in the snowparks, the variety of choices you`ll find is unmatched.

Reviewed By Jungleride - Kent, United Kingdom

The Kitzsteinhorn cable car is a scenic 'must do' for anyone visiting Salzburgerland province of Austria. Located about 20 minutes from Kaprun, the cable car gives visitors an awe-inspiring trip to "Top of Salzburg at 3,029 metres" in three distinct legs - a gondola, then chairlift, finally a cable car. The views and scenery change throughout the journey, and you get to appreciate the truly amazing geography that has formed the Alps. The Gipfelwelt exhibition is located in a tunnel bored through the summit of the mountain, and it is an interesting display about the formation and geology of the Hohe Tauern mountains and glaciers. Caution here...at this altitude the air is thin and walking back up through the tunnel can suddenly leave you totally out of breath. The lifts are modern, competently operated and you feel completely safe as you're whisked up over cliffs, ravines, snowfields and people and animals passing by underneath.

4. Wildkogel bei Bramberg

Tourismusburo Bramberg, Bramberg am Wildkogel Austria +43 6566 7251 [email protected] http://www.urlaubsarena-wildkogel.at/de/wildkogelbahnen.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 160 reviews

Wildkogel bei Bramberg

Reviewed By Explorer64252269162

Easily one of the best outdoor activities I have ever done! I have never skied or done any winter sports, but sledding is really easy to pick up quickly. I rented a sled and helmet from Intersport (which is right at the base of the lift). The ticket was 32 euros for a day ticket (including the lift up), and we did 4 runs at about 40 minutes each, so it was great value! There is a restaurant at the top and halfway down, where you can stop and eat - the gulaschsuppe halfway down was only 6 euros and was really filling and delicious. My legs got pretty battered and wet, even through ski trousers, so definitely wear a couple of layers, and good waterproof & solid boots. I'd recommend sledding here to anyone!

5. Schmittenhohe

Salzachtal-Bundesstrasse 7 Postfach 8, Zell am See 5700 Austria +43 6542 789211 [email protected] http://www.schmitten.at/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,012 reviews

Schmittenhohe

The Schmitten in Zell am See provides numerous offers on the mountain as well as on Lake Zell. Both in summer and wintertime the focus is family, panorama, sports, enjoyment & art.

Reviewed By italiangetaway

Beautiful mountain with extensive gondolas and cable cars etc .Hansnapps alm at the top is about 2000m.Zell am see ski area is great for leisurely skiing with blue and red slopes mostly and a few blacks.20 mins on free ski bus when you have a lift pass takes you to Kaprun and the 3000m glacier with extensive runs.Zell am see ski schule operates from smitten. instructors are really great and friendly .

6. Schober Frauenkopf Mountain

Fuschl am See Austria http://www.summitpost.org/schober-frauenkopf/274064
Excellent
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Schober Frauenkopf Mountain

Reviewed By candarmcd - Leeds, United Kingdom

Steep in parts but don’t be put off. Great regional views at the upper forest breakout near sheer cliffs. If icy/snowy use ice overshoes. Allow maybe 3 hours!

7. Der Talschluss

Talschlussweg 376, Saalbach-Hinterglemm 5754 Austria http://www.talschluss.at
Excellent
67%
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4.5 based on 138 reviews

Der Talschluss

8. Prebersee

Am Prebersee, Tamsweg 5580 Austria http://www.preber.at
Excellent
67%
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Prebersee

9. Gerlospass

B165, Salzburg Austria http://www.gerlosstrasse.at/gs/de/index
Excellent
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4.0 based on 48 reviews

Gerlospass

10. Gasteiner Hohenweg

Gasteiner Hohenweg, Bad Hofgastein Austria
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2.0 based on 4 reviews

Gasteiner Hohenweg

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