Bischofshofen
Bischofshofen is a small town in the Pongau region of Salzburg, in the Salzach valley south of Salzburg. It is best known for its ski jump, where the final event of the Four Hills Ski Jumping Tournament takes place every January.
The town is a rail and road junction and a practical base for the ski areas and spa towns around it. It is not a typical resort, but it has a friendly local feel and good mountain access.
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Beste Reisezeit
January is the time for the ski jumping event. December to March is ski season in the nearby resorts. June to September is best for hiking and cycling. Spring and autumn are quiet.
Top-Sehenswürdigkeiten
- The Paul-Ausserleitner ski jump, known for the Four Hills Tournament, can be seen from the town, and its events draw large crowds.
- Burgruine Bachsfall is a ruined castle above the town.
- Gainfeldwasserfall is a waterfall reached on a short walk.
- Götschenberg is a hill with prehistoric copper-mining remains.
- Pfarrkirche St. Maximilian is the parish church.
- Georgikirchlein and Frauenkirche are smaller churches in the centre.
- Mitterfeldalm is a mountain hut.
- Wetterkreuz is a hilltop cross with views.
Empfohlene Listen
Erlebnisse & Aktivitäten
- Watch the Four Hills ski jumping in January.
- Walk to the waterfall.
- Cycle the Salzach path.
- Ski in a nearby resort.
- Visit Hohenwerfen Castle and the ice caves nearby.
Touren & Aktivitäten
Bischofshofen — Karte
Tagesausflüge
- St Johann im Pongau is about 10 minutes away by car or train.
- Wagrain is about 20 minutes away by car.
- Radstadt is about 25 minutes away by car.
- Bad Hofgastein is about 35 minutes away by car.
- Bad Gastein is about 45 minutes away by car.
- Zell am See is about 1 hour away by car.
- Hohenwerfen Castle and the Eisriesenwelt ice caves at Werfen are about 15 minutes away by car.
Orte zum Entdecken
- St Johann im Pongau, Wagrain and Radstadt are the nearest preferred destinations.
Anreise
- By air: Salzburg Airport is about 50 minutes away by car.
- By train: Bischofshofen is a major junction on the Salzburg–Innsbruck and Tauern lines. Salzburg takes about 50 minutes. Check times on ÖBB.
- By car: The A10 Tauern motorway passes the town.
Unterwegs vor Ort
The town is small, and a bus covers the surroundings. The ski jump is a short ride from the centre. Cycling is easy along the Salzach.
Autofahren
The A10 motorway runs past the town, and a car helps for nearby resorts. Winter tyres or chains are required in snow. Motorways in Austria need a vignette. The A10 tunnels have tolls.
Essen & Trinken
Salzburg-region food includes Kasnocken, cheese dumplings, and Kaiserschmarrn. Local inns offer hearty meals and fresh dairy. Mountain huts serve warm soups and cakes.
Sicherheit & Gesundheit
Bischofshofen is very safe. Mountain routes need care in changing weather. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112. The mountain rescue number is 140.
Geschichte
Bischofshofen has been settled since the Bronze Age, when copper was mined nearby. A monastery was founded here in the 8th century by Saint Rupert, a bishop of Salzburg, which gave the town its name. The railway junction made it a modern hub, and its ski jump grew famous after the Four Hills Tournament began in 1953.
Länderfakten
Quick practical facts for Austria at a glance:
- Währung
- Euro EUR € · Kartenzahlung · Häufig akzeptiert
- Notrufnummern
- 112
- Stromnetz
- 230 V · 50 HzSteckertyp C / Steckertyp F
- Sprachen
- Deutsch
- Leitungswasser
- Trinkbar
- Fahrseite
- Rechtsverkehr
- Telefonvorwahl
- +43
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