Wagrain
Wagrain is a village in the Pongau region of Salzburg, in the heart of Ski amadé, one of Austria's biggest ski areas. It is known to many as the place where Joseph Mohr, the priest who wrote the words of the carol Silent Night, lived and is buried.
The village has a friendly alpine feel, with fast lift links to Flachau and Kleinarl. It suits families and skiers, with summer hiking and cycling, too.
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Quando andare
December to April is ski season. June to September is best for hiking, cycling and swimming. Advent has a small market and the Silent Night story. Spring and late autumn are quiet.
Attrazioni principali
- Stille Nacht Museum im Pflegerschlössl tells the story of Joseph Mohr and the carol, in a small castle in the village.
- Waggerl Haus Museum is the home museum of the writer Karl Heinrich Waggerl, who lived here.
- Ruine Burgturm is a tower ruin above the village.
- Schloss Höch is a castle near the edge of town.
- Grießenkareck is a mountain with ski slopes and summer walking routes.
- Wasserwelt amadé is a pool and leisure complex.
- Bauerhofmuseum Edelweißalm is a farm museum on a mountain pasture.
- The village church holds the grave of Joseph Mohr.
Elenchi in evidenza
Cosa provare
- Ski in Ski amadé.
- Visit the Silent Night museum.
- Hike on the pasture trails.
- Swim at the leisure centre.
- Cycle the Ennstal.
Tour e attività
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Gite in giornata
- St Johann im Pongau is about 15 minutes away by car.
- Bischofshofen is about 25 minutes away by car.
- Radstadt is about 25 minutes away by car.
- Großarl is about 30 minutes away by car.
- Bad Hofgastein is about 45 minutes away by car.
- Salzburg is about 1 hour away by car.
Cosa esplorare
- St Johann im Pongau, Radstadt and Großarl are the nearest preferred destinations.
Come arrivare
- By air: Salzburg Airport is about 1 hour away by car.
- By train: The nearest station is St Johann im Pongau, then a bus of about 15 minutes. Check times on ÖBB.
- By car: The A10 and the Wagrain road reach the village.
Come muoversi
The village is small, and a ski bus and local bus link the lifts and neighbouring villages. Cycling is easy in the valley.
Guidare
A car helps for the wider region. Winter tyres or chains are required in snow. Motorways in Austria need a vignette. The A10 has toll tunnels.
Cibo e bevande
Salzburg-region food includes Kasnocken, cheese dumplings, and Kaiserschmarrn, a shredded pancake. Pasture huts serve butter, cheese and fresh milk. Salzburger Nockerl is a sweet specialty.
Sicurezza e salute
Wagrain is very safe. Ski and bike with protection, and check avalanche warnings. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112. The mountain rescue number is 140.
Storia
Wagrain was a farming and mining village. Joseph Mohr served here as vicar late in life and died in 1848. The writer Waggerl made the village known in the 20th century, and ski lifts brought tourism in the 1960s.
Informazioni sul paese
Quick practical facts for Austria at a glance:
- Valuta
- euro EUR € · Pagamenti con carta · Comunemente accettata
- Numeri di emergenza
- 112
- Elettricità
- 230 V · 50 HzTipo C / Tipo F
- Lingue
- tedesco
- Acqua del rubinetto
- Potabile
- Senso di marcia
- A destra
- Prefisso telefonico
- +43
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