Bischofshofen

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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 reisetidspunkt

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.

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Typisk vær i januar

Dårlig

4° (føles som 1°) · ekstremer -13°–10°
-4° om natten
14 regnværsdager
6 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i februar

Dårlig

5° (føles som 2°) · ekstremer -13°–13°
-3° om natten
13 regnværsdager
8 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i mars

Dårlig

10° (føles som 7°) · ekstremer -8°–18°
1° om natten
16 regnværsdager
9 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 3 · moderat

Typisk vær i april

Brukbart

15° (føles som 13°) · ekstremer -2°–23°
4° om natten
15 regnværsdager
8 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i mai

Bra

20° (føles som 19°) · ekstremer 4°–27°
9° om natten
20 regnværsdager
5 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i juni

Bra

24° · ekstremer 7°–31°
13° om natten
20 regnværsdager
8 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i juli

Bra

25° (føles som 26°) · ekstremer 10°–32°
15° om natten
22 regnværsdager
9 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i august

Bra

25° (føles som 26°) · ekstremer 10°–32°
15° om natten
19 regnværsdager
10 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i september

Bra

21° (føles som 20°) · ekstremer 5°–28°
11° om natten
15 regnværsdager
10 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i oktober

Bra

17° (føles som 15°) · ekstremer 0°–24°
7° om natten
13 regnværsdager
8 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i november

Dårlig

10° (føles som 8°) · ekstremer -6°–18°
2° om natten
13 regnværsdager
4 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i desember

Dårlig

5° (føles som 2°) · ekstremer -12°–11°
-2° om natten
14 regnværsdager
4 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Klimadata: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Hovedseverdigheter

Pfarrkirche St. Maximillian

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.

Utvalgte lister

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Bischofshofen Essentials

Bischofshofen is defined by its role as the final venue of the international Four Hills Ski Jumping Tournament at the Paul-Ausserleitner-Schanze. Beyond the stadium, the landscape features the Gainfeld Waterfall and the medieval ruins of Bachsfall. High-altitude destinations include the Hochgründeck peak, home to the Heinrich-Kiener-Haus and the St. Vinzenz Peace Church. The town’s history spans from the prehistoric archaeological site at Götschenberg to the Romanesque and Gothic architecture of the St. Maximilian Parish Church.

9 steder

Churches & Chapels

This collection highlights the ecclesiastical landmarks of Bischofshofen, centered around the historic trio of churches in the town core: the Romanesque Pfarrkirche St. Maximillian, the Gothic Frauenkirche, and the small Georgikirchlein. The list also features high-altitude sites like the wooden St. Vinzenz Friedenskirche on the Hochgründeck mountain, standing at 1,827 meters, alongside traditional alpine shrines and the town's Protestant Christuskirche, reflecting the region's diverse religious architecture.

7 steder

Opplevelser verdt å få med seg

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.

Turer og aktiviteter

Bischofshofen – Kart

Dagsturer

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.

Steder å utforske

St Johann im Pongau, Wagrain and Radstadt are the nearest preferred destinations.

Reise dit

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.

Komme seg rundt

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.

Kjøring

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.

Mat og drikke

Salzburg-region food includes Kasnocken, cheese dumplings, and Kaiserschmarrn. Local inns offer hearty meals and fresh dairy. Mountain huts serve warm soups and cakes.

Middag

Wiener SchnitzelA thin, breaded and pan-fried veal cutlet, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes and a wedge of lemon.

TafelspitzBoiled beef in broth, served with roast potatoes and a sauce of apples and horseradish — a favourite of Emperor Franz Joseph.

Viennese Goulash Wiener SaftgulaschA rich beef stew slow-cooked with onions and paprika, typically served with a bread dumpling or bread roll.

Småretter og gatemat

KäsekrainerA grilled pork sausage studded with melty cheese, a classic order at Vienna's ubiquitous Würstelstand (sausage stands).

Sausage Stand Snack Würstel vom WürstelstandGrilled or boiled sausages (Bratwurst, Frankfurter, Bosna) served with mustard, bread and a pickle from street kiosks.

Søtsaker og desserter

ApfelstrudelThin pastry rolled around spiced apples, raisins and breadcrumbs, usually served warm with vanilla sauce or cream.

SachertorteA dense chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam under a dark chocolate glaze, famously served with unsweetened whipped cream.

KaiserschmarrnA fluffy shredded pancake caramelised with sugar and dusted with icing sugar, served with plum or apple compote.

MarillenknödelApricot dumplings wrapped in potato or quark dough, rolled in buttery breadcrumbs — a Wachau and Viennese summer specialty.

Drikke

Viennese Melange Wiener MelangeThe signature Viennese coffee: espresso topped with steamed milk and milk foam, the centrepiece of coffeehouse culture.

Grüner VeltlinerAustria's flagship crisp, peppery white wine, widely poured in Vienna's Heuriger (wine taverns).

SturmA cloudy, lightly alcoholic partially-fermented grape must, available only for a few weeks in autumn.

Sikkerhet og helse

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.

Historie

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.