Saalfelden

By · Zell am See, 🇦🇹 Østerrike

Saalfelden is a town in a broad valley in Salzburgerland, under the cliffs of the Steinernes Meer, a high limestone plateau. It is close to Zell am See and to the German border near Berchtesgaden.

The town is a base for hikers and cyclists, and it hosts an international jazz festival each summer. It is a calmer alternative to the big ski resorts nearby.

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Beste reisetidspunkt

June to September is best for hiking, cycling and the jazz festival. Winter is for skiing in nearby areas such as Leogang and Saalbach. Spring and late autumn are quiet, and some mountain huts are closed.

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Typisk vær i januar

Dårlig

3° (føles som -1°) · ekstremer -14°–9°
-5° om natten
14 regnværsdager
6 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i februar

Dårlig

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

Typisk vær i mars

Dårlig

8° (føles som 5°) · ekstremer -9°–17°
-1° om natten
16 regnværsdager
9 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 3 · moderat

Typisk vær i april

Dårlig

14° (føles som 11°) · ekstremer -3°–22°
3° om natten
15 regnværsdager
8 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i mai

Bra

18° (føles som 17°) · ekstremer 2°–26°
8° om natten
20 regnværsdager
5 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i juni

Bra

22° · ekstremer 6°–30°
12° om natten
20 regnværsdager
8 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i juli

Bra

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

Typisk vær i august

Bra

24° · ekstremer 9°–31°
14° om natten
19 regnværsdager
10 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i september

Bra

19° · ekstremer 4°–27°
9° om natten
15 regnværsdager
10 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i oktober

Brukbart

15° (føles som 14°) · ekstremer -1°–23°
6° om natten
13 regnværsdager
8 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i november

Dårlig

9° (føles som 6°) · ekstremer -8°–17°
1° om natten
13 regnværsdager
4 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i desember

Dårlig

4° (føles som 0°) · ekstremer -13°–10°
-3° 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

Schloss Ritzen

Kolkbläser-Monsterhöhle

Schloss Dorfheim

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Stadtpfarrkirche Saalfelden

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Wallfahrtskirche Maria Alm

Schloss Lichtenberg

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Heimatmuseum

ViehkogelViehkogel is a 2,158 m above sea level high mountain of Bavaria, Germany.

Schloss Ritzen is a castle just outside the town, now a cultural venue.
Schloss Dorfheim and Schloss Lichtenberg are other historic manor houses in the valley.
Stadtpfarrkirche Saalfelden is the main church in town.
Heimatmuseum Saalfelden covers local history and traditions.
Wallfahrtskirche Maria Alm is a pilgrimage church in nearby Maria Alm.
Kolkbläser-Monsterhöhle is a cave system near Leogang.
Viehkogel is a nearby peak for a day walk.
The Steinernes Meer plateau has high mountain huts, long hikes and views toward Königssee.

Utvalgte lister

Pinzgauer / CC-BY-SA-3.0

Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer Essentials

Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer combines the architectural heritage of the Pinzgau region with the rugged terrain of the Northern Limestone Alps. This selection features historic fortifications like the museum-hosting Schloss Ritzen and the medieval Schloss Lichtenberg. High-altitude exploration is anchored by Alpine huts such as Riemannhaus and Ingolstädter Haus, which provide access to the karst plateau. Cultural life centers on Kunsthaus Nexus and the town's Gothic parish church, while the Biberg summer toboggan run offers recreational access to the mountain slopes.

10 steder

Opplevelser verdt å få med seg

Hike to a Steinernes Meer hut.
Cycle the valley or mountain bike a forest trail.
Visit the cave system.
Attend the jazz festival in summer.
Ski in the nearby Skicircus.

Turer og aktiviteter

Saalfelden – Kart

Dagsturer

Zell am See is a lake town, about 20 minutes away by car or train.
Kaprun is the gateway to the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, about 30 minutes away.
Saalbach is a ski resort, about 25 minutes away.
Salzburg is about 1 hour away by car.
Königssee in Germany is about 40 minutes away by car.

Steder å utforske

Zell am See, Kaprun and Saalbach are the nearest preferred destinations.

Reise dit

By air: Salzburg Airport is about 1 hour away by car. Innsbruck is about 2 hours.
By train: Saalfelden is on the Salzburg–Innsbruck line, with Zell am See about 20 minutes away and Salzburg about 1 hour 15 minutes. Check times on ÖBB.
By car: The B311 road passes the town.

Komme seg rundt

The town centre is flat and best on foot or by bike. Local buses reach Leogang, Maria Alm and the valley villages. Hiking buses serve some trailheads in summer.

Kjøring

A car helps for trailheads and the surrounding valleys. Winter tyres or chains are required in snow. Motorways in Austria need a vignette. Mountain toll roads reach some huts.

Mat og drikke

Salzburg-region food includes Kasnocken, cheese dumplings, and Kaiserschmarrn. Alpine huts serve fresh dairy and simple meals. Local inns offer Pinzgau beef and game.

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

Saalfelden is very safe. High mountain routes in the Steinernes Meer are serious and need good fitness and equipment. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112. The mountain rescue number is 140.

Historie

The Saalfelden valley was settled early because of its mining and trade routes. It was ruled by the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg for centuries. Tourism grew with the railway in the 19th century, and the jazz festival, started in 1980, brought the town international attention.