Wagrain

By · Salzburg, 🇦🇹 Österrike

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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När du ska besöka

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.

Välj en månad

Typiskt väder i januari

Mindre bra

2° (känns som -2°) · extremvärden -15°–8°
-6° på natten
14 regndagar
6 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 1 · lågt

Typiskt väder i februari

Mindre bra

3° (känns som 0°) · extremvärden -15°–11°
-5° på natten
13 regndagar
8 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 2 · lågt

Typiskt väder i mars

Mindre bra

7° (känns som 4°) · extremvärden -10°–16°
-2° på natten
16 regndagar
9 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 3 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i april

Mindre bra

13° (känns som 10°) · extremvärden -4°–21°
2° på natten
15 regndagar
8 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i maj

Helt okej

17° (känns som 16°) · extremvärden 2°–25°
7° på natten
20 regndagar
5 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 5 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i juni

Bra

22° (känns som 21°) · extremvärden 5°–29°
11° på natten
20 regndagar
8 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i juli

Bra

23° · extremvärden 8°–30°
13° på natten
22 regndagar
9 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i augusti

Bra

23° · extremvärden 8°–30°
13° på natten
19 regndagar
10 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
UV-index 5 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i september

Bra

18° · extremvärden 3°–26°
9° på natten
15 regndagar
10 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i oktober

Helt okej

14° (känns som 13°) · extremvärden -2°–22°
5° på natten
13 regndagar
8 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 2 · lågt

Typiskt väder i november

Mindre bra

8° (känns som 5°) · extremvärden -8°–16°
0° på natten
13 regndagar
4 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 1 · lågt

Typiskt väder i december

Mindre bra

3° (känns som -1°) · extremvärden -14°–9°
-4° på natten
14 regndagar
4 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 1 · lågt

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

Främsta sevärdheter

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Stille Nacht Museum im Pflegerschlössl

Waggerl MuseumKarl Heinrich Waggerl was a significant Austrian poet and writer. See the house where he lived, worked, and died in 1973.

GrießenkareckThis mountain is popular not only with skiers, but also hikers, as it's surrounded by numerous hiking paths.

Wasserwelt WagrainNumerous attractions await you in this wonderful water world. Slides, pools, kids' areas and a wellness facility - just relax.

Wagrain Castle

Schloss Höch

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Bauerhofmuseum Edelweißalm

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.

Utvalda listor

Eschbacher Johann / CC BY-SA 3.0

Wagrain's Unmissable Highlights

Wagrain offers a mix of high-altitude adventure and local heritage in the heart of the Salzburg region. As part of the extensive Ski Amadé network, the village provides access to the Snow Space Flachau resort and the Grießenkareck peak, popular for both skiing and hiking. Cultural sites include the former home of poet Karl Heinrich Waggerl and the medieval ruins of Wagrain Castle. Families can explore the interactive WAGRAINi's Grafenberg nature trail or visit the Wasserwelt water park, featuring multiple pools and wellness facilities.

8 platser

Upplevelser att prova

Ski in Ski amadé.
Visit the Silent Night museum.
Hike on the pasture trails.
Swim at the leisure centre.
Cycle the Ennstal.

Turer och aktiviteter

Wagrain – Karta

Dagsutflykter

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.

Områden att utforska

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

Resa dit

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.

Ta sig runt

The village is small, and a ski bus and local bus link the lifts and neighbouring villages. Cycling is easy in the valley.

Bilkörning

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.

Mat och dryck

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.

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.

Mellanmål och gatumat

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.

Sötsaker och efterrätter

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.

Drycker

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.

Säkerhet och hälsa

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.

Historia

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.