Flachau (Salzburg) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) at 1020 m elevation, served by Bischofshofen Bahnhof (ÖBB) (19.5 km).
Why Visit Flachau (Salzburg (salzburg))
Flachau is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) (located at 47.2920°N, 13.3991°E, elevation 1020 m). Renowned for Flachau Historic Center & Marktplatz, Flachau Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, Hohe Tauern National Park & Krimml Waterfalls, Salzkammergut Lakes (Wolfgangsee & Fuschlsee), Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) Architecture & Gastronomy, Flachau rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Bischofshofen Bahnhof (ÖBB) (19.5 km) (19.5 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Flachau
Flachau Ortszentrum
Key historic quarter and dining area in Flachau.
Kirchenviertel
Key historic quarter and dining area in Flachau.
Bahnhofstraße / Talstation
Key historic quarter and dining area in Flachau.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Flachau
- Flachau Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Flachau.
- Hohe Tauern National Park & Krimml Waterfalls — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Flachau.
- Salzkammergut Lakes (Wolfgangsee & Fuschlsee) — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Flachau.
- Salzburg Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Flachau.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Flachau
In Flachau (Salzburg (SalzburgerLand)), traditional Austrian Kaffeehaus and Bäckerei culture—featuring crisp Kaisersemmeln, afternoon Melange coffee with strudel, and seasonal Heuriger or Wirtshaus hospitality—meets classic Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) cooking. Expect hearty regional mains priced around €14–€28, with customary 5–10% 'Aufrunden' tipping directly to the server.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Salzburger Nockerln: Three golden baked sweet soufflé peaks dusted with powdered sugar representing Salzburg's city mountains (Mönchsberg, Kapuzinerberg, Gaisberg).
- Pinzgauer Kasnocken: Cast-iron skillet spätzle tossed with melted Pinzgauer Bierkäse and topped with crispy caramelized onions and fresh chives.
- Original Salzburger Bosna & Mozartkugeln: Two grilled pork bratwursts in toasted white bread with onions, parsley, and secret curry-mustard spice, plus hand-dipped pistachio-marzipan-nougat pralines.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Wirtshäuser & Kaffeehäuser in Flachau
Flachau Hauptplatz Gasthäuser & Wirtshäuser
Family-run Austrian inns in the walkable center of Flachau serving regional Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) dishes (€14–€28).
Flachau Traditional Kaffeehaus & Konditorei
Local coffee houses and bakeries offering morning Kaisersemmeln, Wiener Melange, Apfelstrudel, and afternoon Mehlspeisen.
Food markets & dining streets: Salzburger Schranne (Thursday Mirabell Market), Grünmarkt & Augustiner Bräustübl · Regional drinks: Augustiner Bräu Mülln Märzen (from wooden barrels), Stiegl Goldbräu & Zirbenschnaps
Getting to Flachau & Local Transit
By Train: Bischofshofen Bahnhof (ÖBB) (19.5 km) (19.5 km). Check our ÖBB Railjet vs. Westbahn & Vorteilscard Calculator (€) and Wiener Linien, Salzburg Card & Innsbruck Card Calculator to compare Sparschiene fares with regional passes. By Air: Salzburg Airport (SZG).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Flachau
Combine Flachau with these nearby Austrian towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Altenmarkt im Pongau (5.6 km away)
- Wagrain (7.8 km away)
- Kleinarl (8 km away)
- Untertauern (8 km away)
- Radstadt (12.5 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Salzburg (SalzburgerLand)
Explore other destinations across Salzburg (SalzburgerLand):
Salzburg · Zell am See-Kaprun · Zell am See · Bad Gastein · Kaprun · Saalbach-Hinterglemm · Hallein · Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer · Wals-Siezenheim · St. Johann im Pongau · Seekirchen am Wallersee · Bischofshofen