Forstau (Salzburg) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) at 1496 m elevation, served by Schladming Bahnhof (ÖBB) (11.3 km).
Why Visit Forstau (Salzburg (salzburg))
Forstau is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) (located at 47.3296°N, 13.5668°E, elevation 1496 m). Renowned for Forstau Historic Center & Marktplatz, Forstau Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg), Mirabell Palace & Baroque Old Town (Altstadt), Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) Architecture & Gastronomy, Forstau rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Schladming Bahnhof (ÖBB) (11.3 km) (11.3 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Forstau
Forstau Ortszentrum
Key historic quarter and dining area in Forstau.
Kirchenviertel
Key historic quarter and dining area in Forstau.
Bahnhofstraße / Talstation
Key historic quarter and dining area in Forstau.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Forstau
- Forstau Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Forstau.
- Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg) — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Forstau.
- Mirabell Palace & Baroque Old Town (Altstadt) — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Forstau.
- Salzburg Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Forstau.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Forstau
In Forstau (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 Forstau
Forstau Hauptplatz Gasthäuser & Wirtshäuser
Family-run Austrian inns in the walkable center of Forstau serving regional Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) dishes (€14–€28).
Forstau 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 Forstau & Local Transit
By Train: Schladming Bahnhof (ÖBB) (11.3 km) (11.3 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 Forstau
Combine Forstau with these nearby Austrian towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Untertauern (5.6 km away)
- Radstadt (7.9 km away)
- Altenmarkt im Pongau (9.5 km away)
- Schladming (11.5 km away)
- Ramsau am Dachstein (11.5 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Salzburg (SalzburgerLand)
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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