Hintersee (Salzburg) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) at 753 m elevation, served by Salzburg Hauptbahnhof (ÖBB / Westbahn) (21.5 km).
Why Visit Hintersee (Salzburg (salzburg))
Hintersee is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) (located at 47.7144°N, 13.2927°E, elevation 753 m). Renowned for Hintersee Historic Center & Marktplatz, Hintersee Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg), Mirabell Palace & Baroque Old Town (Altstadt), Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) Architecture & Gastronomy, Hintersee rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof (ÖBB / Westbahn) (21.5 km) (21.5 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Hintersee
Hintersee Ortszentrum
Key historic quarter and dining area in Hintersee.
Kirchenviertel
Key historic quarter and dining area in Hintersee.
Bahnhofstraße / Talstation
Key historic quarter and dining area in Hintersee.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Hintersee
- Hintersee Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Hintersee.
- Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg) — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Hintersee.
- Mirabell Palace & Baroque Old Town (Altstadt) — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Hintersee.
- Salzburg Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Hintersee.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Hintersee
In Hintersee (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 Hintersee
Hintersee Hauptplatz Gasthäuser & Wirtshäuser
Family-run Austrian inns in the walkable center of Hintersee serving regional Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) dishes (€14–€28).
Hintersee 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 Hintersee & Local Transit
By Train: Salzburg Hauptbahnhof (ÖBB / Westbahn) (21.5 km) (21.5 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 W. A. Mozart (SZG).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Hintersee
Combine Hintersee with these nearby Austrian towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Faistenau (6 km away)
- Krispl (6.1 km away)
- Fuschl am See (9 km away)
- Sankt Gilgen (9.3 km away)
- Adnet (9.8 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