Mittersill (Salzburg) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) at 1317 m elevation, served by Kitzbühel Bahnhof (ÖBB) (24.1 km).
Why Visit Mittersill (Salzburg (salzburg))
Mittersill is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) (located at 47.2347°N, 12.4859°E, elevation 1317 m). Renowned for Mittersill Historic Center & Marktplatz, Mittersill Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, Mirabell Palace & Baroque Old Town (Altstadt), Hohe Tauern National Park & Krimml Waterfalls, Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) Architecture & Gastronomy, Mittersill rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Kitzbühel Bahnhof (ÖBB) (24.1 km) (24.1 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Mittersill
Mittersill Ortszentrum
Key historic quarter and dining area in Mittersill.
Kirchenviertel
Key historic quarter and dining area in Mittersill.
Bahnhofstraße / Talstation
Key historic quarter and dining area in Mittersill.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Mittersill
- Mittersill Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Mittersill.
- Mirabell Palace & Baroque Old Town (Altstadt) — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Mittersill.
- Hohe Tauern National Park & Krimml Waterfalls — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Mittersill.
- Salzburg Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Mittersill.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Mittersill
In Mittersill (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 Mittersill
Mittersill Hauptplatz Gasthäuser & Wirtshäuser
Family-run Austrian inns in the walkable center of Mittersill serving regional Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) dishes (€14–€28).
Mittersill 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 Mittersill & Local Transit
By Train: Kitzbühel Bahnhof (ÖBB) (24.1 km) (24.1 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 (SZG) / Innsbruck (INN).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Mittersill
Combine Mittersill with these nearby Austrian towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Hollersbach im Pinzgau (5.6 km away)
- Stuhlfelden (7.5 km away)
- Uttendorf (9.1 km away)
- Bramberg am Wildkogel (10.8 km away)
- Niedernsill (12.7 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