Sankt Andrä im Lungau (Salzburg (salzburg)) Travel Guide — Sights, Local Food & ÖBB Rail Access

Sankt Andrä im Lungau (Salzburg) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) at 1063 m elevation, served by Schladming Bahnhof (ÖBB) (28.4 km).

Why Visit Sankt Andrä im Lungau (Salzburg (salzburg))

Sankt Andrä im Lungau is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) (located at 47.1479°N, 13.7822°E, elevation 1063 m). Renowned for Sankt Andrä im Lungau Historic Center & Marktplatz, Sankt Andrä im Lungau Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, Grossglockner High Alpine Road North Portal, Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg), Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) Architecture & Gastronomy, Sankt Andrä im Lungau rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Schladming Bahnhof (ÖBB) (28.4 km) (28.4 km).

Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Sankt Andrä im Lungau

Top Sights & Things to Do in Sankt Andrä im Lungau

• Sankt Andrä im Lungau Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Sankt Andrä im Lungau.
• Grossglockner High Alpine Road North Portal — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Sankt Andrä im Lungau.
• Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg) — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Sankt Andrä im Lungau.
• Salzburg Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Sankt Andrä im Lungau.

Local Food & Where to Eat in Sankt Andrä im Lungau

In Sankt Andrä im Lungau (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 Sankt Andrä im Lungau

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 Sankt Andrä im Lungau & Local Transit

By Train: Schladming Bahnhof (ÖBB) (28.4 km) (28.4 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 Sankt Andrä im Lungau

Combine Sankt Andrä im Lungau with these nearby Austrian towns calculated by direct geographic distance:

• Göriach (2.4 km away)
• Lessach (4.7 km away)
• Mariapfarr (5.6 km away)
• Unternberg (5.8 km away)
• Tamsweg (6.6 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