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

Sankt Margarethen im Lungau (Salzburg) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) at 1264 m elevation, served by Spittal-Millstättersee Bahnhof (ÖBB) (33.7 km).

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

Sankt Margarethen im Lungau is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) (located at 47.0670°N, 13.6827°E, elevation 1264 m). Renowned for Sankt Margarethen im Lungau Historic Center & Marktplatz, Sankt Margarethen im Lungau Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, Salzkammergut Lakes (Wolfgangsee & Fuschlsee), Grossglockner High Alpine Road North Portal, Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) Architecture & Gastronomy, Sankt Margarethen im Lungau rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Spittal-Millstättersee Bahnhof (ÖBB) (33.7 km) (33.7 km).

Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Sankt Margarethen im Lungau

Top Sights & Things to Do in Sankt Margarethen im Lungau

• Sankt Margarethen im Lungau Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Sankt Margarethen im Lungau.
• Salzkammergut Lakes (Wolfgangsee & Fuschlsee) — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Sankt Margarethen im Lungau.
• Grossglockner High Alpine Road North Portal — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Sankt Margarethen im Lungau.
• Salzburg Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Sankt Margarethen im Lungau.

Local Food & Where to Eat in Sankt Margarethen im Lungau

In Sankt Margarethen 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 Margarethen 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 Margarethen im Lungau & Local Transit

By Train: Spittal-Millstättersee Bahnhof (ÖBB) (33.7 km) (33.7 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: Klagenfurt Airport (KLU).

Closest Neighboring Towns to Sankt Margarethen im Lungau

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

• Unternberg (6.1 km away)
• Thomatal (6.7 km away)
• Sankt Michael im Lungau (6.8 km away)
• Mauterndorf (7.7 km away)
• Rennweg am Katschberg (9.6 km away)

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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