Untertauern (Salzburg) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) at 986 m elevation, served by Schladming Bahnhof (ÖBB) (16.8 km).
Why Visit Untertauern (Salzburg (salzburg))
Untertauern is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) (located at 47.3024°N, 13.5047°E, elevation 986 m). Renowned for Untertauern Historic Center & Marktplatz, Untertauern Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, Grossglockner High Alpine Road North Portal, Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg), Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) Architecture & Gastronomy, Untertauern rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Schladming Bahnhof (ÖBB) (16.8 km) (16.8 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Untertauern
Untertauern Ortszentrum
Key historic quarter and dining area in Untertauern.
Kirchenviertel
Key historic quarter and dining area in Untertauern.
Bahnhofstraße / Talstation
Key historic quarter and dining area in Untertauern.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Untertauern
- Untertauern Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Untertauern.
- Grossglockner High Alpine Road North Portal — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Untertauern.
- Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg) — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Untertauern.
- Salzburg Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Untertauern.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Untertauern
In Untertauern (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 Untertauern
Untertauern Hauptplatz Gasthäuser & Wirtshäuser
Family-run Austrian inns in the walkable center of Untertauern serving regional Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) dishes (€14–€28).
Untertauern 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 Untertauern & Local Transit
By Train: Schladming Bahnhof (ÖBB) (16.8 km) (16.8 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 Untertauern
Combine Untertauern with these nearby Austrian towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Forstau (5.6 km away)
- Altenmarkt im Pongau (5.9 km away)
- Flachau (8 km away)
- Radstadt (8.9 km away)
- Tweng (12.3 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