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Salzburg · Austria
Mittersill.
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Mittersill is a compact market town in the Pinzgau region of Salzburg, sitting in the broad Salzach valley between the Kitzbühel Alps to the north and the Hohe Tauern to the south. The town is dominated by Schloss Mittersill, a medieval castle perched on a wooded hillside above the valley floor, once owned by the archbishops of Salzburg and today operating as a four-star castle hotel with impressive views over the surrounding mountains. Mittersill is also home to the main visitor centre for the Hohe Tauern National Park, one of the largest protected areas in the Alps, making it a genuine base for exploring high-mountain landscapes. The Felberturm, a medieval tower museum in the centre of town, tells the history of the Salzburg trade routes. The Krimml Waterfalls, one of Europe's highest, are just 30 km west.
What you'll do here
Things to do.
- 01Stay at or visit Schloss Mittersill, the 900-year-old castle hotel above the Salzach valley
- 02Explore the Nationalparkzentrum Mittersill, the main visitor centre for the Hohe Tauern National Park
- 03Visit the Felberturm, a medieval tower in the town centre housing a local history museum
- 04Hike into the Hohe Tauern National Park on trails beginning directly from Mittersill
- 05Drive or cycle the Felbertauernstraße south toward East Tyrol through dramatic Alpine scenery
- 06Ski or snowshoe in the Kitzbühel Alps region to the north in winter
Within a short drive
Nearby attractions.
Krimml Waterfallsone of Europe's highest waterfalls at 380 metres, 30 km west in the upper Salzach valley
Grossglockner High Alpine RoadAustria's most famous mountain road passing Austria's highest peak, reachable via Zell am See
Kapruna glacier ski resort and dam village on the Kitzsteinhorn, 30 km east
Zell am Seea beautiful lakeside town with a lively old quarter and Alpine setting, 35 km east
Kitzbühelone of Austria's most famous ski and golf towns with a well-preserved medieval centre, 45 km north
A year in Mittersill
Monthly weather.
Best weatherLeast crowded
january-1°/-9°
Least crowded70mm
Cold and snowy. Good base for the nearby ski areas.
february2°/-8°
Least crowded65mm
Deep winter. The castle is beautiful under snow.
march7°/-4°
Least crowded70mm
Still cold but the days lengthen. Spring feels distant.
april12°/0°
80mm
Fresh spring air. Good for early walks in the national park.
may16°/4°
95mm
Lush and lovely. Rain is common but the alpine scenery is at its most vivid.
june20°/8°
Best weather110mm
Excellent for hiking. The national park trails open up.
july23°/11°
Best weather120mm
Best weather. The mountains are at their most accessible.
august23°/11°
Best weather115mm
Warm and popular. Great for the national park and castle.
september19°/7°
90mm
One of the best months. Clear skies and quieter trails.
october13°/2°
75mm
Autumn colour. The valley is beautiful but cooling fast.
november4°/-3°
70mm
Quiet and cold. The town transitions to winter.
december-1°/-8°
75mm
Snowy and atmospheric. A good base for the ski region.
Averages from the last decade · source: local weather records
Common questions
Asked & answered.
- In Mittersill, visitors can enjoy Stay at or visit Schloss Mittersill, the 900-year-old castle hotel above the Salzach valley, Explore the Nationalparkzentrum Mittersill, the main visitor centre for the Hohe Tauern National Park, Visit the Felberturm, a medieval tower in the town centre housing a local history museum and Hike into the Hohe Tauern National Park on trails beginning directly from Mittersill. Located in Salzburg, this destination is ideal for slow travellers seeking authentic, unhurried experiences.
- The best months to visit Mittersill include: May — Lush and lovely. Rain is common but the alpine scenery is at its most vivid.. July — Best weather. The mountains are at their most accessible.. June — Excellent for hiking. The national park trails open up.. Overall, summer is considered the best season.
- Mittersill offers castle stays and historic accommodations. Located in Salzburg, Austria, it's ideal for travellers who prefer authentic, unhurried experiences over typical tourist itineraries.
- Near Mittersill, you can explore Krimml Waterfalls — one of Europe's highest waterfalls at 380 metres, 30 km west in the upper Salzach valley, Grossglockner High Alpine Road — Austria's most famous mountain road passing Austria's highest peak, reachable via Zell am See, Kaprun — a glacier ski resort and dam village on the Kitzsteinhorn, 30 km east and Zell am See — a beautiful lakeside town with a lively old quarter and Alpine setting, 35 km east. These nearby destinations complement a slow travel itinerary through Salzburg, Austria.
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