Bischofshofen
A little Austrian town in the Salzburg state's St. Johann im Pongau district, Bischofshofen sits in mountain terrain with scenic surrounds and a compact centre holding cafés, restaurants, and several historic churches. It also serves as a significant rail and road junction on routes crossing the main Alpine chain, making it a practical base for exploring the wider region, which includes UNESCO World Heritage sites nearby.
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- Population7,457
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
Nearest airports
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Bischofshofen: quick answers
Where is Bischofshofen?
Bischofshofen is in Austria, about 42 km26 miles in a straight line from Salzburg-Sued.
How do you get to Bischofshofen?
The nearest airport is Salzburg (SZG), about 43 min away by road. The nearest train station is Tischlerhäusl, about 48 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Bischofshofen?
The warmest month is July, averaging 14°C57°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -6°C21°F. The wettest month is June, with about 186 mm7.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Bischofshofen?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 8 restaurants, 4 cafés and 14 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Bischofshofen?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Bad Aussee, Schladming and Mondsee. Bischofshofen is listed among the day trips from Salzburg.