Salzburg-Umgebung District
Salzburg-Umgebung District, Administrative district in Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg-Umgebung is the administrative district surrounding Salzburg city and comprises 37 municipalities with three major towns and several market communities. The landscape ranges from flat terrain along the Salzach river to alpine highlands at roughly 624 meters (2,047 feet) elevation.
The district formed as an administrative region through Austrian governance reforms and has remained closely tied to Salzburg's regional development. Its population expanded dramatically over decades, transforming it from a primarily rural area into a modern suburban region.
The Aperschnalzen tradition thrives through regular competitions where locals demonstrate their whipcracking skills with precision and flair. This practice shapes community gatherings and attracts visitors interested in witnessing this distinctive local custom.
Seekirchen am Wallersee serves as the administrative hub and is easily accessible from Salzburg city. Visitors find good connections to shops, services, and recreational opportunities whether planning a day trip or extended stay.
The area offers a rare mix of completely flat plains and steep mountain landscapes within a relatively small space. People take advantage of this contrast throughout the year for different activities, from cycling to alpine hiking.
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Haidach gas storage
17.2 km
Hangar-7
9.9 km
Riesending cave
20.3 km
Fortress Hohensalzburg
8.4 km
Salzburg Cathedral
8.2 km
Mirabell Palace
7.5 km
Nonnberg Abbey
8.2 km
Mozart's birthplace
8 km
Dokumentationszentrum Obersalzberg
26.4 km
Schloss Fuschl
14.4 km
Schafberg
28.1 km
Hellbrunn Palace
11.8 km
Schloss Leopoldskron
9.4 km
Berchtesgaden Chancellery Branch office
27.5 km
Teahouse on Mooslahnerkopf Hill
25.6 km
Salzburgring
7.9 kmBad Reichenhall Ice Rink roof collapse
20.8 km
Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden
26.1 km
Silent-Night-Chapel
14 km
Schellenberger Eishöhle
18.1 km
Gaisberg
7.2 km
St Peter's Archabbey Salzburg
8.3 km
Schloss Klessheim
8.6 km
Anif Palace
13.6 km
Predigtstuhl Cable Car
23 kmBerchtesgaden Provostry
26.7 km
Predigtstuhl
24.4 km
Anif
Anthering
Bergheim
Berndorf bei Salzburg
Bürmoos
Dorfbeuern
Ebenau
Elixhausen
Elsbethen
Eugendorf
Faistenau
Fuschl am See
Göming
Grödig
Großgmain
Hallwang
Henndorf am Wallersee
Hintersee
Hof bei Salzburg
Koppl
Köstendorf
Lamprechtshausen
Mattsee
Neumarkt am Wallersee
Nußdorf am Haunsberg
Oberndorf bei Salzburg
Obertrum
Plainfeld
Sankt Georgen bei Salzburg
St. Gilgen
Schleedorf
Seeham
Seekirchen am Wallersee
Straßwalchen
Strobl
Thalgau
Wals-Siezenheim
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