Neukirchen am Großvenediger

Neukirchen am Großvenediger is a mountain village in Austria situated at about 856 meters (2,800 feet) elevation within Hohe Tauern National Park. The settlement spreads across a spacious area with traditional buildings, quiet streets, and direct access to hiking trails and the Wildkogel ski area, with a cable car reaching above 2,000 meters (6,500 feet).

The settlement evolved as a market community where farmers and residents have gathered for centuries to exchange goods and maintain their connection to the mountain landscape. With the development of tourism in the 20th century, Neukirchen became a popular destination for winter sports and mountain hiking.

The town name references the nearby Großvenediger peak and reflects the central role the church played for mountain residents. Today the place maintains an active mountain culture where locals and visitors enjoy traditional Pinzgau dishes together in cozy restaurants and outdoor spaces.

The village is easily reached by car or bus from larger towns in Salzburg and offers straightforward access to hiking trails and the Wildkogelbahn cable car. The best times to visit are winter for skiing or summer for mountain hiking; check local websites before your trip for opening hours and weather conditions.

The village carries the name of a mountain where it does not actually sit: the Großvenediger, one of Austria's highest peaks at over 3,600 meters, dominates the landscape but lies nowhere near directly above the settlement. Instead, the well-known Wildkogel with its cable car sits much closer and serves as the hub for visitors.