Bischofshofen, Mountain municipality in Sankt Johann im Pongau District, Austria
Bischofshofen sits at 544 meters elevation in the Northern Limestone Alps, surrounded by the Hochkönig massif and Tennen Mountains along the Salzach river.
Celtic tribes established copper and salt mines in Bischofshofen before Roman occupation, with the name Hoven first appearing in historical records in 1151.
The Bischofshofener Amselsingen celebration brings together residents for traditional music performances and community gatherings throughout the year.
The town functions as a transportation hub with direct access to the Salzburg-Tyrol Railway line and Tauern Autobahn, connecting major Alpine regions.
The Paul-Ausserleitner-Schanze hosts the final competition of the Four Hills Tournament, drawing international ski jumping competitors each January.
Location: St. Johann im Pongau District
Elevation above the sea: 544 m
Shares border with: Werfen
Email: stadtgemeinde@bischofshofen.at
Website: https://bischofshofen.at
GPS coordinates: 47.41722,13.21944
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:34
Salzburg Slate Alps
5.9 km
Arthurstollen
4.6 km
Missionshaus St. Rupert, Bischofshofen
1.9 km
Hochgründeck
5.6 km
Kath. Pfarrkirche hl. Maximilian Bischofshofen
310 m
Burgruine Bachsfall
1.2 km
Buchbergkirche, Bischofshofen
1.4 km
Frauenkirche in Bischofshofen
308 m
Pfarrkirche hl. Cyriak Pfarrwerfen
4.6 km
Palfnerkogel
5.5 km
Georgikirche Bischofshofen
347 m
Filialkirche Pöham
3.2 km
Museum Bischofshofen
295 m
Tulayahaus
74 m
Kreuzbergkirche Bischofshofen
1.9 km
Missionshaus St. Rupert - cemetery, Bischofshofen
1.9 km
OPEN GOLF St. Johann Alpendorf
4 km
Rathaus Bischofshofen
278 m
Figur Christus Salvator
2 km
Hauptschule
272 m
Kriegerdenkmal, Pfarrwerfen
4.6 km
Kriegerdenkmal Bischofshofen
362 m
Wohnhaus Rathausplatz 3 Bischofshofen
299 m
Pfarrhof Bischofshofen
313 m
Brechelbad beim Oberlaubichlgut
955 m
Gainfeldwasserfall
1.3 km
Schule
426 m
Lebzelterhaus Bischofshofen
225 mReviews
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