Tamsweg District

The Tamsweg District is an administrative area in Salzburg that brings together fifteen municipalities spread across alpine terrain. These communities include the town of Tamsweg, Mariapfarr, Mauterndorf, and Sankt Michael im Lungau, each with its own character and structure.

The area has deep roots in the Salzburg region, shaped over centuries by its mountain setting. The municipalities developed from older settlements that adapted to life in the alpine landscape.

The district preserves Alpine traditions through regular Samson parades and water shooting competitions at Prebersee lake, which bring together local communities.

The district is best visited during warmer months when mountain paths are open and weather is stable. The various municipalities have local services and accommodation options accessible from the main towns.

The region contains multiple medieval structures, including Kuenburg Castle, while implementing modern initiatives such as LED street lighting across its municipalities.

Location: Salzburg

Capital city: Tamsweg

Elevation above the sea: 1,229 m

Reference: TA

Shares border with: Spittal an der Drau District, Murau District, Liezen District, St. Johann im Pongau District

Website: https://salzburg.gv.at/themen/se/bezirke/bh-tamsweg.htm

GPS coordinates: 47.11667,13.81667

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:38