natural wonder
Liechtensteinklamm
One of the deepest and narrowest accessible gorges in the Alps, walked on galleries bolted to the rock above the torrent.
10 km · about 20 min drive
EuropeAustriaState of Salzburg
Hof
State of Salzburg, Austria · Europe
About Hof
Hof works well as a base: 10 minutes from Flachau, 10km from Liechtensteinklamm.
Hof is in State of Salzburg, Austria, with about 1,300 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Flachau, about 6 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Hof?
Within an hour or so of Hof: Liechtensteinklamm (10 km), Hohenwerfen Castle (18 km), Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave (19 km), Gosausee (24 km).
Are there any good drives near Hof?
The nearest famous roads are Malta High Alpine Road, Rossfeld Panoramastrasse and Postalm Panoramastrasse.
Where is Hof?
Hof is in State of Salzburg, Austria, about 6 km from Flachau.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,295
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Austria
- Region
- State of Salzburg
- Timezone
- Europe/Vienna
- Coordinates
- 47.3500, 13.3167
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Austria
Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.
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Worth the detour from Hof
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Hohenwerfen Castle
A 900-year-old clifftop fortress above the Salzach, known for falconry shows and 'Sound of Music' fame.
18 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave
The world's largest ice cave stretching 42 kilometers through the Austrian Alps, filled with dramatic frozen formations.
19 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Gosausee
A serene alpine lake mirroring the Dachstein glacier, a beloved Salzkammergut photo stop.
24 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Dachstein Glacier & Skywalk
A spectacular glacier plateau with a glass skywalk, ice palace, and suspension bridge offering vertigo-inducing views 250 metres above the abyss.
26 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
Malta High Alpine Road
A 14.4 km road through the 'valley of falling waters', threading one-lane tunnels and waterfalls to end at the 200 m Koelnbrein Dam, Austria's tallest, deep in the Hohe Tauern.
31 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Königssee
A pristine emerald-green lake nestled between steep mountain walls, famous for its echo and the pilgrimage church of St. Bartholomä.
34 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Hallstatt Skywalk Viewpoint
A platform projecting over the Hallstatter See with a bird's-eye view of the fairy-tale lakeside village framed by the Dachstein mountains.
34 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Hof
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 26 kmDachstein Glacier & SkywalkA spectacular glacier plateau with a glass skywalk, ice palace, and suspension bridge offering vertigo-inducing views 250 metres above the abyss.
- 31 kmMalta High Alpine RoadA 14.4 km road through the 'valley of falling waters', threading one-lane tunnels and waterfalls to end at the 200 m Koelnbrein Dam, Austria's tallest, deep in the Hohe Tauern.
- 34 kmHallstatt Skywalk ViewpointA platform projecting over the Hallstatter See with a bird's-eye view of the fairy-tale lakeside village framed by the Dachstein mountains.
- 36 kmEagle's Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)A mountaintop retreat at 1,834 metres above Berchtesgaden, accessed by a brass-lined elevator cut into the rock, offering Alpine panoramas.
- 36 kmRossfeld PanoramastrasseGermany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.
- 37 kmPostalm PanoramastrasseA toll road onto Austria's largest alpine pasture plateau above the Wolfgangsee, gentle and wide open.
Driving in Austria
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.62/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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