Salzburg district, Salzburg, Austria

Places to visit near Marktschellenberg

Marktschellenberg is a town in Salzburg district, Salzburg, Austria, home to about 1,855 people. Within 50 km by road there are 215 places to visit — 121 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 forts & heritage, 22 churches and 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Schloss Gartenau (4 km), Salzburger Hochthron (5 km) and Schloss Wiespach (5 km).

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Marktschellenberg, Salzburg
Marktschellenberg, Salzburg district, Salzburg, Austria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Marktschellenberg at a glance

Location
Salzburg district, Salzburg, Austria
Population
about 1,855
Coordinates
47.6966° N, 13.0434° E
Places within 50 km
215 (215 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Marktschellenberg

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Marktschellenberg: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Marktschellenberg, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Marktschellenberg

160 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Marktschellenberg. The closest is Salzburger Hochthron (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Marktschellenberg

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Marktschellenberg. The closest is Schloss Gartenau (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Marktschellenberg

29 churches within 100 km of Marktschellenberg. The closest is Christuskirche (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Marktschellenberg

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Marktschellenberg. The closest is Thumsee (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Thumsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Obersee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Abtsdorfer See · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Mondsee Abbey · lake · Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Irrsee · lake · Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Fridolfinger See · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~45 km · Must-see

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Museums near Marktschellenberg

13 museums within 100 km of Marktschellenberg. The closest is Stille Nacht Museum (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Marktschellenberg

10 caves within 100 km of Marktschellenberg. The closest is Kolowratshöhle (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Marktschellenberg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Marktschellenberg
  2. 5 km Salzburger Hochthron · viewpoint, Bavaria
  3. 4 km Schloss Gartenau · heritage site, Bezirk Hallein
  4. 6 km Schloss Wiespach · heritage site, Bezirk Hallein
  5. 1 km Keltenmuseum · museum, Bezirk Hallein
  6. 1 km Stille Nacht Museum · museum, Bezirk Hallein
  7. 5 km Back to Marktschellenberg

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From travellers near Marktschellenberg

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How to reach Marktschellenberg

    All places near Marktschellenberg by distance

    Within 15 km of Marktschellenberg

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Hohes Brett · viewpoint · Bavaria · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Predigtstuhlbahn · attraction · Upper Bavaria · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Gollinger Wasserfall · waterfall · Bezirk Hallein · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Alte Saline · museum · Upper Bavaria · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Grünstein · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~16 km · Must-see
    • ReichenhallMuseum · museum · Upper Bavaria · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Christlieger · river spot · Upper Bavaria · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Gaisberg · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Schloß Staufeneck · fort · Upper Bavaria · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Jenner · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Jochköpfl · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Kleßheim · fort · Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Wimbachklamm · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Fuderheuberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Schneibstein · viewpoint · Bavaria · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Rosenkranzweg Maria Plain (XII) · church · Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Karlstein · fort · Upper Bavaria · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Plötz Wasserfall · waterfall · Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Radeck · fort · Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Plainberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Heuberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Hochstaufen · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Archenkanzel · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Högl · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Thumsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Eisberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Salzachöfen · viewpoint · Bezirk Hallein · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Edelweißlahnerkopf · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Feuerpalfen · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Zwiesel · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Kahlersberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Rotpalfen · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Watzmann-Südspitze · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Blaueis · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Gruberhorn · viewpoint · Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Hochkalter · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Ristfeuchthorn · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Kloster Höglwörth · church · Upper Bavaria · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Salzgrabenhöhle · cave · Upper Bavaria · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Obersee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~26 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Marktschellenberg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints121160Salzburger Hochthron (5 km)
    Forts & heritage3047Schloss Gartenau (4 km)
    Churches2229Christuskirche (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1119Thumsee (21 km)
    Museums1013Stille Nacht Museum (5 km)
    Caves910Kolowratshöhle (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Zoo Hellbrunn (9 km)
    Waterfalls44Gollinger Wasserfall (16 km)
    Parks22Volksgarten (Franz-Josef-Park) (14 km)
    Other attractions11Predigtstuhlbahn (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Christlieger (16 km)

    Marktschellenberg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Marktschellenberg?

    Schloss Gartenau (heritage site, about 4 km), Salzburger Hochthron (viewpoint, about 5 km), Schloss Wiespach (heritage site, about 5 km), Stille Nacht Museum (museum, about 5 km), Keltenmuseum (museum, about 5 km), Berchtesgadener Hochthron (viewpoint, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Marktschellenberg?

    215 places on Spotwander: 121 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Marktschellenberg?

    Salzburger Hochthron, about 5 km by road; Berchtesgadener Hochthron (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Marktschellenberg?

    Schloss Gartenau, about 4 km by road; Schloss Wiespach (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Marktschellenberg?

    Christuskirche, about 10 km by road; Doser-Kapelle (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Marktschellenberg?

    Start in Marktschellenberg, visit Salzburger Hochthron, then Schloss Gartenau, then Schloss Wiespach, then Keltenmuseum, then Stille Nacht Museum, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Marktschellenberg?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Marktschellenberg

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Marktschellenberg’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Marktschellenberg on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.