Bezirk Zell am See district, Salzburg, Austria

Places to visit near Virgen

Virgen is a town in Bezirk Zell am See district, Salzburg, Austria, home to about 1,117 people. Within 50 km by road there are 167 places to visit — 140 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 4 churches and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Hoher Eichham (9 km), Lasörling (10 km) and Gritzer See (11 km).

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Virgen, Salzburg
Virgen, Bezirk Zell am See district, Salzburg, Austria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Virgen at a glance

Location
Bezirk Zell am See district, Salzburg, Austria
Population
about 1,117
Coordinates
47.0016° N, 12.4566° E
Places within 50 km
167 (167 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 Virgen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Virgen: 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 Virgen, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Virgen

231 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Virgen. The closest is Hoher Eichham (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hoher Eichham · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Lasörling · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Rote Säule · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Defereggen Valley · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Rainerhorn · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Schlatenkees Glacier · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~17 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Virgen

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Virgen. The closest is Heinfels Castle (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Virgen

10 churches within 100 km of Virgen. The closest is Heilig-Geist-Kapelle - Cappella di Santo Spirito (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Virgen

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Virgen. The closest is Reiteralm (31 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Virgen

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Virgen. The closest is Gritzer See (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Gritzer See · lake · Salzburg · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Tristacher See · lake · Bezirk Hermagor · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Zeller See · lake · Bezirk Zell am See · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Schwarzsee · lake · Bezirk Zell am See · ~64 km · Must-see

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Museums near Virgen

4 museums within 100 km of Virgen. The closest is Felberturmmuseum Mittersill (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Virgen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Virgen
  2. 9 km Hoher Eichham · viewpoint, Bezirk Zell am See
  3. 6 km Rote Säule · viewpoint, Bezirk Zell am See
  4. 9 km Lasörling · viewpoint, Bezirk Zell am See
  5. 9 km Defereggen Valley · viewpoint, Salzburg
  6. 6 km Gritzer See · lake, Salzburg
  7. 11 km Back to Virgen

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From travellers near Virgen

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How to reach Virgen

    All places near Virgen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Granatspitzkees · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Hochgasser · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Umbalköpfl · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Stubacher Sonnblick · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Hohe Tauern National Park · sanctuary · Bezirk Zell am See · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Dreiherrnspitze · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Tauernkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Keeskogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Eiskögele · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Hörndl · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Romariswandköpfe · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Schafkopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Rötspitze · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Glocknerwand · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Larmkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Großglockner · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Kleinglockner · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Johannisberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Birnlücke · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Hofmannskees · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Glödis · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Schlieferspitze · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Roter Knopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Prijakt · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Südliche Talleitenspitze · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Goßkopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Pasterze · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Rosshornscharte · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Westlicher Zwillingskopf - Testa Gemella Occidentale · viewpoint · South Tyrol · ~29 km · Must-see
    • High Tauern National Park · sanctuary · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Vorderer Bärenkopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Lenkstein · viewpoint · South Tyrol · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Fenneregg · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Staller Sattel · viewpoint · Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Hocheiser · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Hollersbachtal · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Patscher Spitze · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Breitkopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Heilig-Geist-Kapelle - Cappella di Santo Spirito · church · South Tyrol · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Kleiner Hornkopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~31 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Virgen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints140231Hoher Eichham (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1235Heinfels Castle (35 km)
    Churches410Heilig-Geist-Kapelle - Cappella di Santo Spirito (31 km)
    Waterfalls36Reiteralm (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Gritzer See (11 km)
    Museums34Felberturmmuseum Mittersill (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Hohe Tauern National Park (22 km)

    Virgen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Virgen?

    Hoher Eichham (viewpoint, about 9 km), Lasörling (viewpoint, about 10 km), Gritzer See (lake, about 11 km), Rote Säule (viewpoint, about 11 km), Defereggen Valley (viewpoint, about 16 km), Rainerhorn (viewpoint, about 16 km).

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

    167 places on Spotwander: 140 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 4 churches, 3 waterfalls, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Virgen?

    Hoher Eichham, about 9 km by road; Lasörling (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Virgen?

    Heinfels Castle, about 35 km by road; Schloss Bruck (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Virgen?

    Heilig-Geist-Kapelle - Cappella di Santo Spirito, about 31 km by road; Bricciuskapelle (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Virgen?

    Start in Virgen, visit Hoher Eichham, then Rote Säule, then Lasörling, then Defereggen Valley, then Gritzer See, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Virgen?

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

    Towns near Virgen

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