One of Austria's most snow-sure resorts, with a 100 km connected circuit at 1,740 m. A big-mountain day trip 25 minutes from Mariapfarr.
Obertauern
Obertauern is the serious ski day: a full circuit ("Tauernrunde") of about 100 km of pistes around a snow bowl at 1,740 m. ## Why go When you want altitude, mileage, and near-guaranteed snow from late November to May, all within a 25-minute drive of the apartment. ## Good to know - The circuit runs both directions (green and red routes). - Better for confident intermediates and up; beginners choose Fanningberg. - Weekends peak — start before 9:00.
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Medieval market village with a landmark toll castle, pastel facades, and the valley station of Grosseck-Speiereck. 10 minutes from Mariapfarr.
Mauterndorf
Mauterndorf is Lungau's postcard: a medieval toll castle, a pastel market street, and mountain lifts at the edge of the village. ## Why go Burg Mauterndorf runs a genuinely good family exhibition (knights, falconry in season), and the village works in any weather — it is the valley's best rainy-day rescue. ## Good to know - 10 minutes by car from Mariapfarr. - Castle open year-round with seasonal hours. - Combine with a ski day at Grosseck-Speiereck in winter.
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Top rainy day ideas and indoor activities in Lungau, Austria. Explore historic castles, heated indoor pools, cozy alpine cafés, and short scenic forest walks.
Rainy Day Ideas in Lungau
Alpine rain is honest: it commits for a morning, then usually loses interest. Plan indoors till two, keep boots in the car. ## The reliable four 1. **Burg Mauterndorf** — the family exhibition fills a solid half day. 2. **Tamsweg indoor pool** — kids swim, adults sauna. 3. **Marktplatz cafés** — apple strudel science. 4. **St. Leonhard church** — gothic glass worth the small hill. ## The afternoon window When the clouds lift, Prebersee in mist is arguably better than in sun.
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Comfortable living area with seating in Samspitze 4
Living room seating area in Samspitze 4
Low sun over groomed snow tracks and winter mountains
A two-day ski weekend from Mariapfarr — family slopes at Fanningberg, big circuit at Obertauern, sauna after both.
Winter Weekend
Two ski days, two very different mountains, one warm apartment with a sauna in between.
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The Longa, a naturally winding mountain stream, meanders out of the Weisspriachtal valley below steep alpine slopes.
Wide mountain panorama above the naturally winding Longa stream in the Weisspriachtal valley
Small wooden sauna or wellness building in a snowy setting
Two-bedroom family apartment in Mariapfarr, Lungau, in the Austrian Alps with a lake view and a Salzburg AG EV charging station available for guest use. Sleeps up to 6 guests with 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen, balcony, free parking, Wi-Fi, and shared sauna access.
Samspitze 4
Samspitze 4 is a family-friendly alpine apartment in Mariapfarr, Lungau. It sleeps up to 6 guests and works well as a practical base for ski weekends, summer hiking, family holidays, and quiet alpine stays. The apartment sits in Pichl, a quiet locality of Mariapfarr — one of the sunniest villages in Austria. From the door you can reach Fanningberg in 15 minutes, Prebersee in about 20, and Obertauern in 25. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms make it comfortable for a family of up to six or two couples travelling together. In summer and early autumn, Samspitze 4 works as a calm base for easy hikes with children, lake days, mountain lifts, castle visits, and slow evenings on the balcony. The full kitchen and free parking make week-long and longer stays straightforward, while the shared Zirbensauna gives families a useful fallback after a rainy or active day.
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Illuminated church facade at night in Mariapfarr
Autumn period used for destination suitability tagging.
Autumn
When the clouds sit low — a castle, a market town, an indoor pool, and good food. Lungau still works in the rain.
Rainy Weekend Rescue
Rain in the mountains is not a failure — it is a permission slip for castles, cake, and warm water.
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High valley floor just over the Tauern pass beyond Obertauern — easy ski touring terrain, a cross-country skiing base, and a natural toboggan run below the Johanneswasserfall.
Gnadenalm
Gnadenalm is where the Tauern pass exhales: a wide, quiet valley floor just past the Obertauern snow bowl, made for the slower winter sports. ## Why go - **Ski touring** — the gentle open slopes above the Gnadenalm are a classic first-tour terrain: enough climb to earn the descent, none of the exposure. Local schools run introductory touring courses here. - **Tobogganing** — a natural toboggan run descends near the Johanneswasserfall; sleds can be rented nearby in season. - **Cross-country** — the Gnadenalm doubles as a cross-country base with tracks along the young Taurach. ## Food The Gnadenalm huts serve fondues worth the drive alone: - **Meat fondue** — around 250 g of beef, pork, and turkey fillet, cooked at the table and served with six different sauces, mixed salad, French fries, and baguette. - **Cheese fondue** — the classic alpine version, served the same way. Both are a full dinner, not a snack stop — plan accordingly. ## Good to know - About 30 minutes from Mariapfarr — over the pass, a few minutes beyond Obertauern (technically in Untertauern, Pongau). - Being terrain outside groomed resorts, ski touring requires avalanche awareness — check the bulletin and go with a guide if unsure. - Verify toboggan run opening and sled rental locally; conditions vary through the season.
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Mountain stream flowing through snow in a winter valley
Lungau's family ski mountain, 15 minutes from Mariapfarr. Wide sunny slopes, short lift lines, a good ski school, and fair prices.
Fanningberg
Fanningberg is the ski day without the circus: wide, sunny, uncrowded pistes that suit families and relaxed skiers. ## Why go Short lift queues, a solid ski school, kid-friendly terrain, and prices well below the famous neighbouring resorts — 15 minutes from the apartment door. ## Good to know - Season: roughly December to early April. - Mostly blue and red slopes between 1,347 m and 2,152 m. - Combine with Obertauern or Grosseck-Speiereck for variety in a week.
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Detailed close-up of the Samson figure headpiece during the Tamsweg tradition.
Close-up view of the Samson figure headpiece during Tamsweg festival
High alpine lake at about 1,750 m above Weißpriach, reached on foot via Tonimörtlhütte, with clear green-blue water in a quiet basin of the Schladming Tauern.
Wirpitschsee
Wirpitschsee is the mountain-lake reward above the Weißpriachtal: clear green-blue water held in a quiet alpine basin, with forest and open slopes rising directly from the shore. ## Why go The lake feels much more remote than the lower valley even though the route is a natural continuation of a day beside the Longa. The climb brings you past Tonimörtlhütte before the landscape opens around the water, making the hut and lake an easy pair for the same outing. ## Good to know - The lake lies at about 1,750 m, so expect mountain weather and cooler temperatures than in the valley. - This is a hiking destination, not a drive-up lake; proper footwear is worthwhile. - Tonimörtlhütte is close to the lake and is the natural food stop when it is open. - The confirmed Alpina photo shows Wirpitschsee itself; the landscape hero is a crop of that owner-reviewed source image, not a substitute location.
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Naturally winding mountain river through the Weißpriachtal, with clear cold water, waterfalls and protected meanders before it joins the Südliche Taurach near Mariapfarr.
Longa
The Longa is the river that gives the Weißpriachtal much of its character: clear, cold mountain water moving from high alpine terrain through waterfalls and then into broad, naturally winding meanders. ## Why go Follow the river for an easy way into Lungau's quieter side. The upper valley is about rushing water and waterfalls; farther down, the Longa slows into loops through meadows and protected wetland habitat. It works as a destination in its own right and as the thread connecting hikes toward Wirpitschsee and the huts of the Weißpriachtal. ## Good to know - The river is also written **Lonka**. - From its origin to its mouth in the Taurach, the Longa runs for roughly 20 km. - The protected “Lonka Mäander” areas are related protected sections along the river, not the identity of the river itself. - The water remains alpine-cold even in summer; use normal mountain-river caution around swimming spots and faster current.
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A rewarding one-day mountain hike following the Longa into the upper Weißpriachtal, with a traditional food stop at Tonimörtlhütte and Wirpitschsee as the final reward.
Longa to Wirpitschsee Hike
This is one of those hikes where the day keeps getting better as you go: first the Longa and its cold, clear water, then the upper Weißpriachtal, then a proper hut stop, and finally Wirpitschsee tucked into the mountains. ## Why this hike is worth it The route feels rewarding rather than casual. The Longa gives the lower part of the walk plenty of shade, water and changing scenery; higher up, the valley opens into a quieter alpine landscape before you reach Tonimörtlhütte and the lake. The hut is part of the experience, not just a waypoint. **Tonimörtlhütte is a traditional family-run hut where food and service were a real highlight of our visit.** If the Kaiserschmarrn is available, that is our pick — but menus change, so treat it as a recommendation rather than a promise. ## The lake reward Wirpitschsee is the natural finish to the climb. When the day is genuinely warm and sunny, the lake also gives confident swimmers the option of a short cold-water dip before heading back down. Alpine water stays cold even in summer, so make the call based on the conditions on the day rather than treating swimming as part of the route. ## Good to know - Make this a fair-weather mountain day; avoid exposed higher sections when thunderstorms are likely. - Carry water and a light layer even if you plan to eat at the hut. - Proper hiking shoes are the right choice. - Families with children should treat this as an active mountain hike, not a stroller or easy-valley outing. - The same route works without swimming: the lake itself is enough of a finish. The linked Garmin activity is retained as supporting route evidence; trail conditions, access and hut opening information should still be checked for the day of the hike.
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Aerial panorama of a Lungau village with green fields and mountains
Snow-covered huts surrounded by forest and winter light
Salzburg AG EV charging station on-site for electric vehicles
Salzburg AG EV charging station available for guest use at the property
Family-run hotel-restaurant (third generation, Maier family) on the Tamsweg Marktplatz — regional and seasonal cooking, the reliable evening dining address in Lungau's main town.
Gambswirt
Gambswirt is where a practical Lungau day ends well: warm dining rooms, a real menu, and a central Tamsweg location that still works after lake days, castle days, and rainy detours. ## Why go Because it is reliable. If you need a proper dinner in Lungau rather than a hut snack or café stop, Gambswirt is one of the clearest default choices. ## Good to know - On the Marktplatz in Tamsweg. - Good fallback for rainy days and later evenings. - Best treated as a dining stop inside a broader Tamsweg outing.
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Complete season-by-season guide to visiting Lungau, Austria. Explore winter snow reliability, summer lake swimming, autumn foliage, and quiet travel months.
Best Time to Visit Lungau
Lungau has two proper high seasons and two quiet gaps — all four have a case. ## Winter (Dec–Apr) Reliable snow at family prices. Fanningberg for kids, Obertauern for mileage. ## Summer (Jul–Sep) Lake season: Prebersee swims, meadow hikes, hut lunches. Book early for August. ## Autumn (late Sep–Oct) Larches turn gold, air goes sharp, crowds go home. The photographer's season. ## The quiet gaps May and November: half the valley rests. Perfect if you want a village to yourself and don't mind closed lifts.
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Vertical view of a mountain lake with forested shores
The ultimate family playbook for Lungau, Austria. Discover easy mountain lake walks, medieval castle knight tours, gentle ski slopes, and rainy day activities.
Lungau with Kids
Lungau's superpower for families is logistics: everything is 25 minutes away or less, and nothing requires a queue. ## The core rotation - **Lake**: Prebersee loop — flat, 45 minutes, swim option. - **Castle**: Burg Mauterndorf — knights, falcons in season. - **Mountain (winter)**: Fanningberg ski school; Katschberg ski kindergarten. - **Rain**: Tamsweg pool, castle, cake. ## Base logic [Samspitze 4](/lungau/apartments/samspitze-4-mariapfarr/) sleeps six, has two bathrooms (decisive with kids), a kitchen for picky eaters, and parking at the door.
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Samson procession crossing Tamsweg town square during a summer festival.
Samson giant in procession on Tamsweg town square during a local festival
Open green meadow with forest and low mountains
First-timer's orientation guide to Lungau, Austria. Learn where it sits in Salzburg, how to get around, top sights to visit, and how to plan your first trip.
First Time in Lungau
Lungau is the Salzburg region most people drive past on the A10 — which is exactly why it still feels like Austria before the crowds. ## The short version A high sunny plateau (about 1,000–1,100 m) ringed by the Tauern ranges: quiet villages, moor lakes, one proper castle, and ski areas where lift queues are a rumor. ## Where to base yourself Mariapfarr — one of Austria's sunniest villages, central to everything, and home to [Samspitze 4](/lungau/apartments/samspitze-4-mariapfarr/), a practical family apartment. ## First-visit priorities 1. Prebersee lakeside loop 2. Burg Mauterndorf 3. A mountain day (Grosseck-Speiereck in summer, Fanningberg in winter) 4. Coffee on the Tamsweg Marktplatz
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Resort grounds and natural pond at AlpiNest Feriendorf
Calm water feature and grounds at AlpiNest Feriendorf Mariapfarr
Around Prebersee, the appeal is not only the lake itself but also the bright forest edges and easy nature walks nearby.
Sunny woodland and meadow near Prebersee in Lungau.
On-site parking lot and winter property view at AlpiNest Mariapfarr
On-site parking area and winter property view in Mariapfarr
Quiet locality of Mariapfarr where Samspitze 4 is located. A practical base area with fast access to village services and short drives to Lungau's ski areas and lakes.
Pichl
Pichl is the practical edge of Mariapfarr: quiet enough to sleep well, close enough to reach bread, playgrounds, and the main village streets in minutes. ## Why go Because this is where the stay actually begins. For guests at Samspitze 4, Pichl is the real front door to Lungau: calm residential lanes, short local walks, and fast departures in every direction. ## Good to know - Immediate base area for Samspitze 4. - A few minutes from Mariapfarr village centre. - Best used as a stay base rather than a destination detour of its own.
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Family-run summer mountain hut at about 1,750 m above the rear Weißpriachtal, close to Wirpitschsee, serving homemade Lungau dishes to hikers.
Tonimörtlhütte
Tonimörtlhütte is the hut stop that turns the climb from the rear Weißpriachtal toward Wirpitschsee into a full mountain day: a traditional wooden hut, homemade food and the lake close by. ## Why go The hut sits high in the upper Weißpriachtal and pairs naturally with Wirpitschsee. Stop on the way up or down, sit outside when the weather allows, and make the hut part of the day rather than just a waypoint. Our standout was the **Kaiserschmarrn**: a generous plate of torn pancake dusted with powdered sugar and served with apple sauce. Menus and availability change, so treat that as a first-hand recommendation from our visit rather than a permanent menu promise. ## Good to know - This is a mountain-hike destination; use proper footwear and carry water even when the hut is your food stop. - The normal hut season is in summer; check current opening information before setting out. - The signed route from the rear Weißpriachtal continues toward Wirpitschsee, which lies only a short walk beyond the hut. - It works well with active children who are comfortable on a mountain walk, but this is not a stroller outing. - The exterior, Kasnudeln, interior, and Kaiserschmarrn photos used by Alpina were all confirmed by the content owner as Tonimörtlhütte.
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Why visit Lungau, Austria? Discover the benefits of Austria's sunny high plateau — uncrowded alpine valleys, authentic villages, and great value for families.
Why Visit Lungau
Everyone drives through Lungau on the way to somewhere famous. That is the whole argument for stopping. ## Five honest reasons 1. **Sunshine records** — the plateau claims some of Austria's sunniest statistics; Mariapfarr anchors them. 2. **Empty beauty** — Prebersee at 8 am belongs to you. 3. **Real villages** — Mauterndorf and Tamsweg exist for their residents, not for tour buses. 4. **Family skiing at family prices** — Fanningberg is what alpine skiing was before valet ski butlers. 5. **UNESCO oddness** — giant Samson processions parade through summer villages. ## Who it is not for Nightlife seekers, luxury spa collectors, and anyone who measures a holiday in Instagram queues.
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Famous homemade Kasnudeln at Tonimörtlhütte.
Homemade Kasnudeln served hot at Tonimörtlhütte.
Samson giant procession scene in Tamsweg during local festivities.
Samson giant carried through Tamsweg street procession with onlookers
Autumn field and wooded hills under low clouds
Lungau's westernmost valley village — the quiet Zederhaustal with the Mühlenweg mill trail, Prangstangen traditions, and the Riedingtal nature park at its head.
Zederhaus
Zederhaus is the Lungau most visitors never reach: a single quiet valley running parallel to the Mur, framed by the Weißeck and Hochfeind ridges. ## Why go A summer stroll here is the definition of unhurried: flat valley paths along the Zederhausbach, the **Mühlenweg** trail past historic wooden mills, and — at the head of the valley — the **Riedingtal nature park** with its spring-fed Brunnwand waterfalls and hut lunches. ## Good to know - About 30 minutes by car from Mariapfarr via St. Michael. - Around June 24, the village raises its **Prangstangen** — flower-wound poles up to eight metres tall carried through the village, one of Lungau's UNESCO-listed traditions. - The Riedingtal toll road opens in summer; walking in from the valley is always free.
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Wide alpine valley panorama with steep mountains and forested slopes
Alpine holiday village in Pichl, Mariapfarr, containing Samspitze 4 and other independently bookable apartments and chalets.
AlpiNest Feriendorf Lungau
Alpine lake landscape near Zederhaus with bright turquoise water and clear mountain reflections.
Turquoise mountain lake with forested slopes and cloud reflections near Zederhaus
Small huts partly buried in deep snow
Family-focused alpine holiday need-state.
FamilyHoliday
Snow tracks leading toward a bright mountain horizon
One of the sunniest villages in Austria and the home base of Samspitze 4. A quiet church village with bakeries, easy walks, and fast access to Lungau's ski areas and lakes.
Mariapfarr
Mariapfarr is where Lungau slows down. The village sits on a sunny plateau at about 1,120 m, holds the record as one of Austria's sunniest places, and is where Joseph Mohr wrote the lyrics of "Silent Night". ## Why go It is the ideal quiet base: bakeries, a landmark pilgrimage church, easy valley walks, and short drives to every major Lungau attraction. ## Good to know - Best season: all year — sunny in summer, reliable snow access in winter. - With kids: flat valley walks and playgrounds make it easy. - Rainy day: drive 10 minutes to Mauterndorf castle.
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A moor lake at 1,514 m below the Preber peak. Dark calm water, an easy lakeside loop trail, and a famously quiet atmosphere. Best in summer and autumn.
Prebersee
Prebersee is Lungau's quiet mirror: a dark moor lake at 1,514 m beneath the Preber, ringed by pines and a flat loop trail. ## Why go Cold clean water for a proper alpine reset swim, an easy 45-minute lakeside loop that works with small kids, and huts serving simple food in season. ## Good to know - Best season: late June to early October. - The water stays cold all year — that is the point. - Arrive early on sunny weekends; the small car park fills up.
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Exterior view of Samspitze 4 chalet in Mariapfarr during summer
Exterior view of Samspitze 4 chalet surrounded by green alpine mountains in summer
An honest guide to mountain lakes in Lungau, Austria. Discover clear moor lakes, high alpine tarns, top swimming spots, and scenic lakeside trail walks.
Lakes in Lungau
Lungau does not do beach clubs. It does dark, cold, perfectly clear water with a mountain behind it. ## The one you came for **Prebersee** — moor lake, 1,514 m, flat 45-minute loop, swimable (bravely), huts in season. 22 minutes from the apartment. [Full place guide →](/lungau/places/prebersee/) ## For hikers The **Landschitzseen** tarns above Lessach reward a proper mountain walk with water nobody else reached that day. ## Rules of alpine swimming 1. Enter decisively; hesitation is the enemy. 2. Three strokes minimum or it doesn't count. 3. The warm rock afterwards is 80% of the experience.
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Seven unhurried days covering lakes, villages, castles, and mountains — the full Lungau rhythm from one Mariapfarr base.
One Week in Lungau
A week in Lungau is not a checklist — it is a rhythm: one lake, one castle, one mountain, and at least one day of doing nothing at all.
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Warm-season period used for destination suitability tagging.
Summer
Family resort on the pass between Salzburg and Carinthia with 70 km of pistes, snow-sure slopes, and a lively kids' program. 25 minutes from Mariapfarr.
Katschberg
Katschberg sits on the pass at 1,641 m and is built around families: ski kindergarten, kids' slopes, and reliable snow. ## Why go The most child-oriented resort within reach — 70 km of pistes, snow-sure altitude, and everything walkable at the top of the pass. ## Good to know - 25 minutes by car from Mariapfarr. - In summer it flips into a hiking and alpine-hut destination. - Busier than Fanningberg; go early in holiday weeks.
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Green field with distant mountains and a curving country path
Two days built around water and quiet — a Prebersee reset, alpine meadows, and long slow evenings on the balcony.
Summer Lake Weekend
A weekend engineered around one cold, clear lake and the art of doing very little afterwards.
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Explore the best easy family hikes in Lungau, Austria. Discover flat stroller-friendly trails, mountain lake loops, and rewarding alpine hut stops with kids.
Easy Hikes with Kids in Lungau
The rule for hiking with kids: the destination must beat the walk. Lungau makes that easy. ## The shortlist | Trail | Time | Reward | |-------|------|--------| | Prebersee loop | 45 min, flat | Swimming + hut | | Mariapfarr valley paths | 30–90 min, flat | Playgrounds, bakery finish | | Katschberg hut trails | 1–2 h, gentle | Animals + Kaiserschmarrn | ## Pro moves - Start before 9:30; alpine motivation halves after lunch. - Pack swimwear even if "we're not swimming". - The hut is not a stop — it is the point.
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Clouds parting over winter mountains
Lungau's biggest local ski area above Mauterndorf and St. Michael, with long descents and valley views, 15 minutes from Mariapfarr.
Grosseck-Speiereck
Grosseck-Speiereck is the bigger local mountain: around 50 km of pistes rising to 2,400 m, shared between Mauterndorf and St. Michael. ## Why go Long cruising descents, real vertical, and valley views across the whole Lungau plateau — while staying 15 minutes from the apartment. ## Good to know - Access from the Mauterndorf valley station is closest to Mariapfarr. - Suits intermediates best; beginners are happier at Fanningberg. - Ski bus connections run in high season.
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Small white chapel on a green hillside
Old alpine stable interior with wooden beams
Snow-covered alpine hut beside a winter valley
Alpine chalet exterior in winter snow
Short winter ski-focused trip need-state.
SkiWeekend
Independent family-run alpine holiday planner for Lungau, Austria, with simple day ideas, family-friendly places, seasonal tips, and curated apartments near Mariapfarr.
Alpina.travel
Alpina.travel is a personal family project about alpine holidays, starting from Lungau, Austria. It is an independent travel publisher, not an official tourism board website. It is built by a family that knows and loves the region, with the goal of helping travelers — and their AI agents — discover Lungau in a practical, trustworthy, and personal way. --- We are a family of four from Italy, and since 2019 we have been spending our holidays in Lungau in every season: summer, winter, and the beautiful quiet months in between. It is a place we return to because it combines nature, simplicity, family life, and a slower rhythm that is increasingly rare. My wife was the first to make me discover this beautiful land. Over the years, both of us have also had the opportunity to support SalzburgerLand tourism in different ways and at different moments of our professional lives. I am especially proud to contribute, through WordLift, to the creation and nurturing of the SalzburgerLand Tourismus marketing AI brain: its knowledge graph, which has helped organise destination knowledge for more than a decade. Alpina.travel is also a way for me to experiment with digital travel from the operator side in the age of AI: building a website that is useful for travelers, understandable by AI agents, and grounded in structured, trustworthy destination data. I am grateful to my friends in Austria, who had the patience to welcome us since the very early days, to my company WordLift, to the amazing team at [RedLink](https://redlink.at/), who contributed to the original creation of our platform and continue to help us improve it, to the fantastic team at [SalzburgerLand Tourismus](https://www.salzburgerland.com/de/), and to the [Lungau Region](https://www.lungau.at/) and its local tourism office. Above all, Alpina.travel is for my daughters. One day, as they grow older and begin travelling the world themselves, this may become a project they can understand, care for, and make their own.
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Horses standing near a wooden barn in deep snow
Lungau's main town — shops, pools, cafés, the St. Leonhard pilgrimage church, and the Samson procession tradition. 12 minutes from Mariapfarr.
Tamsweg
Tamsweg is where the valley does its errands — and where you go when the clouds sit low. ## Why go Shops, an indoor pool, proper cafés, the gothic St. Leonhard pilgrimage church above town, and in summer the UNESCO-listed Samson giant processions. ## Good to know - 12 minutes by car from Mariapfarr. - Market square cafés are the best coffee stop in the valley. - Samson processions: selected summer dates — check locally. ## Eating late When the huts have closed and the valley has gone quiet, the **Gambswirt** on the Marktplatz is Tamsweg's reliable evening address — a family-run hotel-restaurant (third generation) serving regional and seasonal cooking in traditional dining rooms. Reserve ahead for later evenings, especially in season: +43 6474 2337.
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A rocky cascade feeding the Longa, the naturally winding mountain stream that flows out of the Weisspriachtal valley.
Rocky forest cascade feeding the Longa mountain stream in the Weisspriachtal valley
Misty snowy field and forested ski slopes
Calm, low-stimulation nature immersion need-state.
QuietNature
Private bathroom with glass shower and vanity in Samspitze 4
Modern apartment bathroom with shower and vanity in Samspitze 4
Prebersee combines calm water, forest reflections, and easy family-friendly moments close to the shore.
Duck swimming on Prebersee with forest reflections and mountain clouds in Lungau.
Late-summer meadow colors with mountain views in the Pichl area of Lungau.
Sunny meadow and wildflowers with forest and mountain backdrop in the Pichl area
A traditional welcome sign captures Mariapfarr's friendly, village-scale character.
Traditional welcome sign reading Mariapfarr grüßt Sie in a village park.
Skier on a snowy slope near a ski lift
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Skiing
A relaxed three-day family plan from a Mariapfarr base — lake day, castle day, and easy mountain day, all under 25 minutes of driving.
3 Days in Lungau with Kids
Three days, three easy wins: a lake, a castle, and a sunny village — with drives short enough that nobody asks "are we there yet?".
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Mariapfarr's church and cemetery form one of the village's most distinctive historic views.
Pilgrimage church and cemetery in Mariapfarr under a clear blue sky.
The Kaiserschmarrn was the standout from our visit to Tonimörtlhütte, served with apple sauce.
Kaiserschmarrn dusted with powdered sugar and served with apple sauce at Tonimörtlhütte.
Sun rays breaking through clouds over a wide green field
Sunny high plateau in southern Salzburg state, Austria. Quiet villages, moor lakes, medieval castles, and family ski areas.
Lungau
Lungau is the alpine district in the south of Salzburg state where the rhythm is simple: one village, one mountain, one lake, and enough time to enjoy all three. ## Why go You get real alpine landscapes with shorter transfers, quieter villages, and clear seasonal options: hikes and lakes in warm months, snow-sure ski days in winter. ## Good to know - Base strategy: stay near Mariapfarr for easy access to villages, lakes, and ski areas. - Family fit: short drive times and gentle options make planning low-stress. - Weather plan: there are strong sunny-day routes and practical rainy-day alternatives.
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Property management company that manages and rents holiday apartments in Austria's alpine regions. Manages Samspitze 4 in Mariapfarr, Lungau.
Mountain Nests Rentals
Mountain Nests Rentals is the property management company that manages and rents Samspitze 4 in Mariapfarr, Lungau. They handle all bookings, guest communication, key handover, and on-the-ground support for the apartment. Learn more at [nests.info](https://nests.info/); bookings continue through [bookingnests.at](https://bookingnests.at). **Contact** - Email: [welcome@nests.info](mailto:welcome@nests.info) - Phone: [+43 6542 20519](tel:+43654220519) - Address: Edelweißstraße 5a, A-5700 Zell am See, Austria
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Traditional brass band performing under a Lungau canopy
Full kitchen and dining area for family meals
Fully equipped kitchen and dining area in Samspitze 4
Flat valley lanes around Mariapfarr make simple walks and bike rides part of everyday village life.
Sunny valley road through green meadows near Mariapfarr with mountains in the distance.
Guide to skiing in Lungau, Austria. Compare four top ski areas within 25 minutes: Fanningberg, Grosseck-Speiereck, Katschberg, and Obertauern for your group.
Skiing in Lungau
Mariapfarr's winter trick: four genuinely different ski mountains within 25 minutes, none requiring a 7 am alarm. ## Match the mountain to the group | Mountain | Drive | Best for | |----------|-------|----------| | Fanningberg | 15 min | Beginners, young kids, sunny cruising | | Grosseck-Speiereck | 15 min | Intermediates, long descents | | Katschberg | 25 min | Snow-sure family weeks | | Obertauern | 25 min | Mileage hunters, the Tauernrunde | ## The Mariapfarr strategy Sleep cheaper in the sunny valley, ski expensive mountains by day, sauna at [Samspitze 4](/lungau/apartments/samspitze-4-mariapfarr/) by night.
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Side window view towards the surrounding Mariapfarr mountain panorama
View from the side window towards sunny Mariapfarr alpine mountains
Tonimörtlhütte above Weißpriach, the natural hut stop just before Wirpitschsee.
Tonimörtlhütte wooden mountain hut with outdoor tables and alpine slopes in summer.
Snow trail through a bright winter forest landscape
Quiet winter lake reflecting low light and snowy mountains
The rustic wooden interior of Tonimörtlhütte.
Rustic wooden dining room interior of Tonimörtlhütte.
Bedroom with alpine wood furnishings and double bed
Main bedroom with comfortable double bed in Samspitze 4
Wide snowy field near ski slopes and forest
The village museum setting connects Mariapfarr's heritage with the Silent Night story.
Historic museum building in Mariapfarr under a clear blue sky.
Prebersee also works as a quiet evening and night-nature experience, with deep silence, forest silhouettes, and a dark alpine sky.
Night sky above dark tree silhouettes near Prebersee in Lungau.
Mauterndorf Castle is one of Lungau's strongest cultural day-trip ideas, especially for families combining alpine nature with local history.
Stone walls and tower of Mauterndorf Castle in Lungau under a blue sky.
Wirpitschsee sits high above the Weißpriachtal, with clear mountain water surrounded by forest and open alpine slopes.
Wirpitschsee reflecting forested alpine slopes in the Weißpriachtal, Lungau.
Cold-water swim and recovery need-state.
ColdLakeReset