Top sights

The visitor center, the central starting point of the Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark, is particularly worth seeing, where the topic of ore mining is made a “tangible” experience. Popular excursion destinations such as Goldegg Castle, Hohenwerfen Castle, the Eisriesenwelt ice caves, the Liechtenstein Gorge, or the Mozart city of Salzburg are just a few minutes' drive away. Nestled in the impressive Tennengebirge mountains and the Hochkönig massif, Bischofshofen offers numerous outdoor activities.

Culture & Events

Cultural highlights such as the Four Hills Tournament on Epiphany, the Bischofshofen Festival, exhibitions at the Pongau Museum, and regular concerts and folk music events are on offer. The town combines sport, tradition, and culture.

Cuisine

In Bischofshofen, you can enjoy typical Austrian cuisine such as schnitzel, cheese gnocchi, bacon, Kaiserschmarrn, and apple strudel. Regional specialties such as Pinzgau cheese and farmhouse bread are also popular. Local wines and beers are often offered in restaurants.