Untersberg: Cable Car, Summit Views and Legends
Salzburg's own mountain on the Austrian-Bavarian border
- Duration
- 3.0 hours
- Languages
- German, English
The Untersberg is Salzburg's home mountain and one of the most legend-filled peaks in the Alps. This private tour takes the cable car up to sweeping views over Salzburg, the foothills and the Berchtesgaden Alps.
From St. Leonhard near Grödig, the cable car glides up to about 1,800 meters in a few minutes. On a clear day the panorama stretches from the Chiemgau to the Dachstein, with Salzburg below like a model town.
The Untersberg is a limestone massif full of caves and shafts, so it is no surprise that many legends surround it. An emperor is said to sleep inside the mountain and will only wake when the ravens stop circling the summit.
On a short summit path to the Geiereck, your guide shares tales of wild women and dwarfs and explains the Untersberg marble used in many Salzburg buildings. Sturdy shoes are recommended, as the path is rocky.
Highlights
- Cable car ride to about 1,800 meters
- Panorama over Salzburg and the Alps
- Legend of the sleeping emperor
- Untersberg marble in the city
- Short summit walk to the Geiereck
The route
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1St. Leonhard valley station
Ride up by cable car
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2Mountain station
First panorama
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3Geiereck
Summit path with views
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4Ride down
Looking out over Salzburg
Who this tour is for
Ideal for nature lovers and sure-footed guests who want to see Salzburg from above.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included?
No. Entrance fees and tickets for cable cars, trains, boats or tastings are not included and are paid on site. Your guide is happy to tell you in advance what to expect.
Is the price per person or per group?
This is a private tour with a licensed Austrian tour guide. The price is per group, not per person, so it is just you and your own party.
Does the cable car run all year?
The Untersberg cable car has maintenance breaks when it does not operate. Your guide checks for your date; the ticket is not included.
