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Flachau
Spend 2–3 days for skiing or summer hiking; one night is enough if you only want a day on the slopes.
Flachau is a small Alpine village in the Snow Space Salzburg ski area with over 10,000 guest beds. In winter the lifts and Skibus give full access to the slopes, while summer brings hiking and a spa. A short stay covers the main activities; longer stays let you explore nearby towns.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Dec–Apr (ski), May–Oct (hiking & spa)
- avoid Late November (snow not reliable) – early May (wet snow)
- Airport
- SZG
- Nights
- 1–3
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Austria ↗Austria is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Austria ↗Motorways and expressways need a vignette (digital or sticker); driving on them without one brings on-the-spot fines.
- Austria ↗Winter tyres or chains are required in winter conditions; hire cars from outside Austria may not have them fitted.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Flachau133 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Flachau, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Austria-wide
- SIM or eSIMA1, Magenta and Drei are the networks; prepaid SIMs from shops and supermarkets (registration with ID).Austria-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent.Austria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10%, told to the server when paying.Austria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Austria-wide
- SafetyFlachau is generally safe for tourists; main concerns are winter road closures, avalanche risk on mountain roads…
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- RestroomsPublic toilets in cities cost €0.50 (≈ under US$1); cafés and museums have free ones for guests.Austria-wide
- Emergency numbers133 police · 144 ambulance · 140 Mountain rescue (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and holidays; Saturday afternoon closures in small towns.Austria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSZG Salzburg Airport (30 min by car; trains to Radstadt/Altenmarkt then bus).
- Getting aroundFoot in the compact village; Skibus connects lifts and residential areas; regional trains to Radstadt/Altenmarkt then bus.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideBus (Skibus) ride€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Museum or sight ticketTherme Amadé entry€20 (≈ US$25)
- Budget bedSelf‑catering apartment, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€250 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SZG Salzburg Airport (30 min by car; trains to Radstadt/Altenmarkt then bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Care
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Care
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
Care
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
Care
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Care*
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Avoid*
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Care
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Mixed: Dec–May. Avoid: Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Flachau: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
12 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Foot in the compact village; Skibus connects lifts and residential areas; regional trains to Radstadt/Altenmarkt then bus.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Zauchensee ski area
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Highport Flachauwinkl gondola, 5 km (3.1 mi) south, 10 min rideHighport Flachauwinkl gondola, 3.1 mi (5 km) south, 10 min ride
Access via Flachauwinkl lift; good for advanced runs.
Kleinarl ski area
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Sunshine Shuttle chair, 5 km (3.1 mi) southSunshine Shuttle chair, 3.1 mi (5 km) south
Family‑friendly slopes.
Salzburg city
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Train from Radstadt to Salzburg, about 1 h, then bus
Good for a cultural half‑day; return late.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Flachau village centre
Many hotels and apartments within walking distance of lifts; good for 1–3 nights.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–70 (≈ US$60–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–120 (≈ US$95–140) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 2 nights × €130 | €260 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €95 | €380 |
| Ski lift pass (5‑day)2 × €250 · check | €500 |
| Therme Amadé entry2 × €20 · check | €40 |
| eSIM (1 week data)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €121 |
| Trip total≈ €333 per person per day, bed included | €1,331≈ US$1,600 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Ski lift ticket (full day)check | €45–55 (≈ US$55–65) |
| Therme Amadé entry | €20 (≈ US$25) |
| Bus (Skibus) ride | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter road conditions can close the A10 exits; check weather before driving.
- A10 tunnels (Gollig‑Bischofshofen) often congest in holiday periods.
- Lift queues peak on weekends; arrive early for best runs.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 133
- Ambulance
- 144
- Mountain rescue
- 140
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Bitte zu dieser AdresseTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police133
- Ambulance144
- Mountain rescue140
Embassy
US consulate in Salzburg; other embassies in Vienna.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Salzburg Airport → Flachau (car): ≈ €30–40, 1 h (check road conditions)
- Radstadt → Flachau (bus): ≈ €3–5, 20 min (check schedule)
Say or show
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me / Sorry (ɛntˈʃʊldɪɡʊŋ)
- Danke — Thank you (ˈdaŋkə)
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much is it? (viː fiːl ˈkɔstət das)
- Wo ist der Lift? — Where is the lift? (voː ɪst deːɐ̯ lɪft)
- Kann ich eine Karte haben? — Can I have a map? (kan ɪç ˈaɪ̯nə ˈkaʁtə ˈhaːbən)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Flachau. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Apr (ski), May–Oct (hiking & spa) · avoid Late November (snow not reliable) – early May (wet snow) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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