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Voykit pocket guide · Austria
Sankt Michael
Sankt Michael im Lungau
Spend a half‑day for ski lifts or a full day for hiking; one night is enough if you want evening dining or a spa stay.
Sankt Michael is a small Alpine village that serves as a ski hub in winter and a trail base in summer. Its compact centre lets you see the main sights and ride the cable car in a few hours; a night adds access to restaurants and the wellness hotel.
- Country
- Austria
- Local name
- Sankt Michael im Lungau
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking)
- Avoid
- Late October–early November (limited lift service)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely taken, but some cafés, huts and small shops are still cash only.
- Daily spend
- Budget €45–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–120 excl. bed · High €120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- A1, Magenta and Drei are the networks; prepaid SIMs from shops and supermarkets (registration with ID).
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Ambulance 144 · Mountain rescue 140
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Same plugs as Germany; UK and US devices need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Round up or 5–10%, told to the server when paying.; Café: Round up to the next euro.; Taxi: Round up or about 10%.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: €1–2.; Ski instructor or mountain guide: €10–20 a day for a good lesson, optional.
- Water
- Tap water is excellent. Ask for 'ein Glas Leitungswasser'; coffee in a café comes with a free glass of water.
- Toilets
- Public toilets in cities cost €0.50; cafés and museums have free ones for guests.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee in a café | €2–3 |
| Beer (0.5 L) in a tavern | €3–5 |
| Cable car lift ticket (day) | €25–35 |
| Ski lift pass (1 day) | €35–45 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SZG · Salzburg Airport
- Bus or train to Sankt Michael about 1 h 30 min
Typical fares
- Bus Sankt Michael → Obertauern
- ≈ €5, 30 min (check)
- Cable car day ticket
- ≈ €30 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Bike or e‑bike on 550 km (342 mi) family paths; mountain‑bike trails 450 km (280 mi). Cable car runs daily in winter and summer (two lifts). Local tour buses connect to nearby villages.Bike or e‑bike on 342 mi (550 km) family paths; mountain‑bike trails 280 mi (450 km). Cable car runs daily in winter and summer (two lifts). Local tour buses connect to nearby villages.
See and do
Known for
- Ski area with daily cable car
- Hundreds of km of hiking and bike trails
- Samson giant statue
- Romantikhotel Wastlwirt
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Obertauern ski area | Bus from Sankt Michael, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
| Lungau Golf Club (18‑hole) | Taxi or bus, 15 min | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- Romantikhotel Wastlwirt
- 4‑star, restaurant and bar, good for one night
- Landhotel Stofflerwirt
- 3‑star B&B, central, budget‑friendly
- Hedwig Kremser B&B
- Family‑run, simple rooms, good for a night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | EntschuldigungEntschuldigung |
| Thank you | DankeDanke |
| How much is it? | Wie viel kostet das?Wie viel kostet das? |
| Where is the toilet? | Wo ist die Toilette?Wo ist die Toilette? |
| Can I pay by card? | Kann ich mit Karte zahlen?Kann ich mit Karte zahlen? |
| I would like a map, please | Ich hätte gern einen Stadtplan, bitteIch hätte gern einen Stadtplan, bitte |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Grüß Gott' or 'Guten Tag' entering shops and huts; handshakes; avoid: Walking in without a greeting
- Titles: Use Herr/Frau and academic titles in formal settings; avoid: First names with older strangers
- Coffee houses: Linger; call the waiter 'Herr Ober'; avoid: Expecting fast service
- Punctuality: Be on time; avoid: Arriving late to concerts: doors close
- Quiet: Keep voices down on public transport; avoid: Loud phone calls in trains and trams
- Mountain trails: Greet other hikers with 'Servus' or 'Grüß Gott'; avoid: Leaving gates open on pastures
Scams and watch-outs
- Lift operating times vary by season; check the tourist office schedule (check).
- Winter roads can be icy; use winter tires or chains.
Generally safe; watch for sudden weather changes in the mountains and icy roads in winter.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Sankt Michael yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ski area with daily cable car
- Hundreds of km of hiking and bike trails
- Samson giant statue
- Romantikhotel Wastlwirt
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Sankt Michael, revision 5056286 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5056286
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/sankt-michael). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.