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description: Sunny high plateau in southern Salzburg state, Austria. Quiet villages, moor lakes, medieval castles, and family ski areas.
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text: 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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best season: Autumn
best season: Winter
best season: Spring
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description: Lungau's main town — shops, pools, cafés, the St. Leonhard pilgrimage church, and the Samson procession tradition. 12 minutes from Mariapfarr.
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text: 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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Evening brass band concert on the Tamsweg Marktplatz
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