Villas in Mariapfarr
Mariapfarr suits big family and friend groups who want a quiet, sunny Lungau village with several ski areas within reach. The ski areas, Fanningberg, Grosseck-Speiereck, Katschberg-Aineck and Obertauern, are outside the village, so skiing involves driving.
- Villas
- 20
- From, per week
- £1,135
About Mariapfarr
Mariapfarr is a village in the Salzburg Lungau, a region whose 15 villages all lie at 1,000 metres or more and which is billed as the sunniest in Austria. The pilgrimage church was raised to a minor basilica in 2018, and Joseph Mohr wrote the words of Stille Nacht here in 1816, with a museum in the old parish house telling the story. The homes are tightly grouped in the village. Most are large, sleeping eight or more, and nearly half have a sauna, while none has a pool. Fanningberg is one of the nearby ski areas, and a cross-country loop in the Lignitz valley is lit each evening. In summer the walking runs from one mountain lake to the next. Evenings are quiet.
Is Mariapfarr right for you?
- Best for
- Large groups wanting a quiet village with ski areas in reach
- Not for you if
- You want to ski from the door or have a busy evening scene on your doorstep.
Near Mariapfarr
Tamsweg
The southern district main town of the Lungau, promoted for winter holidays and culture.
Mauterndorf
Lungau village with Burg Mauterndorf, ski runs and good food among its draws.
St Michael im Lungau
Around 15 minutes by car, one of the Lungau villages with small lifts of its own.
Katschberg
One of the Lungau's main ski areas, named alongside Grosseck-Speiereck, Fanningberg and Obertauern.
Getting to Mariapfarr
Salzburg Airport is about 90 km from Mariapfarr, and the bus journey takes close to three hours, so a hire car is simpler. St Michael im Lungau, which has small lifts of its own, is around 15 minutes away by car.
When to go to Mariapfarr
Winter brings skiing at Fanningberg, Grosseck-Speiereck, Katschberg-Aineck and Obertauern, around 150 km of cross-country trails across the Lungau and snowshoe walks on the slopes around the village. Summer is the walking season, with mountain-hut food during the Almsommer and routes from mountain lake to mountain lake. Check lift and hut opening times for spring and autumn.
Villas in Mariapfarr
5-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Mariapfarr
Mariapfarr, Lungau, Austria
12
4
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£162
per night
5-star property
6_ALP - Premium Tauernstyle Golling
Mariapfarr, Lungau, Austria
10
3
0
DishwasherParkingSauna+6 more
6_ALP - Chalet Fanningberg
Mariapfarr, Lungau, Austria
8
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+8 more
6_ALP - Almchalet Grosseck
Mariapfarr, Lungau, Austria
10
4
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+6 more
from£185
per night
6_ALP - Hochgolling 2 - Loft Apartment
Mariapfarr, Lungau, Austria
5
1
0
DishwasherParkingFridge+6 more
6_ALP - Hochgolling 1 - Loft Apartment
Mariapfarr, Lungau, Austria
5
1
0
DishwasherParkingFridge+6 more
6_ALP - Chalet Speiereck 6
Mariapfarr, Lungau, Austria
8
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+10 more
6_ALP - Chalet Speiereck 3
Mariapfarr, Lungau, Austria
8
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+9 more
6_ALP - Chalet Speiereck 4
Mariapfarr, Lungau, Austria
8
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+9 more
6_ALP - Chalet Speiereck 5
Mariapfarr, Lungau, Austria
8
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+9 more
6_ALP - Obertauern Chalet 1 XL
Mariapfarr, Lungau, Austria
17
5
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+8 more
from£513
per night
6_ALP - Chalet Speiereck 2
Mariapfarr, Lungau, Austria
8
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+9 more
from£193
per night
6_ALP - Chalet Speiereck 1
Mariapfarr, Lungau, Austria
8
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+9 more
3-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Mariapfarr
Mariapfarr, Lungau, Austria
9
4
0
BBQMicrowaveParking+8 more
from£230
per nightMariapfarr villa holidays: questions answered
Is Mariapfarr good for skiing?
Yes, with several areas in reach. Fanningberg, Grosseck-Speiereck, Katschberg-Aineck and Obertauern are all named as nearby ski areas, though none starts in the village, so expect to drive to the lifts.
What is Mariapfarr known for?
Stille Nacht. Joseph Mohr wrote the words of the carol here in 1816 as a young priest, and the old parish house holds a museum. In 2018 the pilgrimage church was raised to a minor basilica.
Is there cross-country skiing near Mariapfarr?
Yes. The Lungau lists about 150 km of cross-country trails, and Mariapfarr has freshly groomed trails, including a loop on the Lignitz valley trail that is lit from late afternoon into the evening.
Are the homes in Mariapfarr suitable for large groups?
Yes. Most sleep eight or more, with several bedrooms, and nearly half have a sauna. None has a pool, and the homes sit close together in the village.
Is Mariapfarr sunny?
The Lungau markets itself as the sunniest region in Austria, and Mariapfarr's own page calls the village the sunniest place in the country, with a high, pollen-poor location.
Nearby towns to Mariapfarr
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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