Villas in Sankt Michael im Lungau
Sankt Michael im Lungau suits skiers heading for Speiereck and Katschberg, and cyclists on the Mur path. It is a market town beside a motorway exit, so evenings are quiet.
- Villas
- 27
- From, per week
- £471
About Sankt Michael im Lungau
Sankt Michael is a market town at 1,075 metres in the upper Mur valley, just north of the Katschberg Pass and the Carinthian border. The Tauern motorway has an exit here with a large toll booth, so this is a through route rather than a dead-end valley. Winter revolves around the Speiereck and Katschberg ski area. Our homes are spread over a few kilometres around the village. They are mostly mid-sized, few sleep more than eight, and some have a sauna or a garden. Summer brings the Mur cycle path, rafting, canyoning, paragliding and a 27-hole golf course. There is little nightlife; the Advent market and the annual Samson parades are the town's set pieces.
Is Sankt Michael im Lungau right for you?
- Best for
- Skiers wanting Speiereck and Katschberg, and summer cyclists
- Not for you if
- You want a resort with après-ski and late nights, since this is a quiet market town by the motorway.
Near Sankt Michael im Lungau
Katschberg Pass
South on the B99, the road climbs over the pass on the Carinthian border and runs on towards Spittal an der Drau.
Tamsweg
The district capital, down the Mur valley to the east on the B96 road.
Murau
Further east along the same B96 road, which runs down the Mur valley through Tamsweg.
Salzburg
The city, which has an airport, is about an hour and ten minutes away by car up the Tauern motorway.
Getting to Sankt Michael im Lungau
Fly to Salzburg, about 66 miles away, roughly an hour and ten minutes by car on the A10 Tauern motorway, which has an exit at the village. A bus to Salzburg also runs, but only about every three hours, so a car is the practical choice for reaching the ski area and neighbouring villages.
When to go to Sankt Michael im Lungau
Winter is the main season, with the Speiereck and Katschberg ski area, then the Advent market before Christmas. Summer is for the Mur cycle path, walks from one mountain lake to the next, golf and river sports. The village sits at 1,075 metres, so check snow reports before booking a ski week, and check opening times for lifts and restaurants between seasons.
Villas in Sankt Michael im Lungau
3-star property
Mentenwirt
Sankt Michael im Lungau, Lungau, Austria
4
1
0
MicrowaveParkingSauna+5 more
from£148
per night
3-star property
Sarah
Sankt Michael im Lungau, Lungau, Austria
6
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+6 more
from£180
per night
3-star property
WohlfühlNest St. Michael
Sankt Michael im Lungau, Lungau, Austria
6
2
0
DishwasherParkingSauna+4 more
from£107
per nightSankt Michael im Lungau villa holidays: questions answered
Is Sankt Michael im Lungau a good base for skiing?
Yes, if you want access to Speiereck and Katschberg, which together make up the local ski area. Compare lift and piste details for both before you book.
Can you cycle from Sankt Michael im Lungau?
Yes. The Mur cycle path leads straight into the village, so you can ride from the door without loading bikes onto a car.
How far is Sankt Michael im Lungau from Salzburg?
About 66 miles, or roughly an hour and ten minutes by car. A bus to Salzburg takes just under an hour and a half and runs about every three hours.
Does Sankt Michael im Lungau have local traditions?
Yes. The town is known for its annual Samson parades, and it also holds an Advent market and an annual Fire and Voice Choir Festival.
Is Sankt Michael im Lungau worth visiting in summer?
Yes, for active holidays. Rafting, canyoning and paragliding are on offer, along with walks from one mountain lake to the next, and a 27-hole golf course gives a quieter option.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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