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Wagrain is a family-friendly Austrian village with ski lifts descending directly into the centre, eliminating the need for transfers. Under an hour from Salzburg airport, its combination of traditional charm, extensive skiing and accessibility makes it highly attractive to property investors targeting the family market. Apartments and chalets here offer strong rental appeal with excellent value in the Austrian Alps.
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If you’re a fan of family -friendly, tree-lined skiing then Wagrain is a great place to be. The spectacular G-Link cable car gives you quick and easy access to both Flachua and Alpendorf.
Property for sale in Wagrain has historically been very hard to find. Owners tend to keep their apartments and chalets and pass them from one generation to the next.
That said, there has been some recent development mainly around the Graffenberg lift.
The recently built Graffenberg Resort has the odd resale apartment for sale with prices from around EUR 250,000 for a one-bedroom apartment.
There is also a small collection of chalets situated right on the piste.
Although resales properties are rare, buyers could expect to pay between EUR 700,000 to EUR 1.5m for a detached chalet in a prime location in Wagrain.
When looking for a property for sale in Wagrain you also need to note the residential 'status' of the property since the Austrian laws are very strict.
If you wish to rent out your new holiday home then you will need to find a property that has ‘zweitwohnsitz’ or is designated for ‘touristic’ use.
Otherwise, the apartment or chalet is likely to be a ‘hauptwohnsitz’ or main residence and can only be used as such.
Wagrain is situated in the very heart of the Ski Amadé - Austria's largest skiing network with 860km of piste.
The immediate ski area - the Snow Space Salzburg - includes the popular resorts of Flachau, Wagrain, St Johann and Flachauwinkl / Zauchensee. Here you have 210 kms of piste covering 12 different peaks and 5 valleys!
Previously slightly disjointed the ski region was transformed in 2014 with the opening of the spectacular G-Link cable car.
This amazing new ski lift now spans the valley high above Wagrain and connects the village directly to Flachau and Alpendorf. Wagrain now finds itself at the centre of this exciting newly linked ski region.
Starting in Wagrain it is now possible to ski all the way over to either Alpendorf in one direction or Flachau in the other making the area great for skiers and snowboarder who enjoy exploring other villages or even just looking for a different spot for lunch!
The area is ideal for families and intermediate skiers with long, wide pistes passing through some picturesque forests.
Wagrain lies in the heart of Salzkammergut - Austria's beautiful lake district that includes the world-famous Mondsee, Attersee, St Wolfgang and Hallstatt lakes.
The area is glorious during the summer with a huge variety of watersports on offer as well as some great beaches from which to enjoy the warm waters.
Back in Wagrain there are walks and hikes to suit all ages and fitness levels including many well-marked trails leading directly from the village.
For those that prefer a slightly faster pace, there are hundreds of kilometres of dedicated cycling and mountain bike tracks as well as the popular '˜Water World'.
Apartments in Wagrain typically range from €5,500 to €8,500 per m². Apartments and chalets within walking distance to the Grafenberg lift can command a premium with the prices of the best chalets reaching €1 million and upwards.
Wagrain is generally considered a more affordable resort in which to invest in a ski property compared to some of the more famous Austrian resorts in Salzburgland and Tyrol.
Wagrain is situated in the very centre of the Snow Space Salzburg ski area. With the construction of the spectacular G-Link cable car in 2013 Wagrain now sits in prime location in the centre of this great family-friendly ski region and is the ideal location for skiing in both Flachau and Johann-Alpendorf.
Culturally, Wagrain is the final resting place of Joseph Mohr, the lyricist of Silent Night. The village takes this heritage seriously, offering a more relaxed, traditional atmosphere than some of the more party resorts.
Quick and easy access from Salzburg and a great central location within the Snow Space Salzburg ski region make Wagrain a good choice for investors looking for a relaxed and traditional Austrian resort.
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