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Municipality in Salzburg, Austria
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St. Johann im Pongau is the main city of the Pongau Region. It is in the Salzach Valley of the Eastern Alps is in the federal state of Salzburg. The city is largely dependent on tourism: Alpine skiing in winter and hiking in the summer months.
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Liechtenstein gorge
One of the longest, deepest and most impressive gorges in the Alps. This gorge is about 4 km (2.5 mi) long and can be explored via walkways that were built by Prince Johann II of Liechtenstein in 1875.
During summer, the ski area becomes a playground for kids - with 40+ adventures. The base station has a further playground.
Gault Millau awarded Two-Toque Restaurant at Lake Goldegg
A 15-min car ride outside of St. Johann, the restaurant of the Hotel Der Seehof offers a kitchen that has been awarded two Gault Millau toques.
4 Star Hotel & Restaurant
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