Sankt Martin am Grimming Travel Guide

City Alpine municipality in Styria, below Mt. Grimming

A village at the foot of the Grimming massif, Sankt Martin am Grimming attracts hikers and ski-tourers for steep alpine routes, grassy pastures and mountain huts; farmland, traditional Styrian guesthouses and local schnapps round out visits.

Costs

US$80-140 per day

Affordable rural Austria; modest guesthouses and village eateries.

Safety

Very safe - rural alpine calm

Very safe, quiet alpine village with low crime and reliable services.

Best Time

May-September (hiking), December-February (winter sports)

Best for hiking and mountain scenery; winter sports nearby.

In This Guide

Why Visit
Best Things to Do
Bucket List
Best Time to Visit
How to Get There
How to Get Around
Where to Stay
Where to Eat

Local Time

5:05 AM

GMT+2

Weather

40°F

Partly Cloudy

Population

211

Infrastructure & Convenience

Good roads, local buses; walkable village centre with basic tourist services.

Popularity

Quiet, attracts hikers and domestic nature tourists rather than international crowds.

Known For

Mount Grimming, alpine hiking, mountain views, guesthouses, pastoral landscapes, traditional Styrian cuisine, mountain pastures, hiking trails, local churches

Sankt Martin am Grimming sits directly at the foot of Mount Grimming, a distinctive 2,351 m peak dominating the valley.

Why Visit Sankt Martin am Grimming? #

Nestled beneath the Grimming massif, this Styrian village attracts visitors who love dramatic mountain scenery paired with quiet alpine culture. Grimming’s hiking routes and nearby mountain huts offer outdoor challenge, while regional tastes-think hearty schnitzel and distinctive Styrian pumpkin-seed oil-give the local food scene character. Seasonal festivals and traditional farmsteads provide a window into rural Austrian life away from the big tourist centers.

Best Things to Do in Sankt Martin am Grimming

All Attractions ›

Hallstatt-Dachstein / Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape

Alpine cultural landscape with historic salt mines and lakes

Historical Site

Hoher Dachstein

Prominent limestone massif and glacier of Dachstein

Mountain

Traunsee

Scenic Austrian lake known for clear waters

Lake

Lower Tauern

Alpine mountain range in Austria with ski resorts

Mountains

Hallstätter See

Alpine lake by Hallstatt in Austria's Salzkammergut

Lake

Dachstein Mountains

Austrian mountain massif with Alpine caves and peaks

Mountains

Lake Toplitz

Remote alpine lake linked to WWII mysteries

Lake

Almsee

Alpine lake in Upper Austria's Salzkammergut region

Lake

Sankt Martin am Grimming Bucket List

Don't Miss

Mount Grimming - Hike or drive to Mount Grimming viewpoints overlooking the Enns valley and peaks.
Sankt Martin Parish Church - See Sankt Martin's parish church with baroque interior and village panoramas.
Gröbming Village - Browse Gröbming's shops and cafés, gateway to local trails and lifts.
Enns Valley Cycling Routes - Cycle the Enns valley routes past farms, riverside meadows, and alpine foothills.

Hidden Gems

Stoderzinken Cable Car - Ride Stoderzinken cable car for alpine meadows, short summits, and panoramic trails.
Rittisberg Leisure Park - Visit Rittisberg for family-friendly summer toboggan runs and lakeside picnic spots.
Tauplitzalm - Hike Tauplitzalm plateau's high pastures, small lakes, and gentle walking routes.
Admont Abbey - Tour Admont Abbey's monumental monastery library, frescoes, and riverside garden walks.

Day Trips

Schladming - Short drive to Schladming for mountain sports, cable cars, and alpine festivals.
Dachstein Ice Caves - Visit Dachstein Ice Caves and suspension bridge for glacial halls and views.

Best Time to Visit Sankt Martin am Grimming #

Sankt Martin am Grimming is classic Styrian alpine country: visit in summer for hiking and meadows, or winter for snow sports. Shoulder seasons offer solitude but changeable mountain weather.

Winter

December - February · -8-2°C (18-36°F)

Snow covers trails; great for cross-country and nearby alpine skiing, but many high passes close and services scale back - bring winter gear.

Summer

June - August · 12-25°C (54-77°F)

Warm, clear days perfect for hiking, climbing and alpine meadows in bloom - lively huts and great mountain views without extreme heat.

Spring/Autumn

March - May & September - November · 0-15°C (32-59°F)

Variable weather with muddy trails and occasional snow; quieter, atmospheric mountainside walks and lower prices outside peak summer, but dress layered.

Best Time to Visit Sankt Martin am Grimming #

Climate

Sankt Martin am Grimming's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (998 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulySeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

32°

Warmest Month

-27°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-4°

Feels Like Freezing

-4°C

Temperature

-8° – 0°

93%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

55 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.8h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-6° – 3°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

50 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.1h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-2° – 8°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

1° – 12°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

60 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

6° – 18°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

80 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

14.9h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

9° – 21°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

127 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

Very High

15.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (140 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

11° – 22°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

140 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

15.3h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

10° – 22°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

121 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

7° – 18°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

92 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

2° – 13°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-2° – 6°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

66 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-3°

Feels Like Freezing

-3°C

Temperature

-6° – 1°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

68 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.3h daylight

How to Get to Sankt Martin am Grimming

By Air

By Train & Bus

How to Get Around Sankt Martin am Grimming #

Sankt Martin am Grimming is a rural village where walking covers local needs, but a car makes exploring the surrounding Styria countryside far easier. Regional buses run to nearby towns but services are infrequent - always check timetables in advance. Cycling is pleasant in fair weather; bring layers and proper footwear for hillier walks around the Grimming area.

Where to Stay in Sankt Martin am Grimming #

Budget

Gröbming / Ramsau - $50-100/night

Sankt Martin am Grimming is a small village; budget choices are limited. Look to Gröbming or nearby Ramsau for guesthouses and simple hotels.

Pichlarn - Historic guesthouse near Gröbming
Hotel Grimming - Basic rooms near Grimming region

Mid-Range

Gröbming area - $90-160/night

Mid-range stays are easiest in Gröbming or Ramsau; expect renovated alpine hotels, family-run guesthouses, and convenient access to hiking and skiing.

Pichlarn - Country-house comfort with amenities
Grimming Suites & Spa - Comfortable regional hotel (local spa)

Luxury

Ramsau / Gröbming - $170-350/night

The village itself has no big luxury resorts; for high-end comforts, book a spa hotel in the Grimming/Ramsau area or a boutique castle hotel nearby.

Pichlarn - Upscale historic hotel with spa
Schlödererhof (regional luxury) - Boutique luxury in the region

Where to Eat in Sankt Martin am Grimming #

Breakdown of cuisine types found across Sankt Martin am Grimming's restaurants and food venues, based on OpenStreetMap data.

Regional

Pizza

Fish

Kebab

Pasta

Burger

Mexican

Noodles

Turkish

Austrian

Hungarian

Steak House

Nightlife in Sankt Martin am Grimming #

Nightlife in Sankt Martin am Grimming is very limited. Evenings are typically quiet, centred on guesthouses, local inns and community events rather than bars or live‑music venues. If you want pubs, concerts or a busier evening scene, plan to go to bigger towns in the region.

Shopping in Sankt Martin am Grimming #

Shopping options in the village itself are minimal - small convenience outlets or seasonal farm sales may appear, but for supermarkets, pharmacies or specialist stores you’ll need to travel to larger market towns. If you’re looking for regional specialties, head to nearby Styria towns for local foods and crafts.