The most beautiful glaciers in Austria
The largest glacier in Austria
As an Alpine country, Austria can boast dozens of beautiful glaciers, but unfortunately they are shrinking every year. On several of them it is possible to ski almost all year round. The king of all Austrian glaciers is the Pasterze, which is the longest of them and can be found below the country's highest mountain, the Grossglockner. Let's take a look at the Austrian glaciers, which are definitely worth a visit.
Glacier Pasterze
The largest glacier in Austria
More than eight kilometers long glacier Pasterze is not only the largest glacier in Austria, but also throughout the entire eastern Alps. It flows down from completely glaciated mountain Johannisberg (3 453 m asl). Additionally, the highest mountain in Austria – Grossglockner (3 798 m asl) towers above it. It belongs among the biggest attractions throughout scenic Großglockner road. continue reading
Hintertuxer Ferner Glacier
The most visited glacier in Austria
Hintertux is the last settlement in the Tuxertal valley. It is one of the most famous ski resorts in Austria. According to him, there is also a glacier on which you can ski all year round. The glacier flows down from the beautiful Olperer mountain. The Gletscherbus 3 cable car takes you up to 3,250 meters above sea level, where you can walk on the glacier or go skiing here. As elsewhere in the Alps, there is a problem with glacier loss continue reading
A view of an immaculate snow plain
A system of several glaciers on the Dachstein
The path is absolutely clear, you can't get lost. You follow a path prepared by a log, where a pole is sometimes stuck in case of bad weather. There is a beautiful snowy plain in the vicinity. In places where skiers don't go, it's also absolutely spotless continue reading
Gepatschferner Glacier
The second largest glacier in Austria
The end of the Kaunertal valley is filled by the mighty Gepatschferner Glacier, which is the second largest in Austria after the Pasterze Glacier in the Hohe Tauern. One end is accessible from the car park at the end of the Kaunertal Glacier Road continue reading
Kitzsteinhorn Glacier
Glacier above Kaprun
The beautiful pyramid of the Kitzsteinhorn mountain rises above the famous ski resort of Kaprun. The glacier of the same name lies on their northern slopes. Thanks to the cable car, you can reach almost the top of the mountain with a beautiful view. continue reading
Articles nearby
Giga List: What to experience in Austria
In Austria, a beautiful Alpine country, you should definitely experience its nature. You will find beautiful lakes here, not only… continue reading
