The most beautiful places of the Hohe Tauern
The best of the Hohe Tauern
In the Hohe Tauern you will find the highest mountain in Austria – Grossglockner. In addition, there are countless beautiful places in the form of mountain lakes, waterfalls, gorges or glaciers. Let's see what is definitely worth seeing here
Krimmel waterfalls
The most spectacular waterfall in Austria
Krimmel Waterfalls is a three-stage waterfall with a total height of 380 meters. Especially in spring, when the snow melts in the mountains, it looks absolutely impressive. It is not for nothing that it is considered the biggest natural attraction in the whole of Austria. You can walk along the waterfall on a beautiful trail and enjoy all three stages to your heart's content. Due to the fact that the waterfall is located just a short distance from the town, there is a large selection of accommodation, but beware that it fills up quickly in the season. You can find a good price-performance ratio, for example, at Gästehaus Waltl . continue reading
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
Mooserboden Dam
Gigantic dam above Kaprun
High above the famous resort of Kaprun you will find two gigantic dams. The Mooserboden dam, located above and very photogenic, is one of the most interesting places in the Hohe Tauern. It consists of two dams Moosersperre and Drossensperre, which are separated by the lookout hill Höhenburg (2,112 m above sea level). You can reach the dams on hiking trails or by bus from a place called Kessefall Alpenhaus in an interesting way through endless tunnels. continue reading
Weißsee Dam Lake
The most beautiful dam of the Hohe Tauern
Lake Weißsee (2,253 m above sea level) is perhaps the most beautiful dam in the Hohe Tauern. At the same time, it is a starting point for a number of variously difficult tours and ascents. You can also reach the lake by cable car, which leads to the large mountain hotel Rudolfshütte continue reading
Lichtensteinklamm gorge
Austria's most fabulous gorge
The Lichtensteinklamm gorge is one of the greatest natural attractions of the Hohe Tauern, or the Salzburg region. You can find the gorge just a short distance from the town of Sankt Johann im Pongau. You will be amazed by the steep rock walls, the walkway carved into the rock or the picturesque waterfall at the end. There are a number of accommodation options in the vicinity of the gorge. Among the very beautiful are, for example, the Oberstockerhof with its amazing view. continue reading
Kolm Saigurn
A fabulous place in the heart of the High Tauern
Kolm Saigurn (1,600 m asl) is a fabulous place at the very end of the valley surrounded by high mountains. An ideal base for ascents to the surrounding threthousanders or for nice walks with a constant admiration of the beautiful landscape. continue reading
Grossglockner
Austria's highest mountain
Grossglockner (3,798 meters above sea level) is not only the highest mountain in the Hohe Tauern, but also the whole of Austria. Just below it is the most famous glacier of Austria Pasterze and the famous high mountain road. continue reading
Untersulzbach waterfall
A waterfall flowing through a wild gorge
The Untersulzbachtal is a lesser-known and wilder valley winding from the famous Gross Venediger mountain (as opposed to the better-known and larger Obersulzbachtal, where the hiking trail leads to the famous Kürsingerhütte mountain hut). The waterfall itself is roughly 80 meters high and flows through a narrow gorge. A hiking trail runs along both sides of the gorge with many viewpoints, so you can make a circuit. continue reading
Castle in Kaprun
Picturesque castle on the outskirts of Kaprun
At the very eastern end of the famous mountain resort of Kaprun you will find a very picturesque castle of the same name. It is dominated by two massive prismatic towers. Adjacent to the castle is a small church. From the castle there are nice views of the Salzach valley continue reading
Staller Sattel
Traffic-controlled pass
The Staller Sattel (2,052 meters above sea level) is interesting because, thanks to its narrow road, it is driven by a traffic light that emits one-way cars at hourly intervals. continue reading
