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ℹ️Practical info — Krimml
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💡 Tips
- The lowest waterfall is accessible for free, but paying the small fee to hike the full Waterfall Trail is highly recommended.
- Visit in the late afternoon when the sun hits the water spray, creating beautiful rainbows with fewer crowds.
- Wear sturdy, slip-resistant shoes and expect to get wet; the mist completely covers the lower viewing platforms.
- Parking lots closest to the entrance fill up fast. Use the slightly further ones and enjoy the short walk to save time.
🍽 Food
Flat cheese dumplings served in a clear beef broth; a classic at the inns around Krimml village.
Sweet, fried dough pastries perfectly enjoyed at the rustic alpine huts above the waterfalls.
Caught from the local mountain streams, often pan-fried in butter and served in traditional Pinzgau taverns.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Buy this hearty smoked bacon directly from local butchers or small grocery stores in the village.
Around the entrance to the waterfalls, you will find small shops selling stones from the Hohe Tauern region.
Hike past the top of the falls into this expansive, peaceful high alpine valley that is spared from the tourist crowds.
The middle station of the waterfall trail gives benches by the forest edge where the roaring water is pleasantly muffled.
Water temperature…
The mountain village of Krimml is located at the western edge of Salzburg State at 1,067 meters above sea level. It is world-famous for the Krimml Waterfalls, which, with a total drop of 380 meters over three tiers, are among the most significant natural wonders of the Alps. The village features a harmonious blend of nature, health tourism, and sporting opportunities within the Hohe Tauern National Park. A well-maintained waterfall trail leads visitors to the top tier in about an hour. Numerous viewing platforms allow for spectacular photos and let you feel the raw power of the water up close. Scientific studies have proven the healing effects of the fine water mist for asthma and allergy sufferers, earning Krimml recognition as a certified health resort. The modern 'WasserWelten Krimml' visitor center gives interactive insights into the world of water. Beyond the falls, Krimml is a good starting point for high-altitude hikes into the Krimmler Achental or towards the Gerlos Pass. In winter, its connection to the Zillertal Arena, one of Austria's largest ski resorts, attracts many skiers. Cross-country skiers enjoy snow-sure trails with views of the frozen waterfalls. Arriving via the Pinzgauer Lokalbahn or the Gerlos Pass is particularly scenic. Regional delicacies served in cozy mountain huts complete the experience.
- Location: Tyrol, Austria
- Top sights: Staubige Reib · Regen Kanzel · Bergersteig
- Nearby: Gerlos (13 km)
- Population: ~876
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -9 | -8 | -4 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 3 | -2 | -7 |
| Rain mm | 57 | 49 | 65 | 77 | 121 | 143 | 157 | 162 | 107 | 92 | 77 | 61 |
Geography
Facts
- Drop height: 380 meters
- Europe's highest waterfalls
- Certified health resort
- National Park entrance
- WasserWelten visitor center
- On the Gerlos Alpine Road
- Near Zillertal Arena
- Three waterfall tiers
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Sights in the town Krimml (12)
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