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Things to Do  

Gerlos Alpenstrasse (Gerlos Alpine Road)

Gerlos Alpenstrasse (Gerlos Alpine Road), Krimml

 himalia11 Says:  The Gerlos Alpine Road is a 12km long panorama road that goes from Krimml up to the Gerlos pass and further on to the Zillertal (Ziller valley). There’s a car park about half way up from where you have a great view on the waterfalls of Krimml. The pass ist at about 1600m,... 

Krimmler Wasserfälle

Krimmler Wasserfälle, Krimml

 himalia11 Says:  The waterfalls of Krimml are really impressive. When you come down the Gerlos Alprine road, you already get a good impression how high they are. The water falls down in several steps, and with a drop of 380m they are the fifth highest waterfalls in the world, and the highest... 

WasserWunderWelt (Wonder World of Water)

WasserWunderWelt (Wonder World of Water), Krimml

 himalia11 Says:  The Wonder World of Water, that’s the House of Water (exhibition some hands-on experiments and information about water & the waterfalls), the “Aqua Park” (little park with some more hands-on experiments) and a multivisons cinema . The exhibition wasn’t large but interesting... 

Europe's highest waterfalls ! The lower waterfall

Europe's highest waterfalls !  The lower waterfall, Krimml

 jojes Says:  The Krimmler falls are the highest waterfalls in Europe and absolutely worth a visit. I can even advise to take a detour especially for this visit !The Krimmler falls exist out of 3 consecutive waterfalls. So getting a view at the 3 of them together is only possible when you... 

Krimmler Wasserfälle / Krimml Waterfalls

Krimmler Wasserfälle / Krimml Waterfalls, Krimml

 ramot418 Says:  If possible, you should definitely walk up to the top of the falls - even though it is steep most of the way (but a good, smooth path). You see so much going up which you do not see going down only. It took us about 2 hours going up and about 1 hour going down, include... 

Waterfalls

Waterfalls, Krimml

 ealgisi Says:  Welcome to the European highest Waterfalls.These waterfalls have a drop of 380 meters, and that makes them the fifth highest waterfalls in the world.The hiking trail, built by the Austrian Alpine Association, will bring you very close to this natural spectacle.The 4 km trail... 

Europe's highest waterfalls ! The middle waterfall

Europe's highest waterfalls ! The middle waterfall, Krimml

 jojes Says:  The middle (= mittlerer) waterfall takes a 100 metres dive from Schönangerlboden.When walking up the scenic path, which is quite well asphalted but sometimes also quite steep, you first pass by Riemann Kanzel (1100 m high), Regen Kanzel (1150 m), Sendtner Kanzel (1170 m),... 

Hotels  

Panoramahotel Burgeck

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NationalPark Hotel Klockerhaus

 1 Review and 9 Opinions  A family-run hotel with cosily furnished rooms, most of which look out onto the famous Krimml... 

Restaurants  

Sconangerl: Sit and relax after the climb up

Sconangerl: Sit and relax after the climb up, Krimml

 scottishvisitor Says:  Sconangerl Restaurant is a busy place where lots of tourists gather after climbing up the steep path. Here you will find lots of outdoor seating on two levels, they also have indoor seating although I did notice when I went inside to powder my nose (this convenience is spot... 

Veitenalm: Authentic Alpine style

Veitenalm: Authentic Alpine style, Krimml

 Anysis Says:  Honestly, we passed it by first and wanted to go to the more professional (=commercial) looking Hölzlahneralm but because of the heavy rain just setting in, it was so crowded that we decided to go back. After about five minutes alone with the two girls taking care of the... 

Nightlife  

Open Air Concert: Austrian Volksmusik

Open Air Concert: Austrian Volksmusik, Krimml

 Anysis Says:  From late June through early September, the Anton Wallner Musikkapelle plays a concert every Friday night at 8pm in the Pavillon. They are joined by the local follk dance group (either the children or the adult group). Two helpful ladies sell chocolates and Schnaps shots for... 

Transportation  

View your journey via the live video screen

View your journey via the live video screen, Krimml

 scottishvisitor Says:  We travelled to Krimml from the Tyrol region into the Salzburg region - a fairly long bus journey. I was kept well entertained watching the live video link of the road ahead. The journey takes you through the Gerlos Alpenstrabbe - a beautiful, scenic route through the... 

Krimml

Krimml, Krimml

 lotharscheer Says:  You can take bus or train (you can buy the ticket in the train, weekendspecial € 19 for up to 5 people, at the moment from Bramberg the last 20 km by "ersatz"bus) from Zell am See to Krimml (its a village), taxi probably around €80.Buses have luggagespaceAccomodation in... 

Nationalparktaxis to the Krimmler waterfalls

Nationalparktaxis to the Krimmler waterfalls, Krimml

 jojes Says:  When you want to see the majestic Krimmler waterfalls up close but you can't (or don't feel like) walking the scenic Wasserfallweg, you can "cheat" a bit !All along the main road you can find these mini-buses that take you up to Gasthof Schönangerl of even further if you... 

Shopping  

WasserWaterWellt Shop: Buy an irritating Marmot

WasserWaterWellt Shop: Buy an irritating Marmot, Krimml

 scottishvisitor Says:  The souvenir shop also doubles as a restaurant featuring local food products. Here you can buy rather kitchy souvenires such as little teddies dressed in Austrian traditional dress and lots more kiddy stuff. They also have some souvenirs aimed at us adults like fridge... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Highways toll

Highways toll, Krimml

 ealgisi Says:  To use highways you must purchase and display a tax disc (vignette) on your vehicle. Choose from 10-day, 2-month and annual tax discs.The penalty for not displaying a disc is €120 for cars and €65 for motorcycles. They are sold at border crossings, fuel stations and post... 

What to Pack  

a raingear and good shoes

a raingear and good shoes, Krimml

 globetrott Says:   No matter what the weather is like in Krimml you will need a raincoat mainly when going to the "Unterer Wasserfall" - that is the easiest access to the falls. At the other places there is a lot of waterdust as well, but not so heavy and mostly it will be taken by the wind... 

The Falls will be a constant reminder

The Falls will be a constant reminder, Krimml

 scottishvisitor Says:   It should go without saying - wear sensible shoes - trainers are good or walking boots. I always pack some hand sanitizer - a perfect way to keep your hands clean without the need for water or towels. As well as your camera and photo chips take some tissues - they come... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Interesting water wheel & figurines

Interesting water wheel & figurines, Krimml

 victorwkf Says:  During the walk from the bus stop to the entrance of Krimml Waterfalls, after the underpass just below the road, there is a small stream and you will see an interesting small water wheel with two colourful figurines on them (see photo). Also, there are more figurines of... 

Favorites  

Useful phone numbers

Useful phone numbers, Krimml

 ealgisi Says:  The most common European emergency number 112 (following Directive 2002/22/EC: Universal Service Directive) and also standard on GSM mobile phones. 112 is used in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,... 

Few words in German (Austrian)

Few words in German (Austrian), Krimml

 ealgisi Says:  Here are some words you might like to know:good evening: Abendgood night: guade Nochthi / hello: hallo / servasgood day: grias Godgood morning: Morgengood bye: Wiedaschaunbye: pfiat Dithank you: donkschesorry: tschuldigecheers: prost / servasplease: bitte / bittschebless... 

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 When you are at Krimml Waterfalls, it is possible to see one or even two rainbows when you are at one of the lookout points near to the waterfalls because of... 

 

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Q:  Hi, planning to take public transport and stay overnight at Krimml. Will be coming from salzburg. Period will be sometime in early... 

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A: 4 & 5: I put 'krimml hotel' into google maps and the following hotels are shown in or near the centre: http://www.krimmlerfaelle.at/de/ ... 

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Krimml - Highest Waterfalls In Austria

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 The Krimml Waterfalls are famous and impressive waterfalls, and in fact they are the highest in Austria at 380 metres high. My wife and I had the chance to visit Krimml Waterfalls during our honeymoon... 

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Austria's highest Waterfalls

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Krimml. I'd love to share with you the 10 tips I've written, the 32 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Austria's Highest Water Fall

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 We came to Krimml's Wonderful World of Water on a day trip from Ellmau. The falls are situated in the Hohe Tauren National Park which sadly I didn't see much of. If I return to this area and probably... 

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Anniversary in Krimml

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 Everything in the town of Krimml (province of Salzburg) seems to be based on tourism, yet it must be a lot busier in the winter than we had it in August. Greg and I came to Krimml to celebrate our... 

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The home of the great waterfalls !

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 Krimml is a lovely little mountain town located in the middle of the Hohe Tauern National Park and the Zillertal Arena. The most famous attraction in Krimml are without a doubt the huge... 

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