Austria · Salzburg, Hohe Tauern
Krimml Waterfalls
Krimmler Wasserfälle
The Alps tallest waterfall drops in three thunderous stages along a well-graded trail that climbs beside the full sequence, with a spray-soaked path called the Wasserfallweg passing directly alongside the lower tier. It is part of a protected core zone of the Hohe Tauern, Austria largest national park.
The Alps tallest waterfall drops in three thunderous stages along a well-graded trail that climbs beside the full sequence, with a spray-soaked path called the Wasserfallweg passing directly alongside the lower tier. It is part of a protected core zone of the Hohe Tauern, Austria largest national park.
Krimml Waterfalls drops 380 metres (1247 ft) on the Krimmler Ache, inside Hohe Tauern National Park. It is a tiered-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Krimml, with SZG the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summer Alpine snowmelt gives maximum flow across all three tiers.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Summer Alpine snowmelt gives maximum flow across all three tiers.
Entry: Entry fee ~4 EUR
Getting there
- Base townKrimml
- AirportSZG
- CountryAustria
- RegionSalzburg, Hohe Tauern, Europe
- AccessModerate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
On the map
47.2119, 12.1758
Quick answers
How tall is Krimml Waterfalls?
Krimml Waterfalls drops 380 metres (1247 feet). It is a tiered-type waterfall on the Krimmler Ache.
When is the best time to visit Krimml Waterfalls?
Peak flow is June to August. Summer Alpine snowmelt gives maximum flow across all three tiers.
What can you do at Krimml Waterfalls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to Krimml Waterfalls?
The usual base is Krimml, and the closest airport is SZG. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there. Entry fee ~4 EUR.
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