Krimml Waterfalls, Austria

Krimml Waterfalls

Austria's highest waterfalls, falling in three huge steps.

  • May–Oct
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Krimml Waterfalls

Day 1

  1. MorningStart the waterfall trail early, it takes about an hour to the upper falls.
  2. AfternoonVisit the WasserWunderWelt water park and museum at the bottom.
  3. EveningStay in Krimml village, or drive on to Zell am See.

Day 2

Drive the Gerlos Pass road to the Zillertal valley.

What to eat

Kasnocken, cheese dumplings with fried onions.

Local tips

Make the most of Krimml Waterfalls

Beat the crowds

Busiest from late morning on summer days. Come early or in the late afternoon.

Best photo spot

The lowest fall from the first viewpoints, where you also feel the spray.

Getting there

Buses run from Zell am See, about 1.5 hours. There's a paid car park at the entrance.

Don't miss nearby

The Gerlos Alpine Road with views back over the falls.

Good to know

The full path to the top takes 1.5 to 2 hours one way. Bring a rain jacket for the spray.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Krimml Waterfalls

Getting there

  • Innsbruck Airport (INN)65 km away
  • Salzburg Airport (SZG)90 km away
  • Innsbruck60 km away
  • Salzburg95 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeMay–Oct
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryAustria

Questions

Krimml Waterfalls: good to know

Is Krimml Waterfalls worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. Austria's highest waterfalls, falling in three huge steps.

How many days do you need in Krimml Waterfalls?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Krimml Waterfalls?

The best time to visit is May to Oct. Busiest from late morning on summer days. Come early or in the late afternoon.

How do you get to Krimml Waterfalls?

The nearest airport is Innsbruck Airport (INN), about 65 km away. Buses run from Zell am See, about 1.5 hours. There's a paid car park at the entrance.

What is there to see near Krimml Waterfalls?

Nearby hidden places include Grossglockner Road (54 km), Lago di Braies (57 km) and Innsbruck (58 km).

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