Salzburg region Archive

Klammsee Kaprun: route, accommodation, and swimming (2026)

Klammsee near Kaprun: trip, route, accommodation, and swimming Klammsee is a small turquoise reservoir located above the Sigmund Thun Klamm gorge in Kaprun, Austria. For us, it’s an ideal trip for families with children, leisure hikers, and anyone who wants to combine a short walk around the lake with a visit to one of the most beautiful gorges in the Zell am See – Kaprun …

Sigmund Thun Klamm: route, admission, and opening hours 2026

Sigmund Thun Klamm in Kaprun: route, admission, and opening hours 2026 Sigmund Thun Klamm is one of the most beautiful short trips in the Zell am See – Kaprun area. Over thousands of years, the gorge was carved out by the Kapruner Ache river, which cut into the rock walls to a depth of approximately 32 meters. The visitor route follows wooden walkways, bridges, and …

Krimml Waterfalls: Information before your trip (2026)

With a height of 380 m, the Krimml Waterfalls are the largest in Europe and the fifth largest in the world. They are located on the edge of the Hohe Tauern National Park, in the federal state of Salzburg, Austria. The waterfalls consist of three cascades, with the highest single drop measuring 65 m. There is a viewing platform very close to the water at …

Grossglockner High Alpine Road (2026) – Information before your trip

Grossglockner High Alpine Road: A High-Altitude Route into the Heart of the Alps The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is one of the most famous panoramic roads in Europe. This high-altitude route leads across the Austrian Alps and offers access to the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park. During a single trip, you’ll drive through mountain passes, see Austria’s highest mountain, the Grossglockner, and reach …

Salzburg: 13 tips on what to see and do here

Salzburg: 13 tips on what to see and do here In today’s trip tip, we’ll take you to Austria’s fourth-largest city, historic Salzburg. Thanks to the surrounding mountains, nearby lakes, and the Salzach River, it’s considered one of Europe’s greenest cities. You can look forward to a pleasant blend of landscape and architecture, art and culture, tradition and modernity, all in a surprisingly small space, …

Wolfgangsee Christmas Markets 2025: What to See, where to Stay and where to Eat

Wolfgangsee Christmas Markets Would you like to visit the Wolfgangsee Christmas markets this year? We probably don’t need to remind you that this lake has been close to our hearts for many years, so we can’t skip Advent at Wolfgangsee either. In recent years, the pre-Christmas period here has been particularly magical, thanks in part to the floating lantern on the lake and the decorated …