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Krimml · Austria

Krimml Waterfalls

Known locally as Krimmler Wasserfälle

Krimml Waterfalls drop in a sequence of powerful stages at the head of the Salzach valley, with a maintained path climbing beside the cascades.

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Krimml Waterfalls Bahnfrend / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
Typical visit
3 hours
Region
Salzburg
Last checked
8 Aug 2026

Why visit

Visit for one of Austria’s most dramatic water landscapes, choosing how far to climb according to time, weather and fitness.

What you will see

  • Start at the lower waterfall and decide how far to climb.
  • Protect cameras and clothing from spray near viewpoints.
  • Allow more time if climbing toward upper stages.

History

The falls became a celebrated alpine attraction as nineteenth-century tourism expanded; organised paths and viewpoints were developed to make the different stages accessible to visitors.

Photographs

Krimml Waterfalls

Bahnfrend / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 · full attribution on the image credits page.

Visitor tips

  1. 1

    Use waterfall visitor area and lower path as the practical arrival point.

  2. 2

    Start at the lower waterfall and decide how far to climb.

  3. 3

    Check the official source on the day for closures, events or changed access arrangements.

About Salzburg

Baroque Salzburg, Mozart heritage, a major fortress and dramatic mountain attractions give this state strong city-and-alpine variety.

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