Krimmler Achental Glen

About this spectacle

The Krimmler Achental is a dramatic Alpine valley in the Salzburg region of Austria, carved by glacial forces and threaded by the Krimmler Ache river. Visitors walking along the valley floor are immersed in a landscape of towering mountain walls, rushing turquoise glacial meltwater, dense conifer forest, and open Alpine meadows. The air carries the cool mist and roar of water, particularly near the famous Krimmler Waterfalls at the valley's head — one of Europe's highest waterfalls. The glen itself offers a gradual ascent through changing vegetation zones, from valley-bottom riverside paths to high Alpine terrain, with views deepening at every turn. The interplay of light on glacier-capped peaks and the valley's sense of enclosed grandeur make it a compelling destination for walkers and photographers seeking pristine Alpine scenery.

When to go

May — Oct, peak Jun — Aug

Getting there

Nearest airport: SZG. Nearest city: Zell am See.

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