Major city · Austria
Kleinarl
One night or a day-trip from Salzburg or St. Johann im Pongau: hike to Jägersee or Tappenkarsee in summer, ski in Ski Amadé in winter. Not a base for non-skiers.
Kleinarl is a small village at the end of the Kleinarl valley, on the edge of Hohe Tauern National Park. Its main draws are the Jägersee and Tappenkarsee alpine lakes for summer hiking and the Ski Amadé slopes in winter. Most visitors come for a day or one night on the way to or from the mountains.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (hiking), Dec–Mar (skiing)
- avoid Nov (many lifts and huts closed), Apr (mud season)
- Airport
- SZG
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
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- Austria ↗Winter tyres or chains are required in winter conditions; hire cars from outside Austria may not have them fitted.
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kleinarl133 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kleinarl, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Austria-wide
- SIM or eSIMA1, Magenta and Drei are the networks; prepaid SIMs from shops and supermarkets (registration with ID).Austria-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent.Austria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10%, told to the server when paying.Austria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Austria-wide
- SafetyKleinarl is a quiet, safe village.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets in cities cost €0.50 (≈ under US$1); cafés and museums have free ones for guests.Austria-wide
- Emergency numbers133 police · 122 fire · 144 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and holidays; Saturday afternoon closures in small towns.Austria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSZG Salzburg Airport W.
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- BeerBeer (0.5 L)€4–5.50 (≈ US$5–7)
- Metro or bus rideBus St. Johann – Kleinarl, one waycheck€5 (≈ US$6)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SZG Salzburg Airport W. A. Mozart (About 1 h 15 min by car or bus via St. Johann im Pongau)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Best
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
Best
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Apr
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Best
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Apr, Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Jun (16 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kleinarl: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
10 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
9 rd
Mar
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
11 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
14 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
16 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
16 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
15 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
13 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable. For the Jägersee and Tappenkarsee you need a car or a taxi from Kleinarl. In winter a ski bus connects the village to the lifts (check the local schedule).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Car or bus (line 520), about 20 min
Larger town with shops, restaurants and a train station.
Door to door: About 25 min
Car or bus, about 15 min
Ski Amadé slopes and the Space Jet coaster in summer.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Car or bus via St. Johann, about 1 h 15 min
Full day for the old town, fortress and Mozart sights.
Bad Gastein
goDoor to door: About 1.25 h
Car via St. Johann and the Gastein valley, about 1 h
Thermal baths and the waterfall in the town centre.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kleinarl village centre
Hotels and guesthouses within walking distance of the ski lift and trailheads.
Flachwinkl
A hamlet just south of Kleinarl, closer to the Tappenkarsee trailhead.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Ski Amadé day pass (peak season)2 × €65 · check | €130 |
| Bus from St. Johann to Kleinarl, one way2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €46 |
| Trip total≈ €253 per person per day, bed included | €506≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and ski passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Schnitzel with fries | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Beer (0.5 L) | €4–5.50 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Ski Amadé day pass (peak)check | €60–70 (≈ US$70–85) |
| Bus St. Johann – Kleinarl, one waycheck | €5 (≈ US$6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No bank or ATM in Kleinarl: bring cash from St. Johann or Salzburg.
- Jägersee and Tappenkarsee trails are not groomed in winter; check conditions before setting out.
- Ski Amadé lift passes are valid across the whole region; buy online in advance for a discount.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 133
- Fire
- 122
- Ambulance
- 144
- Mountain rescue
- 140
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Zu dieser Adresse, bitteTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police133
- Fire122
- Ambulance144
- Mountain rescue140
Embassy
The nearest embassy for most countries is in Vienna. The US has a consulate in Salzburg (check the address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Salzburg → Kleinarl by car: about 1 h 15 min
- Bus St. Johann → Kleinarl: about €5 (≈ US$6), 20 min (check)
Say or show
- Hallo / Servus — Hello (hah-loh / ser-voos)
- Danke — Thank you (dahn-keh)
- Was kostet das? — How much does it cost? (vahs koh-stet dahs)
- Wo ist der Weg zum Jägersee? — Where is the trail to Jägersee? (voh ist dair vayk tsoom yay-gher-zay)
- Ein Skipass, bitte — One ski pass, please (ine skee-pahs, bih-teh)
- Kann ich mit Karte zahlen? — Do you accept card? (kahn ikh mit kar-teh tsah-len)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kleinarl. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep (hiking), Dec–Mar (skiing) · avoid Nov (many lifts and huts closed), Apr (mud season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours for Jägersee and Tappenkarsee trailheads.
- Ski Amadé lift ticket prices and bus schedules for the winter season.
- Eat pages with last orders and cash-only warnings.
Sources
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