Major city · Austria
Krimml
Go for a half-day to see Europe's highest waterfall; one night if you want to hike the full trail to the top and back.
Krimml is a small village in the Pinzgau valley at the edge of Hohe Tauern National Park. Its main draw is the Krimmler Wasserfälle, a 380 m three-tier waterfall. Most visitors come for a few hours, walk to the base or the top, and leave. The village itself has a handful of restaurants and hotels, but no nightlife or major sights beyond the falls.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Apr (falls may be icy, some facilities closed)
- Airports
- SZG · INN
- Nights
- 0–1
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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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- 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
Emergency numbers for Krimml133 ▾
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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 Krimml, 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
- SafetyKrimml is very safe.
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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 (≈ US$4–5)
- Sit-down mealMain course at a restaurant€10–18 (≈ US$12–25)
- BeerBeer (0.5 L)€4–5 (≈ US$5–6)
- Metro or bus rideBus from train station to villageabout €3 (≈ US$4) (check)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a guesthouse, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedDouble room in a guesthouse, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €120 (≈ US$140) · 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 1.5 h by car or train+bus) · INN Innsbruck Airport (About 2 h by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Apr
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
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
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Apr. 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
Krimml: next 7 days
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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)
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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)
12 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 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. A free shuttle bus runs from the train station to the village during the day (check). Parking at the waterfall costs €4 per car; the toll road over Gerlospass costs €7 per car.
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 1 h 15 min
Bus 670 or train from Krimml station, about 1 h
Lake and ski town; combine with a visit to Kaprun.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus 670 to Zell am See, then bus 660, about 1.5 h
Glacier ski area and Kitzsteinhorn cable car.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Bus 670 to Zell am See, then train to Salzburg, about 2.5 h
Full-day trip; leave early.
Bad Gastein
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus 670 to Zell am See, then train to Bad Gastein, about 2 h
Thermal baths and waterfall.
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.
Krimml village centre
Walking distance to the waterfall entrance; most hotels and guesthouses are here.
Wald im Pinzgau
Neighbouring village, 2 km (1.2 mi) away; quieter and often cheaper.Neighbouring village, 1.2 mi (2 km) away; quieter and often cheaper.
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
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a guesthouse1 × 1 night × €130 | €130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €120 | €240 |
| Waterfall entrance fee2 × €2 | €3 |
| Parking at the waterfall1 × €4 | €4 |
| Bus from train station to village (one way)2 × €3 · check | €6 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €38 |
| Trip total≈ €211 per person per day, bed included | €421≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Waterfall entrance | €1.50 (≈ US$2) per person |
| Parking at the waterfall | €4 (≈ US$5) per car |
| Gerlospass toll (one way) | €7 (≈ US$9) per car |
| Bus from train station to village | about €3 (≈ US$4) (check) |
| Coffee | €3–4 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Main course at a restaurant | €10–18 (≈ US$12–25) |
| Beer (0.5 L) | €4–5 (≈ US$5–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The waterfall trail climbs 380 m; allow 1.5 h up, 45 min down.
- Last entry to the falls is at 17:00; the trail closes at dusk.Last entry to the falls is at 5:00 PM; the trail closes at dusk.
- The toll road over Gerlospass is charged separately from the motorway vignette.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 133
- Fire
- 122
- Ambulance
- 144
- Mountain rescue
- 140
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My bed tonight
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Zu dieser Adresse, bitteTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police133
- Fire122
- Ambulance144
- Mountain rescue140
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Salzburg → Krimml by bus/train: about €25–35 (≈ US$30–45), 2.5 h (check)
- Zell am See → Krimml by bus: about €8 (≈ US$10), 1 h (check)
- Taxi from Krimml station to village: about €10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
Say or show
- Hallo — Hello (hah-loh)
- Danke — Thank you (dahn-keh)
- Wie viel kostet es? — How much does it cost? (vee feel koh-stet es)
- Wo ist der Wasserfall? — Where is the waterfall? (voh ist dair vah-ser-fahl)
- Ein Ticket, bitte — One ticket, please (ine ti-ket, bit-teh)
- Auf Wiedersehen — Goodbye (owf vee-der-zayn)
Austrian German differs slightly from standard German; locals will understand standard German.
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 Krimml. 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: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Apr (falls may be icy, some facilities closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports 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 for the waterfall trail with elevation profile and seasonal opening hours.
- Eat pages for the Jausenstation and village restaurants.
- Sleep pages for the main hotels and guesthouses.
- Transport page with bus timetables and parking details.
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