Oberkrimml: Water, Trails and Great Nature Experiences

Oberkrimml is an exciting starting point for a trip centred around water, landscapes and shared experiences. The Krimml Water Worlds, the mighty Krimml Waterfalls and the Krimml Panorama Trail offer different ways to discover the surrounding area.

Water as the guiding theme of the trip

The Krimml Water Worlds are an interactive family excursion experience centred around the topic of water in Krimml, in the Salzburg region. This means the visit is aimed not only at nature enthusiasts, but also at travellers who want to combine a vivid experience with a specific thematic focus. The House of Water features the “Faces of Water” exhibition about the journey of water. This allows you to complement your stay with an exhibition that explores the element from another perspective.

The Krimml Waterfalls are a particularly impressive natural feature. They cascade down 380 metres over three stages and are the largest waterfalls in Europe. The Krimml Waterfalls are accessible without barriers. For trip planning, this provides a specific point of reference when you want to combine a nature experience with documented barrier-free accessibility. The Waterfall Centre also has a viewing terrace overlooking the Krimml Waterfalls.

Valley, panoramic trail and different ideas for day trips

The Krimmler Achental is the longest and highest valley in the Venediger Group. This landscape information conveys a clear impression of the region’s character: the valley represents a broad alpine setting and complements the concentrated impression of the waterfalls with a wider landscape perspective.

If you would like to include some activity in your trip, you can put the Krimml Panorama Trail on your list. This family-friendly hiking trail leads from Krimml towards Oberkrimml. It therefore offers a different way of experiencing the area than visiting the Water Worlds or viewing the waterfalls. When choosing accommodation in Oberkrimml, you can therefore consider whether you mainly want to plan excursions related to water, visit an exhibition or include a day of hiking.

Getting there and finding your way around

The Krimml Water Worlds can be reached by car, the Pinzgau Railway, bus or taxi. A car park and a bus stop are located directly at the centre. This makes it easier to choose the means of transport for this particular excursion without committing yourself to just one way of getting there. If you are travelling by car, the Waterfall Centre offers a combination ticket that includes parking fees.

The Gerlos Alpine Road is also a prominent feature when orienting yourself within the region. The central section is a twelve-kilometre route from Krimml to the Pinzgauer Höhe pass. This information helps you take the route into account when planning your own excursion. Depending on the focus you want for your holiday, water experiences, landscapes and hiking can therefore be given different levels of priority.

Oberkrimml as an accommodation choice

A holiday apartment in Oberkrimml is particularly suitable if you want to choose your stay based not just on a single attraction, but on several possible ideas for day trips. The Krimml Water Worlds offer an interactive experience, the House of Water focuses on exhibitions, the waterfalls impress with their three stages, and the panoramic trail connects Krimml with the direction of Oberkrimml.

For further regional searches, you can also view Almdorf Königsleiten, Unken, Almdorf, Berg, Vorderglemm, Jochbergthurn, Niedernsill and Taxenbach.

For the overarching travel overview: Zell Am See.