Kals am Großglockner

Village · Lienz District, 🇦🇹 Austria

Population 1,142

Area 180 km²

Time zone Europe/Vienna

Official website www.kals.at

Kals am Großglockner

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Kals am Großglockner Essentials

Kals am Großglockner serves as the primary base for exploring Austria’s highest peak. This selection features the historic Erzherzog-Johann-Hütte, the country's highest mountain hut at 3,454 meters, alongside the modern architecture of the Stüdlhütte and Adlerlounge. The list highlights the expansive Kals-Matrei ski area, the medieval ruins of Burg Kienburg, and cultural landmarks like the St. Rupert parish church and traditional Stockmühle watermills, reflecting the region's deep mountaineering and agricultural heritage.

Kals am Großglockner — Map

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

0° (feels like -4°) · extremes -17°–4°
-9° at night
13 rainy days
8 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

0° (feels like -3°) · extremes -18°–6°
-8° at night
12 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

4° (feels like 1°) · extremes -13°–12°
-4° at night
15 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor

10° (feels like 7°) · extremes -7°–18°
0° at night
16 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Poor

15° (feels like 13°) · extremes -1°–22°
5° at night
22 rainy days
6 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Fair

19° · extremes 3°–26°
9° at night
23 rainy days
8 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Fair

21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 5°–26°
10° at night
23 rainy days
9 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Fair

20° · extremes 5°–26°
11° at night
21 rainy days
10 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Fair

16° (feels like 15°) · extremes 1°–23°
7° at night
16 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor

12° (feels like 10°) · extremes -3°–19°
3° at night
14 rainy days
9 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor

5° (feels like 2°) · extremes -11°–13°
-2° at night
14 rainy days
7 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

1° (feels like -3°) · extremes -16°–6°
-7° at night
13 rainy days
7 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: German
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +43

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