Heiligenblut

By · Kärnten, 🇦🇹 Österrike

Heiligenblut is a mountain village at about 1,300 m on the Carinthian side of the Hohe Tauern National Park. Its tall Gothic church spire stands in front of the Grossglockner, Austria's highest mountain at 3,798 m, and the view is one of the best-known in the Alps.

It is the end of the Grossglockner High Alpine Road and the start of the way up to the Pasterze glacier. The village suits hikers, drivers and photographers, and it has a small ski area.

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När du ska besöka

June to September is best for hiking and for the High Alpine Road, which is open roughly May to October or November depending on snow. September is clear and calm. Winter is for skiing and quiet walks, and the road is closed.

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Typiskt väder i januari

Mindre bra

0° (känns som -4°) · extremvärden -17°–5°
-9° på natten
12 regndagar
6 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 1 · lågt

Typiskt väder i februari

Mindre bra

1° (känns som -3°) · extremvärden -18°–7°
-8° på natten
11 regndagar
8 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 2 · lågt

Typiskt väder i mars

Mindre bra

5° (känns som 1°) · extremvärden -13°–12°
-4° på natten
14 regndagar
9 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 3 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i april

Mindre bra

10° (känns som 7°) · extremvärden -7°–18°
0° på natten
16 regndagar
8 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i maj

Helt okej

15° (känns som 13°) · extremvärden 0°–22°
5° på natten
21 regndagar
5 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 5 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i juni

Bra

19° · extremvärden 3°–25°
9° på natten
22 regndagar
8 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i juli

Helt okej

21° (känns som 20°) · extremvärden 5°–26°
11° på natten
23 regndagar
9 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i augusti

Helt okej

21° (känns som 20°) · extremvärden 6°–26°
11° på natten
21 regndagar
10 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 5 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i september

Helt okej

16° (känns som 15°) · extremvärden 1°–23°
7° på natten
16 regndagar
10 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i oktober

Mindre bra

12° (känns som 10°) · extremvärden -3°–19°
3° på natten
14 regndagar
8 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 2 · lågt

Typiskt väder i november

Mindre bra

5° (känns som 2°) · extremvärden -11°–12°
-2° på natten
14 regndagar
4 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 1 · lågt

Typiskt väder i december

Mindre bra

1° (känns som -3°) · extremvärden -16°–6°
-6° på natten
13 regndagar
4 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 1 · lågt

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

Främsta sevärdheter

GrossglocknerGrossglockner är det högsta berget i Österrike. Grossglockner har en höjd på 3 798 meter över havet.

GrossglockneralpvägenGrossglockneralpvägen eller Grossglockner-Hochalpenstrasse är en högalpin passväg i Österrike mellan orterna Bruck an der Glocknerstrasse i…

PasterzePasterze är en glaciär i Österrike. Den ligger i förbundslandet Kärnten, i den centrala delen av landet, 300 km väster om huvudstaden Wien.

St. Vinzenz

Jungfernsprung

AdlersruheAdlersruhe är en bergstopp i Österrike. Den ligger i distriktet Lienz och förbundslandet Tyrolen, i den centrala delen av landet.

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Leiterfall

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Wilhelm-Swarovski-Beobachtungswarte

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Haus der Steinböcke

Zittelhaus

Großglockner is Austria's highest peak, and Heiligenblut has the classic view of it.
Großglockner Hochalpenstraße is a famous panoramic mountain road to Salzburg, with many viewpoints.
Pasterze is the longest glacier in the Eastern Alps, reached from Franz-Josefs-Höhe, a viewpoint at the end of a side road.
St. Vinzenz is the Gothic pilgrimage church in the village, with a tall spire.
Jungfernsprung and Leiterfall are waterfalls near the village.
Wilhelm-Swarovski-Beobachtungswarte is an observatory on the Franz-Josefs-Höhe road.
Haus der Steinböcke presents the Alpine ibex.
Erzherzog-Johann-Hütte, Zittelhaus and Salmhütte are mountain huts on high routes.
Hoher Sonnblick is a high peak with a weather station.

Utvalda listor

Lukáš Nevosád / CC-BY-SA

Heiligenblut am Großglockner Must-Sees

This collection centers on the Grossglockner, Austria's highest peak at 3,798 meters, and the 8.4-kilometer Pasterze Glacier. The Grossglockner High Alpine Road provides access to the Franz-Josefs-Höhe viewpoint, while the village of Heiligenblut is defined by the 15th-century Gothic pilgrimage church of St. Vinzenz. The surrounding Hohe Tauern National Park features dramatic waterfalls like the 130-meter Jungfernsprung and numerous three-thousand-meter summits including Kleinglockner and Hohe Riffl.

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Svíčková / CC BY-SA 3.0

Majestic Mountains and Peaks

This collection highlights the prominent summits of the High Tauern range surrounding Heiligenblut. It features the Grossglockner, Austria's highest peak at 3,798 meters, alongside the Kleinglockner and the expansive glaciers of the Glockner Group. The list includes technical ridges like the Glocknerwand and accessible landmarks such as the Jungfernsprung waterfall. These peaks span the Glockner, Goldberg, and Schober groups, offering diverse geological formations and critical alpine habitats within the High Tauern National Park.

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Sandra Brezina-Krivda / CC BY 2.0

Alpine Huts and Shelters

This collection features essential mountain accommodation within the Hohe Tauern National Park, centered around the Grossglockner. It includes Austria's highest refuge, the Erzherzog-Johann-Hütte at 3,454 meters, alongside historic Alpine Club (ÖAV) huts like the Salmhütte. The list spans from fully-serviced mountain inns accessible via the High Alpine Road to remote emergency bivouac boxes in the Schober Group, providing critical shelter for mountaineers and hikers traversing these high-altitude glaciated landscapes.

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Hullie / CC-BY-SA-3.0

Historic Churches and Chapels

Explore the religious landmarks of the Heiligenblut region, centered around the iconic Gothic pilgrimage church of St. Vinzenz. This collection includes historic structures ranging from the 15th-century church in Pockhorn to the 19th-century Maria Hilf chapel in Putschall. These sites highlight the area's spiritual history, including the Bricciuskapelle, which is tied to the local legend of the Holy Blood, and the heritage-protected Aichhorner Kapelle.

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Upplevelser att prova

Drive the High Alpine Road.
See the Pasterze glacier.
Hike to a mountain hut.
Visit the Gothic church.
Ski the small local area in winter.

Turer och aktiviteter

Heiligenblut – Karta

Dagsutflykter

Lienz is about 1 hour away by car.
Zell am See is about 1 hour 30 minutes away by car over the High Alpine Road in summer.
Bad Kleinkirchheim is about 1 hour 30 minutes away by car.
Klagenfurt is about 2 hours away by car.
Franz-Josefs-Höhe is about 30 minutes away by car.

Områden att utforska

Bad Kleinkirchheim, Weißensee and Seeboden are the nearest preferred destinations in Carinthia.

Resa dit

By air: Salzburg Airport is about 2 hours 30 minutes away. Klagenfurt is about 2 hours.
By train: The nearest main station is Lienz. A bus then runs to Heiligenblut over the Iselsberg pass. Check train times on ÖBB.
By car: Take the Iselsberg road from Lienz, or the High Alpine Road from the north in summer.

Ta sig runt

The village is walkable. Buses run to the Franz-Josefs-Höhe road in summer. A car or the bus is the best way to reach the glacier viewpoint.

Bilkörning

The High Alpine Road is a toll road, with hairpin bends and steep grades, and it is closed in winter. Winter tyres or chains are required in snow. Motorways in Austria need a vignette, and the road toll is separate.

Mat och dryck

Carinthian food is hearty. Try Kärntner Kasnudeln, filled pasta, and Frigga, a pan dish of cheese and potatoes. Mountain huts serve soup and cakes.

Middag

Wiener SchnitzelA thin, breaded and pan-fried veal cutlet, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes and a wedge of lemon.

TafelspitzBoiled beef in broth, served with roast potatoes and a sauce of apples and horseradish — a favourite of Emperor Franz Joseph.

Viennese Goulash Wiener SaftgulaschA rich beef stew slow-cooked with onions and paprika, typically served with a bread dumpling or bread roll.

Mellanmål och gatumat

KäsekrainerA grilled pork sausage studded with melty cheese, a classic order at Vienna's ubiquitous Würstelstand (sausage stands).

Sausage Stand Snack Würstel vom WürstelstandGrilled or boiled sausages (Bratwurst, Frankfurter, Bosna) served with mustard, bread and a pickle from street kiosks.

Sötsaker och efterrätter

ApfelstrudelThin pastry rolled around spiced apples, raisins and breadcrumbs, usually served warm with vanilla sauce or cream.

SachertorteA dense chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam under a dark chocolate glaze, famously served with unsweetened whipped cream.

KaiserschmarrnA fluffy shredded pancake caramelised with sugar and dusted with icing sugar, served with plum or apple compote.

MarillenknödelApricot dumplings wrapped in potato or quark dough, rolled in buttery breadcrumbs — a Wachau and Viennese summer specialty.

Drycker

Viennese Melange Wiener MelangeThe signature Viennese coffee: espresso topped with steamed milk and milk foam, the centrepiece of coffeehouse culture.

Grüner VeltlinerAustria's flagship crisp, peppery white wine, widely poured in Vienna's Heuriger (wine taverns).

SturmA cloudy, lightly alcoholic partially-fermented grape must, available only for a few weeks in autumn.

Säkerhet och hälsa

Heiligenblut is very safe, but the high mountains are serious. Glacier travel needs a guide. Weather can change fast, and avalanche risk applies in winter. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112. The mountain rescue number is 140.

Historia

The village is named for a relic of holy blood said to have been brought here in the 10th century, and it became a pilgrimage site. Mountaineering took off after the first Grossglockner ascent in 1800. The High Alpine Road opened in 1935 and brought the area into mass tourism.