550 – 3.798 meters
Vacation in Nationalpark-Region Hohe Tauern Kärnten
The Hohe Tauern National Park is the largest protected area in the Alps.
An island in the middle of the inhabited world, with a wide variety of sometimes rare plants and animals.
The park also houses one of the most spectacular scenery in the world.
The region in Carinthia is the land of the Großglockner, the highest mountain in Austria, and the tower in the National Park with its 3.798 meters altitude.
The largest glacier in the eastern Alps, more than 120 mountain lakes, dazzling waterfalls, gorges as the Ragaschlucht.
A holiday region which has more to offer than many other regions together, and thus an ideal location fora summer vacation, but certainly also great for the winter vacation.
Villages
Flattach Großkirchheim Heiligenblut Mallnitz – Ankogel Mölltaler Gletscher Mühldorf Obervellach Rangersdorf Reißeck – Kolbnitz Stall im Mölltal Winklern
Ski Resorts Ankogel – Mallnitz Heiligenblut – Großglockner Mölltaler Gletscher
Mountain Sports
Although the Alpine area is a real mountain sports area, there are not many areas to find that offers as many opportunities for mountain sportsas the Nationalpark-Region Hohe Tauern Kärnten.
A very varied offer, and then also at various places. Hiking, mountain climbing, cycling and mountain bike trails, paragliding, fitness, golf and horseback riding are just some of the many opportunities offered in this region.
Water Sports
120 Mountain lakes adorn the landscape, five swimming pools, 2 adventure pools and 3 indoor swimming pools are available for swimmers in the region.
But also water sports like rafting and fishing, and surfen, sailing and kayaking are offered in the region, allowing a full range of possible water sports.
Sightseeing
Barbarossaschlucht Mühldorf.
A special and unique jewel, and an impressive natural spectacle.
Goldgräberdorf Heiligenblut
The gold diggers village Heiligenblut is unique in Europe, and let you see the story of the former gold mining. Enjoy one of the last great adventures and your personal success in gold washing.
Großglockner Hochalpenstraße
The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is more than just a street. With a valid ticket you have free entrance to all exhibitions and playgrounds. A journey through the alpine road project, with traces through the high port: The street was once used by Celts and Romans among others.
Tourist information office
Nationalpark-Region Hohe Tauern Kärnten
Döllach 1 9843 Großkirchheim
Telephone: +43 (0)4825 20049
Email: tourismus@nationalpark-hohetauern.at
Internet: https://www.nationalpark-hohetauern.at