Kals am Grossglockner
We warmly expect you at the Grossglockner mountain, the “King of the Eastern Alps” (3,798 m asl).
Image gallery: More photos of Kals am Grossglockner
-
Cross-country ski track
-
Backcountry skiing
-
The locality Ködnitz
-
The St. Georg chapel near Kals
-
Mountain farms and the peak of the Glödis
-
One of the many traditional farms
-
An old farm in Kals
-
The Glockner museum
-
One of the restaured mills
-
An adventure in a mine near Kals
-
The Dabaklamm gorge
-
The Schleierwasserfall waterfall
-
The Grossglockner mountain
-
The Kleinglockner mountain
Altitude: 1,325 m asl
The picturesque locality Kals am Grossglockner puts emphasis on customs and traditions: there are theatre performances on a regular basis and the treasury of songs is kept alive by a number of associations. Moreover the local museum provides an insight into the articles of daily use and traditional costumes of bygone times.
Kals (Slav.: mud, puddle) is characterised by a lively history. Already in Stone Age this area has been inhabited by hunters and gatherers. This is what findings including ibex pates, which have been aligned circularly round a fireplace, prove. However, also a sword of the Bronce Age has been found. An insomuch interesting surrounding that is steeped in history of course hides other secrets…
Its position transforms Kals into a Mekka for those who love the mountains: the Grossglockner panoramic road takes you to a car park, which is also the starting point for your hike. Many also gather to take a look at this famous mountain - and you won’t forget this view! Even in the emblem the mountain is eternalised. And the mountains also characterise the offer in winter: the Grossglockner Resort Kals-Matrei ski region features 110 km of ski slopes and on the skiing mountain Glocknerblick you can enjoy skiing on 28 km. Have fun!
Our recommendation: in the valley there are the last six preserved and restaured mills that still grind corn! The open air museum can be reached on a path across the forest. Moreover every July there is the “Kalser Mühlenfest”, a festival dedicated to these mills.
