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National park in Austria
Photo: Nationalpark Hohe Tauern, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
The Nationalpark Hohe Tauern is the biggest national park in Austria and one of the biggest in Europe. Well-known sights of the national park are the Krimml Waterfalls, the Umbal Falls, the Innergschlöss Glacier Trail (Matrei in Osttirol) and the Franz-Josefs-Höhe on the Großglockner.
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Considered to be Europe's largest waterfall, it is 380 m in height with three cascades. It is reachable from Krimml, which is in the Pinzgau valley near the edge of the national park.
Großglockner High Alpine Road
Enjoy the views from this toll road across the central alpine chain, connecting Fusch and Heiligenblut.
A community within the National Park, the Rauris Valley has a history of gold mining. Nowadays, tourists can pan for gold, with guides to help them improve their chances of finding gold.
A cosy chalet holiday, comfortable, relaxed surroundings and delicious home-cooked cuisine washed down with complimentary wine ensures an unforgettable experience. A friendly, sociable atmosphere, the personal touch of your chalet hosts makes for a real 'home-from-home' atmosphere without the cooking, tidying up or cleaning! Cosy,
From Germany you can reach the western part of the national park via the border crossing at Kiefersfelden on the A 12 (Inntal Autobahn), from the Wörgl junction via the B 312 to St.
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