Where is Kals am Großglockner?
The Austrian municipality of Kals am Großglockner is located in the Lienz district/Tirol, bordering Salzburg and Carinthia. It is home to 1,142 people and covers the area of Kalser valley and a small part of Isel valley. It is surrounded by the Hohen Tauern Mountains. Ködnitz is about 30 kilometres nor'-nor'-westerly of the city of Lienz. Kals lies at the foot of Großglockner Mountain (3798 m), the highest mountain in Austria. Großglockner Mountain is popular with outdoor adventurers, particular for hiking, climbing and cycling.
What’s the weather like in Kals am Großglockner?
Check out our live webcam for the current weather forecast for today, tomorrow or the weekend and get informed about the snow conditions in Kals am Großglockner. Our live webcams also provide information about open and closed lifts, open and closed ski trails as well as available rooms and hotels in the Kals region.
What to do in Kals am Großglockner in the winter?
In 2008 the lifts of Kals and of Goldried connected and so became the biggest ski resort network in East Tirol, featuring 41.6 kilometres of pistes and 16 state-of-the-art lifts. Kals ski resort is one of the family-friendliest resorts in Tirol, boasting a fantastic view of the surrounding countryside. The luxurious Gradonna Mountain Resort is right at Blauspitz ski trail – so put on your ski and off you go! Gradonna Mountain Resort features ski rental, ski school and free beginner terrain. You also get the lift pass valid for the entire ski resort there. Little skiers will enjoy the two children terrains in Kals and Goldried top station. 25km of x-country ski trails and many beautiful winter hiking trails complete the offer.
What’s going on in Kals am Großglockner in the summer?
In the summer Kals offers a wide variety of outdoor activities for fun days out. Holidays in East Tirol stand for pristine countryside, impressive mountains and beautiful hotels. Racing cyclists love Großglockner High Alpine Road, part of the Austrian Tour. Matrei in East Tirol, Lienz und Kals am Großglockner are perfect bases for outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing. Ambitious hikers start in Kals to ascent Großglockner Mountain. The lifts up the mountain, however, are also open in the summer. Thrill seekers should dare to ride Osttirodler summer toboggan run. Matrei in East Tirol, Lienz or Innichen in Italy are perfect destinations for a day trip. In case you are still looking for a suitable hotel, check out our hotel recommendations on our live webcam – you will find the perfect hotel!
