About Kals

The Austrian resort town of Kals is situated at the foot of Grossglockner Mountain, the highest mountain in Austria. Surrounded by mountains, Kals is located in the picturesque Hohe Tauern nature preserve. Its temperate climate is perfect for outdoor pursuits such as hiking and skiing. With an elevation of 1300m, this small resort town of 1400 residents is the perfect mountain retreat.

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Within the town there are several places that offer ski hire allowing you to tackle the ski slopes and cross country skiing trails that are on offer in the area. The Kals ski hire shop allows you to book your equipment online in advance. The ski hire Kals is located conveniently in Kals, easing the process of ski hire. Besides Skiing, there are many other attractions in Kals including the Grossglockner Exhibition, the heritage museum known as the Kalser Heimatmuseum, an ice rink, tennis courts and a plethora of hiking trails.

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If you wish to explore further field, there are many places of interest to visit locally within the area. A short distance out of Kals are the Stockmuhlen mills which are open to the public between June and October. For breathtaking scenery take the High Panoramic road from Kals to the Koednitztal Valley where you will have fantastic views of the Hohe Tauern mountain range and many hiking opportunities. Information on other excursions such as wine tours and nature tours can be obtained from the visitors center known as the Tourismusinformation Kals.