Hohe Tauern National Park
Austria · Central Europe
Hohe Tauern National Park works almost all year round, peaking in February and July–August, when it is at its strongest for skiing and nature & wildlife. Peak winter sports season brings excellent snow cover to surrounding ski resorts. High trails remain inaccessible without mountaineering or ski-touring gear.
Plan a trip to Hohe Tauern National ParkMonth by month
| Month | Fit | Weather | Crowds & prices | What it's good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9/10 | -8°C · 16 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | Skiing, Nature & wildlife. Deep winter offers premier alpine skiing and ski touring around the park's periphery. High-altitude passes including the Grossglockner High Alpine Road are closed due to heavy snow. |
| February | 10/10 | -6°C · 12 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Skiing, Nature & wildlife. Peak winter sports season brings excellent snow cover to surrounding ski resorts. High trails remain inaccessible without mountaineering or ski-touring gear. |
| March | 9/10 | -6°C · 15 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Skiing, Nature & wildlife. Late winter provides longer sunny days for ski touring and glacier skiing. Sub-zero temperatures persist across the high alpine terrain. |
| April | 7/10 | -3°C · 15 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Skiing, Nature & wildlife. Transition month with spring snowmelt beginning in lower valleys while high elevations stay frozen. Most high alpine roads and hiking huts remain shut. |
| May | 8/10 | 0°C · 19 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Nature & wildlife. The Grossglockner High Alpine Road typically reopens early in the month. Lower valley hiking paths become accessible, though high trails remain snow-covered. |
| June | 9/10 | 8°C · 18 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife, Hiking, Road trips. Alpine wildflowers bloom and most mountain huts open for the summer season. Snow patches linger on high mountain passes, but valley and mid-elevation trails are in good condition. |
| July | 10/10 | 10°C · 23 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Nature & wildlife, Hiking, Road trips. Prime summer hiking and mountaineering season with open huts and active wildlife. Afternoon thunderstorms and frequent rainfall are common across the peaks. |
| August | 10/10 | 9°C · 21 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Nature & wildlife, Hiking, Road trips. High summer brings warm valley temperatures, full access to all alpine trails, and peak visitor numbers. Regular alpine rain showers require waterproof gear. |
| September | 9/10 | 5°C · 15 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Hiking, Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Crisp, stable autumn weather offers excellent visibility for high-altitude hiking and scenic drives. Sub-zero nights return toward the end of the month as huts prepare to close. |
| October | 8/10 | 2°C · 13 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Nature & wildlife. Golden autumn foliage colors the valleys before early winter snowfalls arrive. Mountain passes like the Grossglockner road usually close for winter in late October. |
| November | 7/10 | -3°C · 13 rain days | crowds 1/5 · prices 1/5 | Nature & wildlife. Quiet inter-season lull characterized by freezing temperatures and accumulating snowpack. High alpine roads are closed, but early glacier skiing begins nearby. |
| December | 9/10 | -6°C · 16 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 5/5 | Skiing, Nature & wildlife. Winter sports fully launch across the region alongside festive holiday traditions in valley villages. Sub-zero temperatures and snowy landscapes dominate the park. |
Getting in
Israeli passport: Visa-free · up to 90 days — Schengen area limit: max 90 days per 180-day period.
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