Krimml (Salzburg) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) at 1231 m elevation, served by Kitzbühel Bahnhof (ÖBB) (30 km).
Why Visit Krimml (Salzburg (salzburg))
Krimml is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) (located at 47.2167°N, 12.1833°E, elevation 1231 m). Renowned for Krimml Historic Center & Marktplatz, Krimml Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, Mirabell Palace & Baroque Old Town (Altstadt), Hohe Tauern National Park & Krimml Waterfalls, Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) Architecture & Gastronomy, Krimml rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Kitzbühel Bahnhof (ÖBB) (30 km) (30 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Krimml
Krimml Ortszentrum
Key historic quarter and dining area in Krimml.
Kirchenviertel
Key historic quarter and dining area in Krimml.
Bahnhofstraße / Talstation
Key historic quarter and dining area in Krimml.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Krimml
- Krimml Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Krimml.
- Mirabell Palace & Baroque Old Town (Altstadt) — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Krimml.
- Hohe Tauern National Park & Krimml Waterfalls — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Krimml.
- Salzburg Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Krimml.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Krimml
In Krimml (Salzburg (SalzburgerLand)), traditional Austrian Kaffeehaus and Bäckerei culture—featuring crisp Kaisersemmeln, afternoon Melange coffee with strudel, and seasonal Heuriger or Wirtshaus hospitality—meets classic Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) cooking. Expect hearty regional mains priced around €14–€28, with customary 5–10% 'Aufrunden' tipping directly to the server.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Salzburger Nockerln: Three golden baked sweet soufflé peaks dusted with powdered sugar representing Salzburg's city mountains (Mönchsberg, Kapuzinerberg, Gaisberg).
- Pinzgauer Kasnocken: Cast-iron skillet spätzle tossed with melted Pinzgauer Bierkäse and topped with crispy caramelized onions and fresh chives.
- Original Salzburger Bosna & Mozartkugeln: Two grilled pork bratwursts in toasted white bread with onions, parsley, and secret curry-mustard spice, plus hand-dipped pistachio-marzipan-nougat pralines.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Wirtshäuser & Kaffeehäuser in Krimml
Krimml Hauptplatz Gasthäuser & Wirtshäuser
Family-run Austrian inns in the walkable center of Krimml serving regional Salzburg (SalzburgerLand) dishes (€14–€28).
Krimml Traditional Kaffeehaus & Konditorei
Local coffee houses and bakeries offering morning Kaisersemmeln, Wiener Melange, Apfelstrudel, and afternoon Mehlspeisen.
Food markets & dining streets: Salzburger Schranne (Thursday Mirabell Market), Grünmarkt & Augustiner Bräustübl · Regional drinks: Augustiner Bräu Mülln Märzen (from wooden barrels), Stiegl Goldbräu & Zirbenschnaps
Getting to Krimml & Local Transit
By Train: Kitzbühel Bahnhof (ÖBB) (30 km) (30 km). Check our ÖBB Railjet vs. Westbahn & Vorteilscard Calculator (€) and Wiener Linien, Salzburg Card & Innsbruck Card Calculator to compare Sparschiene fares with regional passes. By Air: Salzburg (SZG) / Innsbruck (INN).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Krimml
Combine Krimml with these nearby Austrian towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Wald im Pinzgau (5.8 km away)
- Neukirchen am Großvenediger (8.7 km away)
- Gerlos (11.5 km away)
- Bramberg am Wildkogel (12.7 km away)
- Hopfgarten im Brixental (17 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Salzburg (SalzburgerLand)
Explore other destinations across Salzburg (SalzburgerLand):
Salzburg · Zell am See-Kaprun · Zell am See · Bad Gastein · Kaprun · Saalbach-Hinterglemm · Hallein · Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer · Wals-Siezenheim · St. Johann im Pongau · Seekirchen am Wallersee · Bischofshofen