Kaprun High Mountain Reservoirs
Kaprun, Austria
Two turquoise reservoirs below the glaciers, the Wasserfallboden and, higher up at about 2,040 m, the Mooserboden with its two dams. Cars stop at the Kesselfall car park; buses and an open inclined lift take you up, roughly late May to October.
- Nearest town
- Kaprun, Austria
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 47.1625, 12.7175
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually July. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and August–September. Cold, short days in November–March. Mountain passes on this route are usually open May–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
- Großglockner-Hochalpenstraße (2,504 m). Usually open May–October; outside that window the road can be closed by snow. Alternative: The Felbertauern tunnel is open all year.
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Campsites nearby
- Lampenhäusl CampingCampsite11 km from Kaprun High Mountain ReservoirsTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Sportcamp WoferlgutCampsite15 km from Kaprun High Mountain ReservoirsTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Nationalpark Camping GroßglocknerCampsite17 km from Kaprun High Mountain ReservoirsTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Nationalpark Camping KalsCampsite17 km from Kaprun High Mountain ReservoirsTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Panorama CampCampsite17 km from Kaprun High Mountain ReservoirsTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Nationalpark Camping AndrelwirtCampsite20 km from Kaprun High Mountain ReservoirsTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
All campsites in Austria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Kaprun High Mountain Reservoirs?
Kaprun High Mountain Reservoirs is in Kaprun, Austria, at GPS 47.1625, 12.7175. It is about 10 km from Franz-Josefs-Höhe.
Can you camp near Kaprun High Mountain Reservoirs?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Lampenhäusl Camping, about 11 km away; within 25 km there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Kaprun High Mountain Reservoirs?
Kaprun High Mountain Reservoirs is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Salzach valley: ice caves, gorges and Kaprun’s dams.
What is there to see near Kaprun High Mountain Reservoirs?
Places worth a stop nearby: Großglockner-Hochalpenstraße (13 km), Liechtensteinklamm (39 km), Krimml Waterfalls (42 km) and Königssee (48 km).
When is the best time to visit Kaprun High Mountain Reservoirs?
The most pleasant months are usually July. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and August–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)