Dominated by the Alps, Austria is home to some wonderful climbing spots. When the weather dips and the water freezes, the landscape transforms. There are glacial walls, ice sheets and frozen falls. Whether it’s the western state Tyrol, the south-eastern state of Styria or the southernmost state of Carinthia, the wintry wonderland offers incredible opportunities to climb.
Country code
+43
Currency
Euro
Language
German
Best time to visit
Visit in the winter months for quality ice climbing conditions
What's the weather like?
The Alps dominate much of the country, and so an alpine climate covers large and varied areas. The winter months are colder in the mountainous regions compared with the lowlands. And snow blankets the mountainside from around November to April
The landlocked country of Austria lies in central Europe and is part of the European Union. It is bordered by Italy and Slovenia to the south, Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west, Germany and Czech Republic to the north, and Hungary and Slovakia to the east. Mountains largely dominate the territory within its borders, which is host to parts of the Central Eastern Alps, Northern Limestone Alps, and the Southern Limestone Alps
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