A Journey of Discovery along the Grossglockner High Alpine Road

Article from 14.05.2025

The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is one of the most spectacular panoramic roads in Europe. Stretching across 48 kilometres with 36 bends, it leads deep into the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park. Along the route, twelve themed exhibitions invite visitors to explore the alpine world and its many natural and cultural treasures.

Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hoehe, view of the Grossglockner and Pasterzen glacier | © grossglockner.at/Michael Königshofer
Exhibition Sepp Forcher | © grossglockner.at/Neumayr
Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hoehe, car exhibition | © grossglockner.at/Eva Mrazek
"Building the road" exhibition in the preserved tollhous, Fuscher Lacke | © grossglockner.at/Fuscher Lacke
Piffkar, family on the nature trail | © grossglockner.at/Michael Stabentheiner

Visitor Centre Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe
Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00, the Visitor Centre at Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe covers 1,500 m² and features a wide range of exhibitions on nature, mountains, glaciers, automotive history and more. New highlights include the exhibitions "Sepp Forcher – Between Words and Summits" and "Chronology of Memories – Faces of the Grossglockner". A special highlight is the GROSSGLOCKNERCINEMA with breathtaking film footage of the high alpine world.

Wilhelm Swarovski Observatory
Just above the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe lies the Wilhelm Swarovski Observatory. Here, visitors can use powerful telescopes to observe ibex and marmots in their natural habitat. The observatory is open daily from 10.00 to 16.00.

“Building the Road” Exhibition at Fuscher Lacke
Located in the “Wegmacherhaus” at Fuscher Lacke, this exhibition gives fascinating insights into the construction of the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. It documents the vision and engineering behind this mountain route and is open daily from 9.00 to 17.00.

More exhibitions
Along the road, you’ll find several more exciting stops:
•    Piffkar: Exhibition "Salzburg’s tallest – Fascination of the Mountains"
•    Haus Alpine Naturschau: Discover the plants and animals of the Hohe Tauern National Park
•    Hochtor: “Pass Sanctuary Hochtor – A Journey Through the Millennia”

All exhibitions along the Grossglockner High Alpine Road are free of charge. Most are open daily from 9.00 to 17.00.

Whether you’re travelling on a sunny day or in changeable mountain weather, a visit to the Grossglockner High Alpine Road is more than just a scenic drive. The diverse exhibitions provide fascinating insights and turn your day trip into a truly memorable family experience.