Myra Falls (Lower Austria)

Waterfall Scenic waterfall and gorge with walking trails

Wooden walkways thread through the Myra Falls gorge, bringing visitors close to stepped cascades and moss‑covered rock-popular for short hikes and family outings in Lower Austria.

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Myra Falls (Lower Austria)
Myra Falls (Myrafälle), near Muggendorf, Lower Austria
47.9167, 15.9333
Daylight hours (park paths open year-round; visitor centre hours vary seasonally)
Small entrance fee (historically around €3-€5); local prices may vary

How to Get to Myra Falls (Lower Austria) #

Myrafälle is accessible by car from Vienna (about 1-1.5 hours west via A2/A1 motorways). It’s near the town of Muggendorf; local signage from regional roads directs visitors to the falls and parking areas. Regional trains and buses serve nearby towns with a short taxi or bus ride to the site.

Tips for Visiting Myra Falls (Lower Austria) #

  • Wear stable shoes - the wooden walkways and steps are damp and can be slippery near the falls.
  • Arrive midweek or early morning to avoid local weekend crowds; late afternoon light is good for photos of the cascading water.
  • Follow the interpretive panels - they explain how the gorge was shaped and point out small but photogenic features often missed by hurried visitors.

Best Time to Visit Myra Falls (Lower Austria) #

Spring for high water flow and autumn for color; the falls are accessible year-round though winter brings icy walkways and reduced services.

Spring
March-May · 5-18°C
Higher water flow from snowmelt makes the falls dramatic; trails are green and cool.
Autumn
September-November · 5-15°C
Leaves change color and the gorge acquires warm hues; fewer visitors on weekdays.

Weather & Climate near Myra Falls (Lower Austria) #

Climate

Myra Falls (Lower Austria)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (835 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-4°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 23°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-4°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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