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.
Myra Falls (Lower Austria) at a Glance#
Address: Myra Falls (Myrafälle), near Muggendorf, Lower Austria
Website: http://www.myrafalle.at/ (local tourism sites)
Hours: Daylight hours (park paths open year-round; visitor centre hours vary seasonally)
Admission: 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.
Weather & Climate near Myra Falls (Lower Austria)#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 3° | -5° | 43 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 4° | -4° | 43 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -1° - 8° | 0° | 59 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.2 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 2° - 12° | 5° | 62 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 7° - 18° | 12° | 88 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 101 mm | overcast | 76% | 2.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.7h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 23° | 17° | 107 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.9 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Very Good | 11° - 23° | 17° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 7° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 7° | 0° | 60 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 4° | -4° | 53 mm | overcast | 92% | 2.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |