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Traunfall

Waterfall

The Traunfall waterfall, where the Traun River narrows, offers short forested walks and viewing platforms popular with day-trippers exploring Upper Austria's lake-and-mountain landscapes.

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Traunfall essentials

Address: Traunfall (Traun Falls), near Ebensee / Traunsee, Upper Austria, Austria
Hours: Open daily (outdoor site)
Admission: Free
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Traunfall

Visit Traunfall in late spring to early summer for the strongest water flows, and in summer for the most reliable trail access.

Spring (best time for flow)
April-June · 5 to 20°C
Snowmelt increases river flow, making the waterfall most dramatic; trails are generally accessible as temperatures warm.
Summer (best time for access)
July-August · 15 to 25°C
Warm weather and full trail access make this a popular time for visits and picnics-expect more visitors on weekends.
Winter
December-February · -10 to 5°C
Cold conditions with possible ice and snow-access can be slippery or restricted, and the waterfall may be partially frozen.

Weather & Climate near Traunfall

Climate

Traunfall'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 -4°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1170 mm/year), wettest in July.

Air Quality: AQI 40 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -4° - 2° -4° 75 mm overcast 93% 2.0 m/s 0.1 low 8.6h
February Poor -4° - 4° -3° 68 mm overcast 90% 2.1 m/s 0.2 low 10.0h
March Poor 0° - 9° 2° 89 mm partly cloudy 85% 2.2 m/s 0.5 low 11.7h
April Acceptable 3° - 13° 7° 86 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.2 m/s 0.9 moderate 13.5h
May Good 8° - 19° 14° 97 mm overcast 78% 2.0 m/s 1.2 high 15.0h
June Good 11° - 21° 16° 131 mm partly cloudy 77% 1.8 m/s 1.5 high 15.8h
July Very Good 13° - 24° 18° 148 mm partly cloudy 76% 1.9 m/s 1.5 high 15.5h
August Very Good 13° - 23° 18° 124 mm partly cloudy 76% 1.6 m/s 1.2 high 14.1h
September Good 9° - 19° 14° 94 mm partly cloudy 81% 1.7 m/s 0.8 moderate 12.4h
October Acceptable 5° - 13° 8° 79 mm overcast 85% 1.8 m/s 0.4 low 10.7h
November Poor 0° - 6° 1° 91 mm overcast 90% 1.9 m/s 0.1 low 9.1h
December Poor -3° - 3° -2° 88 mm overcast 92% 1.9 m/s 0.1 low 8.2h