Here you will find answers to (almost) all your questions about the Sigmund Thun Gorge. If any of your questions remain unanswered, please do not hesitate to contact us.
May – June & September: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
July & August: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
October – early November: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Yes, dogs are welcome and do not pay admission.
The entire gorge has wooden steps only. Dog waste bags are available free of charge at the ticket office.
Up to 32 meters.
No, access is only permitted from the ticket office up to Klammsee.
You will find our four parking lots along Kesselfallstraße, which can be used free of charge when visiting the gorge. Please note that parking cannot be guaranteed on busy days.
No, this is expressly prohibited and will be reported without exception in the event of non-compliance.
Line 660 runs every half hour between Zell am See (train station) and Kaprun. From the bus stop, you can reach the entrance to the gorge in just a few minutes.
Yes, follow the bike path from Kaprun towards Kapruner Tal and continue following the signs to Sigmund Thun Gorge. There are bike racks at the entrance. E-bike riders can recharge their batteries free of charge—charging cables for the most common models are available.
Sigmund Thun Klamm is 320m (350yd or 1050ft) long and has 263 steps.
Not in good weather—at most, you can expect a few drops of rain, which are actually refreshing in summer. In case of rain, ponchos (€2) can be purchased at the ticket office.
There are small stops and a bench available.
When temperatures are high, it is refreshingly cool in the gorge. In spring and fall, it can be quite chilly—a jacket is recommended.
No, because the gorge has 263 steps. Strollers can be stored in the annex building at the entrance.
Yes, but due to the steps, a body-hugging carrying aid is recommended.
No. Consequently, wheelchair users and people with walkers are unfortunately unable to enter.
Yes, there are plenty of lockers available in the building next to the entrance—deposit for keys €2.
Yes, there are restrooms at both the entrance to the gorge and at the Klammstüberl restaurant.
Please respect our nature and environment—these are not public restrooms!
In general, the gorge is open (during operating hours) regardless of the weather. In exceptional circumstances, such as heavy rain or thunderstorms, temporary closures may occur.
Due to the narrow gorge, other visitors, and the risk of falling, drones are not permitted in the gorge.
Please click here for all information regarding admission and opening hours.
Either in cash or by debit or credit card (MasterCard and Visa)
regular adult and child admission fees
A group is defined as 15 or more people. Every 15th person in the group is free or receives a free ticket.
No, even for groups, the tour guide pays for all tickets on site. This means that only the required number of tickets are purchased and nothing needs to be canceled or purchased separately.
Generally speaking, no.
However, guided tours are available for groups upon request and subject to availability.
All guest cards from Pinzgau (Zell am See district) are accepted. This means you only pay the reduced maintenance fee.
With the Zell am See – Kaprun Summer Card, you don’t have to pay any extra maintenance fees and can go straight to the first turnstile and scan your card there.
No. However, if you are traveling throughout the entire Salzburg region, the Salzburg Land Card could be worthwhile for you.
No, just like with the Zell am See Kaprun Summer Card, you can go directly to the turnstile and scan the code on your card.
Due to the additional services and offers, different prices apply here.
No, you always have to pay the regular price here.
Gorgeous lights and mystical night of water
No, but this is recommended in order to allow direct access to the turnstile with minimal waiting time.
Gorge Breakfast
Yes, advance registration is required by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m.
Die kommende Saison rückt näher und wir sind noch auf der Suche nach tatkräftigen und motivierten Mitarbeitern.
Du hast Freude am Umgang mit Kunden, gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse und zeigst jede Menge Teamfähigkeit und Einsatzbereitschaft? Dann schau Dir unsere Stellenausschreibungen an, ob für Dich etwas dabei ist.
A heartfelt thank you to all our visitors for the many unforgettable moments and the wonderful, thrilling experiences shared in the midst of nature’s power.
Now it’s time for peace and quiet – ice, snow, and silence take the stage as the gorge rests and prepares for nature’s renewal.
We look forward to welcoming you again around the beginning of May 2026!
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