Kals am Großglockner Postcodes: 9981 | Lienz, Tirol

Key Facts

Kals am Großglockner is a municipality in the Lienz District of Tyrol, Austria. Located in the eastern part of Tyrol, this alpine community sits in the upper Isel Valley, nestled at the foot of Austria's highest mountain, the Großglockner (3,798 meters), which gives the municipality its name. The village is positioned approximately 15 kilometers northwest of the district capital Lienz and lies within the Hohe Tauern National Park, one of Central Europe's largest nature reserves. Kals am Großglockner covers an area of approximately 180 square kilometers and has a population of around 1,200 residents. The municipality is divided into several smaller villages and hamlets, including Kals, Ködnitz, Lesach, and Göriach, each contributing to the region's rich cultural heritage. The area is renowned for its stunning alpine scenery, with the Großglockner and Pasterze Glacier attracting mountaineers and tourists throughout the year. As a key destination for accessing detailed postal code information for its constituent villages and surrounding alpine areas, Kals am Großglockner serves as an important administrative center for the upper Isel Valley region.

Neighboring Regions

• Matrei in Osttirol
• Prägraten am Großvenediger
• St. Johann im Walde
• Amlach
• Assling
• Leisach
• Nußdorf-Debant