Galt�r
Austria · TirolAT
Avalanche in Galtür, Austria
The Galtür avalanche occurred on 23 February 1999 in the Alpine village of Galtür, Austria. At 50 m (160 ft) high and traveling at 290 km/h (180 mph), the powder avalanche overturned cars, destroyed buildings and buried 57 people. By the time rescue crews managed to arrive, 31 people had died. It was considered the worst Alpine avalanche in 40 years. Three major weather systems originating from the Atlantic accounted for large snowfalls totaling around four meters in the area. Freeze-thaw conditions created a weak layer on top of an existing snow pack; further snow was then deposited on top. This, coupled with high wind speeds, created large snow drifts and caused roughly 170,000 tons of snow to be deposited.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 765
- Coordinates
- 46.967, 10.183
- Timezone
- Europe/Vienna
- Elevation
- 1584 m
Overview of Galt�r
Galt�r is the kind of tiny locality you find in Tirol, Austria. Its resident count stands at approximately 765. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around adventure, sports and culture and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 1,584 metres.
Things to do in Galt�r
Adventure in Galt�r
(2)Adventure in Galt�r covers Abseiling and Climbing. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Galt�r.
Sports in Galt�r
(2)Galt�r's sports entries include Skiing and Snow Tubing. Everything listed here comes from what Galt�r is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Galt�r
(1)Our data lists Art Galleries as culture options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Galt�r's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Galt�r
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Galt�r stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Galt�r are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Tirol. Time zone: Europe/Vienna.
Similar destinations
Places near Galt�r that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Galt�r known for?
- Galt�r, in Tirol, Austria, is best known for adventure, sports and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 765 residents.
- What can you do in Galt�r?
- Recorded activities in Galt�r include Abseiling, Climbing, Skiing, Snow Tubing and Art Galleries. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Galt�r?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Galt�r stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Galt�r located?
- Galt�r is located in Tirol, Austria. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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