The national park is home to 279 streams, of which 57 glacial streams, 26 major waterfalls and 10 gorges. Furthermore, there are 551 lakes measuring between 27.03 ha and 35 m². Of these lakes, 131 have (official) names. The Salzburg section of the national park covers 200 lakes, of which 140 lakes are in the core area and 60 lakes in the buffer zone.
Exceptional lakes in the national park at a glance:
The Krimml waterfalls are not only the biggest waterfalls in the Alps, but also in Europe and have a healing effect on those suffering from asthma and allergies.
This fascinating spectacle of the national park is not only a feast for the eyes, but also performs important functions for the ecosystem. The falls and surroundings are home to a myriad of plants, such as algae, moss and macrophytes. These plants benefit the countless animals living underwater. But nowhere near all the species of animals inhabiting the plants are known. Those we do know, however, range from small animals (micro- and mesofauna) to those living on land and water (e.g. dragonfly) to various fish.
