Mooserboden - Lacs de barrage d'altitude de Kaprun - vue vers le Wiesbachhorn
Salzburg, Austria — 2.1 km
Schwaigerhaus — Heinrich-Schwaiger-Haus, Kaprun high-altitude reservoirs, view west
Schwaigerhaus - Heinrich-Schwaiger-Haus - lacs de barrage d'altitude de Kaprun - vue vers l'ouest
🇦🇹 Salzburg · Austria — Altitude 2802 m
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This camera looks west from the Heinrich-Schwaiger-Haus at about 2,800 metres, over the high-altitude reservoirs that belong to the Kaprun hydro scheme. It is a good way to check whether the high Alps are clear, snowy or under cloud before planning a hike or a drive up to the dams.
A reservoir landscape high in the Alps
Kaprun lies in the Pinzgau part of Salzburg province, in the Hohe Tauern range of Austria. The reservoirs above the valley were built for hydroelectric power and sit in a stark, rocky basin surrounded by glaciers and peaks. The setting is more open and remote than the villages below, with a strong sense of altitude and big skies. Water levels and snow cover change noticeably through the year, which shapes the look of the shoreline from one season to the next.
What to watch and when
Depending on the view, you may see the reservoir surface, the surrounding slopes, the ridges to the west and any cloud moving through the basin. Clear mornings tend to give the sharpest light on the peaks, while afternoons often bring cloud build-up in summer. In winter and spring, the snowfield and the contrast between white ground and dark water are the main things to look for. Check the live weather on this page before deciding when to watch.
Practical notes and nearby views
Summer is the main season for visiting the high Alps, when mountain roads and cable cars are generally open, though access can depend on snow conditions. Expect cool temperatures and quickly changing weather at this altitude, even in July. Other cameras nearby include Mooserboden, looking toward the Wiesbachhorn, Wasserfallboden, Kaprun Gipfel and the Kaprun Alpincenter, which together give a wider picture of the area.
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About this camera
What is the weather like at Schwaigerhaus right now?
The current conditions and the three-day forecast for this high-altitude location are shown in the live weather block on this page. Because the site is at about 2,800 metres, it can differ a lot from the valley below Kaprun.
What time is it at the Schwaigerhaus camera?
The local time for this camera is displayed on the page and follows the Austrian time zone. Use it to judge whether the light on the peaks and reservoir is likely to be good.
Where exactly is this webcam located?
The camera is at the Heinrich-Schwaiger-Haus near the Kaprun high-altitude reservoirs in the Salzburg region of Austria, at roughly 2,802 metres above sea level. The map on this page shows its position.
When is the best time to watch this camera?
Clear mornings in summer usually give the sharpest views of the surrounding peaks, while winter and spring show the snow contrast best. Cloud often builds in the afternoon, so check the live weather before you watch.
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