Welcome to the Gold Mining Village
Heiligenblut at Grossglockner
in the Kleinen Fleiss Valley near the Alter Pocher, exit from the Grossglockner High Alpine Road at turn 27. In the only alpine gold mining village in the style of the 16th century, you can delve into the history of mining and smelting works. The gold rush will enchant you too! Free entry to the open-air museum!
Gold panning: professional gold diggers will give you tips on gold panning. You can hire all the equipment you need for a small fee. Free with the National Park Card and the Kaernten Card.
Free parking at an altitude of 1800m in the immediate vicinity of the gold digger village. Snacks and drinks at reasonable prices.
Alpengasthof (alpine inn) Alter Pocher in 5 minutes walking distance.
Opening hours of the gold digger village
June from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
July, August 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sept. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
weather-dependent