Place to visit
Schönkahler, Austria: what it is and when to go
Schönkahler is a summit in Austria (Vils), at 1,688 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Austria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Austria
- Elevation
- 1,688 m
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- INN Innsbruck, 72 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 47.5404, 10.48891
What it is and where
Schönkahler is a summit in Austria (Vils), at 1,688 m above sea level. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Austria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Vils, where this site lists 95 more places to see, 8.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.5404, 10.48891; the nearest main airport is Innsbruck Airport (INN, Innsbruck), 72 km as the crow flies. How to get around Austria (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Austria. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Schönkahler is May to October.
- JanPossible8:39
- FebPossible10:00
- MarPossible11:35
- AprPossible13:23
- MayBest time14:55
- JunBest time15:45
- JulBest time15:24
- AugBest time14:04
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:35
- NovPossible9:02
- DecPossible8:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to October | November to April |
| Mountains | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Schönkahler has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Austria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Austria
To enter Austria there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Austria checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 133 police · 144 ambulance · 140 mountain rescue.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- European Long distance path E 4 - part Germany (segment austria)Hiking2.4 km
- EinsteinSummit2.7 km
- Haus SchattwaldMountains · Hiking3.4 km
- Via Alpina Purple A64Hiking4.5 km
- BreitenbergSummit4.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Austria guide.
More in Austria: Nature
- Zugspitze: Summit
- Belvedere
- Großglockner: Summit
- Wachau Cultural Landscape
- Hoher Dachstein: Summit
- Wildspitze: Summit
Every Austria place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Schönkahler?
It is a summit in Austria. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Austria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Schönkahler?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15.
How do you get to Schönkahler?
The nearest main airport is Innsbruck Airport (INN), 72 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Austria is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Austria map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have European Long distance path E 4 - part Germany (segment austria), Einstein, Haus Schattwald. The rest is in the Austria guide.
Keep reading
- Vils95 places to see in and around Vils, Austria: Castillo del Rey Loco, Säuling, Rote Flüh. Best time: May to October.
- Nature2954 places for nature in Austria, from Zugspitze to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- AustriaBefore travelling to Austria: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI): Austria is in the EU and Schen…
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
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