Puchberg am Schneeberg - Hochschneeberg
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Raxalpe — Ottohaus
Raxalpe - Ottohaus
🇦🇹 Lower Austria · Austria — Altitude 1644 m
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This live camera looks out from the Ottohaus on the Raxalpe, a limestone massif in Lower Austria rising above the Semmering region. Watch the stream to judge cloud cover, visibility and snow on the high plateau before you head up. The page also gives you local time and the mountain's weather with a three-day forecast.
About the Raxalpe
The Raxalpe is a karst mountain south of Vienna, part of the Northern Limestone Alps. Its open plateau, dolomite cliffs and mountain pastures make it a popular day destination for hikers and climbers from the capital. The Ottohaus sits at around 1,644 metres, close to the high ground that gives the massif its character. Expect a bare, rugged landscape shaped by wind and seasonal weather rather than dense forest near the summit.
What the Camera Shows
The view is tied to the mountain setting, so the most useful things to check are the sky, cloud base and whether the upper slopes are clear or in mist. Conditions change quickly at this altitude, and the light is best in the early morning and late afternoon. In winter, look for snow cover and wind-blown ridges. Summer views are often clearest on settled days, while autumn can bring sharp visibility after a cold front passes.
Practical Information
The Raxalpe is reachable by road and by public transport from Vienna and Lower Austria, and a rack railway serves the Semmering area nearby. Mountain weather can be cooler and windier than in the valleys, so bring warm layers even in summer. Other cameras in the region include Hochschneeberg above Puchberg am Schneeberg, the Semmering view and the Kirchberg am Wechsel slopes, useful for comparing conditions across the range.
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About this camera
What is the weather like on Raxalpe now?
The current conditions and a three-day forecast for the Ottohaus are shown in the live weather block on this page. Mountain weather can differ noticeably from the valleys below, so check it before you set off.
What time is it at the Raxalpe?
The local time for the camera's location is displayed on this page and updates automatically. It follows the same clock as Vienna and the rest of eastern Austria.
Where exactly is this camera?
The camera is at the Ottohaus on the Raxalpe in Lower Austria, at about 1,644 metres altitude. The map on this page marks its position relative to Vienna and the Semmering area.
When is the best time to watch the Raxalpe camera?
Early mornings and late afternoons usually give the clearest light and the best view of the terrain. Watch after a cold front in autumn or winter to see snow and sharp visibility on the plateau.
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