Your Winter in Schladming-Dachstein
Ready, steady, go!

Snow-sure slopes, an impressive glacier, kids attractions and top-notch cuisine - that's Schladming-Dachstein for you!

Skiing, snowboarding, ski touring, winter hiking, ski yoga... when on a winter holiday in Schladming-Dachstein, you'll certainly never get bored. The region scores with its diverse range of winter activities, authentic hospitality and unforgettable nature experiences. And no matter how you choose to spend your day, stunning panoramas of the Dachstein are always part of the deal.

Schladming-Dachstein has its own four house mountains, locally known as the 4-Mountain Ski Area, and is part of Ski amadé, ensuring there's always a new piste to try, no matter how many times you return. Skiing pros are equally welcome as complete newbies - there's plenty of choice for every skill and fitness level.

The region is also an excellent family winter holiday destination, with numerous kid-friendly pistes, all-year-round playgrounds, fun slopes, and even witches that will cheer on the little ones when they take their first turns.

Enjoy the snowy season in all its facets - that's what a winter holiday in Schladming-Dachstein looks like!

Facts & Figures
Lifts98
Slopes230 km
Cross-country trails430 km
Winter hiking trails300 km
Altitude640 to 2,995 m above sea level
Highest PointDachstein 2,995 m

Skiing season:
5 December 2025 - 12 April 2026

Schladming-Dachstein ski passes
3-day pass from £ 160

Winter playgroundendless adventures
Why visit Schladming-Dachstein?
  • Four interconnected mountains - Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen and Reiteralm - and 123 km of slopes

  • More than 90 huts and restaurants where you can enjoy outstanding hospitality and the unique Styrian cuisine

  • Highlights on the glacier: Suspension bridge, Stairway to Nothingness, Ice Palace, Sky Walk

  • Perfect for a family winter holiday: several ski schools and plenty of easy pistes and attractions for children

  • An event-packed winter season ranging from World Cup races to centuries-old Christmas traditions

FAQs

By plane:
The closest airports are Salzburg (68 km), Ljubljana, Slovenia (141.9 km), Munich, Germany (177.5 km) and Innsbruck (176.7 km).

By train/bus:
Take a train from Salzburg (1 h 40 min), Graz (2 h 30 min) or Vienna (4 h 30 min).

By car:
From the East: Take the A 23 and the A 2 via Semmering (S 6) to the St. Michael junction, then continue via the A 9 to the Liezen junction and the B 320 into the Schladming-Dachstein region, exit at Ramsau am Dachstein.

From the South: Take the A10 to the Ennstal junction, then follow the B 320 for around 30 km into the Schladming-Dachstein region, exit at Ramsau am Dachstein.

From the West: Take the Munich-Salzburg motorway, then the A 10 until the Ennstal junction and continue on the B 320 for around 30 km into the Schladming-Dachstein region, exit at Ramsau am Dachstein.

Schladming-Dachstein is a top destination for families with kids. There are several ski schools as well as numerous child-friendly slopes in the region where the pros of tomorrow can practise their first turns.

From "Kali's adventure pistes" in Ramsau am Dachstein and the Gallic ski village on the Galsterberg to the Witches and Magic Forest on the Planneralm and the Children's Ski Swing and the "Krispini Express" on the Riesneralm - here children learn to ski in the most playful way. Another highlight: the six fun slopes for those looking for an extra kick.

  • Kaibling Alm: Enjoy alpine cuisine at 1,778m above sea level.

  • Sondl-Alm: Get spoilt with warm dishes from the wooden oven, various snacks, home-made cakes and Spagatkrapfen (fried pastry with sugar and cinammon).

Almkulinarik (Alpine Cuisine) was invented in Schladming-Dachstein in 2019. Award-winning chef Richard Rauch creates a new special dish with the chefs of the 16 participating huts every year, mixing creative recipes with regional products. Chicken knuckles are marinated in Swiss stone pine buttermilk or crème brûlée is cooked with meadow herbs - think regional cuisine interpreted in a creative way. Check out the current dishes - and where to get them - here.

Experiences on the slopes

Experiences away from the slopes

Culinary delights

Foodie? You're at the right place! Schladming-Dachstein is famous for its mix of traditional Styrian delights and creative cuisine, always made of top-notch regional and seasonal ingredients.

A must-try is the "Almkulinarik" (alpine cuisine) which shows off the region's culinary variety. Award-winning chef Richard Rauch creates a new special dish with the chefs of the 16 participating huts every year. Stop at a different hut every day and try their signature "Almkulinarik" dish for lunch.

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Insider's Tip

Early Morning Skiing & Mountain Breakfast

Setting your alarm early pays off! Hit the pistes from 8 AM when your fellow holidaymakers are still asleep, then treat yourself to a hearty mountain breakfast at a traditional hut - the perfect way to start a day in Schladming-Dachstein!

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Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein

Ramsauerstraße 756

8970 Schladming

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