About us Schladming-Dachstein

The Schladming-Dachstein adventure region is located in the heart of Austria, in the north of Styria – between the Dachstein massif in the north and the Schladming and Wölzer Tauern mountains in the south. It stretches from the municipality of Schladming in the west, which borders the province of Salzburg, to Irdning-Donnersbachtal in the east.

The region comprises six adventure centres: Schladming, Ramsau am Dachstein, Haus-Aich, the Gröbminger Land, the Sölktäler Nature Park and the Grimming-Donnersbachtal. The main town of Schladming is located at around 750 metres above sea level. The highest peak in the region is the Dachstein at 2,995 metres – a landmark that is known far beyond the borders of Styria.

With around 3.9 million overnight stays per year, Schladming-Dachstein is one of Austria's five largest tourist destinations. The region stands for genuine encounters, genuine hospitality and an impressive variety of experiences – all year round.

Whether skiing and snowboarding on perfectly groomed slopes, hiking, biking or climbing in the mountains, enjoying regional specialities in alpine huts or attending atmospheric events: in Schladming-Dachstein, people who love life in the mountains come together. Spring, summer, autumn and winter each have their own charm here – making the region a true year-round destination in the heart of the Alps.

Schladming-Dachstein delights visitors with a wide range of special offers and experiences – in every season:

• Ski amadé – Austria's largest ski association with five regions in Salzburg and Styria. Schladming-Dachstein is the only Styrian region and offers access to 760 kilometres of slopes with just one ski pass.
• Schladming 4-Mountain Ski Area – connects the Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen and Reiteralm ski mountains for continuous skiing fun. Here you can ski from peak to peak, descend into the valley and leave your tracks on legendary World Cup slopes.
• Dachstein – the striking glacier is a year-round destination with attractions such as the Sky Walk, the ‘Stairway to Nothingness’ and the Ice Palace. In addition, a wide range of sports activities such as ski touring, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing attract visitors from autumn to spring.
• Schladming-Dachstein Sommercard – the key to over 100 included and discounted experiences. Numerous mountain railways, swimming pools, museums and leisure activities can be used free of charge – and best of all, the card is automatically included when you stay overnight at a Summer Card establishment.
• Events & highlights – from the legendary Ski Opening to THE NIGHTRACE and atmospheric summer events: the region is known for unforgettable experiences that delight guests and locals alike.

With around 3.9 million overnight stays per year, Schladming-Dachstein is one of Austria's five largest tourist destinations. The region comprises 13 municipalities and offers around 32,900 guest beds. Guests come mainly from Austria, Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands – but increasingly also from international markets. Families, sports enthusiasts and nature lovers in particular appreciate the variety of experiences, the warm hospitality and the unique mountain world of the region.

Schladming-Dachstein is a true year-round destination – known for unforgettable nature experiences, genuine hospitality and a wide range of activities in all four seasons.

Winter

In winter, everything revolves around skiing: the 4-mountain ski area – comprising Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen and Reiteralm – offers perfectly groomed slopes, modern lifts and runs down into the valley. The Planai is also world-famous as the venue for THE NIGHTRACE night slalom.

In addition to the large ski mountains, family ski areas such as Galsterbergalm, Rittisberg, Planneralm and Riesneralm offer a variety of fun on the slopes. Cross-country skiers will find ideal conditions at the Nordic Centre Ramsau am Dachstein. And those who want to recharge their batteries after a day of sport can enjoy Alpine cuisine by Richard Rauch at selected huts.

Spring

When the snow melts, a quiet, enjoyable time begins in the valley. Easy hikes, the first bike rides and the view of the still snow-covered peaks make spring a particularly atmospheric season for those seeking relaxation.

Summer

In summer, the region transforms into a paradise for families, hikers and cyclists. The mountain railways take you comfortably to starting points for leisurely walks, scenic summit tours or long-distance hiking trails.

The cycling options range from enjoyable tours to the action-packed Bikepark Schladming, the Reiteralm Trails and the Singletrail Haus-Aich. From spring 2026, the new ‘Sonnseitn Trails’ project will provide even more flow.

With the Schladming-Dachstein Sommercard, many mountain railways, leisure and family activities are free or discounted. And in between, rustic huts invite you to enjoy alpine cuisine by Richard Rauch.

Autumn

Autumn shows its most colourful side in Schladming-Dachstein: when the larch trees glow golden and the cable cars are still in operation until the autumn holidays, couples, families and groups enjoy the clear mountain air and the culinary delights of the huts.