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

Snow-reliable 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 is part of Ski amadé and offers 222km of slopes as well as 99 lifts. The region is home to the 4-Mountain Ski Area, where adventures await no matter how often 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.

Facts & Figures
Lifts99
Slopes222 km
Cross-country trails430 km
Winter hiking trails300 km
Altitude640 to 2,995 m above sea level
Highest PointDachstein 2,995 m

Skiing season:
End of November 2026 - early April 2027

Why visit Schladming-Dachstein

FAQs

By plane:
The closest airports are Salzburg (68 km), Ljubljana, Slovenia (141.9 km), Munich, Germany (177.5 km), Graz (176 km), Innsbruck (176.7 km) and Vienna (292 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. Award-winning chef Richard Rauch creates a new special dish with the chefs of 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.

Winter playgroundendless adventures

Top Hotels in Schladming-Dachstein

Highlights in Schladming-Dachstein you won't forget

Experiences on the slopes

Experiences away from the slopes

Events in Schladming-Dachstein in winter

Insider's Tip

Early Morning Skiing

Setting your alarm early pays off! Hit the pistes when your fellow holidaymakers are still asleep - the Silver Jet cable car at the Reiteralm starts at 7:45 AM every weekend throughout the season and at 8:15 from Monday to Friday.

The perfect way to start a day in Schladming-Dachstein!

Get in touch

Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein

Ramsauerstraße 756

8970 Schladming

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