Winter experiences in Schladming-Dachstein

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Your winter full of possibilities in Styria

Skiing, cross-country skiing, winter hiking, tobogganing, fat biking, ski touring or a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride - your winter in Schladming-Dachstein is full of possibilities.

Highlights in winter:

  • Skiing fun on 222 km of pistes and 99 modern cable cars and lifts
  • 220 km of cross-country trails in the cross-country paradise of Ramsau am Dachstein
  • 300 km of idyllic winter & snowshoe hiking trails
  • Tobogganing, fat biking & ski touring for variety and adventure
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Winterwandern in Ramsau am Dachstein | © Mathäus Gartner
Das verschneite Dreigestirn des Dachsteinmassivs mit den eingeschneiten Neustattalmen im Vordergrund es sind Spuren durch den Schnee in Richtung Almen zu sehen | © Mathäus Gartner
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Rodeln am Rittisberg in verschneiter Landschaft | © Mathäus Gartner
Backstreet Boys beim Ski Opening in Schladming-Dachstein | © Leutgeb Entertainment

December 05, 06 & 07

Ski Opening 2025

Backstreet Boys

Experience the Backstreet Boys live at the Ski Opening in Schladming-Dachstein.

Skiing

On the slopes in the heart of Austria

The Schladming 4-mountain ski area connects Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen and Reiteralm to create a unique skiing experience. Family-friendly ski areas such as Fageralm, Ramsau/Rittisberg, Galsterberg, Riesneralm and Planneralm complete the offer.

Cross-country skiing

in the sunny cross-country skiing Eldorado of Ramsau am Dachstein

Up to 220 kilometers of perfectly groomed trails and the longest glacier trail in the world make Ramsau am Dachstein a paradise for beginners, connoisseurs and professionals alike.
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The Dachstein Glacier

The roof of the region

Activities off the slopes

Enjoy peace & quiet & discover new things

The region also shows its quiet, enjoyable and active side beyond the slopes and cross-country ski trails. From winter and snowshoe hikes to tobogganing fun and horse-drawn sleigh rides, there are many ways to experience winter.

Evening program

Skiing fun, tobogganing fun and fun on the slopes until late into the night! In Schladming-Dachstein you can experience all the popular winter activities day and night:
Ein Skifahrer in orangefarbener Kleidung fährt nachts die Piste hinunter. Die beleuchtete Strecke bietet eine spannende Winteratmosphäre. | © www.GregorHartl.at
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Night skiing on the Hochwurzen

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Top events in winter

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Interesting facts from the region in winter

Questions and answers

Winter

Tobogganing fun can be had on the 7 km long Hochwurzen toboggan run, the Galsterberg family toboggan run, or the natural toboggan run on the Rittisberg. Many runs are also illuminated in the evening.

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The Schladming-Dachstein region includes the ski areas of the Schladming 4-Mountain Ski Area—Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen, and Reiteralm—as well as Fageralm, Ramsau am Dachstein, Galsterberg, Riesneralm, and Planneralm. A total of around 222 kilometers of slopes await you.

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With around 220 kilometers of trails, the Ramsau am Dachstein cross-country skiing center is one of the best in Europe—including a high-altitude trail on the Dachstein glacier. You will also find idyllic trails for leisurely skiers in the Untertal, Ennstal, and Grimming-Donnersbachtal valleys.

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THE NIGHTRACE Schladming will take place on January 27 and 28, 2026, on Planai.

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The Schladming-Dachstein ski region in the heart of Austria has 99 modern lifts, 33 of which are children's lifts and magic carpets.

The longest downhill run is on the Hochwurzen. It is 8 km long.

With 92 kilometers of blue slopes, the area is particularly child- and youth-friendly.

The following children's areas are located directly at the valley station:

  • Wollis Kids Park at Hauser Kaibling
  • Kaliland in Ramsau am Dachstein
  • Riesneralm children's ski area

The following ski mountains boast spacious and lovingly designed children's areas:

  • The Gallic ski village on the Galsterberg
  • Hopsi-Winterkinderland on the Planai
  • Reiteralm Kinderland
  • Kali's adventure slopes in Ramsau am Dachstein
  • Children's ski routes Fageralm

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The total length is 222 kilometers of slopes, which are divided into the following levels of difficulty:

  • blue (easy): 92 km
  • red (medium): 115 km
  • black (difficult): 15 km

Accommodation

Here you will find the accommodation that suits your vacation. The selection ranges from cozy guesthouses and family-run farms to stylish hotels and chalets surrounded by nature.

Plan your vacation

In Schladming-Dachstein you will find the accommodation that suits your vacation - from cozy guesthouses and family-run farms to stylish hotels and chalets. Book directly online or browse through the world of hosts and discover your personal vacation home.