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Eispalast Dachstein: A Glacier Ice Palace
Explore a mesmerizing ice palace within the Dachstein Glacier, featuring intricate carvings, ice pillars, and a crystal dome. A chilling, unforgettable experience.
The Eispalast Dachstein, or Dachstein Ice Palace, is a mesmerizing world of ice and snow located inside the Dachstein Glacier. Opened in 2007, it features intricately carved figures, ice pillars, and a crystal dome, offering visitors an unforgettable glacial experience.
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A brief summary to Eispalast Dachstein
Opening times, essentials, and a few local tips gathered into one calmer, easier-to-scan planning section.
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Monday
9 am-4:15 pm
Tuesday
9 am-4:15 pm
Wednesday
9 am-4:15 pm
Thursday
9 am-4:15 pm
Friday
9 am-4:15 pm
Saturday
9 am-4:15 pm
Sunday
9 am-4:15 pm
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Getting There
Public Transport
From Schladming, take the RVB Glacier Shuttlebus from Planet Planai to the Dachstein Valley Station. The bus ensures a stress-free journey to the cable car. From the Dachstein Valley station take the Dachstein panorama gondola to the mountain station. A fixed seat booking is highly recommended and costs €2.90 per person. From the mountain station, follow signs to the Eispalast, crossing the suspension bridge. Bus tickets from Schladming cost approximately €9 for a 24-hour return.
Driving
From Ramsau am Dachstein, a 5.5 km toll road leads to the Dachstein cable car lift. Parking is available at the lift. If you are not using the Dachstein panorama gondola, a toll fee applies for the road. However, the toll is included with a valid gondola ticket; validate your toll ticket at the machine in the Dachstein mountain station to enjoy free road use. From the Dachstein mountain station, follow signs to the Eispalast, after exiting the Dachstein panorama gondola.
Local tips
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Dress warmly, even in summer, as the temperature inside the Ice Palace is very cold.
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Wear sturdy shoes suitable for walking on potentially slippery ice.
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Check the Dachstein Glacier website for the latest weather conditions and opening hours before your visit.
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Book your gondola seat in advance, especially during peak season, to guarantee your ride up the mountain.
Discover more about Eispalast Dachstein
Venture into the heart of the Dachstein Glacier and discover the enchanting Eispalast Dachstein, a unique ice cave that lies six meters below the surface. Since its creation in 2007, the Ice Palace has captivated visitors with its stunning ice formations and detailed carvings.The Eispalast is accessible via the Dachstein Glacier cable car, followed by a walk across the thrilling suspension bridge. Inside, you'll find a mystical world of ice, featuring a series of interconnected walkways that lead you through intricately carved figures, impressive ice pillars, and a dazzling crystal dome. The palace's constant chill and ethereal blue hues create an otherworldly and enchanting atmosphere.The Ice Palace also offers educational insights into glaciology and the fascinating processes that create these magnificent ice sculptures. The current exhibition, designed in collaboration with La Strada Graz and the Universalmuseum Joanneum Graz, allows visitors to explore the many facets of the glacier and follow in the footsteps of Alpine explorer Friedrich Simony.Good shoes and warm clothing are highly recommended for a visit, as the temperature inside the ice palace remains chilly even during the summer months.
A brief summary to Eispalast Dachstein
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