Schildlehen 79, 8972 Ramsau am Dachstein, אוסטריה
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Dachstein Glacier: A Styrian Summit Experience
Experience breathtaking views & thrilling attractions at Styria's highest peak. A year-round alpine adventure awaits on the Dachstein Glacier.
The Dachstein Glacier, Styria's highest mountain, offers breathtaking panoramic views and a range of attractions, including a suspension bridge, ice palace, and skywalk. Accessible by panorama gondola, it's a year-round destination for adventure and stunning alpine scenery.
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Getting There
Driving
From Ramsau am Dachstein, a 5.5 km toll road leads to the Dachstein cable car lift. The use of the Dachstein toll road is free for cable car guests. Validate your toll ticket at the machine in the Dachstein mountain station. Parking is free at the lift. Be aware that the parking spaces for people with disabilities can fill up quickly.
Public Transport
Take the RVB Glacier Shuttlebus from Schladming to the Dachstein Valley Station. You can park your car for free in the multi-story car park or in the underground car park at the Planai. The use of the RVB glacier bus is free of charge for guests with a Sommercard. You have to pay the charge for the toll road in the bus, but you will get this money back at the Dachstein Valley Station. A single ride on public transport in Schladming costs around €2-3.
Local tips
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Book your gondola seat online in advance, especially during summer months, to guarantee your ride.
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Validate your Dachsteinstraße toll ticket at the machine in the Dachstein mountain station to enjoy free road use if you are using the gondola.
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Bring a muzzle and leash for your dog if you plan to bring your four-legged friend.
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Check the glacier report for daily updates on weather and snow conditions, as offerings are weather-dependent.
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The Dachstein Glacier, soaring to 2,700 meters, is Styria's highest peak and a jewel in the Schladming-Dachstein region. Part of the Dachstein massif and a UNESCO World Heritage site, it presents a legendary natural scenery with panoramic views stretching across the Austrian Alps to the Czech Republic and Slovenia.Accessible via the Dachstein Panorama Gondola, the glacier offers a variety of attractions. Brave visitors can step onto the gondola's balcony for an open-air ascent. Once at the summit, the Dachstein Suspension Bridge and Stairway to Nothingness provide thrilling views, while the Ice Palace offers a glimpse into the glacier's icy depths. The Skywalk provides a spectacular, less vertiginous vista.The Dachstein experience extends beyond thrills, with hiking, climbing, and culinary delights at the Dachstein Glacier Restaurant. The mountain station has been recently renovated, adding new attractions that focus on climate change. The Energy Crystal, a 2,995-millimetre Corten steel structure, symbolizes the glacier's energy and the importance of sustainability.Whether you're seeking panoramic views, icy adventures, or alpine thrills, the Dachstein Glacier promises an unforgettable mountain experience.
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