Planai: Schladming's Premier Mountain Playground
Experience year-round alpine adventures on Planai, Schladming's iconic mountain, offering world-class skiing, hiking, and biking in the Austrian Alps.
Planai, the main mountain in the Schladming area of Styria, Austria, is a year-round destination offering world-class skiing in winter and hiking and biking in summer. Part of the Schladminger 4-Berge-Skischaukel, it boasts stunning alpine scenery and a rich history of hosting international ski competitions.
A brief summary to Planai
- Schladming, Rohrmoos-Untertal, AT
Local tips
- In winter, arrive early to secure parking at the Planai Valley Station, especially on weekends and during peak season.
- Purchase lift tickets online in advance to save time and potentially get a discount.
- During summer, take advantage of the Schladming-Dachstein Sommercard for free or discounted access to many attractions, including the Planai cable car.
- Check the operating hours of the Planai cable car and other facilities, as they vary depending on the season.
- Bring appropriate gear for your chosen activity, such as hiking boots, ski equipment, or a mountain bike.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Schladming train station, take the free ski bus or the city bus to Planet Planai, the valley station of the Planai cable car. The bus journey takes about 5-10 minutes. From Planet Planai, the Planai cable car provides direct access to the mountain. A single ride on the funicular costs between €2-€4. The ski bus is free with a valid ski pass.
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Walking
From the center of Schladming, follow the signs to Planai. The walk to Planet Planai, the valley station, takes approximately 15-20 minutes. From there, take the Planai cable car to the mountain. Alternatively, for a more challenging ascent, follow hiking trail n° 50 from Schladming to Planai, which takes approximately 3 hours. Note that this is a steep hike.
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Driving
From the B320 highway, take the Schladming-Ost exit and follow the signs to Planai Seilbahn. Continue to the roundabout and take the third exit towards Zentrum (town center). At the next roundabout, take the third exit again, which leads directly to the Planai cable car valley terminal at Planai stadium. Parking is available at the Planai multi-story car park or the underground car park near the valley station. Parking at the Hotel Planai underground garage costs €12 per night. Free parking is available at the Planai Stadium. E-car charging stations are available in the underground parking.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Planai
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Sondl-Alm
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TUI BLUE Schladming
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congress Schladming GmbH
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"die Bergerin" | Appartements Schladming
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Stadtmuseum Schladming
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Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming
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Alpine Club
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Zirngast, Camping
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Zentrale Schladming-Dachstein
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Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein
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Schladming
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Hotel Erlebniswelt Stocker
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Hotel Schwaigerhof
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Unmissable attractions to see
Planai Panoramaweg
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Hopsiland Berg-Spielplatz Schladming
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Schafalm
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Mittelstation Planai West
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Wanderweg Untertal
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Hauser Kaibling Hiking Area
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Wilde Wasser Talbachklamm
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hiking track to Planai mountain station
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Planai Schladming Bergbahn
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Bikepark Schladming
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Bauernmarkt Schladming
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Erlebnisbad Schladming
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Pfarrkirche Schladming St. Achatius
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Essential places to dine
Restaurant Planaihof
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Stadtbräu
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Sattler‘s
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Bründl Sports Charly Kahr
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WM SHOP EDELWEISS
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LIBRO
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
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Boutiquehotel Stadthotel brunner
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Cult Club
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Sporthotel Royer
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