Dachstein Glacier Railway in summer
Summer lifts
High above, summer feels quieter, wider and more impressive: at Dachstein Glacier, an alpine world of ice, rock and panorama opens up. After the ride on the Dachstein panoramic gondola, special views and attractions await you, including the Sky Ladder, the suspension bridge with the Stairway to Nothingness, the Ice Palace and the Sky Walk.
Opening hours of the glacier cable car in Ramsau am Dachstein 2026
from May 9 to November 8, 2026
Gondola operation
daily from 08:00 to 17:20
Attractions
daily from 9:00 to 16:15
The Dachstein Glacier Railway is not included in the Ski amadé ALL-IN Card Green & Gold.
| Tickets | Adults (born 2007 and earlier) | Youth (born 2008 – 2010) | Child (born 2011 – 2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Combined ticket |
from € 60.50 |
from € 46.00 |
from € 31.00 |
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Ascent or descent |
€ 61.00 |
€ 46.00 |
€ 30.50 |
|
Attractions |
€ 13.50 |
€ 10.50 |
€ 7.50 |
| Other tickets | Price |
|---|---|
|
Dog |
€ 8.50 |
Experience the new perspectives on Dachstein Glacier
After just a ten-minute ride on the Dachstein panoramic gondola, you’ll find yourself in a breathtaking world of glacier ice. A magnificent panorama as far as the eye can see, plus attractions such as the Dachstein Sky Ladder, the Dachstein suspension bridge with the Stairway to Nothingness and the Ice Palace, or the Sky Walk. At the highest mountain in Styria, in the heart of the Schladming-Dachstein holiday region, unforgettable views, a wide range of sports options, extraordinary attractions & culinary summit experiences await you.
Reserved time slot booking for an unforgettable Dachstein adventure!
Please reserve your gondola time slot online in advance during the summer months. Due to high demand, the gondola ride can only be guaranteed with a reserved time slot booking. The booking fee is € 2.90 per person.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Please note that road tolls apply if the gondola is not used. If you use the gondola, the toll for the Dachstein road is included. Please validate your toll ticket at the machine in the Dachstein mountain station so that you can enjoy free use of the road.
- Especially in the summer months, our offer at Dachstein Glacier depends heavily on weather and snow conditions. The glacier report provides daily up-to-date information on snow and weather, piste and lift facilities, cross-country trails, and the additional offer at Dachstein Glacier.
Tickets & reserved time slot booking
With the KOMBI-Ticket, your day on the Dachstein reaches a whole new level:
- Round trip with the Dachstein Panorama Gondola
- Admission to the Dachstein suspension bridge and Stairway to Nothingness
- Access to all new attractions such as the Sky Ladder, Energy Crystal and Engagement Spot
Arrive and enjoy: that’s the motto for your perfect day on the Dachstein!
That’s why we recommend securing your ticket and your reserved time slot in the Dachstein panoramic gondola in advance in our online shop to avoid possible queues at the ticket counters.
Due to high demand, the gondola ride is only guaranteed with a reserved time slot booking.
Do you already have the Schladming-Dachstein Summer Card or another valid ticket? In that case, we also recommend reserving a fixed time slot.
Enjoyable glacier experiences
Dachstein Glacier Restaurant
Directly at the mountain station of the Dachstein Glacier Railway, you’ll find the modern Dachstein Glacier Restaurant. With around 220 seats, it offers plenty of space for guests who want to dine in a cosy atmosphere.
Natural materials such as wood, stone and loden give the restaurant a welcoming charm that perfectly complements the impressive 280-degree panorama. On the spacious, wind-protected sun terrace, there are another 120 seats available – ideal for enjoying the spectacular view.
A special highlight: the border between the federal states of Styria and Upper Austria runs right through the restaurant.
Hearty or sweet, substantial or light – there’s something here for every taste. From regional specialties and varied daily dishes to snacks and traditional snack platters, everything is in place for a delicious break.
Hiking paradise Dachstein
Dachstein Glacier also offers the perfect backdrop for unique glacier hikes. Whether it’s a snow walk to Seethaler Hut, enjoying the spectacular panorama on the adventure trail to Kleiner Gjaidstein, or taking a guided tour across the alpine glacier area, hiking enthusiasts will get their money’s worth.
Alpine region Dachstein: The car park at the valley station of the cable car is also a good starting point for hikes across the alpine pastures. In the alpine region at up to 1,900 m, you can hike on gentle trails or steeper paths all the way to the vertically rising rock faces of the southern Dachstein walls.
The glacier highlight of Styria
The ride up in the panoramic gondola of the Dachstein Glacier Railway is an experience in itself. The Dachstein massif seems close enough to touch. Once you arrive at 2,700 metres at the completely renewed mountain station, the wonder never stops. “Take a deep breath and feel the energy of the mountain world” – the newly created viewing platforms & attractions around the mountain station invite you to recharge:
- Sky Ladder: 12 steps up to a glass platform with a breathtaking view of the Dachstein
- Stairway to Nothingness: 14 narrow steps for the ultimate view down and far away
- Suspension bridge: Austria’s highest suspension bridge promises thrills with a view
- Skywalk: breathtaking views of the Hohe Tauern and as far as Slovenia and the Czech Republic
- Dachstein Ice Palace with a new exhibition & ice sculptures
- Digital binoculars with a view of Koppenkarstein
- Engagement Spot for the perfect selfie with a Dachstein view
- Art object “Energy Crystal” near the mountain station
Attractions around the mountain station
Directly at the Dachstein Glacier Railway is the Dachstein Sky Walk. The platform, at 2,700 metres above sea level, offers a panoramic view of the alpine mountain scenery and is among the most spectacular viewing platforms in the Alps. The Dachstein suspension bridge – Austria’s highest suspension bridge – creates unforgettable memories with a sweeping view across the Alps. For the brave, the “Stairway to Nothingness” delivers a feeling of pure freedom, letting guests seem to “float” above the rocks. In the Dachstein Ice Palace, guests can discover a mystical world of ice and snow deep inside the glacier. At the moment, the exhibition “Up into the Mountains” can be visited.
