Dachstein glacier

#27 among destinations in Austria

Winter sport, Ski area

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Nestled within the majestic landscapes of Austria, the Dachstein Glacier stands as a winter paradise for ski enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. This alpine gem, positioned in the heart of the country, is not only a ski area but also a year-round attraction offering a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor activities.

The Dachstein Glacier is part of the Dachstein mountain range, which soars to an impressive 2,700 meters at its highest peak. It is accessible via the Dachstein Gletscherbahn, a cable car that provides breathtaking views as it ascends to the icy expanse. Once at the top, visitors are greeted by a landscape blanketed in pristine snow, with slopes that cater to a variety of skill levels.

Skiers and snowboarders can indulge in the glacier's well-groomed pistes, which remain open for a longer season than most due to the high altitude and reliable snow cover. The area boasts modern lift systems and facilities, ensuring a comfortable and efficient experience on the mountain.

Apart from the exhilarating ski runs, the Dachstein Glacier is also famous for its awe-inspiring attractions such as the Dachstein Skywalk. This observation platform extends over the cliff edge, offering panoramic views that stretch across the rugged alpine terrain. For the more daring, there is the Dachstein Suspension Bridge, the highest of its kind in Austria, and the Ice Palace, a subterranean world of sculpted ice chambers.

Base elevation: 6749 ftTop elevation: 8858 ftCoordinates: 47°27'4"N, 13°37'4"E

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Dachstein glacier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Simony Hut, Hoher Dachstein, Bath & Gym Schaldming, Dachstein Chapel.

3.4 miN
Hiking, Alpine hut, Vernacular architecture
Simony Hut, Hallstatt
88 min walk • The Simony Hut is an Alpine club hut belonging to the Austrian Alpine Club located at a height of 2,205 metres, just below the Hallstätter Glacier at the foot of the Hoher Dachstein in Austria.
1.8 miN
Glacial Alpine mountain with skiing
Hoher Dachstein
45 min walk • Hoher Dachstein, Austria, stands as a towering emblem of the natural grandeur found within the Dachstein mountain range. Soaring to an elevation of 2,995 meters, it is the highest peak in Styria and the second-highest in the Northern Limestone Alps.
5.2 miSE
47°23'46"N • 13°41'40"E
Bath & Gym Schaldming, Schladming
133 min walk • Watersports, Gym, Spa
3.4 miN
Church
Dachstein Chapel
88 min walk • The Dachstein Chapel is located immediately next to the Simony Hut in the Dachstein Mountains. It lies at a height of 2,206 m and is the highest place of worship in the Northern Limestone Alps.
3.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Eissee
86 min walk • The Upper and Lower Eissee are two lakes in the Dachstein Mountains in the Austrian state of Upper Austria. They lie north of a 2,794 m high mountain, the Gjaidstein, at an elevation of around 2,000 metres.
2.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gjaidstein
57 min walk • The Hoher Gjaidstein is a 2,794 m high mountain peak in the Dachstein Mountains in Upper Austria east and above the Hallstätter Glacier.
5.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Reiteralm
138 min walk • Reiteralm is part of the Schladminger 4-Berge-Schaukel, a network of four mountains. It is located in Austria.
1.6 miN
Hiking, Alpine hut
Seethalerhütte, Dachstein
41 min walk • The Seethalerhütte, once called Dachsteinwartehütte, is an alpine club hut of the Austria Section of the ÖAV at an altitude of 2740 m above sea level east of and below the Hohe Dachstein on the edge of the Hallstätter Glacier and high above the...
3.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Taubenkogel
100 min walk • The Taubenkogel is a 2,301-metre high peak in the Dachstein Mountains of Upper Austria, northeast of the Hallstätter Glacier. It can be reached from the summit station of the Dachstein Cable Car on the Gjaidalm or from the Simony Hut.
2.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Hallstätter Glacier
55 min walk • The Hallstätter Glacier is the largest glacier in the Dachstein Mountains. It lies immediately beneath the northern foot of the Dachstein itself and runs down to the Eissee lake below the Simony Hut at a height of 2,205 m. To the east the Hallstätter Glacier is bounded by the High Gjaidstein.
1.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dachstein Mountains
35 min walk • The Dachstein Mountains are a mountain range in the Northern Limestone Alps. The term is used by the Austrian Alpine Club in its classification of the Eastern Alps as one of the 24 sub-ranges of the Northern Limestone Alps.