Visit Dachstein Krippenstein for alpine adventures in a resort set amid the mountains and lakes of the Salzkammergut region. From carving up powdery soft snow and hiking trips, to viewpoints, exploring caves and relaxing at scenic cafés, there’s something for everyone here. Set around the Dachstein Glacier, there’s snow year round at Dachstein Krippenstein.
Grab your skis and snowboard, jump on the cable car and ride up to the Freesports Arena Dachstein Krippenstein. Some 19 miles (30 kilometers) of off piste skiing awaits in addition to Austria’s longest descent, which extends for 7 miles (11 kilometers). Join experienced guides on half-day and multi-day tours in the backcountry wilderness.
Summertime on the mountain presents superb hiking conditions and wildlife spotting. Come face-to-face with huge bear sculptures and watch a sound and light show inside the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave. Explore labyrinthine caves in the Schonbergalm Nature Park and meet farmyard animals at a petting zoo. Thrill seekers can challenge a via ferrata and try paragliding.
Whatever the weather, there’s always an opportunity to visit panoramic viewpoints. Hiking routes, which turn to snowshoe trails in winter, travel to the 5Fingers lookout and curious 26-feet (8-meter) tall Dachstein shark sculpture. Gaze at the UNESCO-listed landscape of the colossal Dachstein Glacier and its encompassing countryside. Relax on the terraces of mountain huts and restaurants while sampling traditional dishes from the Salzkammergut region.
Dachstein Krippenstein is located in the lakeside village of Obertraun, in Upper Austria. It’s about a 90-minute drive southeast of Salzburg. Trains connect Obertraun with Graz and Salzburg, among other towns and cities. Free parking is available at the mountain resort’s cable car station.
The winter season at Dachstein Krippenstein runs from mid-December to late-March. Summer visiting times are from mid-May to November. Visit the resort’s official website for the complete opening times and activity prices.
