Summer and winter holidays in the mountains

Holidays in Ramsau am Dachstein

Summer holidays in Ramsau am Dachstein

Ramsau am Dachstein is the adventure land of 1000 things but also of quiet moments. The plateau is protected in the north by the mighty Dachstein massif and offers a panoramic view of the Schladminger Tauern to the south. The climatic health region is ideal for hikes and walks in the fresh, clear air and for adventurous mountain tours at 3000 m. With the Schladming-Dachstein Summer Card, guests can enjoy hundreds of leisure activities at no additional cost.

Winter holidays in Ramsau am Dachstein

Snow-covered fields and meadows, white mountains and a clear blue sky. A typical day in Ramsau am Dachstein. But Ramsau has a lot more to offer than a romantic winter atmosphere – actually a lot of leisure activities.

Active in summer

Mountain tours, hiking, walking
Panoramic hiking trails, easy walking paths to leisurely alpine tours cover the Ramsau plateau. There are enough long-distance hiking trails and high-alpine tours in the Dachstein massif.
E-Bike, Mountainbike
Numerous routes through wonderful natural landscapes at all altitudes make the biker’s heart beat faster. From tours through dreamy forests and lonely alpine meadows to crystal-clear mountain lakes at 2,000 meters above sea level, there is something for everyone. You can put your endurance to the test on the region’s crisp up and downhill stages. A large number of rustic alpine huts along the paths provide the perfect rounding off of an unforgettable mountain bike tour with local delicacies.
Climbing, via ferratas and alpine climbing
Against the backdrop of the majestic southern walls of the Dachstein, the sunny Ramsau plateau extends in the middle of the Schladming-Dachstein region at an altitude of 1,000 to 3,000 meters. A real Eldorado for climbing enthusiasts of all ages: 26 via ferratas and tours, including a children’s via ferrata and three youth via ferrata and “Kali’s via ferrata garden”, offer exciting opportunities for advancement.
Sightseeing
Our holiday region also offers historical and breathtaking excursion destinations. UNESCO World Heritage Dachstein with suspension bridge and stairs to nowhere, Admont Abbey with the world-famous Abbey Library or Hallstatt are among the highlights. Other worthwhile destinations in the surrounding mountains and valleys are still waiting for your visit.

Active in winter

Cross-country skiing
Up to 220 km of cross-country ski trails start on the doorstep. Around 70 km only for sporty skaters. There are around 30 huts and restaurants along the cross-country ski trails and winter hiking trails.
Ski and Snowboard
The four-mountain ski area includes Planai, Hauser Kaibling, Hochwurzen, Reiteralm, Rittisberg and the Dachstein Glacier. 123 km of slopes with just one card. And the ski bus is still free. The bus stop is approx. 100 m away.
Gently Winter
For those who prefer to take a more relaxed approach to winter, Ramsau also offers a number of alternatives. Horse-drawn sleigh rides to rustic huts, winter hiking trails through snow-covered forests, toboggan runs down to the valley – and at the end there is always a Kaischerschmarrn and mulled wine. The forests and snow-covered meadows are ideal for snowshoeing on the Ramsau plateau.
Ski touring
Austria’s national ski tour leads over the Dachstein Glacier to Obertraun. Numerous other ski tours are possible from Ramsau am Dachstein. Either to the Ramsau alpine pasture area, to the neighboring Filzmoos or to the “Almen am Stein” with a view of the Böhmerwald and the Triglav massif.