Ski area Rittisberg/Dachsteingletscher

With the lift pass ''Ski amadé,'' you have the choice between 5 ski regions, 760 km of piste, and 270 lifts (see ski region).

The ski area of Ramsau am Dachstein - Rittisberg (1,600 m) and Dachstein glacier (2,700 m) offers 30 km of varying pistes. The Rittisberg is particularly popular among beginner skiers and snowboarders due to its mostly easy to middle-difficult pistes. Children can let off steam in "Kalis Kinderland" at the foot of the mountain, and will also find the longest fairy tale run in Austria (3 km).

The Dachstein glacier has more pistes for advanced skiers. The 18 km long Edelgrieß ski route with 1,500 m difference in elevation is the most challenging descent on the glacier. A highlight is the intersection of the glacier with the Hallstätter See, which stretches 20+ km and boasts incredible views. For the way back, ski buses are available three times a week between Hallstatt and Schladming.

If you want to review your day on the piste you can log on to Skiline with your ski pass number and see your used services such as used lifts, the amount of kilometres you skied or how many metres in height you passed.

Night skiing Ramsau am Dachstein

Night skiing in Austria is a special experience, as being on the piste by night and skiing in floodlight is enchanting. At the Hochwurzen in the Planai & Hochwurzen ski area, piste 33 is a 3 km illuminated night ski run. Between 19:00 and 23:00 you can use the Hochwurzen-Gipfelbahn lift in order to ski at night time. You can even take breaks in the local mountain hut. However, night skiing fun is not included in the lift pass, and a separate night pass ahs to be acquired in resort. At the Rittisberg near Ramsau you can also use the 3.5 km night toboggan run from 19:00.

Après ski Ramsau am Dachstein

Apres ski starts in the bars in the valley stations, where you can drink your first "Schnapserl" on your way down. A favourite meeting point is e.g. the "Platzhirsch" at the Planai. Countless huts along the pistes also invite you in for a drink and a hearty meal! In Ramsau, there are many possibilities for a highly enjoyable evening. Many rustic ski huts and pastures invite you in to enjoy the regional specialities in a marvellous and welcoming atmosphere. For those who really want to party, 7-km distant Schmadling offers après ski all around the mountain station Planaibahn.

Those who want to enjoy a more relaxed evening can also go snow shoeing, winter hiking (70 km of trails), or take part in a torchlit hike, or enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides. In the Dachsteinbad Ramsau pool complex, you can choose between an adventure pool, sports pool, relaxation area and sauna oasis. Toboggan fans have a choice of different toboggan runs, such as one in Hochwurzen or the 3.5 km long natural run at the Rittisberg. There is also a skittles alley, an indoor climbing wall, an ice rink and the chance to go snow rafting and snow tubing.

Snowpark: Superpark Planai Ramsau am Dachstein

Attention freestylers! The "Superpark" at the Planai is known as one of the best funparks in Europe and is an absolute highlight for everyone who has always wanted to spend a few hours in the air with the "crème de la crème". Stars of the scene, such as Flo Mausser and Marko Grilc are preparing for the coming season and approve the completeness of the park.

A professional team ensures the consistently perfect quality of the various obstacles. Half-pipe, kicker, corner, rails and many other obstacles in varying sizes are a great foundation for all those who would like to get active themselves or just watch others. Come here and experience many unforgettable hours!

Is the Rittisberg/Dachsteingletscher ski area not right for you? Then have a look here instead: Ski areas Austria