The Dachstein Glacier

Do whatever you want - that's the motto on the Dachstein. 
And the Dachstein Glacier really has something to offer every visitor. 
The Dachstein is unique in the Alps, not just due to its exposed location, but because of the wealth of activities it has to offer.

The latest attraction on the Dachstein is the Ice Palace

Delve into the depths of the Dachstein glacier! The Ice Palace is a unique attraction in Austria and is open daily. The Dachstein Ice Palace allows visitors an insight into the hidden world of a glacier - just three minutes from the Dachstein cable car mountain station, open all year round whatever the weather.

On a tour deep inside the glacier which has many spacious corners, visitors can discover attractions, such as the Thronsaal (throne hall), the Kristalldom (crystal dome) or the blauer Salon (blue salon). The impressive portal of columns and the detailed ornaments were directly carved out of the glacier ice over several weeks by Chinese ice artists. The Ice Palace took more than a year to build and the final result is a fascinating, mystic experience of ice, light and sound. The throne hall is especially impressive. The portal of the Greek Acropolis was immortalised here in ice. Even the floor in the corridors is made from ice. The origin of a glacier is explained to visitors at the entrance in a simple and understandable way.

The Dachstein Sky Walk - the most spectacular viewing platform in the Alps

The Dachstein Sky Walk is formally enthroned at 2,700 m above sea-level, high up on the 250 m vertical rock face of the Hunerkogel.
A 360 degree panorama allows the visitor a view of Slovenia in the south to the Czech Republic in the north. This "balcony of the Alps" is distinctly higher than the platforms of the Niagara Falls or the Iguazu waterfalls in Brasil. 

All year round ski area and paradise for cross country skiing on the Dachstein

The Dachstein Glacier offers ideal pistes for beginner and intermediate alpine skiers as well as those wanting to warm up for the winter season. Nordic skiers can enjoy 18 km of well-groomed cross country trails. 

Glacier hike to the Dachsteinwarte (2.741 m)

This winter hike leads over a prepared glacier footpath the the highest refuge in the Dachstein range (2.748 m) with a fabulous view of the Dachstein-Südwand.

The ski touring paradise on the Dachstein

"Austria's National Ski Tour" also starts on the Dachstein: The Dachstein Crossing. 
15 further tours are available in the area!