World Natural Heritage viewing platform
News from the "Dachstein Krippenstein" Montain in Obertraun
The Dachstein Krippenstein adventure mountain in Obertraun will start its daily summer operation on Wednesday, 1 May
Here's what you need to know by now!
Open:
Section 1 to the Cave Worlds from 1 May 2024
Section 2 to the Skywalk "5Fingers" will follow on 11.5.2024.
New from 1.5.2024: The Schönbergalm (name of the alpine pasture) presents itself with a new concept especially for families and groups. For the first time in the history of the Dachstein Salzkammergut mountain railways, the mountain railways will operate the restaurant themselves, as well as the Dachstein Krippenstein mountain restaurant from 11 May 2024 with an equally new concept and unique cuisine with a mix of regional, seasonal and international specialties at 2,100 meters above sea level with a view of the Dachstein glacier.
Of course 365 ticket: The year-round ticket for the 6 summer mountain railways and 3 ski areas of the BBDS (Bergbahnen Dachstein Salzkammergut) is currently available for only € 629.00 (young people 375.00 and children € 219.00, a separate year-round ticket is also offered for the dogs). All information here: www.dachstein.at/de/aktuelles/neuigkeiten/natuerlich-365-ticket or on www.bbds.at. With the Natur 365 ticket you can travel for only € 1.72 per day with all the facilities of the mountain railways.
Awarded for the cable car
The Dachstein Krippenstein cable car in Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt has been awarded as one of the best Austrian summer mountain ranges. By fulfilling 160 criteria, the Dachstein Krippenstein has been certified as one of the best Austrian summer mountain railways. The seal of approval is a promise of quality to the guests and the region. The Dachstein Krippenstein was able to convince with innovative offers such as the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave, the Mammoth Cave, the 5fingers viewing platform and the World Heritage Spiral.
The seal of approval is an initiative of the Association of Cable Cars of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce and has stood for quality, cooperation and the sustainable development of the alpine mountain summer for over 20 years. Only those mountain railways that guarantee their guests innovative and carefree nature experiences on the mountain through a variety of offers are awarded. The Dachstein Krippenstein was particularly convincing in the category Panorama & Nature Experience.
The best views of region
The Welterbespirale viewing platform is certainly exciting – in addition to the fantastic views from the spectacular aluminium ‘ship’, you will also find a photo point and comfortable relaxing recliners here. Ideal for enjoyment and day-dreaming! The Welterbespirale on the 2,100 m peak of the Krippenstein is just a few minutes away from the Krippensteinbahn mountain railway station. It can be accessed via an easy and well established trail – alongside the spectacular 5fingers viewing platform.
At the photo point, you can take a picture of yourself and your fellow walkers at the summit and then purchase this from the photographer when you get back down to the valley. Or you can download it for free from this website. Before starting your descent, you should try a spot of sunbathing on one of our popular wooden recliners. Or why not pay a visit to the World Natural Heritage viewing platform and savour the fantastic views of the glacier and surrounding mountain panorama!
Rustic! Incomparable! Simply Irresistible!
Simply get away from the hustle and bustle, surrounded by nature, cowbells ringing instead of your smartphone…. Holidays up on an Alpine pasture, or in one of the many mountain huts, are becoming increasingly popular. But it is not always easy to find the "right" Alpine pasture or mountain hut. Therefore, we have compiled the most beautiful "Mountain service stations" for you, with stunning panoramic pictures and the most important information for all "newcomers" and World Heritage hikers. As it is usual in the Simonyhütte, the Adamekhütte or Hütteneckalm in Bad Goisern to greet people informally with a “Du” rather that the formal "Sie", as we say here in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut…. "Grias di"!
More offers on the adventure mountain "Dachstein Krippenstein"
Mountain Adventures in Obertraun
Obertraun | Krippenstein: Discover the fairytale world of the Ice cave and follow in the footsteps of the cave researchers through the Mammut Cave and Koppenbrüller Cave. Feel the adrenaline pumping through your veins on the 5fingers viewing platform.
Spectacular viewpoint "5fingers"
The "5fingers"are the absolute highlight of the newly staged Hiking world on the Dachstein plateau and rank among the most spectacular viewpoints of the Alps.
