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Obertraun

Village · Salzkammergut, 🇦🇹 Austria
Population 726
Area 87 km²
Time zone Europe/Vienna
Official website www.obertraun.ooe.gv.at
Obertraun

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Obertraun Essentials

Obertraun serves as the primary access point for the Dachstein Krippenstein region and its diverse geological features. This selection includes the world-famous Giant Ice Cave and the extensive Mammoth Cave system, alongside high-altitude viewpoints like the 5 Fingers and the Skywalk. The list also covers the Hallstätter Glacier, the largest in the Dachstein range, and historic landmarks such as the lakeside Schloss Grub and the memorial chapel on Mount Krippenstein.

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Alpine Peaks & Summits

The Dachstein Mountains in Upper Austria feature a collection of high-altitude limestone summits ranging from the accessible Krippenstein at 2,108 meters to technical peaks exceeding 2,700 meters. This selection includes the Hunerkogel, home to the Dachstein Skywalk, and the Gjaidstein peaks, which offer expansive views across the Hallstätter Glacier. These summits are central to the region's UNESCO World Heritage landscape, providing geological insights into the Northern Limestone Alps.

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Caves and Underground Wonders

The Dachstein massif houses a diverse network of subterranean systems, from the massive limestone galleries of the Mammut Cave to the frozen sculptures within the Giant Ice Cave. This collection includes the Koppenbrüllerhöhle, an active spring cave in the valley, and high-altitude sites like the Südwandhöhle. These caves offer insight into Alpine geology, featuring over 70 kilometers of explored tunnels, ancient underground riverbeds, and unique ice formations shaped by specific climatic conditions within the mountain.

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Alpine Huts and Shelters

This collection features essential mountain shelters and alpine huts across the Dachstein plateau and surrounding peaks near Obertraun. These sites, ranging from the expansive 3,000-hectare Gjaidalm pasture to the high-altitude Sarsteinhütte on Hoher Sarstein, provide necessary rest stops for hikers. Many are concentrated around the Krippenstein cable car stations, offering access to the karst landscape, while others serve as remote basepoints for multi-day treks toward the Dachstein glacier.

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Scenic Viewpoints

The Dachstein massif features several high-altitude viewing platforms accessible via the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car and the Dachstein Glacier lift. These sites include the 5 Fingers, which extends over a 400-meter drop, and the Stairway to Nothingness, a glass-bottomed platform suspended over the mountain face. The Hoher Krippenstein peak serves as a central hub for hikers at 2,108 meters, while the Skywalk provides views across the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut.

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Obertraun — Map

Obertraun — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 4° (feels like 0°) · extremes -12°–10°
  • -4° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 5° (feels like 2°) · extremes -12°–13°
  • -3° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 6°) · extremes -7°–18°
  • 1° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 13°) · extremes -2°–23°
  • 5° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 20° (feels like 19°) · extremes 4°–27°
  • 9° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 23° (feels like 24°) · extremes 8°–30°
  • 13° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 10°–31°
  • 15° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 10°–31°
  • 15° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 20° · extremes 5°–27°
  • 11° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 16° (feels like 15°) · extremes 0°–23°
  • 7° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 7°) · extremes -6°–18°
  • 2° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 5° (feels like 2°) · extremes -12°–11°
  • -2° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
German
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+43
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Tours & Activities

Stairway to Nothingness
Drive
5 Fingers
Drive
Dachstein Ice Cave

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