Dachstein Mountains Must-Sees

The Dachstein Mountains, a central part of a UNESCO World Heritage region, are defined by the 2,995-meter Hoher Dachstein peak and a vast karstic plateau. The area contains unique geological formations, including the Rieseneishöhle ice caves and the world’s oldest salt mine at Salzwelten Hallstatt. High-altitude access is provided by the Dachstein Glacier Cable Car, reaching 2,700 meters, while engineered platforms like 5 Fingers and the Skywalk offer views over the Hallstätter See and the surrounding Northern Limestone Alps.

Skywalk Hallstatt

Overhanging viewing platform positioned 350 meters above Hallstatt on the Salzberg. It provides panoramic views of the Hallstätter See and the surrounding alpine landscape.

Dachstein Glacier Cable Car

Impressive cable car that will take you on top of the Schladming glacier to 2700 m above the sea level.

Stairway to Nothingness

The bridge features a construction which is also called "stairway to nothingness". Breathtaking views are guaranteed.

5 Fingers

5 Fingers is a free viewing platform in the Dachstein Mountains of Upper Austria, on Mount Krippenstein.

Dachstein Ice Cave

This ice cave is rebuilt every year and showcases nicely lit ice sculptures as well as thick layers of the glacier itself.

Dachstein Ice Cave

A must see of the region. Visiting this fairy-tale like ice cave is a real adventure.

Gosauseen

Gosauseen are three lakes in the south-western, Alpine part of Upper Austria.

Gosauseen

Gosauseen are three lakes in the south-western, Alpine part of Upper Austria.

Skywalk

Located at the 2,700-meter Hunerkogel mountain station, this platform includes a glass floor section extending over a sheer 250-meter drop.

Salzwelten Hallstatt

The world's oldest salt mine featuring 7,000 years of history. The site includes a prehistoric wooden staircase, a subterranean salt lake, and a funicular railway.