Activities in Schladming in winter

Skiing on Planai & Hochwurzen (4-Berge-Skischaukel)

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Carve down the legendary World Championship run on the Planai or savour the sunny panoramic slopes of the Hochwurzen — right on your doorstep. As part of the 4-Berge-Skischaukel in Ski amadé, 123 kilometres of perfectly groomed pistes await you between Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen and Reiteralm. A ski day straight out of a picture book!

Full day · from 69,5 €600 m

Dachstein Ice Palace & Suspension Bridge

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The panoramic gondola whisks you up to 2,700 m, where the Ice Palace immerses you in a glittering world of ice sculptures deep inside the glacier — an experience in any weather. And when the clouds part, the suspension bridge, the Stairway to Nothingness and the Sky Walk await you outside.

Half day · from 61 €8,3 km

Talbachklamm – Gorge Walk from Schladming

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Straight from the town centre you walk into the wildly romantic Talbachklamm, where in spring the Talbach thunders through the rocks with extra power thanks to the snowmelt. Boardwalks and bridges lead you through the gorge towards Untertal – a nature experience you shouldn't miss on a sunny day.

1.5–2 hours · easy · Free400 m

Erlebnis-Therme Amadé in Altenmarkt

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Slide fun, brine pools and a large sauna world: the Erlebnis-Therme Amadé in Altenmarkt is the perfect plan B for rainy spring days. While the raindrops fall outside, you float in the warm water and gaze at the mountains through the panoramic windows.

Half day to full day · from 23 €21 km

Night Tobogganing on the Hochwurzen

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7 kilometres of tobogganing fun and 730 metres of descent — the natural toboggan run on the Hochwurzen is one of the longest in the Alps. It gets truly magical in the evening, when the entire run is floodlit and you can whizz down into the valley beneath the starry sky. Huge fun for young and old!

2–3 hours · from 25 €2,9 km

Panorama Allee Ramsau West – Family Loop on the Plateau

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Stroll the almost flat Panorama Allee West across meadows and light forests with grand views of the Dachstein. Start and finish at the Event Center in Ramsau Ort – perfect for families and gentle walkers.

approx. 3:30 h | 10.1 km | ↑145 m · easy · from 0 €4,1 km

Untertal Panoramic Loop – Scenic walk from Untertal-Dorf

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Start at the Untertal-Dorf hiking portal and follow riverside paths, meadows and forest tracks up to the Gföllweg. The loop offers fine views into the Untertal and towards the Dachstein massif, plus nature gems like the Tettermoor.

approx. 3–3.5 hours (10 km, relaxed pace) · easy · Free2,1 km

Sonnenrunde Rohrmoos – Family loop with Dachstein views

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Stroll for about an hour on gentle meadow and forest-edge paths above Schladming. Enjoy wide views to the Dachstein massif and the Planai.

approx. 1 h (2.6 km / ↑↓ ~90 m) · easy · Free1,5 km

Cross-country skiing in Ramsau am Dachstein

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Glide across the sunny high plateau of Ramsau am Dachstein – the Nordic cross-country centre that hosted the 1999 Nordic World Ski Championships. When snow conditions are good, over 100 kilometres of classic trails and 70 kilometres of skating tracks await, all freshly groomed daily and with breathtaking views of the Dachstein.

Half day · from 18,5 €4 km

Après-ski at the Hohenhaus Tenne

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When the weather outside is dull, the party inside is only just getting started: the Hohenhaus Tenne, right in the Planai stadium, is Europe's biggest après-ski hut, with celebrations across five floors. From rustic hut revelry to the nightlife party in the evening — here, every winter day turns into a celebration.

2–4 hours (or longer ...) · from 0 €700 m

Winter hiking through the Talbachklamm & Rohrmoos

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More than 300 kilometres of perfectly groomed winter hiking trails criss-cross the region — from the enchanting Talbachklamm gorge with its bizarre ice formations to the sunny high-altitude trails of Rohrmoos. Crunch through glittering snow and savour the winter stillness away from the pistes.

2–4 hours · easy · Free300 m

Donnersbachklamm Loop – Family‑friendly Gorge Walk

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Follow wooden walkways and forest paths along the Donnersbach stream, past waterfalls, a short rock tunnel and scenic platforms. The loop starts and ends at Gasthof Leitner and is rated easy. ([schladming-dachstein.at](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/de/aktivitaeten/touren/Donnersbachklamm-Rundweg_tour_6128))

approx. 2:00 h | 4.8 km | 200 m elevation gain/loss · easy · Free34,4 km

Winter tandem flight from the Hochwurzen — paragliding over a snowy landscape

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On a clear winter's day, glide silently over the deep-snow-covered Schladminger Tauern. On a tandem flight with the Aufwind flight school, you take off from the Hochwurzen summit and enjoy 1,100 vertical metres of panorama all the way to the Dachstein — no experience required.

approx. 1.5 hrs in total, pure flight time 15–25 min · from 169 €2,9 km

Romantic Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride

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Snuggled up in warm blankets, gliding through the snow-covered winter landscape while the horses' hooves pad softly through the snow — charmingly kitschy and one of the most atmospheric winter experiences in the region. Ramsau am Dachstein is considered the most horse-powered village in Styria, and from Rohrmoos you can also head into the idyllic Untertal.

1–2 hours · from 25 €1,7 km

Guided Snowshoe Hike in Ramsau am Dachstein

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Tramp away from the pistes through deep-snow forests and across glittering winter meadows at the foot of the Dachstein. On the guided snowshoe tours run by the Skischule Ramsau, snowshoes and poles are included — all you need is warm clothing and a love of winter's stillness.

Half-day tour approx. 2 hrs, full-day tour 3–4 hrs · easy · from 49 €4 km

Erlebnisbad Schladming

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When unpredictable spring weather rages outside, simply dive in at the Erlebnisbad Schladming: an indoor pool, a sauna area with Finnish sauna, bio and herbal saunas, plus a solarium and fitness area, all under one roof. Best of all, it's just a few minutes' walk from the hotel.

2–4 hours · from 12,5 €800 m

Town Stroll & Historic Town Walk Schladming

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Pack your umbrella and discover the old mining town: the town walk takes you from Rathausplatz to the last defence tower of the town wall, to the Protestant Peter-und-Paul-Kirche and to the Bruderladehaus with the town museum. In between, cafés, shops and inns invite you to warm up.

1.5–3 hours · Free400 m

Biathlon Taster Course at the World Championship Stadium in Ramsau

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Just like the pros: at the biathlon stadium in Ramsau am Dachstein, the guest biathlon teaches you shooting technique with a small-bore rifle — and you'll feel just how hard it is to hit the target with your pulse racing. A winter experience with a difference, right in the heart of Nordic skiing country.

2 hrs (course Wed & Fri, 1–3 pm) · from 85 €4,1 km

Riding through the Autumn Forest – Trail Rides at Reiterhof Brandstätter in Ramsau

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High in the saddle through colourful forests and across the sunny meadows of the Ramsau high plateau: at Reiterhof Brandstätter you'll experience autumn from a whole new perspective. Guided trail rides, riding lessons and pony rides for the little ones – Styria's most horse-rich village makes it all possible.

approx. 1.5 hours (trail ride), riding lesson 50 min., pony ride 30 min. · from 32 €1,9 km

Bauernmarkt Schladming – Harvest Time on Wetzlarerplatz

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Every Friday morning, Wetzlarerplatz turns into Schladming's foodie mile: farmhouse bread fresh from the oven, tangy bacon, alpine cheese, pumpkins and homemade juices straight from the farm. In autumn, the market tastes of harvest time – sample, chat and take the best of the region home with you.

approx. 1–2 hours (Friday 8:00 am–12:00 noon) · Free400 m

Ice skating under the open sky

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Glide your laps on one of the region's five ice rinks – from romantic natural ice surfaces to the artificial ice rink, there's something for everyone. Against the backdrop of the snow-covered mountains, skating across the ice is twice the fun – and afterwards a hot punch warms you up again.

1–2 hours · from 7,2 €800 m

Horse Riding at the Angererhof in Rohrmoos

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High above Schladming, on the green spring meadows of Rohrmoos, lies the Angererhof with its own riding stables. From pony rides for the little ones and lunge lessons for beginners to trail rides of several hours with Dachstein views — there's something here for everyone. Riding against a mountain backdrop — an experience you won't forget in a hurry.

30 min – 3 hrs · from 25 €1,8 km