Things To Do In Schladming

For all snow aficionados, Schladming is a winter paradise with a range of fascinating activities. From world-class skiing possibilities to off-piste adventures, this little alpine town has something for everyone. These are the top ten winter activities available in Schladming.

1. Enjoy skiing on the 230 piste kilometers and 81 lifts in the region: Clearly one of the main draws in Schladming is skiing. Whether you ski advanced or just starting, there are countless chances to shape your path down the hill. Comprising Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen, and Reiteralm, the Schladming 4-Mountain Ski Area provides varied terrain suitable for all ability levels. Family-friendly ski resorts with exciting activities for kids like Fageralm, Ramsau am Dachstein, and Ski Galsterberg allow you to also enjoy skiing with your relatives. If you want a challenge, you could go to Planneralm, well-known for its great snow conditions, or Riesneralm, a popular ski bowl for young people.

2. Take in the stunning views and thrilling experiences at the Dachstein Glacier: Reaching the Dachstein Glacier, the highest mountain in Styria, a glass-sided panoramic gondola takes just ten minutes. Apart from the amazing landscape, once one reaches the top there is much to excite. Visit the “Ice Palace,” a cave full of ice sculptures and artworks, or stroll on the “Sky Walk,” a platform providing an amazing perspective of the Alps. Additionally crossing the 100 m suspension footbridge is the glass platform known as “Stairway to Nothingness,” which hangs over a 400 m abyss. On the glacier, try skiing, snowshoeing, or ice climbing if you are adventurous.

3. Engage in activities away from the piste: if you wish to explore the winter wonderland of Schladming outside of the ski slopes, you have many of choices. One of the several paths that lead you across the snow-covered forests and meadows will let you go for a winter hike; alternatively, you might join a guided snowshoe trip to visit the most picturesque locations. Popular sport in Ramsau am Dachstein, a location with 220 km of exquisitely maintained ski tracks at elevations ranging from 1100 to 2700 m, is cross-country skiing. Fun ways to see the winter scene are also a sleigh ride, a toboggan run, or a fatbike ride.

4. Visit Ramsau am Dachstein, a popular destination for Nordic skiing: The cross-country Eldorado Ramsau am Dachstein attracts the absolute best of Nordic skiing together with casual XCers. Enjoy the sport in all its forms with 220 km of immaculately maintained cross-country ski trails spanning 1100 to 2700 m. You have options from easy or difficult paths, classic or skating trails, and sunny or shaded tracks. The facilities and services on hand—ski schools, ski rentals, waxing stations, and trail maps—also provide advantage. Events and contests including the Dachstein Cross-Country Ski Marathon, which draws thousands of participants annually, are another way you might get involved.

5. Hike the Wild Waters theme trail: Wild Waters theme trail offers an unusual hiking experience. There are three sections to the roughly 14km long trail, each with highlights and points of interest. Along the roaring water, the first section—known as the Talbachklamm—is a gorge with wooden walkways, bridges, and tunnels. The second part, known as the Alpinsteig, is a steep climb that brings you to the Untertal valley, where the pastures and mountain vistas abound. Comprising a circular path leading to the Riesach lake and the highest waterfall in Styria, the third section—known as the Riesachsee—is Although the path is open all year long, in winter you should dress appropriately and choose suitable shoes and gear and be ready for frigid conditions.

6. Relax in a thermal spa: After a day of outdoor activities, you could wish to treat yourself with some wellness and leisure in a thermal spa. Schladming provides a variety of thermal spas meant to help you relax and revitalize your body and mind. Visit the public indoor pool Erlebnisbad Schladming, which boasts a slide, sauna, steam bath, whirlpool and sauna. Visit the Schladming Dachstein Wellness, a private spa with massages, facials, body wraps, and aromatherapy among other treatments. About half an hour by car, you can also visit the Therme Amadé, a thermal spa situated roughly from Schladming. The spa provides eleven pools, five saunas, a saltwater pool, a wave pool, and a looping slide.

7. Experience the nightlife and the culinary scene: Schladming is not only a winter sports paradise but also a vibrant town with a varied gastronomic scene. From the Siglu Bar, the Tenne Schladming, the Cult Club, and the Hohenhaus Tenne, you can locate many bars, pubs, and clubs that appeal to many tastes and moods. Numerous eateries offering local and international cuisine abound as well; examples include the Landalm, the Wintergarten, the Brunner, and the Falkensteiner. Traditional Austrian cuisine including the Wiener Schnitzel, Kaiserschmarrn, Apfelstrudel, and Glühwein is also something you could savor.

8. Visit the Schladming-Dachstein: Comprising 2,000 km2 and highlighting the natural and cultural legacy of the Alps, the Schladming-Dachstein region is a component of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape. Among the many historical and cultural sites in the area are the Admont Abbey, a Benedictine monastery with the biggest monastic library worldwide, the Hallstatt Salt Mine, the oldest salt mine in the world, the network of natural caves with stalactites, stalagmites, and ice formations, and the Schladming City Museum, which shows town history and customs.

9. Participate in the Schladming-Dachstein Wintercard program: The Schladming-Dachstein Wintercard is a scheme providing free or heavily discounted access to a lot of regional attractions and events. If you stay at one of the participating hotels, you will get the card for free; else, you can purchase it for a nominal charge. Benefits including free ski bus, free admission to museums and shows, free guided tours and hikes, free ice skating and curling, free sleigh rides and toboggan runs, and discounts on ski rentals, ski schools, thermal spas, and restaurants are yours with the card. The card may be used as often as you want; it is valid from December to April.

10. Attend the Schladming-Dachstein events and festivals: Over the winter, the Schladming-Dachstein area hosts numerous events and celebrations honoring the culture, the sport, and the landscape of the region.