Dachstein resort guide

How big is Dachstein?

Dachstein has 50 pistes served by 12 lifts — 32nd for pistes of the 33 resorts we track in Austria. On lifts it ranks 33rd of the 33.

How high is Dachstein?

The lifts run from 1700m at the base to 2700m at the top, a vertical of 1000m. Of the 33 resorts we track in Austria, that is the 10th highest, with the 30th biggest vertical.

Is Dachstein good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Dachstein split 20% beginner, 40% intermediate and 40% advanced, against an average of 29% beginner and 27% advanced across the resorts we track in Austria.

On those numbers it suits confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.

When is the ski season at Dachstein?

Over the last ten winters Dachstein has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 7 December to 8 May, about 154 days.

February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 119cm, 72cm of new snow and 3.0 bluebird days.

What is the nearest airport to Dachstein?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Salzburg (SZG), 59km away in a straight line. Linz-Hörsching (LNZ) is 96km, Klagenfurt (KLU) is 107km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift pass at Dachstein?

A 6-day adult Dachstein West costs €372 for 2025/26, or €62 a day. For value it ranks 33rd of the 33 resorts we price in Austria.