News from the World Heritage

News from the "Dachstein Krippenstein" Montain  in Obertraun

The Dachstein Krippenstein adventure mountain in Obertraun will start its daily summer operation on Wednesday, 1 May

Here's what you need to know by now!
Open:
Section 1 to the Cave Worlds from 1 May 2024
Section 2 to the Skywalk "5Fingers" will follow on 11.5.2024.

New from 1.5.2024: The Schönbergalm (name of the alpine pasture) presents itself with a new concept especially for families and groups. For the first time in the history of the Dachstein Salzkammergut mountain railways, the mountain railways will operate the restaurant themselves, as well as the Dachstein Krippenstein mountain restaurant from 11 May 2024 with an equally new concept and unique cuisine with a mix of regional, seasonal and international specialties at 2,100 meters above sea level with a view of the Dachstein glacier.

Of course 365 ticket: The year-round ticket for the 6 summer mountain railways and 3 ski areas of the BBDS (Bergbahnen Dachstein Salzkammergut) is currently available for only € 629.00 (young people 375.00 and children € 219.00, a separate year-round ticket is also offered for the dogs). All information here: www.dachstein.at/de/aktuelles/neuigkeiten/natuerlich-365-ticket or on www.bbds.at. With the Natur 365 ticket you can travel for only € 1.72 per day with all the facilities of the mountain railways.

Awarded for the cable car

The Dachstein Krippenstein cable car in Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt has been awarded as one of the best Austrian summer mountain ranges. By fulfilling 160 criteria, the Dachstein Krippenstein has been certified as one of the best Austrian summer mountain railways. The seal of approval is a promise of quality to the guests and the region. The Dachstein Krippenstein was able to convince with innovative offers such as the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave, the Mammoth Cave, the 5fingers viewing platform and the World Heritage Spiral.

The seal of approval is an initiative of the Association of Cable Cars of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce and has stood for quality, cooperation and the sustainable development of the alpine mountain summer for over 20 years. Only those mountain railways that guarantee their guests innovative and carefree nature experiences on the mountain through a variety of offers are awarded. The Dachstein Krippenstein was particularly convincing in the category Panorama & Nature Experience.

Important information for train riders and hikers on Lake Hallstatt
All information: "Ferry traffic suspended" and "hiking trail closure Ostuferweg" can be read below

Note for hikers on the East Bank Hiking Trail

The east bank hiking trail will be closed between Obertraun and the Bad Goiser village of "Obersee" from 13 to 28 May 2024 from Monday to Thursday between 07:30 and 16:30 hrs. Exceptions are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as Whit Monday. The East Bank Cycle Path is also affected. The excursion restaurant "Seeraunzn" is freely accessible by bike and on foot from Bad Goisern, even during the closing times.

Until 15.05.2024
Ferry service on Lake Hallstatt suspended

The ferry service between Hallstatt train station and Hallstatt center is expected to be suspended until 15.05.2024, due to massive storm damage to the railway line. As an alternative for hikers, we recommend a crossing from Obertraun to Hallstatt with the old salt ship "Navia". Or with the round trip boat of the Hallstätter Seeschiffahrt from the stops "Obertraun", "Hallstatt Markt/Centre" and "Hallstatt Lahn".

• Brief
  No ferry service until 15.05.2024
  Replacement service to Hallstatt & Obertraun from "Steeg Gosau" station
• Closure of hiking trail / cycle path "Ostufer" (Lake Hallstatt)
  12.05.2024 - 28.05.2024
  Monday - Thursday
  07:30 - 16:30
  Open on the following days
  Friday
  Saturday
  Sunday
  Public holiday (Whit Monday)

Thank you for your understanding.

Your Editorial Team

If you have any questions about the "temporary suspension of ferry traffic" on Lake Hallstatt, please send us an e-mail in English to the following contact details:

Note to travellers

Due to the reassessment of the hazard situation by ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG, extensive rock clearance and blasting work is still necessary. Therefore, the route closure between Obertraun-Dachsteinhöhlen and Stainach-Irdning will probably be extended until 22.5.2024! In addition, the route in the Obertraun – Steeg-Gosau section will also have to be closed until 15.5.2024. A rail replacement service has been set up. The ferry service between Hallstt and Hallstatt station will be suspended during this period