Schladming is one of the most preferred tourist destinations in Austria and is well known for the ultimate winter offer. It’s ideal summer destination for nature lovers and adrenaline junkies too. It’s located in the heart of the Styrian Alps, in a lovely valley with beautiful view of the surrounding peaks.
Winter fun in Alpine paradise
In the winter season, Schladming attracts many winter sport enthusiasts from the whole world. At the heart of the region, there is an impressive system of ski lifts and cable cars, which connects 4 peaks: Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen and Reiteralm. The extensive ski resort Schladming-Dachstein includes many modern ski lifts, cable cars and unbelievable 230 km of perfectly customized slopes of all classes of difficulty. North-facing mountains and high-tech snowmaking are just a cherry on the top of the cake.
Adrenaline junkies also come into their own. Funslopes and funcross with wide range of obstacles, tunnels, jumps and ramps; snowboarding, freeride, ice attractions on glacier of 2700 meters and we could go on forever. The skiing experience under the stars of illuminated ski slopes leaves a unique sensation.
If you want your children to learn to ski, Schladming is a perfect place for that. There is a well-equipped training complex with bunny hills for novice skiers and slopes for kids. Little skiers have a lot of fun while curving and you can make the best of family skipass for discounted price.
Besides the slopes there are many other activities: walking in snowshoes through the winter fairy-tale landscape, ski mountaineering, horse-drawn sleigh ride or exciting fatbiking on the snow. Experience the Dachstein glacier and enjoy panoramic views. The view from the terrace Sky Walk in nice weather is an amazing experience. What makes the evenings even more pleasant? Romantic walks with torches or funny night sledging. Be sure to finish your journey by visiting local cottages to try traditional homemade specialties served by cottagers. We guarantee you an authentic gourmet experience.
Have a fulfilling summer
Schladming turns into nature lover’s paradise with the summer season. Hiking, biking, alpine hiking, and many other outdoor activities await you.
The wide network of hiking trails leads over through wonderful mountain meadows, deep forests and crystal clear mountain streams. If you set out on the trip to some of the Alpine peaks, you will enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
If you rang among bike enthusiasts, Schladming is absolutely worth it. Whether you’re an ambitious cyclist or just riding bike around for fun. Everyone will come into their own, there are hundreds of kilometres of trails. It is worth to mention at least the Bikepark Schladming and its 40 kilometres of trails, or Reiteralm with 17 km of singletrails and new jumptrails. There are many trails for beginners or families, but also for advanced professionals.
Adventurers will certainly appreciate via ferrata trails, ziplines, paragliding and many other exciting activities.
In addition, during the summer season (May – October), you get the Sommercard for free. The card gives you free or discounted access to many benefits. Free entry to more than 100 holiday attractions including 8 mountain cable cars, swimming pools and museums, or when travelling by public transport. Cable cars Planai, Reisneralm, Preunegg-Jet, Hochwurzen summit Lift, Dachstein Glacier Lift, swimming pool Schladming Adventure Pool and Dachstein Bad Ramsau are the most interesting among many others.
Regardless the time of the year of whether you need relax, fun or sport adventures. Schladming is a place, where breathtakingly beautiful nature meets sport excitement and hospitality of Austrian culture. Enjoy everything Schladming has to offer.