- Schladming

In Demand – Well-Known – Beloved
Schladming-Dachstein impresses with world-class pistes and cross-country tracks. Numerous, large events,
such as the 1982 and 2013 Alpine World Ski Championship, the 1993 Special Olympics, and the 1999 Nordic
World Ski Championship have taken place in this region. Schladming-Dachstein ranks among the top 5 tourism
regions in the Alps!
World-C lass: Alpine Skiing! A unique mix of a fascinating natural landscape and a skiing infrastructure with an
ultra-modern design. Schladming’s 4-mountain ski resort, which connects the well -known skiing mountains of
Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen and Reiteralm, provides pure ski pist e enjoyment for everyone. The
Fageralm skiing area, the ski region of Ramsau am Dachstein, the Dachstein glac ier, Ski Galsterberg,
Stoderzinken, Riesneralm, and Planneralm round off our premium pist e offering. Guaranteed snow, skiing
service, ski rent als, and ski shoes ensure the perfect setting. 230 piste kilometres (760 of which are in Ski
amadé), 88 ultra-modern ski lifts, and 98 quaint ski lodges invite you to enjoy endless skiing.
World-C lass: Nordic Skiing! A cross-country ski holiday for connoisseurs and top athletes. The Schladming Dachstein holiday region scores points thanks to its top-class network of cross-country tracks. We offer a total
of 412 kilometres of pure cross-country skiing pleasure on classic and skating tracks.
At Ramsau am Dachstein, famous due to is status as Austria’s Nordic “El Dorado” and the 1999 Nordic World Ski
Championship, the 220 kilometre net work of cross-country tracks offers the best setting for an athletic winter
holiday at an altitude ranging from 1,100 to 2,700m. We offer every difficulty level to fulfil any wish. The
international Nordic ski sport elite continually vie to take advantage of the perfect training setting.
An overview of Schladming-Dachstein:
With 3,084,987 overnight stays in the 2014 summer half-year and 2014/2015 winter half-year, the
region ranks among the top 5 tourist regions in the Alps
29,662 guest beds
1,822 lodging establishments
The highest point: Hohe Dachstein (2,996 m)
7 tourist centres: Schladming, Ramsau am Dachstein, Haus im
Ennstal – Aich – Gössenberg, Gröbminger Land, Naturpark Sölktäler,
Öblarn-Niederöblarn, Grimming-Donnersbachtal
Overnight Stays:
2014/15 Winter Half-Year (November to April):
1,819,308
2014 Summer Half-Year (May to October):
1,267,975
Arrivals:
2014/15 Winter Half-Year (November to April):
396,895
2014 Summer Half-Year (May to October):
299,592
Media Contact: Mag. (FH) Mathias Schattleitner (Management)
Schladming-Dachstein Tourismus
Ramsauerstraße 756
8970 Schladming
Email: presse@schladming-dachst ein.at
Tel.: +43 (0) 3687 23310
Additional information and press photos are available for download at
www.schladming-dachstein.at/presse
Brief Overview - 2015/16 Winter Press Information
1.
2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games and Pre-Games 2016
Preparations are in full swing for the Special Olympics World Winter Games from March 14 to 25 2017 in
the Schladming-Dachst ein region (in Schladming and Ramsau). Schladming-Dachstein offers an
excellent infrastructure for Alpine and Nordic competition.
2.
Schladming 4-Mountain Ski Resort: 123 kilometres of pistes and 44 non-stop lift systems!
The Schladming 4-mountain ski resort’s offerings are not only unique in Ski amandé, but in all of
Austria as well. Its modern ski lifts, snow-makers, and ski pistes are the best in their class
internationally.
3.
Families can look forward to a wide range of offerings on the skiing mountains
Family-friendly accommodation, adventure ski mountains with child-friendly equipment such as the
Fageralm, Ramsau am Dachstein skiing region, Galsterbergalm, Stoderzinken, Riesneralm, and
Planneralm, 15 knowledgeable skiing schools, and attractively -priced ski passes: These are the ideal
ingredients for a successful family skiing holiday.
4.
World-Class Cross-Country Tracks - Cross-Country Skiing for Connoisseurs and Top Athletes
Premium cross-country track net work for 412 km of pure cross-country skiing enjoyment in the
Schladming-Dachstein region.
Ramsau am Dachstein ranks among the top cross-country skiing destinations in the Alps.
5.
The renowned mountain management study, “Best Ski Resorts”, sums it up:
According to the latest study, Schladming came in 2nd place in the category of “Best Culinary
Offering on the Mountain”. The wide variety of culinary establishments in particular greatly contribut e
to guest satisfaction.
6.
Schladming-Dachstein Counts on Innovation
The region’s innovative strength can clearly be seen in their digital offerings. H ere are three prominent
examples: Online accommodation booking with a best price guarant ee, an app with 240 tour
suggestions for summer and winter, and one of Austria’s largest, free Wi-Fi networks.
Attachment: Date and Fact Sheet/Top Events/Top Offers/Schladming Ski Opening Festival
Schladming-Dachstein: Host Region for the 2017 Special Olympics
World Winter Games
The world’s largest sports and social event from March 14 to 25 2017 in Graz, Schladming, Ramsau
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“Heartbeat for the world” – This will be the motto for the 11 annual 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games
for people with intellectual disabilities, taking place from 14 March to 25 March. Aft er taking place in
metropolises such as Nagano, Athens, PeyongChang, and Los Angeles, Austria will have the privilege of carrying
out this large-scale, worldwide sports and social event in 2017. Graz and Schladming–Dachst ein (in Schladming
and Ramsau) will be the venues. Around 3000 athletes from 110 nations ar e expected to be at the 2017 World
Winter Games in Austria. In addition to sports competitions, many other social and societal impulses will be set.
The opening ceremony will take place at the Planai stadium. In addition, there are already many different
preliminary activities and programmes aimed at making the spirit of this special event noticeable and alive.
Athletic Precursors – The 2016 Pre-Games
The Pre-Games will take place from 10 to 15 January 2016 and will be held at around 70 percent of the original
SOWWG venues with new sports types. At the same time, the Pre -Games are the National Winter Games for
the Austrian Special Olympics and has international participants.
World-Class Pistes and Cross-Country Tracks in Schladming-Dachstein
Only a few kilometres separate the Schladming and Ramsau in the Schladming-Dachstein holiday region. Both
of them score points with their excellent infrastructure for Alpine and Nordic skiing.
The 1982 and 2013 Alpine World Ski Championships took place in Schladming and it also hosted the Special
Olympics World Winter Games in 1993. Ramsau am Dachst ein host ed the 1999 Nordic World Ski Championship.
Images of warm -hearted people, breathtaking nature, sports highlights, and international stars were seen all
around the world.
Facts & Information:
When: 14 to 25 March 2017 - 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games (Pre-Games 10-15 January 2016)
Opening ceremony: Planai Championship Stadium 18 March 2017
Who:
3000 athletes from more than 110 countries
1100 Coaches
3000 Volunteers
5000 Family members & friends
1200 MVP fans and network partners
800 Congress participants
1000 Media representatives
What:
9 types of sports in 8 days
Where: Alpine competitions in Schladming (Alpine skiing, snowboarding), Nordic competitions in Ramsau am
Dachstein (cross-country skiing, snowshoe hiking)
Schladming 4-Mountain Ski Resort: 123 Kilometres of Non-Stop Pistes!
The Schladming 4 -mountain ski resort’s offerings are not only unique in Ski amandé, but in all of Austria as well.
The decisive factor for excellent piste conditions is a high-performance snow-making syst em. Efficiency is
continually improved at all the mountains of the 4 -mountain ski resort. Schladming’s 4-mountain ski resort
connects the well-known skiing mountains of Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen and Reit eralm. 123
kilometres of pistes and 44 modern cable railways and “non-stop” lifts.
Hauser Kaibling established itself – using adequately-prepared training pistes – as a training mountain for the
German National Ski Team, and thanks to its parking space guarant ee, it is the ideal entry point into the
Schladming 4 -mountain ski resort! This skiing mountain, featuring a modern design, will win you over thanks to
guaranteed snow, perfectly-prepared pistes, and 14 quaint lodges. This pleasure island, featuring free Wi-Fi,
invites you to relax in-between and after going on the most beautiful ski runs.
Following in the footsteps of world champions – this is skiing on the Planai. The FIS Alpine World Ski
Championship took place here in February 2013. Now guest s can enjoy wide pistes , high-efficiency snow
systems for even great er guaranteed snow, an impressive valley station building, the Planet Planai, and one of
Europe’s most modern underground car parks. The 4.6 km long FIS ski run is by the way, legendary.
This modern, 10-person gondola lift on the Hochwurzen transports 2,500 people per hour to the summit. It is
equipped with a special boarding system, making entry comfort able even for families and wheelchair users. The
mountain station was integrated into the mountain to preserve the scenery.
Over the past several years, the Reiteralm has earned an excellent reputation as the “training mountain for the
skiing world’s elite”. Stars such as Marcel Hirscher and Ted Ligety had already completed their training on the
western mountain of Schladming’s 4-mountain ski resort in the late autumn. The Reiteralm meets the high
demands of world-class skiers as well as those of its ski guests: It is the only European skiing area to bear the
“Triple Gold” Skiing Area Piste Quality Seal.
Facts & Information:
123 kilometres of pistes (blue: 47 km, red: 68 km, black: 8 km)
44 lifts
56 ski lodges, the ideal places to stop by after your ski run
Ski valley runs:
o
Hochwurzen ski valley run 7.7 km
o
Hauser Kaibling FIS ski run 7.0 km
o
Reiteralm ski valley run 6.0 km
o
Planai ski valley run 4.8 km
The Schladming 4-Mountain Ski Resort can be fully covered with artificial snow
NEW: Free mobile phone charging stations at the Schladming 4-Mountain Ski Resort!
Family Ski Holidays Have a Name: Schladming-Dachstein
Family-friendly accommodation, adventure ski mountains with child-friendly equipment, 15 knowledgeable
skiing schools, and attractively-priced ski passes: These are the ideal ingredients for a successful family skiing
holiday. Even the littlest guests will feel the warm hospitality of the region’s ski mountains.
www.schladming-dachstein.at/familie
Children at Ramsau am Dachstein are introduced to skiing in a playful way on the seven, spaciously-designed
“Kali Adventure Pistes”. The winter debut of “Crack the Kali Code” is especially exciting for the little ones. Kali,
Ramsau’s mascot, has hidden a part of the secret Kali codes in every children’s adventure pist e. Any child who
cracks Kali’s weekly code will be rewarded with a wonderful, surprise gift. All-day ski pass Adults € 34.50,
Children € 17.50.
At the Galsterberg in Pruggern, very young skiers in the Gallic ski village can familiarise themselves with
Galsterix, Bottelix, Gauls, Romans, and wild boards. An 81-met re long magic carpet leads directly to the village’s
entrance, which is fully accessibly with skis on flat terrain.
All-day ski pass Adults € 41.00, Children € 20.50.
The Stoderzinken children’s snow land impresses with its sunny location, manageability, and guaranteed
natural snow at 1,700 metres above sea level. A newly -created children’s ski route proves thrilling with its hand made fairytale and animal figures. All-day ski pass Adults € 34.50, Children € 17.50.
Young piste speedsters can explore three children’s ski routes at the Fageralm: The “Viking’s route”, the
“Fagerwald Animals” route, and the “Indian’s Path”. All of them feature hand-made figures. All-day ski pass
Adults € 45.00, Children € 23.50.
Riesneralm belongs to the Schneebären Region and awaits you with the first children’s ski area and Austria’s
longest magic carpet , the 176-metre long “Krispini Express”. Our children’s offerings furthermore include five
different ski runs, a button lift, a comfort button lift, two magic carpets, mini terrain park, a playhouse and an
adventure course. All-day ski pass Adults € 39.50, Children € 20.00.
100% natural snow and a lot of space for children at Planneralm, in the Schneebären Region. In addition to a
well-constructed children’s area with a practice lift, magic carpets, along with a witch’s and magical forest ,
Planneralm impresses mainly due to its three advantages: An idyllic and clear basin location, family -friendly
prices, and fully-natural snow. All-day ski pass Adults € 39.50, Children € 20.00.
Family-Friendly Ski Pass Offers
Easter family special in Ski amandé with a free ski pass for children!
Ski amandé family bonus for the third child onwards
Youth family ticket for all parents with toddlers in Ski amandé
Junior weekend discount in Ski amadé
Schneebären Region: U25 Card! Young people up to 25 years of age pay only € 296.00 (25% off
compared to the current price)
World-Class Cross-Country Tracks: Cross-Country Skiing for
Connoisseurs and Top Athletes
Premium cross-country track network for 412 km of pure cross-country skiing pleasure in the Schladming Dachstein region.
Ramsau am Dachstein ranks among the top cross-country skiing destinations in the Alps.
Skating and classic cross-country skiing have never before seen such a boom and have long since become
among the most favourit e winter sports. The Schladming -Dachst ein holiday region scores points thanks to its
top-class network of cross-country tracks. From recreational cross-country skiers to top athletes – we have
something for everyone. We offer a total of 412 kilometres of pure cross-country skiing pleasure on classic and
skating tracks. Exercising in nature refreshes all of your senses, gives you that sought -aft er health, fitness,
beauty, and invokes feelings of well-being and balance like hardly any other winter sport.
Ramsau Am Dachstein, the Nordic “El Dorado”, is a Top Destination for Cross -Country Skiing in Austria
Wonderful landscapes and perfectly-prepared cross-country tracks invite you to take part in very special winter
enjoyment at the foot of the Dachstein. At Ramsau am Dachstein, Austria’s Nordic “El Dorado” and famous for
the 1999 Nordic World Ski Championship, the 220 kilometre network of cross -country tracks offers the best
setting for an athletic holiday at an altitude ranging from 1,100 to 2,700m. We offer every difficulty level to fulfil
any wish. The international Nordic ski sport elite continually vie to take advantage of the perfect training setting
here. In addition to bona fide cross-country highlights such as the night-time track in the cross-country skiing
stadium or the children’s cross-country skiing park, the Biathlon course offering furthermore provides the
opportunity to try out this fascinating sport yourself.
Cross-Country Skiing Facts & Information:
Schladming-Dachstein Cross-Country Track Kilometres:
Total:
412 km
Classic:
327 km
Skating:
164 km
Valley tracks:
Schladming, Haus-Aich-Gössenberg, Gröbmingerland, Naturpark Sölktäler,
Öblarn-Niederöblarn, Grimming-Donnersbachtal
High-altitude tracks:
Dachstein glacier
Ramsau am Dachstein, the “El Dorado” of Cross-Country Skiing!
Ramsau am Dachstein cross-country track kilometres:
Total:
220 km
Classic:
130 km
Skating:
70 km
Cross-country skiing schools:
3
Night-time cross-country skiing:
Illuminated night tracks (4 km, open daily from 17:00 to 21:00)
Biathlon:
Biathlon practice area
Exquisite: Our Culinary Offerings on the Mountain
The renowned mountain management study, “Best Ski Resorts”, sums it up: According to the lat est study,
Schladming came in 2nd place in the category of “Best Culinary Offering on the Mountain”. This award is
based on a survey conducted on a total of 48,000 guests in Europe’s top 55 skiing areas. The wide variety of
culinary establishments in particular greatly contribute to guest satisfaction.
Culinary Delights-Variety on the Skiing Mountains
“From our pot to your heart”. This is how the innkeepers of all 98, some of which are “award winning”, ski lodges
cook on the skiing mountains of the Schladming -Dachstein holiday region. Featuring a wide variety of culinary
offerings containing delicacies for every palate.
The ski lodges’ many menus enrich the touristic offering, which proves rewarding for our guests. Nowadays,
holidaymakers expect more than just schnitzel or sausage with chips on the mountain. The Schladming Dachstein region’s lodge chefs prepare authentic meals according to traditional recipes - from hearty bowls of
soup to doughnuts with authentic Styrian cheese to fresh, home-made strudel.
An Enjoyable Holiday with Hospitable Hosts
Guests in the Schladming-Dachstein holiday region experience – primarily in the many family-run hot el
establishments – the “Styrian way of life”. This is characterised by natural cordiality along with being direct,
authentic, and refreshing in personal encounters. These human qualities have a bonding effect. They are the
main reason why guests in the Schladming-Dachstein holiday region often become regular guests.
Styria is also known as “Austria’s delicatessen”. A large selection of Styrian products and delicacies – coupled
with regional hospitality and cuisine – will win the hearts of connoisseurs in the Schladming -Dachstein region,
whether it’s in quaint ski lodges, classic inns, restaurants or other premises.
NEW: The Highest Farmer’s Market in the Alps
During the course of Ski amadé’s Ski and Wine Enjoyment Week (12 to 19 March 2015), guests on Sunday 13
March 2016 will, for the first time, have the opportunity to visit the Alps’ highest farmer’s market to try out
regional products and delicacies on the ski mountains. Culinary delicacies, such as bacon, bread, cheese, juices,
liqueurs and much more, ensure an attractive variety of products that are just waiting for you to discover and
taste them in participating lodges.www.skiamade.com
Schladming-Dachstein Counts on Innovation
The region’s innovative strength can clearly be seen in their digital offerings. Here are three prominent
examples: Online accommodation booking with a best price guarantee, an app with 240 tour suggestions for
summer and winter, and one of Austria’s largest, free Wi-Fi networks.
Schladming-Dachstein’s Website, Informative and Easy to Navigate
On the one hand, guests can use our proven and widely-used website, www.schladming-dachstein.at; on the
other hand, they also have the option of booking their holiday directly online. All it takes is just a few clicks of
the mouse. Anyone who books online will enjoy the best price guarantee from numerous, identified operators.
This service greatly sets Schladming-Dachstein apart from other Austrian holiday regions. Its website,
www.schladming-dachstein.at is complemented by a wide variet y of online offers. Thanks to its blog, YouTube
channel and well-established social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, Google+), it stays in touch with the
latest trends.
Schladming-Dachstein App: 240 Tours on your Mobile Phone. View Them Even When You’re Offline
Innovative, digital solutions round off our ext ensive online offerings. The Schladming-Dachst ein app is an
example. In collaboration with the Alpstein tour site, outdooractive.com, it provides access to around 240
summer and winter tours (cross-country skiing, snowshoe hiking, winter hiking, ski tours or tobogganing). In
addition to height profiles, detailed descriptions, and photos, users can also make use of goodies such as the
summit finder or tracking programme. Furthermore, the app allows you to save the tours offline. This allows you
to use it in mountain areas where the signal is weak. In addition to tours, it also offers a lot of interesting
information on events, businesses, venues, accommodation, etc. You can find the desktop version for all tours
at touren.schladming-dachstein.at
Digital Solutions with a Vision
This well-established digit al infrastructure creates an excellent foundation for developments and testing
innovative products. In the Schladming-Dachstein region, the “Data Ski Goggles” – software for ski goggles
with an integrated display – was extensively test ed and developed. In addition to standard features such as
speed, metres, and dist ance covered, this software also provides live information on the weather, lift waiting
times and route navigation.
Guests may rent or purchase the new, pre-installed data ski goggles in all 25 Intersport rent al locations
throughout all of Ski amadé for 19 Euros per day.
With its 300 access points, the free Wi-Fi network in the Schladming -Dachstein holiday region is
among the largest in Austria.
Ski amadé, Austria’s most pleasurable skiing experience
New: The Highest Farmer’s Market in the Alps
Ski amadé. Five regions, 760 kilometres of pistes, 270 lift systems, and 260 ski lodges and restaurants.
Salzburger Sportwelt, Schladming-Dachstein, Gastein, Hochkönig, and Großarltal belong to Austria’s
largest ski association, Ski amadé.
During the 2015/2016 winter season, Ski amadé provided a new culinary highlight: the highest farmer’s market
in the Alps – in the middle of the skiing area. In recent years, Ski amandé guests have come to expect numerous
enjoyment initiatives such as a cable car dinner, the Genussspecht initiative (connoisseur initiative) or the ski &
wine offerings. On Sunday 13 March 2016, Ski amandé will add a new culinary touch and bring the farmer’s
market from the valley to the mountain. Directly to the skiers, so to speak. This will make post -ski run stops in
the numerous lodges throughout all of the amandé region virtually seem like a visit to the market place. The
stands at the numerous lodges offer a wide range of traditional, homemade products: many types of cheeses,
farmhouse bacon, wild salami and much more. In addition, skiers can directly tast e many different specialities at
some booths. Plattlkrapfen with sauerkraut or authentic Pinzgau Kasnocken. This is how the region’s delicacies
are meant to be savoured – from sour to sweet, from hearty to finely seasoned. And whatever tast es the best
can naturally be purchased as well. Regional producers are present at the market stands and will be more than
happy to talk to you about the origin of their products and their special qualities.
The highest farmer’s market in the Alps tops off Ski amandé’s excellent culinary offerings. In addition, it t akes
place this season during the Ski and Wine Enjoyment Week from 12 to 19 March 2016. This week will have
numerous events on Austrian wine culture and regional products. 20 lodges and mountain restaurants in Ski
amandé are currently among the Ski and Wine Enjoyment Lodge partners. They are identified by a certification
plaque at the entrance and stand out thanks to their rich wine selection, select accompanying dishes, and their
special service culture – even when it’s not Ski and Wine Enjoyment Week. These select lodges offer very special
regional specialities made from domestic products. Dishes are listed separately on the menus and uniquely
indicate their place of origin, for not only do the processors or refiners originate from the region, but the product
itself as well. Lodge owners provide at least two different regional dish es with domestic products daily.
Furthermore, there are also special wine recommendations for ski pleasure dishes. For instance, skiers at a ski
and wine pleasure lodge can order a pink-roasted cut of roast beef from natural Pongau cattle with red wine
shallot sauce and Erdäpfelnide and glazed young carrots or a curd cheese blueberry strudel with self-picked
blueberries from H auser Kaibling and curd cheese from the Ennstal dairy plant. We recommend pairing this with
a glass of Austrian green Veltliner or Blauer Zweigelt.
www.skiamade.com
Schladming-Dachstein Facts & Information
Ski Association and Member of:
“Ski amadé” - Austria’s largest ski association with 760 kilometres of pistes and 270 lift systems
“Schneebären Region” with Planneralm (100% natural snow) and Riesneralm
Total Amount of Lift Systems:
88 (31 chairlifts, 11 cable railways, 46 tow and practice lifts)
Total Piste Length:
230 km (blue: 98 km, red: 119 km, black: 17 km)
The Heart of the Ski Region:
Schladming 4-Mountain Ski Resort with 4 entry points and 123 kilometres of
pistes. Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen and Reiteralm.
The 4-Mountain Ski Resort can be fully covered with snow
Artificial Snowing of Pistes:
207 km of well-prepared pistes that can be fully covered by artificial snow,
supplemented by 23 km of wonderful natural snow pistes.
Natural Snow Area:
100% natural snow at Stoderzinken and on the Planneralm
Night-Time Skiing:
Hochwurzen 3 km ski run with flood light system
Year-Round Ski Area:
Glacier Crossing:
Freeriding:
Dachstein glacier at almost 3,000 metres
25 km through the Dachstein glacier towards Obertraun (OÖ)
18 km long Edelgrieß ski run from Dachstein
Permanent Race Tracks:
Reiteralm, Planai, Hochwurzen, Hauser Kaibling, Galsterberg, Fageralm,
Stoderzinken, Riesneralm
Free Skibus Shuttle:
With valid ski pass
Skiing Courses – Accessible:
Freizeit PSO – Austria’s #1 skiing school for people with disabilities
Skiing Schools:
Large children and family offering with a total of 15 children’s skiing schools,
some of which offer all-day supervision
Ski Lodges:
98 outstanding ski lodges
Fun Parks:
3 internationally-recognised superparks at Dachstein, at the Planai and at the
Planneralm
Wi-Fi:
300 Access points throughout the entire region
Winter Hiking Paths:
275 km
Tobogganing:
7 toboggan tracks, 27 kilometres
Cross-Country Ski Trails:
412 km (327 km classic, 167 km skating)
Valley tracks:
Schladming, Haus-Aich-Gössenberg, Gröbmingerland, Naturpark Sölktäler,
Öblarn-Niederöblarn, Grimming-Donnersbachtal
High-altitude tracks:
Dachstein glacier
Ramsau am Dachstein, The “El Dorado” of Cross-Country Skiing!
Ramsau Cross-Country Track Kilometres: 220 km
Classic:
130 km
Skating:
70 km
Cross-country skiing schools:
3
Night-time cross-country skiing:
Illuminated night tracks (4 km, open daily from 17:00 to 21:00)
Biathlon:
Biathlon practice area
Off-Piste Schladming-Dachstein
Smooth Winter Pleasure
Around 275 kilometres of well-designed wint er hiking trails and undisturbed, off-pist e winter landscapes and
slopes invite you to cosy winter hikes. A horse-drawn sleigh ride will really let your soul loose – numerous
farmers – and horse ranches offer this comfortable and relaxing pleasure.
Ski Tours
Limitless freedom and fantastic mountain backdrops – they are simply meant to be enjoyed. Schladming Dachstein offers a multitude of ski tour options from easy to challenging. Whether it’s in a group, with a guide,
or alone, a true winter wonderland, divorced from all the hustle and bustle, will open its doors to you.
Experience the Extraordinary
The Schladming-Dachst ein region even offers something for adventurers: From snowtubing/airboarding to
hand tobogganing and igloo construction to ice skating. From classic tobogganing day or night to modern
fatbikes – it’s your winter adventure on 2 wheels. With such variety, you will never feel bored, guaranteed. As a
special tip, we wish to warmly recommend all of our guests our “Special Experiences” (www.schladmingdachstein.at/echtwinter). This offer includes the option to be a co-pilot in preparing the pistes, tandem
paragliding, particip ating in sled dog camp, building igloos, tobogganing by day and by night , and VIP heli skiing.
“The Dachstein” Attractions Fascinate Guests, Even in Winter
The Panorama gondolas take guests to the highest mountain in the region, the Dachstein. Around the top
station at the Hunerkogel, there are spect acular, exciting stagings for visitors, such as Sky Walk, ice palace,
Austria’s highest suspension bridge or the “Stairs to Nowhere”. During the wint er, the attractions can be
accessed free of charge provided the snow conditions permit.
Live Piste and Track Preparation
Whenever the pistes are closed, the piste snowgrooming vehicles whiz up and down and prepare a perfect snow
carpet for carving the morning after. Guests at the Planai and Hochwuzen can experience piste preparation live
5 evenings per week. Tel.: +43 (0) 3687 22042-140
Track machine adventure in the evening: From 17:00-18:00, you can take a trip in a PistenBully in the Ramsau
am Dachstein cross-country skiing stadium. Tel.: +43 (0) 3687 81833
Top Events
November
Pleasure Jam – 07 to 08 November 2015
Ski tour opening in Ramsau am Dachstein – 20 to 21 November 2015
Schladming Krampusumzug 21 November 2015
December
Ski Opening, Schladming 4 to 6 December 2015. Artists: Bilderbuch, Fritz Kalkbrenner,
Christina Stürmer, Tenacious D
Muscle cramp game, main square in Öblarn (UNESCO Cultural Heritage) 5 December 2015
Cross-country ski tour opening, Ramsau am Dachstein 3 to 6 December 2015
Nordic Combination FIS World Cup, Ramsau am Dachstein 18 to 20 December 2015
January
»Christmas Magic« – Concert with Markus Wolfahrt, Haus im Ennstal – 2 January 2016
New year’s concert, Aigen 3 January 2016
Planai Classic – 6 to 8 January 2016
Pre-Games Special Olympics 10 to 15 January 2016
nd
2 Edlseer fan skiing weekend, Riesneralm – 16 to 17 January 2016
The Schladming Night Race 26 January 2016
February
Top act live in snow, Hauser Kaibling Stadium – 13 February 2016
Snow speed hill, Reiteralm 26 February 2016
March
Sepp‘n Fest, Reiteralm 19 to 20 March 2016
Winter barbeque with Johann Lafer at Planai, Schladming 20 March 2016
Ski world championship musicians 30 March to 3 April 2016.
All events at: www.schladming-dachstein.at/veranstaltungen
Top Offers
WinterFLAIR
3 Overnight Stays
3-day “Ski amandé” ski pass
Night-time tobogganing with a stop in a quaint lodge and traditional “Ripper’l food”
starting at 256.00 EUR per person
SnowACTIVITY
3 Overnight Stays
3-day “Ski amandé” ski pass
1 off-piste, guided winter hike with Herbert, a mountain expert
(Incl. equipment)
1 flask
starting at 269.00 EUR per person
SnowADVENTURE
3 Overnight Stays
3-day “Ski amandé” ski pass
2 hr. “live” piste preparation – go straight up the pistes at 572 HP!
Schladming-Dachstein Luxury Dining
starting at 296.00 EUR per person
PistePLEASURE
3 Overnight Stays
3-day Ramsau am Dachstein piste ticket
1x Laser Biathlon tryout unit
WinterCard (in WinterCard partner operation)
starting at 128.00 EUR per person
SnowPARADISE (Schneebären Special)
3 Overnight Stays
3-day “Schneebärenland” ski pass
1 flask
starting at 177.00 EUR per person
Packages valid: Starting at the beginning of the season until 19 December 2015/9 January until 30 January
2016/12 March 2016 until end of season. For questions and booking: Schladming-Dachstein Tourismus,
info@schladming-dachstein.at, www.schladming-dachstein.at , Tel.: +43 (0) 3687 23310
Sensation in Schladming-Dachstein: TENACIOUS D are playing their
own, unique European show.
The now-legendary Planai Ski opening is entering the next phase. On 4 December, a total of four top stars
will once again form a true festival line-up. A sensation awaits fans: Tenacious D are playing their own
European show in Schladming A lso joining in are this year’s newcomers, Bilderbuch, Top DJ Fritz
Kalkbrenner, and Austro star Christina Stürmer. Tickets are available now.
Tenacious D – Exclusive in Europe
The highlight of the 4 December ski opening is the unique and exclusive European concert by the American cult
band, Tenacious D, with Jack Black and Kyle Gass. Their homeland, the USA, is not the only place where they
are celebrated superstars. Both musicians have been on tour again since February 2015, and now they will make
an exclusive appearance in Schladming.
Bilderbuch, Fritz Kalkbrenner & Christina Stürmer
These are this year’s newcomers! Even if the Austro Band Bilderbuch was founded as early as in 2005 – 2015 is
their year. The band reached number 1 on the charts with their album titled “Schick Schock”. The band backing
singer Maurice Ernst is already a big deal in Austria, G ermany and Switzerland. They are even treated as the
successor to Falco. People around the world dance to Fritz Kalkbrenner’s music. International clubs can no
longer do without his such as “Get a Life”, “Sky and Sand”, or “Back Home”. Whether it’s Canada, America,
Germany, France or Eastern Europe – Fritz Kalkbrenner’s soul voice, coupled with DJ beats, is recognised
worldwide and he will thrill the crowds in Schladming on 4 December.
What would the Austrian music world be without her excellent voice? Christina Stürmer, a native of Upper
Austria, has been highly-successful for a good 10 years. H er breakthrough was in 2005 with her song, “Ich lebe”.
Her hit, “Was wirklich bleibt” and her “best of” album have been on the charts for months. Ever since she
participat ed in the “Sing meinen Song – das Tauschkonzert” television series, Christina Stürmer has also
enjoyed increased popularity in Germany.
Go-Ahead for Five Days of Skiing and Music
On 4 December Open Air is, for the first time, the st art of a multi-day series of events from 4 to 8 December.
During these days, there will mainly be a focus on skiing combined with music. Together with the Austrian Ski
Federation (ÖSV), 6 December will be a day fully characterised by skiing.
Planai-GF Dir. Georg Bliem: “This composition of multiple musical genres, in addition to Tenacious D exclusively
in Austria – I am looking forward to 4 December! I am proud of the fact that we have international musicians
coming here at the Planai. The event programme throughout the entire extended weekend will provide
additional value for the entire region of Schladming-Dachstein.”
Ticket Prices:
Ticket s are available at Öticket and Planai -Bahnen. The Schladming Tourist Associations offers packages
including accommodation and ski passes. Snowbreak Europe is once again a guest in Schladming.
Stadium terrace: 59 Euros
HohenhausTenne Card: 89 Euros
HohenhausTenne Premium Card: 119 Euros
VIP Gold Ticket: 159 Euros.
NEW: Combination ticket: Concert & Ski: 99 Euros
Packages including accommodation may be booked at www.schladming-dachstein.at/planaiopening