Hoher Dachstein is the main peak of the Dachstein massif, which contains several 100 limestone peaks and marks the border between the Austrian provinces Styria, Salzburg and Upper #Austria. The main summit of the Hoher Dachstein is at an elevation of 2,995 metres. Seen from the north, the Dachstein massif is dominated by glaciers with rocky summits rising beyond them. By contrast, to the south, the mountain drops almost vertically to the valley floor.
In addition to a unique backdrop, the Dachstein also offers unforgettable experiences with its glacier highlights Stairway to Nothingness, Suspension Bridge, Sky Walk and Ice Palace. In the Dachstein Glacier Restaurant you will be spoilt with regional delicacies.
Must see!
Treppe ins Nichts Treppe ins Nichts is an observation deck at a very high altitude in Upper Austria. 14 narrow steps lead you down to a glass platform at a dizzying height . Whoever steps on these stairs stands directly in the rock face 400m above the foot of the wall . The "stairway to nowhere" was completed in July 2013 and is now directly connected to the suspension bridge. The total weight of the stairs is 5 tons .
The Dachstein Glacier ski area, is located on the #Dachstein massif and is accessible via the Dachstein #Südwandbahn cable car from #Ramsau in the upper #Ennstal. The area is in the province of Upper Austria , but belongs to the Styrian Tourist Association Holiday Region Schladming-Dachstein . The ski area is a member of the Salzburg -Styrian #Ski amadé and is still in the #UNESCO World #Heritage area of Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut
UNIQUE GLACIER EXPERIENCE
In addition to a unique backdrop, the Dachstein also offers unforgettable experiences with its glacier highlights Stairway to Nothingness, Suspension Bridge, Sky Walk and Ice Palace. In the Dachstein Glacier Restaurant you will be spoilt with regional delicacies.
ICE PALACE
THE DACHSTEIN ICE PALACE – A MYSTICAL WORLD OF ICE
The Dachstein #IcePalace is a seductive and mystical world of ice and snow deep inside the Dachstein glacier.
Marvel six meters below the eternal ice at the exhibition Up the Mountains!
Created in 2007, the Ice Palace astounds visitors with intricately detailled carved figures, ice pillars & a crystal dome.
The Ice Palace is just a three-minute walk away from the mountain station of the Dachstein #Glacier cable car and is open daily.
