Ramsau am Dachstein, Austrian Alps

Ramsau am Dachstein: 5 things to know before you go

Austrian Alps, Austria ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น

Ramsau am Dachstein sits high on a sunny plateau at 1,100 m below the Dachstein glacier (2,700 m), in the Schladming-Dachstein region. It is best known as one of Austria's great nordic-ski capitals, with around 220 km of cross-country trails, plus 50 km of alpine piste on the local Rittisberg and Pichl-Reiteralm sectors and snow-sure glacier skiing above.

1.Is the snow reliable in Ramsau am Dachstein?

Generally yes. From 1100 m at the base to 2700 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 84/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

Ski-in/ski-out depends on the address here: some hotels are on the snow, others need a short walk or shuttle. Pick a slopeside address if skiing from the door matters to you.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

With 50 km of piste on 15 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know over a long weekend. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 20 blue, 18 red, 5 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Ramsau am Dachstein stands out for glacier skiing up high and a family-friendly setup.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Dec 1 to May 4 (about 22 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. The altitude also holds spring snow, so late-season skiing stays good well into spring.

The full Ramsau am Dachstein guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

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More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does Ramsau am Dachstein have?
About 1600 m of vertical, from a 1100 m base to 2700 m at the top.
Is Ramsau am Dachstein part of a larger ski area?
Yes. Ramsau am Dachstein is part of the Schladming-Dachstein ski area, one of the big linked domains, so a single lift pass opens the whole thing.
Is Ramsau am Dachstein good for beginners?
It can work: 0 green and 20 blue runs are enough to start, though the area rewards skiers who can already link turns.
Can you ski on a glacier here?
Yes, there is glacier skiing up high, which stretches the season and helps in lean snow years.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

Hotel Annelies
4.9291 reviews
โ‚ฌ175
โ˜… Top pick

Hotel Annelies

Excellent ยท 291 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Ramsau am Dachstein, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.9/5 from 291 reviews). It sits about 2.7 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Ramsau am Dachstein, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

โ‰ˆ 2.7 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ175/ night
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Hotel Berghof
4.7357 reviews
โ‚ฌ155

Hotel Berghof

Excellent ยท 357 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Ramsau am Dachstein, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

โ‰ˆ 2.6 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ155/ night
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Hotel Matschner
4.6360 reviews
โ‚ฌ130

Hotel Matschner

Excellent ยท 360 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Ramsau am Dachstein, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

โ‰ˆ 1.3 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ130/ night
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Hotel Lindenhof
4.8262 reviews
โ‚ฌ140

Hotel Lindenhof

Excellent ยท 262 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Ramsau am Dachstein, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

โ‰ˆ 1.8 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ140/ night
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