--- title: Viewing platform 5Fingers url: "https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/201659/5fingers-viewing-platform.html" description: The viewing platform 5Fingers offers a spectacular view of the whole World Heritage region. date: 2012-06-19 modified: 2026-03-06 --- # Viewing platform 5Fingers 5fingers" viewing platform ============================ Obertraun, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/201520/E78B04E221177F8D37699A0C73BE7A3DA2F79CED755AF4F519BD02FB419E6F77/5fingers-aussichtsplattform.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/201521/A4F92BD70E9CB70284FBD17739669F845A122737FC0DEE2A193FBD23028596CE/5fingers.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/201522/08552962B4916C323297A2B8FDAAAF83259E833DAC32010FD790C40470DEF0B9/5fingers.jpg) © Open copyright © Oberösterreich Tourismus/Steininger Close copyright [ ![Panoramic view of the 5fingers on Dachstein Krippenstein.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/201519/66166DE821F2CB406228B7EBC033D5772ECE232C942ED9F4FEFEB7E5C189F11F/five-fingers.jpg "Panoramic view of the 5fingers on Dachstein Krippenstein. (© Oberösterreich Tourismus/Steininger)") View panorama ](#panoramaId_201519) © Open copyright © Dachstein Tourismus AG / Mirja Geh Close copyright [ ![5fingers viewing platform on the Dachstein Krippenstein](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/201520/E78B04E221177F8D37699A0C73BE7A3DA2F79CED755AF4F519BD02FB419E6F77/5fingers-aussichtsplattform.jpg "© Dachstein Tourismus AG / Mirja Geh") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/201520/E78B04E221177F8D37699A0C73BE7A3DA2F79CED755AF4F519BD02FB419E6F77/5fingers-aussichtsplattform.jpg) © Open copyright © Dachstein Tourismus AG / Mirja Geh Close copyright [ ![5fingers viewing platform on the Dachstein Krippenstein](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/201521/A4F92BD70E9CB70284FBD17739669F845A122737FC0DEE2A193FBD23028596CE/5fingers.jpg "© Dachstein Tourismus AG / Mirja Geh") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/201521/A4F92BD70E9CB70284FBD17739669F845A122737FC0DEE2A193FBD23028596CE/5fingers.jpg) © Open copyright © Dachstein Salzkammergut | (c) DAG Close copyright [ ![tourists on the viewing platform 5fingers.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/201522/08552962B4916C323297A2B8FDAAAF83259E833DAC32010FD790C40470DEF0B9/5fingers.jpg "© Dachstein Salzkammergut | (c) DAG") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/201522/08552962B4916C323297A2B8FDAAAF83259E833DAC32010FD790C40470DEF0B9/5fingers.jpg) © Open copyright © Dachstein Salzkammergut /Himsl Close copyright [ ![A lot of guests on the \"Welterbespirale\"](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/201523/D3F67475551CF4AF531FB2F883D0D99BA78369DE6A2BE2F3EC1A9A39D7FFF8B6/welterbespirale.jpg "© Dachstein Salzkammergut /Himsl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/201523/D3F67475551CF4AF531FB2F883D0D99BA78369DE6A2BE2F3EC1A9A39D7FFF8B6/welterbespirale.jpg) © Open copyright © DAG Close copyright [ ![Hikers enjoy the time on the Dachstein Krippenstein.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/201524/2E57E66CAEC71830F92D8251E735F096DAE9E88B260C47EA33FEC65572FF7FC3/wandern-am-dachstein-krippenstein.jpg "© DAG") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/201524/2E57E66CAEC71830F92D8251E735F096DAE9E88B260C47EA33FEC65572FF7FC3/wandern-am-dachstein-krippenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Dachstein Salzkammergut | (c) Hörmandinger Close copyright [ ![concert of Peter Brugger in the Ice cave.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/201525/B84AF1D81DD2ACF6F83245913A3AD4C9D91ED6ADAA3289B37F60D15CC305F0B0/dachstein-eisklangkonzert.jpg "© Dachstein Salzkammergut | (c) Hörmandinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/201525/B84AF1D81DD2ACF6F83245913A3AD4C9D91ED6ADAA3289B37F60D15CC305F0B0/dachstein-eisklangkonzert.jpg) © Open copyright © Dachstein Salzkammergut | (c) Hörmandinger Close copyright [ ![concert of Brugger and Pronebner in the Ice cave.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/201526/7D1C1A5FD41F9B01E36DA676094C42B5EDBE8FDDBBDF95D80853BA4E6F969768/dachstein-eisklangkonzert.jpg "© Dachstein Salzkammergut | (c) Hörmandinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/201526/7D1C1A5FD41F9B01E36DA676094C42B5EDBE8FDDBBDF95D80853BA4E6F969768/dachstein-eisklangkonzert.jpg) © Open copyright © Dachstein Salzkammergut | (c) DAG Close copyright [ ![an amazing view on the Dachstein](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/201527/984D008860CF8301B358A0A1B0C45819AD0C3125B1ED6E405E77BA182FF5C4EF/welterbeblick-auf-den-dachstein.jpg "© Dachstein Salzkammergut | (c) DAG") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/201527/984D008860CF8301B358A0A1B0C45819AD0C3125B1ED6E405E77BA182FF5C4EF/welterbeblick-auf-den-dachstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Dachstein Salzkammergut | (c) DAG Close copyright [ ![A breathtaking view from the \"Welterbespirale\" in the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/201528/AF43EF61FEE6EB3E5286DAD5417FE638C8A752EE3D82017D300DE9405152AD4A/welterbespirale.jpg "© Dachstein Salzkammergut | (c) DAG") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/201528/AF43EF61FEE6EB3E5286DAD5417FE638C8A752EE3D82017D300DE9405152AD4A/welterbespirale.jpg) © Open copyright © Dachstein Salzkammergut | (c) Schöpf Close copyright [ ![The guided tour in the Ice cave on the Dachstein Krippenstein is another highlight.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/201529/69B6DE75CDCC40A793287DF801AA8B26F098C3748F227BAF82735B2CB68F2E84/dachstein-eishoehle.jpg "© Dachstein Salzkammergut | (c) Schöpf") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/201529/69B6DE75CDCC40A793287DF801AA8B26F098C3748F227BAF82735B2CB68F2E84/dachstein-eishoehle.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. × Panoramic view of the 5fingers on Dachstein Krippenstein. | © Oberösterreich Tourismus/Steininger pets allowed Winkl 34 4831 Obertraun [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Winkl%2034%2C%204831%20Obertraun "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Winkl%2034%2C%204831%20Obertraun "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.528611783222708&lon=13.692065477371226&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) **The "5fingers" viewing platform in Obertraun is probably one of the most spectacular viewing platforms in Austria and offers adrenaline kicks at the highest level.** Unforgettable mountain experience --------------------------------- At the beginning of October 2006, the **"5fingers" viewing platform** opened. Built in the shape of a hand, it juts out from the wall 500 m above the ground and offers a unique view of the **[World Heritage region](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/welterbe-hallstatt-dachstein-salzkammergut.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) and** the **Inner Salzkammergut**. It is the new absolute **top attraction** of the **Dachstein Krippenstein Adventure World**. The 5fingers can be reached via a beautiful hiking trail in approx. 30-40 minutes from the mountain station of the [**Dachstein Krippenstein cable cars**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004188/dachstein-krippenstein-seilbahn.html). [**Experience a 360° panoramic tour from Obertraun...**](https://dachstein-panorama.at/?startscene=94&startactions=lookat(14.1,17.28,120,0,0);) [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **5fingers" viewing platform** Winkl 34 4831 Obertraun Phone +43 50 140Show no. E-Mail [dachstein@salzkammergut.com](#mailto) Web [dachstein-salzkammergut.com](https://dachstein-salzkammergut.com "New window") https://dachstein-salzkammergut.com --- **You can also visit us on** [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/dachsteinsalzkammergut) [ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/visitdachsteinsalzkammergut) [ Pinterest ](https://www.pinterest.at/dachsteinsalzkammergut) [ YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/dachsteinskg) [ Wikipedia ](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obertraun)--- **Contact person** Rupert Schiefer Dachstein Tourismus AG Winkl 34 4831 Obertraun Phone +43 50 140Show no. E-Mail [info@dachstein-salzkammergut.com](#mailto) Web [www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com](https://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com "New window") --- **Legal contact information** Dachstein Tourismus AG Dachstein Tourismus AG Winkl 51 AT-4831 Obertraun info@dachstein-salzkammergut.com https://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com UID: ATU22872602 Vertretungsverhältnisse: Rupert Schiefer --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ During the opening hours of the **Dachstein Krippenstein cable cars (section 2)**: - Summer Season 2026: 01.05.2026 - 01.11.2026 Information about the opening hours: **[www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com](https://dachstein-salzkammergut.com/?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** - opened daily [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****by car** ****from Salzburg:**** Exit Thalgau via federal road B158 towards Bad Ischl, in Bad Ischl drive onto Salzkammergut Street B145 towards Bad Goisern, in Bad Goisern turn right onto B166, at the Gosaumühle junction turn left through Hallstatt to Obertraun **from Linz:** Exit Regau via federal road Salzkammergut street B145 towards Gmunden and Bad Ischl to Bad Goisern, in Bad Goisern turn right onto B166, at the Gosaumühle junction turn left through Hallstatt to Obertraun **from Vienna/Graz:** Exit Liezen via federal road B320, in Trautenfels drive onto Salzkammergut street B145 towards Bad Aussee, turn onto Koppen street to Obertraun **from Villach:** Tauern motorway to exit "Eben im Pongau", via B166 Pass Gschütt federal road through Gosau, at the Gosaumühle junction turn right through Hallstatt to Obertraun **by train** **Attnang-Puchheim – Stainach-Irdning lines** arriving at "Obertraun-Dachsteinhöhlen” **by bus** bus 542/543 stops Obertraun Bahnhof/Feriendorf, Traunbrücke, Jugendherberge, Bundessportzentrum, Dachsteinseilbahn Detailed information on the respective train and bus times can be found at **** (train) and **** (bus). **Parking**- Parking space: 200 - Parking area for disabled: 5 - Bus parking space: 12 [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**Free admission to the "5fingers" viewing platform. Ascent and descent with the Dachstein Krippenstein cable cars: [**www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com**](https://dachstein-salzkammergut.com/de) **Payment methods** Cash payment **Debit and credit cards** American Express ATM card Mastercard Visa **Mobile and online** Apple Pay Bluecode Google Pay **Discounts (Age-related / Groups)**- Children - Student groups with school class - Seniors - Handicapped - Families - Groups [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for pushchairs - Pets allowed - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for children **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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