© 5fingers on the Dachstein Krippenstein (photo: Sven Posch / www.viewnect.com)
© The Dachstein Krippenstein (photo: RudiKainPhotografie)
From the Dachstein Krippenstein you have an unique view on the dachstein mountain range and the World Heritage region. (photo: RudiKainPhotografie)

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5 Fingers Viewing Platform

Obertraun, Oberösterreich, Österreich
  • pets allowed
  • All weather
  • Suitable for groups
  • Suitable for pushchairs
  • Suitable for kids (all ages)

The "5fingers" viewing platform in Obertraun is one of the most spectacular viewing platforms in Austria and offers adrenaline rushes at the highest level.



Unforgettable mountain experience

This visitor attraction opened at the beginning of October, 2006. Also known as the "World Heritage View Point". Built 500 metres above ground, the viewing platform is in the shape of a hand with  fingers, and protrudes from a sheer rock face.

Affording stunning panoramic views of the World Heritage region, this has become a number 1 attraction in the Dachstein Krippenstein Region. The 5fingers Viewing Platform is a pleasant 30-40 minutes walk from the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car summit station.

Experience a 360° panorama tour of the Dachstein Krippenstein…

During the opening times of the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car (section 2):

  • Summer season / section 2: from 11 May 2024 - 3 November 2024
  • Winter season: End of December 2024 - 30 March 2025

Detailled information: www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com

  • opened daily

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 https://www.oebb.at/en/ (train) and https://www.postbus.at/en (bus).

Parking
  • Parking space: 200
  • Parking area for disabled: 5
  • Bus parking space: 12
Travelling by public transport
Route planner for independent travellers
General price information

Free admission at viewing platform "5fingers" .

PANORAMA-TICKET
Ascent and descent by Dachstein Krippenstein cable car (online price 2024):
Adult: EUR 43.80
Youth: EUR 39.400
Child: EUR 24.10
Senior: EUR 40.70

Further information on prices: www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com
Payment methods
Debit and credit cards
American Express
ATM card
Mastercard
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Mobile and online
Apple Pay
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Other payment methods
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Discounts (Age-related / Groups)
  • Children
  • Student groups with school class
  • Seniors
  • Handicapped
  • Families
  • Groups
  • 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

Please get in touch for more information.

Contact


5 Fingers Viewing Platform
Winkl 34
4831 Obertraun

Phone +43 50 140
E-Mail info@dachstein-salzkammergut.com
Web dachstein-salzkammergut.com
https://dachstein-salzkammergut.com

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Contact person
Rupert Schiefer
Dachstein Tourismus AG
Winkl 34
4831 Obertraun

Phone +43 50 140
E-Mail info@dachstein-salzkammergut.com
Web www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com

Legal contact information

Dachstein Tourismus AG
Dachstein Tourismus AG
Winkl 51
AT-4831 Obertraun
info@dachstein-salzkammergut.com
https://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com
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Vertretungsverhältnisse:
Rupert Schiefer

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