© 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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World Heritage Spiral

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

A few minutes from the mountain station of the Dachstein-Krippenstein cable cars is the World Heritage Spiral viewing platform, which is equipped with cosy rest areas and loungers and invites you to relax and unwind at 2100 metres above sea level on the Krippenstein.


Relax at the summit of the Dachstein

On a less strenuous, well-maintained path (suitable for children), you can reach the spectacular viewing platform with a
360-degree panoramic view of the Dachstein and the Salzkammergut in around 15 minutes.
The short hike from the mountain station to the World Heritage Spiral includes another viewing platform - the World Heritage View.
This is located above the Lodge am Krippenstein and offers a fantastic view of the Dachstein Glacier
There are also cosy wooden relax loungers along the way that invite you to sunbathe.
The viewing platform World Heritage Spiral not only offers a fabulous view, but also provides information about various World Heritage Sites and their architectural and scenic features.


To the 360° panorama tour on the Krippenstein ...

During the operating hours of the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car:

Operating hours of the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car: www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com

  • open to the public

Accessibility / arrival

by car
from Salzburg:
Federal road B158 direction Bad Ischl
in Bad Ischl driveway onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 in direction to Bad Goisern, Hallstatt and Obertraun, in Obertraun turn right direction Dachstein Krippenstein cable car

from Linz:
A1 motorway exit Regau on Salzkammergut Straße B145 direction Gmunden, Bad Goisern, Hallstatt and Obertraun, in Obertraun turn right direction Dachstein Krippenstein cable car

from Graz:
A9 motorway exit Liezen on B320
in Trautenfels turn onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 via Bad Aussee to Obertraun, in Obertraun turn left direction Dachstein Krippenstein cable car

from Villach:
A10 Tauernautobahn to exit "Eben im Pongau", from there via Annaberg, Gosau and Hallstatt to Obertraun, in Obertraun turn right direction Dachstein Krippenstein cable car

by bus:
get off at the bus station “Obertraun Dachsteinseilbahn”

by train:
from Linz/Salzburg to Attnang-Puchheim, change to train to Stainach-Irdning
or from Stainach-Irdning Zug direction Attnang-Puchheim
get off at train station "Obertraun-Dachsteinhöhlen", from there 45 minutes to walk or change to the bus

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
E-service station / recharging station
  • Charging point for e-bikes (free of charge)
Travelling by public transport
Route planner for independent travellers
General price information

Price information on www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com

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  • Children
  • All weather
  • Suitable for groups
  • Suitable for schools
  • Suitable for kids (all ages)
  • Pets allowed
  • Suitable for teenagers
  • Suitable for seniors
  • Suitable for single travelers
  • Suitable for friends
  • Suitable for couples
  • Suitable for children
Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn

Please get in touch for more information.

Contact


World Heritage Spiral
Dachstein Krippenstein, 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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Bergbahnen Dachstein Salzkammergut
Winkl 34
4831 Obertraun

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

Legal contact information

Bergbahnen Dachstein Salzkammergut
OÖ Seilbahnholding GmbH
Leitenstraße 28
AT-4812 Pinsdorf
info@dachstein-salzkammergut.com
http://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com
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Vertretungsverhältnisse:
Rupert Schiefer

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