Last week, history was made in Dachstein West - with the official ground-breaking ceremony for two state-of-the-art 6-seater chairlifts, we are sending a strong signal for quality, comfort and the further development of our region. With an investment volume of 22 million euros, two new cable car facilities including a technical centre will be built by the winter of 2025/26 - across the border between Upper Austria and Salzburg.
Comfort, efficiency and a look ahead What looks like ‘just’ a construction site at first glance is actually a project with a vision: The new construction of the 6SB Angeralm and 6 SB Aussichtsberg chairlifts is not just a technical upgrade, but a clear commitment to sustainably strengthening winter tourism. Because where comfort, safety and efficiency count today, the cable car facilities must also be state-of-the-art.
The new lifts will be equipped with weather protection bonnets, seat heating and mechanical locking - for even greater safety and travelling comfort. The shared valley station, a garage with a loop station and a new technical centre also ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

The two new chairlifts will replace the outdated lifts and connect the communities of Gosau (Upper Austria) and Annaberg (Salzburg) even more comfortably in future - a real joint project with added value for both provinces.
Markus Achleitner, State Councillor for Economic Affairs and Tourism, emphasised at the ground-breaking ceremony:
"The new lifts will further expand the wide range of offers in Dachstein West and provide guests with even more comfort. This investment is a tourism milestone for the entire region."
Rupert Schiefer, Managing Director of OÖ Seilbahnholding and CEO of Dachstein Tourismus AG, also emphasised the importance of the project:
"Our guests want to get up the mountain safely, comfortably and quickly - that's exactly what we're creating with this investment. This was an important decision for us for the future and the Dachstein West family ski area.
Winter tourism is an important economic factor in the region. Around 412,000 overnight stays were recorded in the Inner Salzkammergut alone in the 2024/25 winter season - and the trend is rising. According to studies, investments in the cable car sector generate a factor of 1:5 in added value in neighbouring sectors such as gastronomy, accommodation and retail.
The ground-breaking ceremony has therefore created much more than just a foundation: it is a strong signal for innovation, quality of life and regional development - and a promise to our guests that we will continue to offer them a skiing experience at the highest level in the future