Snow-covered piste with chairlift, snow-covered trees and distant views of the mountains at sunrise.

Winter Operating Hours

All details for your ski day


When do the lifts open? Which slopes and cable cars are in operation?

Find all current details about the winter operating hours in the Dachstein West ski area right here. Plan your ski holiday in the Salzkammergut region and enjoy perfectly groomed slopes, cozy mountain huts, and breathtaking alpine views. Whether early risers or leisure skiers – here you’ll find all times at a glance to make the most of your winter adventure.

Operating times winter season 2024/2025

Winter season from Friday, 5. December 2025 to Easter Monday, 6. April 2026
In the early season and when there is insufficient snow, ski operation may be reduced.

Opening times:

  • Main Lifts: 8:30 am until 4:00 pm (Children's areas and side lifts in operation from 9:00 am) Please note: On 24.12.25 our facilities close at 3 pm.

  • Closed pistes: 5:00 pm until 8:30 am

  • Cash desk: 8:00 am until 4:00 pm (Ticket sales for multi-day tickets already on the day before from 3 pm)

  • Cash desk Kopfbergbahn: 08:00 am until noon

Empty chair lifts travel across a snow-covered alpine pasture in the mountains of Dachstein West. In the background, rugged peaks rise into the cloudy sky, through which the sun shines.
Snow-covered mountains and trees under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. In the background, a support for the mountain railway and individual gondolas.

Winter pleasure, of course!

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