Dachstein Glacier Skigebiet Guide

Dachstein Glacier, in Austria (in the Steiermark region), is a large resort which offers skiers an incredible 1500 metres (4923 feet) of vertical descent. Dachstein Glacier has 16 pistes with a total length of 40 kilometers (25 miles). Dachstein Glacier is only really suitable for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. There are 150 kilometers (94 miles) of cross country ski trails at Dachstein Glacier. For snowboarders, there are 4 terrain parks and 4 half pipes. Almost half of the pistes at Dachstein Glacier are covered by snowmaking. The nearest airport is at Salzburg and the nearest train station to Dachstein Glacier is at Obertraun.