Dachstein Krippenstein Panorama Ticket: 5fingers Views

Cable car, five dizzying platforms, a giant shark, and trails at 2,100 meters in one ticket

The Dachstein Krippenstein Panorama Ticket gives you access to the entire summer alpine experience on a single mountain: cable car rides to 2,100 meters, the 5fingers observation deck with views over Lake Hallstatt, the World Heritage Spiral, a themed walk through the Dachstein Shark, and well-developed hiking trails. You move at your own pace between mountain restaurants, viewpoints and the Heilbronner Chapel, spending as little as an hour or as much as a full day on the mountain.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Dachstein Krippenstein mountain

• Redeem voucher at cable car base
• Ride cable car up the mountain
• Stop at Schönbergalm restaurant
• Relax at World Heritage Spiral platform
• Visit 5fingers observation deck
• Explore Dachstein Shark viewing platform
• Hike to Heilbronner Chapel viewpoint

What’s included

• Panorama ticket covering all three sections of the cable car system.
• access to the 5fingers viewing platform, the World Heritage Spiral, and the Dachstein Shark.
• use of the well-developed hiking trails including the Heilbronner Rundwanderweg.
• entry to the Heilbronner Chapel viewpoint.

Times

Next departure: 1 May 2027

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Before you book

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Ages Adult (18 to 62 years) · Senior (63 and older) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 14 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Stroller-friendly Pets welcome Public transport nearby

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The experience

You arrive at the base station of the Dachstein Krippenstein cable cars, redeem your panorama ticket, and ride up the mountain. The ticket covers all three sections of the cable car system, so you can move between the different zones without buying additional passes. The altitude climbs to 2,100 meters as you ascend, and the landscape opens into 360-degree views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.

The 5fingers viewing platform is the centerpiece: five separately designed piers jut out like a hand over a gorge more than 400 meters deep, each one offering a different angle on Lake Hallstatt and the inner Salzkammergut below. The World Heritage Spiral, a sculptural aluminum structure, sits on its own observation platform with comfortable sunbeds where you can linger. The Dachstein Shark, a giant themed installation, frames a viewing platform and a walking path around it, mixing geology and playful discovery. Between these stops, the Heilbronner Rundwanderweg and other hiking trails connect the mountain, and the Heilbronner Chapel sits at the end of a short walk with views of the Dachstein Glacier.

Schönbergalm restaurant sits partway up the mountain, serving regional specialties and hot dishes with views of the surrounding landscape. You can break there or move straight to the viewpoints and trails. The ticket structure means you choose your own route through the day: spend a focused afternoon hitting the main platforms and the shark, or use a full morning and afternoon to hike between stops and linger at the restaurants and sunbeds.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years); Child (6 to 14 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the 5fingers viewing platform actually like?

The 5fingers is five separate observation piers that extend out over a gorge more than 400 meters deep. Each pier has its own design and angle, so you can walk across all five to experience different views of Lake Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut valley. It is the most spectacular viewing platform in the Alps, built to let you stand out over the drop and see the landscape far below.

Can I hike on Dachstein Krippenstein with this ticket, or is it just viewpoints?

The panorama ticket includes access to well-developed hiking trails, including the Heilbronner Rundwanderweg. You can hike between the viewpoints and the Heilbronner Chapel, which sits at the end of a short walk and offers views of the Dachstein Glacier. The trails are built into the mountain experience, not separate from it.

How much time should I plan to spend on the mountain?

The ticket works for anywhere from one hour to a full day, depending on what you want to do. You might spend a focused afternoon visiting the 5fingers, the World Heritage Spiral, and the Dachstein Shark, or use a full morning and afternoon to hike between stops, eat at the mountain restaurants, and rest on the sunbeds at the viewpoints.

Is there food on the mountain, or do I need to bring my own?

Schönbergalm restaurant is located partway up the mountain and serves regional specialties and hot dishes with views of the surrounding landscape. You can eat there or bring your own food to enjoy at the viewpoints and along the hiking trails.

Do I need hiking boots or special equipment to use this ticket?

The viewpoints and the World Heritage Spiral are accessible without special equipment. The hiking trails are well-developed, so sturdy shoes are recommended but not specialized gear. The Heilbronner Chapel is reached after a short hike, and all areas and surfaces on the mountain are wheelchair accessible.