Dachstein Krippenstein Ticket: Caves, platforms & glacier

Hallstatt's mountain in one ticket: cable car, caves, and five viewing platforms

The Dachstein Krippenstein All in One Ticket bundles cable car access, three observation platforms, and two show caves into a single booking near Hallstatt. Ride up the mountain, walk the high plateau to the 5fingers platform jutting over a 400-meter gorge, descend into the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave to see frozen waterfalls and ice sculptures, then explore the Mammoth Cave's massive halls on a guided tour. Mountain restaurants sit along the route.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Dachstein Krippenstein highlights

• Redeem voucher at base station
• Ride cable car up the mountain
• Stop at Schönbergalm restaurant
• Visit Dachstein Giant Ice Cave
• Explore Mammoth Cave with guide
• Relax at World Heritage Spiral platform
• Experience 5fingers observation deck
• Walk around Dachstein Shark viewing platform
• Hike to Heilbronner Chapel viewpoint

What’s included

• All three sections of the mountain railway.
• admission to the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave and the Mammoth Cave.
• guided tours inside both caves.
• access to the 5fingers, World Heritage Spiral, and World Heritage View observation platforms.
• the Dachstein Shark viewing platform and the themed path around it.

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

Moderate physical effort Pets welcome Public transport nearby

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The experience

Hallstatt sits in the valley below Dachstein Krippenstein, and the all-in-one ticket starts at the base station where you redeem your voucher and board the cable car. The ride carries you up the mountain in stages, and from there the day branches into choices. You can walk the high plateau on marked paths, stopping at the Schönbergalm restaurant for regional dishes, or head straight to the observation platforms. The 5fingers platform is the draw for most: five differently designed piers jut out like a hand into a gorge over 400 meters deep, and the views stretch across Lake Hallstatt and the inner Salzkammergut. The World Heritage Spiral platform sits nearby with sunbeds and views of the aluminum "ship" sculpture. A third platform, the Dachstein Shark, frames the panorama through the mouth of a giant sculpture, and a short hike from there reaches the Heilbronner Chapel with views of the glacier.

The two caves are the other half of the ticket. In the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave, you walk through deep chambers to see mighty ice sculptures, frozen waterfalls, and atmospheric light installations carved into the mountain over millennia. The Mammoth Cave is larger: a guided tour leads you through huge halls and extensive passages, and the guide explains the formation and exploration of the system as you move through it. Both caves stay cool year-round and require walking on uneven ground inside.

The ticket covers all three sections of the mountain railway and admission to both caves. The caves include their guided tours. You can spend anywhere from a couple of hours on the platforms alone to a full day moving between the cable car, the observation decks, the restaurants, and both caves. Children are welcome from age 6. Moderate fitness helps, especially for the cave passages and the walks on the high plateau.

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 platform and why do people talk about it?

The 5fingers is an observation deck on Dachstein Krippenstein where five piers jut out like a hand into a gorge over 400 meters deep. It's the most spectacular viewing platform in the Alps, and each pier is designed differently so you can test your nerve at different heights while looking down at Lake Hallstatt and the surrounding mountains.

Can I see both caves in one day with this ticket?

Yes. The ticket includes admission and guided tours to both the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave, where you see frozen waterfalls and ice sculptures, and the Mammoth Cave, where a guide walks you through massive halls and passages. You can fit both into a full day along with the cable car and observation platforms, though the order and timing depend on how long you spend at each stop.

What happens inside the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave?

The Dachstein Giant Ice Cave is a show cave deep inside the mountain where you walk through chambers filled with mighty ice sculptures, frozen waterfalls, and atmospheric light installations. The ice formations and sculptures are the main attraction, and the lighting is designed to highlight them as you move through.

Do I need hiking boots or special gear for this ticket?

Hiking boots are not included with the ticket, though they help on the high plateau paths and inside the caves where the ground is uneven. The cable car and observation platforms need no special equipment. The caves themselves are accessible to anyone with moderate fitness, but the passages are cool and the footing is uneven, so sturdy shoes matter.

How long does the cable car ride take to reach the top?

The ticket covers all three sections of the mountain railway, so the cable car is split into stages as you ascend. The full experience can range from a couple of hours on the platforms alone to a full day if you explore both caves, the restaurants, and all three observation decks.