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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Ramsau am Dachstein

10 stays · 4 aparthotels and 6 serviced apartments

Ramsau am Dachstein is a mountain municipality in Styria, on a sunny plateau at around 1,100 metres between the Dachstein massif and the Enns valley, with a little over 2,800 residents. It is a major cross-country skiing centre and the starting point for the Dachstein glacier lift. Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Ramsau am Dachstein suit active families and groups on a week-long stay: kitchens and living space are handy for ski-wear, picnics and a household's worth of gear, and the plateau works equally for hiking in summer and Nordic skiing in winter.

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Where to stay in Ramsau am Dachstein

Ramsau village (Ramsau Ort)

  • cross-country skiing
  • hiking
  • families

The village centre sits on the plateau at over 1,100 metres, with views to the Dachstein range. The regional tourism board counts over 220 km of cross-country trails here, and the area also has hiking routes that include via ferratas and alpine pastures.

Stays in or near Ramsau village (Ramsau Ort)

Dachstein glacier lift valley station

  • glacier visits
  • sightseeing
  • winter sports

The Dachstein glacier cable car starts from the Ramsau valley station and reaches attractions at about 2,700 metres, including the Skywalk viewing platform, the Ice Palace glacier cave and the Stairway to Nothingness. Wikipedia notes the glacier supports year-round Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding.

Schladming station and town

  • rail connections
  • Planai skiing
  • town amenities

Schladming lies a few kilometres from Ramsau and its station, on the Salzburg-Graz line, is the usual rail access point for Ramsau. It is a former mining town and now a winter sports destination centred on the Planai, and it hosted the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in 1982 and 2013.

Getting around Ramsau am Dachstein

Rail access is via Schladming station, on the Salzburg-Graz line. The glacier operator says nearest airports are Salzburg (90 km), Graz (160 km) and Munich (220 km), and by car all routes lead to Ramsau via the Ennstal road (B 320). Salzburg is about 100 km and 1.5 hours away by car, Munich 218 km and Vienna 305 km.

Bus line 960 connects Schladming station with Ramsau am Dachstein and serves the Dachstein gondola valley station, according to the regional tourism board. The Dachstein glacier bus, operated by Ramsauer Verkehrsbetriebe, departs from Planet Planai in Schladming. In summer, hiking buses 972 and 973 serve the Ursprungalm and Duisitzkarsee routes, and the Schladming-Dachstein Sommercard includes travel on the hiking buses.

Living in Ramsau am Dachstein for longer

For longer stays, Ramsau suits people who want to be outdoors every day: the cross-country network, glacier lift and hiking routes give plenty of variety, and Schladming is the nearby town. Our guide to long-stay accommodation sets out what to check, and travelling with kids is useful for family trips.

The Schladming-Dachstein Card is offered to visitors planning a holiday in the region, and the Sommercard, according to the tourism board, lets guests use the Dachstein gondola once a week free of charge and includes the hiking buses. Check the card's current terms before you rely on it.

When to visit Ramsau am Dachstein

Ramsau is a four-season destination. The tourism board lists family-friendly activities in both summer and winter, and the regional winter calendar includes the Nordic Winter Opening in early December, a FIS World Cup in mid-December and the Dachstein run in January.

In summer, hiking and via ferrata routes open up on the plateau and around the Dachstein, with hiking buses running in the season and a summer shuttle from July to September. The glacier cable car operates seasonally and publishes its own opening dates, so check the operator's page before planning a visit.

For bigger Alpine bases nearby, see Schladming, Flachau and Kaprun, or browse the wider Austria overview.

Long-stay tips for Ramsau am Dachstein

Of the 10 properties here, 1 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace and 3 include some form of housekeeping. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.

9 properties list a full kitchen and 1 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 55 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Austria

Comparing destinations? See aparthotels in Vienna, Mayrhofen, Flachau, Saalbach Hinterglemm, Innsbruck, Seefeld in Tirol, Sölden and Kaprun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Ramsau am Dachstein?

The village centre on the plateau is best for cross-country skiing and hiking, while the area near the glacier lift valley station suits visitors focused on the Dachstein. Schladming is the choice for rail connections.

How do I get to Ramsau am Dachstein by public transport?

Take a train to Schladming station on the Salzburg-Graz line, then bus line 960 to Ramsau, which also serves the Dachstein gondola valley station.

Which airport is closest to Ramsau am Dachstein?

Salzburg is closest at 90 km, followed by Graz at 160 km and Munich at 220 km, according to the Dachstein glacier operator.

How many kilometres of cross-country trails are there?

The regional tourism board lists over 220 km of cross-country trails at Ramsau.

Did Ramsau host any World Championships?

Wikipedia says Ramsau hosted the 1999 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.

How many aparthotels are there in Ramsau am Dachstein?

We currently list 10 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Ramsau am Dachstein.

Do aparthotels in Ramsau am Dachstein have kitchens?

10 of the 10 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Ramsau am Dachstein have a washing machine?

1 property lists an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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