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Ramsau am Dachstein

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About Ramsau am Dachstein

Ramsau am Dachstein works well as a base: 5 minutes from Schladming, 18km from Gosausee.

Ramsau am Dachstein is a town located in Styria, Austria. With a population of 2,812, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ramsau am Dachstein sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vienna time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ramsau am Dachstein to your route.

About Ramsau am Dachstein

Ramsau am Dachstein (Austrian German: [ramˈsaʊ am ˈdaxʃtaɪn]) is a municipality in the district of Liezen, state of Styria, Austria. It is also the name of the elevated plateau between the Dachstein range and the Enns valley on which this municipality is located. The appendage am Dachstein is added to distinguish the

Read more municipality from others of the same name existing in Austria. It is usually omitted in common speech.

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Ramsau am Dachstein is located in Styria, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.4215 latitude, 13.6555 longitude.

What is the population of Ramsau am Dachstein?

Ramsau am Dachstein has a population of approximately 2,812 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
2,812
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Styria
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.4215, 13.6555

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Austria

Police
133
Ambulance
144
Fire
122
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.

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Worth the detour from Ramsau am Dachstein

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Dachstein Glacier & Skywalk

A spectacular glacier plateau with a glass skywalk, ice palace, and suspension bridge offering vertigo-inducing views 250 metres above the abyss.

7 km · about 15 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Hallstatt Skywalk Viewpoint

A platform projecting over the Hallstatter See with a bird's-eye view of the fairy-tale lakeside village framed by the Dachstein mountains.

16 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Hallstatt

Picturesque lakeside Alpine village with pastel-coloured houses and a history stretching back to prehistoric salt mining.

16 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Gosausee

A serene alpine lake mirroring the Dachstein glacier, a beloved Salzkammergut photo stop.

18 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

Loser Panoramastrasse

Nine kilometres of hairpins climb from Altaussee to a car park at 1,600 m on the Loser plateau, with the whole Ausseerland lake district spread below: a fraction of the traffic of the famous glacier roads.

28 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave

The world's largest ice cave stretching 42 kilometers through the Austrian Alps, filled with dramatic frozen formations.

36 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Hohenwerfen Castle

A 900-year-old clifftop fortress above the Salzach, known for falconry shows and 'Sound of Music' fame.

36 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Soelk Pass

The highest surfaced mountain pass in Styria at 1,788 m, a quiet single-track alternative to the busy Tauern crossings linking the Enns and Mur valleys through unspoilt alpine pasture.

37 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Ramsau am Dachstein

  • Right hereDachstein Glacier & SkywalkA spectacular glacier plateau with a glass skywalk, ice palace, and suspension bridge offering vertigo-inducing views 250 metres above the abyss.
  • 16 kmHallstatt Skywalk ViewpointA platform projecting over the Hallstatter See with a bird's-eye view of the fairy-tale lakeside village framed by the Dachstein mountains.
  • 28 kmLoser PanoramastrasseNine kilometres of hairpins climb from Altaussee to a car park at 1,600 m on the Loser plateau, with the whole Ausseerland lake district spread below: a fraction of the traffic of the famous glacier roads.
  • 37 kmSoelk PassThe highest surfaced mountain pass in Styria at 1,788 m, a quiet single-track alternative to the busy Tauern crossings linking the Enns and Mur valleys through unspoilt alpine pasture.
  • 45 kmMalta High Alpine RoadA 14.4 km road through the 'valley of falling waters', threading one-lane tunnels and waterfalls to end at the 200 m Koelnbrein Dam, Austria's tallest, deep in the Hohe Tauern.
  • 50 kmRossfeld PanoramastrasseGermany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.

Driving in Austria

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.62/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

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