Skier descending a snowy mountain slope near Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming

Winter holidays in Styria

INVITING. ACTIVE. SPA.

When snow crunches beneath your skis, the winter sun lights up the peaks and the crisp air invites you to move - Schladming reveals its true winter magic. Whether you're carving down the slopes, gliding along cross-country trails or enjoying a quiet snowshoe walk, everyone finds their own winter rhythm here. And afterwards? Soothing warmth in the Acquapura SPA, alpine cuisine with a modern twist, and the heartfelt hospitality of our team. This is winter at Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming: active, relaxed, and truly authentic.

Winter Sports

Skiing across 222 km of slopes and 99 modern cable cars and lifts
4-Mountain Ski Area: Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen, and Reiteralm
Snow-reliable and perfectly groomed slopes
Ski amadé – Austria’s largest ski network
Fun park and children’s ski worlds for skiers of all ages
Night skiing on Hochwurzen
220 km of cross-country trails in the Ramsau am Dachstein cross-country paradise
300 km of idyllic winter and snowshoe hiking trails
Tobogganing, fat biking, and ski touring for variety and adventure

Special for our guests: Ski and snowboard rental at Bründl Sports (–12% when booking online)

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Off the piste

Plenty to enjoy – even without skis!

300 km of winter hiking trails through snowy landscapes at all altitudes
Ice skating on ice rinks and natural ice surfaces
Curling (Eisstockschießen) - sociable and typically Austrian
Airboarding on the Reiteralm - fast-paced fun on the slopes
Horse-drawn sleigh rides through snow-covered valleys
Fat biking on winter trails
Tobogganing by day and by night

ACTIVITIES AT SCHLADMING-DACHSTEIN IN WINTER

Couple enjoying a sleigh ride on snowy landscape near Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming

Winter off the slopes

Away from the slopes there is a lot to discover:

Curling
Fatbiking in winter wonderland
Sledding (at night and floodlight)
Ice skating in the Erlebnisbad, next to the hotel
Romantic horse-drawn carriage rides
And, of course, much more.

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Aerial view of snowy mountain path surrounded by pine trees near Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming

Ski & Board

In the Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming, you will stay right at the foot of the Planai (Planet Planai valley station only 500 metres away) and thus in the heart of the 4-mountain ski area. 124 perfectly groomed slopes, with guaranteed snow, and modern infrastructure with ski lifts, snow cannons, slopes and restaurants await you. Welcome to one of the top international winter destinations!

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person climbing a snowy slope with snowshoes near Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming

Winter hiking and snowshoeing

A leisurely winter or snowshoe hike is the best way to enjoy the Schladming mountain world. With over 300 kilometres of winter hiking trails and numerous snowshoe tours of varying difficulty, there is something for everyone.

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Couple in ski gear with poles walking on snow near Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming

Skitouring

Trend sports and nature experience: With the right (safety) equipment, the ski tour in Schladming-Dachstein becomes an unforgettable winter experience. Freeriders will also find breathtakingly beautiful natural snow slopes for their very personal winter wonder highlight.

Cross-country Skiing

With 220 kilometres of perfectly groomed trails, the sunny plateau Ramsau is a cross-country skiing area of the extra class. A real highlight: The longest glacier trail in the world on the Dachstein glacier at an altitude of 2,700 meters.

-10% online discount on sports hire equipment (skis, snowboard, ski tours, cross-country skiing, and snowshoe sets) at Intersport Bachler - Ramsau

Cable cars over snow-covered trees with mountains near Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming

Ski buses

Ski bus for free! Directly from the hotel to the Planai valley station, Planai West, Hochwurzen or to a neighbouring ski area. The ski bus runs regularly in the 4-mountain ski area. Please note: The ski buses run at different times of the season.

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SPA

Wellness Winter Wonderland

Glide along on the cross-country ski trail, enjoy idyllic tranquillity while ski touring and snowshoeing or savour the fun on the slopes. After winter outdoor activities, it's time to return to the hotel and relax in the wellness area! Relaxation in the spacious Acquapura SPA means regeneration in the warm pool and the soothing heat of the sauna. Simply let go and regain new vitality. Experience an alpine time-out in a class of its own with treatments using regional herbs! The natural ingredients are a central element of Schladming Alpine wellness and pamper all the senses.

INVITING

A Soulful Winter

In the colder months, it feels especially warm here – not just by the fireplace or in the steam bath, but through every smile shared with our guests. Genuine, charming and full of Styrian joie de vivre that touches every part of the hotel: In the kitchen, where tradition meets refinement. In the service, where nothing is left to chance. And in the atmosphere, where strangers quickly become friends.

Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming is more than just a place to stay – it’s a place to arrive, let go, and feel truly at home.

ACTIVE

Recharging in the snow

In Schladming, winter is anything but still – it’s full of life. Whether you’re lacing up your ski boots or heading to the cross-country trail, each day begins with rhythm, nature and a sense of purpose. And when your body says “time to rest”, you’ll find soothing warmth in the spa, a glass of wine at the bar or a nourishing meal to bring your energy back.

Inviting. Aktive. Spa. – in winter, that means: give it your all, breathe deeply, and feel at home.

Experience Schladming

Reception desk by lobby lounge area at Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming

Events

Suspension bridge over a snowy mountain cliff near Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming

Local attractions

The best deals in Schladming-Dachstein

Our offers are suitable both for getting to know the Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming and for returning here again and again once you have learnt to love this charming place.

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Winter Sport Outfitters & Sports Schools

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