Your summer

Summer in Dorfgastein is all about enjoying nature: a variety of hiking trails, sunny alpine pastures and clear mountain air await on Gastis adventure mountain Fulseck. At 2,033 meters, an impressive 360° panorama opens up over the Gastein Valley, from the Grossglockner to the Dachstein - ideal for families, leisure hikers and sporty summiteers.

Cozy mountain huts along the trails make every tour an experience and round off the perfect summer day on the mountain in Dorfgastein.

Prices

Operating hours

Fulseck summit lift

Partial operation with the operating days Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 14, 2026
Full operation from June 26 to September 13, 2026
Partial operation with the operating days Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from September 14, 2026
Full operation from October 16 to October 31, 2026

From 14 to 17 May, Ascension Day, the Fulseck summit lift will be operating at least as far as the middle station.

Kieserlbahn & Panoramabahn

Monday is a closing day throughout the summer season.
Partial operation on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 23 May 2026.
Full operation from 26 June to 13 September 2026.
Partial operation on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 15 September 2026.
Full operation from 20 October to 31 October 2026

The Kieserlbahn will be out of service from 8 to 12 June.

The Panoramabahn will be out of service from 15 to 19 June.

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Your summer on the mountains in Dorfgastein and Grossarltal

Sunny alpine meadows, clear mountain air and cozy huts -
experience alpine freedom and the diversity of the mountains with the

Hiking circuit Dorfgastein-Großarltal.

Hiking swing in the Gastein Valley.

Hiking trails lead through endless mountain landscapes.

360°

Alpine panorama from the Großglockner to the Dachstein.

Discover summer experiences

Events

Every Friday from July 10 to August 28

Children's party

Friday is party day! Every Friday in summer, a colorful, free children's program full of fun, action and good humor awaits you at the Wengeralm.

to the party

Every Tuesday from July 7 to August 25

Evening drives

When nature comes to rest at 2033 meters in the evening, the setting sun envelops the surrounding mountains in a very special warm light.

to the driveway

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Beinhoat

Steep, steep Beinhoat. Austria's steepest challenge awaits you in Dorfgastein: 1,200 vertical meters between the valley and mountain stations of the Fulseckbahn - in just 3.3 kilometers.

to the vertical

Arrival in Dorfgastein

Ladestation für Elektroautos am Parkplatz

by car

Dorfgastein is easily accessible by car via the well-developed main road and the nearby highway! From Vienna or Munich in just a few hours! Parking spaces and charging stations for e-cars are available on site.

Parking directly at the valley station of the Fulseck summit lift
E-charging stations scattered throughout Dorfgastein

by public transport

Ski guests from Salzburg, Spittal an der Drau and St. Johann in Tirol travel free of charge by bus or train to Dorfgastein with a valid ski ticket.

Free arrival - a valid ski ticket is sufficient for free travel from Salzburg.
Local mobility - local buses connect the lifts and central points.
Arrival by train - train station just a few minutes from the village center, easily accessible on foot, by bus or cab.

You can find all information about your travel options here!