Travel Diary Austria: Day 5

On the fifth day of my journey, my path led me to the Dachstein, one of Austria's most impressive mountain ranges. Known for its majestic peaks and deep glaciers, the Dachstein offered the perfect destination for a mountain adventure.

The day began with a ride on the Dachstein cable car, which took me up into the high alpine world. The ride itself was already an experience, with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Once at the top, a breathtaking panorama opened up before me. I stood above the clouds, surrounded by the mighty peaks of the Dachstein massif.

A highlight of the day was the visit to the Dachstein Ice Cave. This icy underground world fascinated me with its frozen waterfalls, glittering icicles and enormous ice chambers. The guided tour through the cave was not only impressive but also informative, as I learned a lot about the formation and history of the ice caves.

Afterwards, I ventured onto the Dachstein Suspension Bridge, the highest suspension bridge in Austria. Walking across the bridge, with an incredible view down into the depths, was a thrill. Even more exciting was the "Stairway to Nothingness" exit, a glass platform offering an unobstructed view into the abyss. Despite the butterflies in my stomach, it was an unforgettable experience.

I spent the afternoon on a hike along the peaks. The marked trails led me through a breathtaking high mountain landscape, past crystal-clear mountain lakes and alpine meadows glowing in the sunshine. The fresh mountain air and the silence of nature were refreshing and invigorating.

My day at the Dachstein ended with a cozy dinner at the Bergrestaurant Dachstein Krippenstein, where I enjoyed regional specialties such as Kaiserschmarrn and alpine cheese. The day at the Dachstein was an unforgettable experience that impressively showed me the beauty and grandeur of the Austrian Alps.

My other travel days

Feel free to follow my further travel days and explore Austria with me!

• Day 1: Arrival in Vienna

• Day 2: Riegersburg and Gamlitz

• Day 3: South Styria

• Day 4: Graz and Filzmoos

• Day 6: Grossglockner High Alpine Road

• Day 7: Innergschlöß and the Hohe Tauern National Park

• Days 8 and 9: Mayrhofen and the Zillertal Alps

• Days 10 and 11: Lech am Arlberg and the Lechquellen Mountains

• Days 12 and 13: Brandnertal and the Rätikon

• Day 14: A lovely finale called Innsbruck

The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!

If you now feel inspired and would also like to explore Austria, we wish you a safe trip and an unforgettable travel adventure. You can find more information about the travel destination Schladming-Dachstein and the special toll (also known as section toll) on the Dachsteinstraße in our guide. You are also welcome to learn more about the general toll regulations in Austria with us. Feel free to use our route planner for your planning. If you have any questions, you can always reach us by email.