Hotels in Dachstein, Austria

Dachstein is a rugged alpine region in Austria, famous for its towering glacier and UNESCO-listed Hallstatt-Dachstein Salzkammergut area. The climate delivers cold winters, often below 20°F (-6°C), so you can ski the Dachstein Glacier or explore the giant ice caves; summers are mild, around 68°F (20°C), perfect for hiking the 5 Fingers viewing platform over the Hallstatt Lake. For a mix, visit in spring when snow melts but crowds haven't hit, and try both a glacier walk and a boat ride on Lake Hallstatt.