Top Events in the Region Schladming-Dachstein region
Here you will find an overview of the top events that will make your stay with us even more unforgettable. Whether it's cultural highlights, sporting challenges, or social festivals—there's always something happening in this stunning mountain backdrop.
Quick overview of events:
Summer 2025
- Bergretter Fanday
06.06.2025 - Spring Festival with horses
07.-08.06.2025 - Tauern Circle
28.06.2025 - ORF Radion Styria Summit Meeting & Ramsau Alpine Day
05.-06.07.2025 - Mid Europe - International Wind Music Festival
08.-12.07.2025 - Ennstal Classic
16.-19.07.2025 - Torlauf Dachstein
06.09.2025 - 13. Original Bergretter Fan Hike
12.-14.09.2025 - Dachstein Almabtrieb
19.-20.09.2025
Winter 2025/26
- Hauser Krampus Run
28.11.2025 - Nordic Winter Opening Ramsau
04.-07.12.2025 - FIS World Cup Ramsau am Dachstein
19.-20.12.2025 - Planai Classic
08.-10.01.2026 - Dachstein Run
09.-11.01.2026 - Men's FIS Night Giant Slalom
27.01.2026 -
The Night Race Schladming - FIS Night Slalom for Men
28.01.2026
Summer 2026
- Events currently still being planned
Top events summer 2025
Bergretter Fanday
06.06.2025
At the Bergretter Fanday, a spectacular mountain rescue operation will be showcased live. Following this, you'll have the chance to meet the actors from the popular series "Die Bergretter." A day filled with action, emotions, and stunning alpine scenery awaits you!
Spring Festival with horses
07.-08.06.2025
At the Spring Festival of horses in Ramsau am Dachstein, you can look forward to beautifully decorated horse-drawn carriages and magnificent floral displays. Traditional costumes, musical performances, and dance groups create a festive atmosphere in the festival tent. Over 100 horses of various breeds will make the parade on Sunday the highlight of the weekend!
Tauern Circle
28.06.2025
A spectacular obstacle race through Schladming. Over 1,000 participants are expected to tackle 300 meters of elevation gain and numerous obstacles along an 8 km course. Many also use this event as a team-building activity.
ORF Radion Styria Summit Meeting & Ramsau Alpine Day
06.-07.07.2025
On these days, Ramsau am Dachstein becomes a stage for music, hiking enjoyment and Styrian cuisine! At the 14th “Radio Styria Summit Meeting”, guests can expect a colorful alpine experience with a morning pint, live music, joint hikes and regional delicacies. The event kicks off on Saturday with a hiking day and musicians' get-together. A real highlight in the Styrian summer!
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Mid Europe
International Wind Music Festival
08.-12.07.2025
The brass music festival in Schladming and Haus offers brass music in all its facets - from marching shows to church concerts. This international festival brings together musicians from around the world and delights both participants and locals as well as guests of the Schladming-Dachstein region. It’s an essential highlight in the musical calendar!
Ennstal Classic
16.-19.07.2025
The event features a mix of historical vehicles, emotional moments, and breathtaking panoramas. Look forward to exciting finishes, musical highlights, and many familiar faces. It’s a true summer highlight for car enthusiasts!
Torlauf Dachstein
06.09.2025
Experience the ultimate challenge and reward yourself with breathtaking views: At the Torlauf-Dachstein, every step becomes an unforgettable adventure. Whether you choose the marathon, half marathon, or the new 10 km relay, your next running highlight awaits you here!
Bergretter Fan Hike
06.09.2025
Experience your stars from “Die Bergretter” up close! Unforgettable moments, exciting insights behind the scenes and hikes to original filming locations around Ramsau await you on the traditional fan hike.
Look forward to autographs, personal encounters, a varied supporting program - and a weekend full of emotions in a fantastic mountain setting.
Dachstein Almabtrieb
19.-20.09.2025
Immerse yourself in the traditional atmosphere of the Dachstein Almabtrieb and enjoy regional delicacies and lively music at the "Hoamfoarfest." Accompany the festively decorated animals on their journey down to the valley and celebrate the highlight of the harvest season in Ramsau with us!
Top events winter 2025/26
Hauser Krampus Run
28.11.2025
The Schlossplatz in Haus is transformed into a ghoulishly beautiful spectacle: around 35 Krampus groups from all over Austria provide goosebumps with terrifying masks and spectacular shows.
Before the run, St. Nicholas and his angels arrive with little surprises for all the good children. Then the big Krampus run starts, followed by the legendary Teifiszeig after-show party in the marquee with DJ King Crazy!
Nordic Winter Opening Ramsau
04.-07.12.2025
Enjoy the biggest cross-country skiing opening in the Schladming-Dachstein region! Whether beginner or pro - enjoy perfectly groomed trails, test the latest products from leading brands such as Fischer and Atomic for free. Take the opportunity to improve your technique in specialised courses and get tips on how to prepare your skis perfectly with the correct wax.
Ski FIS World Cup Ramsau
19.-20.12.2025
At the FIS World Cup in Ramsau am Dachstein, the best Nordic combined athletes in the world will gather in December. Experience thrilling competitions on the challenging course and cheer on Austria's stars as they compete for podium places - all with free admission!
Planai Classic
08.-10.01.2026
The Planai Classic 2025 will rev up classic car enthusiasts on snowy roads. Austria's most popular winter rally promises pure driving pleasure and exciting challenges in the wintry Ennstal region.
Dachstein Run
09.-11.01.2026
An impressive event with a diverse accompanying program, ranging from children's races to a culinary enjoyment run. Various competitions ensure that cross-country skiers of all skill levels - ranging from professionals to hobby athletes and nature lovers - find the perfect challenge.
Men's FIS Night Giant Slalom
27.01.2026
The day before the legendary Night Race on the Schladming Planai, the international giant slalom elite will enjoy a night race.
The Night Race Schladming
FIS Night Slalom for Men
28.01.2026
Every year, Schladming transforms into the stage for the most spectacular ski race of the World Cup winter: The Night Race is an unforgettable event that features a unique ski party and an enthusiastic crowd of fans, making it truly one of a kind worldwide.
Musician Ski World Championships
02.-06.04.2025
Experience five days filled with musical entertainment in the ski huts and enjoy the festive atmosphere in the large festival tent at the WM-Park Planai. The exciting competitions for the title of Ski Music World Champion promise a lot of fun on the Planai!
But that's not all. Schladming-Dachstein is renowned for its legendary events, so there's much more to discover.
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