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When the weather clears up, a trip to the Dachstein Glacier with the Sky Walk, the suspension bridge and the Ice Palace is worth it.
Schladming in the Rain: Excursions and Bad Weather Tips
Indoor activities, leisure pools and excursion tips for Schladming-Dachstein
Even when the weather in Schladming-Dachstein does not play along, there is plenty to do in the region. Two leisure pools with sauna areas, museums, traditional craft businesses and various indoor activities offer alternatives to hiking and skiing.
We have put together excursion tips in Schladming, Ramsau am Dachstein and the surrounding area. They include tips for families, ways to relax and short walks that work in light rain. Once the weather clears up, a trip to the Dachstein Glacier is worth it.
Swimming and Saunas in Schladming-Dachstein When It Rains
If you want to swim or relax in a sauna when it rains, Schladming-Dachstein offers two options: the Erlebnisbad Schladming and the Dachstein Bad in Ramsau am Dachstein. Both have indoor pools and sauna areas and do not depend on the mountain weather. The Erlebnisbad is located right in Schladming and is particularly popular with families thanks to its water slide, sauna and steam bath. The Dachstein Bad in Ramsau offers a sports pool, a leisure pool and a sauna area.
Depending on the resort, you can reach the Erlebnisbad from our resorts in around 6 to 15 minutes and the Dachstein Bad in around 17 to 24 minutes. You can find opening hours and admission prices on the two pools’ websites.
Museums and Excursions When the Weather Is Bad
From a historic castle to a traditional Lodenwalke to a distillery: when it rains, Schladming-Dachstein lets you discover regional history and crafts. Some businesses offer guided tours where you can see how products are made on site. For planning, keep in mind the different opening days, seasons and registration requirements.
Lodenwalker Ramsau: Experience Loden Production Up Close
At Lodenwalker in Ramsau am Dachstein you can watch how traditional loden fabric is made from sheep’s wool. The business is one of the oldest active loden mills in the world. Visitors can follow the marked tour through the production and learn about the machines and processing steps.
From Alpenrock Schladming you reach the Lodenwalker in around 14 minutes by car. From Villa Liesl and the Bergresort Hauser Kaibling the journey takes about 23 to 25 minutes, from the Alpenchalets Reiteralm around 28 minutes.
You can find opening hours and admission prices on the Lodenwalker website.
Trautenfels Castle: Discover Nature and Cultural History
The Trautenfels Castle near Stainach-Pürgg houses the regional museum of the Universalmuseum Joanneum. The permanent exhibition deals with the natural and cultural history of the Liezen district.
From Villa Liesl and the Bergresort Hauser Kaibling you reach Trautenfels Castle in around 24 to 27 minutes by car. From Alpenrock Schladming it is about 37 minutes, from the Alpenchalets Reiteralm around 45 minutes.
You can find opening hours and admission prices on the Trautenfels Castle website.
Mandlberggut: Whisky, Swiss Stone Pine and Mountain Pine
At Mandlberggut near Radstadt you can visit two different distilleries. One specialises in whisky and fine spirits, the other in essential oils from Swiss stone pine and mountain pine. During the tour of around 50 minutes you learn more about how the products are made and then receive two tastings, optionally also alcohol-free.
From the Alpenchalets Reiteralm you reach the Mandlberggut in around 19 minutes by car, from Alpenrock Schladming in about 21 minutes. From Villa Liesl and the Bergresort Hauser Kaibling the journey takes around 26 to 29 minutes.
You can find tour dates and current prices at mandlberggut.com.
Schladming Brewery: Beer Tasting with Insight into Brewing History
At the Schladminger Brauerei you learn more about the history and production of Schladminger beer. Afterwards, several beers are tasted. The experience lasts around 60 minutes. You can reach the brewery from our four ALPS RESORTS in Schladming-Dachstein in about 5 to 11 minutes by car.
You can find tasting dates, group sizes and prices on the Schladming Brewery website.
Indoor Activities with Kids in Schladming-Dachstein
When it rains, kids quickly get full of energy. The region offers several ways to burn it off indoors:
- Bouldering in Gröbming: At the Boulderraum Gröbming kids climb low walls without a rope.
- Gaming Room Schladming: VR escape rooms for older children and families.
- Cinema: Cinemas in Schladming and Gröbming invite you to a popcorn evening.
- Bowling and ninepin bowling: Bowling alleys in the region, ideal for the whole family.
You can find current times with the respective provider.
Hiking in the Rain: 4 Easy Walks in Schladming-Dachstein
In light drizzle and when paths are in safe condition, shorter walks are also an option. The four trails are short and easy, with walking times of one to one and a half hours. With a rain jacket and sturdy shoes you are well equipped. After heavy rainfall, check beforehand whether the trail is open and safe to walk.
Talbachklamm, Schladming
The gorge has several viewing platforms, the path rises gently and is suitable for prams. From Alpenrock Schladming you need under 5 minutes on foot, from the other resorts 9 to 15 minutes by car.
Steirischer Bodensee, Haus im Ennstal
The circular trail is around 3 kilometres long, takes about an hour and is suitable for prams. From Villa Liesl and Bergresort Hauser Kaibling you need 16 to 18 minutes by car.
Wasserschaupfad Bräualm, Sölktäler
The educational trail in the Sölktäler Nature Park is 2.3 kilometres long and explains water and nature on information boards. From Villa Liesl and Bergresort Hauser Kaibling you need 27 to 30 minutes by car.
Baumhoroskopweg, Gröbminger Land
The 2.1-kilometre circular trail leads to the Peace Bell and the Herzerlfenster and can be started from four starting points. From Villa Liesl and Bergresort Hauser Kaibling you need 12 to 14 minutes by car.
When it clears up, you will find more routes in our hiking tips for autumn .
A Little Further Afield: Thermal Spa, Fortress and Abbey
If the rainy day is allowed to last longer, an excursion beyond the region is worthwhile. Three destinations are especially worthwhile in bad weather too. You can find opening hours and prices via the link at each destination.
Schladming in the Rain: All the Info at a Glance
📍 Region: Schladming-Dachstein, Styria
🏊 Swimming and saunas: Erlebnisbad Schladming and Dachstein Bad in Ramsau am Dachstein
🏛️ Excursions: Trautenfels Castle, Lodenwalker Ramsau, Mandlberggut and Schladming Brewery
🧗 With kids: Bouldering, gaming room, cinema and bowling
🥾 Walks: Talbachklamm, Steirischer Bodensee, Wasserschaupfad Bräualm and Baumhoroskopweg
🚗 Getting there: around 5 to 47 minutes by car, depending on destination and resort
ℹ️ Details: You can find opening hours and prices on the excursion destinations’ websites
Enjoying Bad Weather in Your Resort
Not every rainy day needs an excursion. In our four ALPS RESORTS in Schladming-Dachstein you can also spend the day comfortably in your accommodation: with sauna, wellness and home-cooked meals.
The facilities of your accommodation depend on the house and category. You can find the exact details on the respective resort page.
Alpenrock Schladming
The main building has a 430 square metre wellness area with a Finnish sauna, a steam sauna and a relaxation room. Several apartments also have their own sauna. For children and families there is a playroom with table tennis and table football.
Villa Liesl
The Villa Liesl is located in Haus im Ennstal, just 400 metres from the Hauser Kaibling valley station. Each of the apartments, measuring 65 to 115 square metres, has its own sauna. There is also the fully equipped kitchen, where you can cook in peace when it rains. In summer, the Schladming-Dachstein Card is included.
Alpenchalets Reiteralm
Depending on the category, there is a private sauna, a whirlpool bathtub in the house or an outdoor hot tub. The kitchen is fully equipped here, too.
Bergresort Hauser Kaibling
Many holiday homes have a private wellness area with sauna, depending on the category also with a whirlpool. The resort also has the kAlps Foodbar. You can take food away from there and enjoy it in your accommodation.
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Schladming-Dachstein: Holidays in Summer and Winter
Between the Dachstein, the Schladminger Tauern and the Grimming lie 13 municipalities full of variety. In winter, the 4-Mountain Ski Circuit awaits as part of Ski amadé with 230 kilometres of slopes. In summer, the Valley of the 1,000 Springs, hiking and biking options and the summer mountain railways with family experiences await you. With the Schladming-Dachstein Card you can use many excursion destinations free of charge. One highlight is the Dachstein Glacier, find out more in our excursion tips for summer and winter. You can find all the information about the region on the page Holiday Region Schladming Dachstein.
FAQs: Frequently asked questions about Schladming in the rain
When it rains, you can swim and relax in saunas, visit museums and craft businesses or try indoor activities. These include the Erlebnisbad Schladming, the Dachstein Bad, Trautenfels Castle, Schladming Brewery, the Mandlberggut, bouldering in Gröbming and the VR escape rooms at Gaming Room Schladming. In light rain, short walks such as the Talbachklamm are also an option.
Schladming-Dachstein has the Erlebnisbad Schladming and the Dachstein Bad in Ramsau am Dachstein. Both have indoor pools and sauna areas. The Erlebnis-Therme Amadé in Altenmarkt is a little further away. You can find opening hours and admission prices on the pools’ websites.
The Erlebnisbad Schladming, bouldering in Gröbming, bowling, the cinema and, for older children, the VR escape rooms at Gaming Room are well suited for kids. You can find current times and prices on the providers’ websites.
Short trails with little change in elevation, such as the Steirischer Bodensee, the Wasserschaupfad Bräualm and the Baumhoroskopweg, are easy to do in light rain. The Talbachklamm loop is also possible; from Alpenrock Schladming you reach the entrance in less than 5 minutes on foot. After heavy rainfall, check beforehand whether the trails are open and safe to walk.
Depending on the destination and resort, you need around 5 to 47 minutes by car. You can reach the Schladming Brewery from the four ALPS RESORTS in Schladming-Dachstein in around 5 to 11 minutes and Trautenfels Castle in around 24 to 45 minutes, depending on the resort. The exact times are given for each destination in the blog.
That depends on the destination. Some destinations, for example for tours or tastings, require registration. In autumn and winter, opening days and seasons may be restricted. So check the excursion destination’s website beforehand.
Depending on the resort and category, there is a sauna, wellness area, whirlpool or hot tub as well as a fully equipped kitchen. Alpenrock Schladming has a 430 square metre wellness area, and in Villa Liesl every apartment has its own sauna. You can find out which facilities your accommodation has on the respective resort page.
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Claudia S.
Affiliate & Social Media Manager bei ALPS RESORTS
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