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When the weather clears up, a trip to the Dachstein Glacier is well worth it, with the Sky Walk, suspension bridge and Ice Palace.
Schladming in the Rain: Excursions and Bad Weather Tips
Indoor Activities, Swimming Pools and Excursion Ideas for Schladming-Dachstein
Even when the weather in Schladming-Dachstein is not on your side, there is plenty to do in the region. Two leisure pools with sauna areas, museums, traditional craft businesses and a range of indoor activities offer alternatives to hiking and skiing.
We have put together excursion ideas 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. When the weather improves, a trip to the Dachstein Glacier is well worth it.
Swimming and Saunas in Schladming-Dachstein When It Rains
If you feel like swimming or relaxing 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 make a good outing whatever the weather in the mountains. The Erlebnisbad is right in Schladming. Its indoor pool has a 66-metre water slide, and there is also a sauna, a steam bath and infrared cabins. This makes it especially suitable for families who do not want to give up moving around in the water when it rains. The Dachstein Bad has a 25-metre sports pool and a leisure pool with whirlpool seats. The complex also includes a sauna area and a gym. If you would like to relax after your swim, you can plan a visit to the sauna area.
Swimming and saunas near your accommodation
| Erlebnisbad Schladming | Dachstein Bad Ramsau | |
|---|---|---|
| Suitable for | Families, active guests | Families, sauna fans |
| Admission (3 hours) | Adults: €15.50 Children: €9.50 (up to 16 years) Children up to 4 years: free |
Adults: €14.50 Children: €8.50 (6 to 14 years) Children under 6: free |
| Family ticket | €37.50 | €37.00 |
| Card benefit | Indoor pool, 3 hours included Sauna: €10.50 supplement |
3-hour ticket for the pool included Sauna not included |
| Opening hours, indoor pool | Daily 9:00 am to 8:00 pm | Autumn season 14 September to 31 October 2026 Daily 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tue, Thu and Sat also 8:30 am to 10:30 am |
| Opening hours, sauna | Daily 1:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Daily 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm (from 15 years) |
| Distance from the resort | 6 to 15 min. by car | 17 to 24 min. by car |
Museums and Excursions in Bad Weather
From a historic castle and a traditional loden mill to a distillery: when it rains, you can get to know regional history and crafts in Schladming-Dachstein. Some businesses offer guided tours where you can see how products are made on site. For planning, keep an eye on the different opening days, seasons and registration requirements.
Lodenwalker Ramsau: Traditional Loden Making Up Close
At the 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 working loden mills in the world. Visitors can follow a marked tour through the production area and learn about the machines and processing steps.
From Alpenrock Schladming it takes around 14 minutes by car to reach the Lodenwalker. From Villa Liesl and Bergresort Hauser Kaibling, the journey takes about 23 to 25 minutes, and from Alpenchalets Reiteralm around 28 minutes.
Lodenwalker Ramsau: Tour, Opening Hours and Journey Time
| The essentials | Lodenwalker Ramsau |
|---|---|
| Suitable for | Families, people interested in crafts |
| Admission | Tour: free Group tour for 20 people or more (with registration): €4 per person |
| Opening hours | Mon to Thu: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Fri: until 4:00 pm Sat: no open tours |
| Journey time from the resort | 14 to 28 minutes |
Schloss Trautenfels: Discover Natural and Cultural History
Schloss Trautenfels near Stainach-Pürgg houses the Landscape Museum of the Universalmuseum Joanneum. The permanent exhibition looks at the natural and cultural history of the Liezen district.
From Villa Liesl and Bergresort Hauser Kaibling, Schloss Trautenfels is around 24 to 27 minutes away by car. From Alpenrock Schladming it is about 37 minutes, and from Alpenchalets Reiteralm around 45 minutes.
Schloss Trautenfels: Admission, Opening Hours and Card Benefit
| The essentials | Schloss Trautenfels |
|---|---|
| Suitable for | Culture, families |
| Admission | Adults: €13 Children 6 to 18 years: €3 Children under 6: free |
| Card benefit | Admission included Guided tours and special events may cost extra |
| Opening hours | 1 May to 31 October 2026 Tue to Sun: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Journey time from the resort | 24 to 45 minutes |
Mandlberggut: Whisky, Stone Pine and Mountain Pine
At Mandlberggut near Radstadt, you can visit two different distilleries. One specialises in whisky and fruit brandies, the other in essential oils from stone pine and mountain pine. On the tour, which lasts around 50 minutes, you learn how the products are made and then enjoy two tastings, also available without alcohol.
From Alpenchalets Reiteralm it takes around 19 minutes by car to reach Mandlberggut, and from Alpenrock Schladming about 21 minutes. From Villa Liesl and Bergresort Hauser Kaibling, the journey takes around 26 to 29 minutes.
Mandlberggut: Guided Tour with Tasting, Prices and Season
| The essentials | Mandlberggut |
|---|---|
| Suitable for | Food and drink lovers, adults |
| Price | Guided tour with tasting (around 50 minutes, two tastings): €10.50 Children up to 9 years: free |
| Card benefit | €8.50 instead of €10.50 |
| Opening hours | Guided tours: Mon to Fri, season until 18 October 2026 Farm shop and mountain café: Mon to Fri 10:00 am to 6:00 pm In winter, guided tours by prior arrangement Reservation required |
| Journey time from the resort | 19 to 29 minutes |
Brauerei Schladming: Beer Tasting with Insights into Brewing History
At the Schladminger Brauerei you learn more about the history and production of Schladminger beer. Afterwards, you taste a selection of beers. The experience lasts around 60 minutes. From our four ALPS RESORTS in Schladming-Dachstein, the brewery is about 5 to 11 minutes away by car.
Brauerei Schladming: Tasting, Prices and Reservations
| The essentials | Brauerei Schladming |
|---|---|
| Suitable for | Food and drink lovers, groups |
| Price with the Card | Tasting at a reduced price Adults: €11.00 Young people: €7.00 Children: free |
| Opening hours | Tastings: 29 May to 30 October 2026 Groups: 10 to 25 people Reservation required |
| Journey time from the resort | 5 to 11 minutes |
Indoor Activities for Kids in Schladming-Dachstein
When it rains, children are quickly full of energy. These four places give them the chance to let off steam.
Bouldering in Gröbming
At the Boulderraum Gröbming, the focus is on climbing without a rope at jumping height. Children up to 15 years pay €3.00 admission, and climbing shoes in sizes 28 to 47 are available to use. Access is only possible with an AirKey card. Journey time: Villa Liesl 11 min, Hauser Kaibling 13 min, Alpenrock 23 min, Reiteralm 32 min.
Gaming Room Schladming
VR escape rooms for families with older children. With the Schladming-Dachstein Card you get 15% off. Open daily from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm, closed on Tuesdays. You can only play with advance booking. Journey time: Alpenrock 5 min, Villa Liesl and Hauser Kaibling 8 to 10 min, Reiteralm 14 min.
Cinema in Schladming and Gröbming
Gröbming has a cinema, and Schladming has the Klang-Film-Theater. Which films are shown and when depends on the current programme. The Kino Gröbming is open from 14 May to 1 November 2026, and the box office opens 30 minutes before the film starts. With the Schladming-Dachstein Card you save €1 on your cinema ticket. You can find the current programme on the cinema's website.
Skittles and Bowling
Berghof Mitterberg (bowling, from 7 years, daily 10:00 am to 9:00 pm): from 4 people €6.50 instead of €8.00 per person and hour. Brückenhof (skittles and bowling, daily 11:00 am to 10:30 pm): from 4 people €5.00 instead of €8.00. Erlebniswelt Stocker (skittles, until 31 October, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm): €24.00 instead of €28.00 per hour and lane. All prices with the Card. Please book by phone in advance.
Walking in the Rain: 4 Easy Walks in Schladming-Dachstein
Not every rainy day has to be spent entirely indoors. In light drizzle and safe path conditions, shorter walks are also an option. Fresh air does you good even when it rains: after a day at the pool or in a museum, a short stroll gets you moving, children can let off steam, and streams, waterfalls and forests look especially alive in damp weather.
The four walks are short and easy, with a walking time of one to one and a half hours. With a rain jacket and sturdy shoes, you are well equipped. You can see how far the walks are from your resort in the table below the descriptions. If the weather clears up, you will find more routes in our autumn hiking tips.
Talbachklamm, Schladming
The Talbachklamm gorge connects Schladming with Untertal. Along the roaring Talbach stream, the path leads through a narrow gorge with several viewpoints, and from one platform you experience the power of the water from a dizzying height. The path climbs gently and is suitable for pushchairs. In Untertal, another viewing platform awaits at the confluence of two streams, and there are places to stop for refreshments. On the way back, you look across the Spreitzweg to Rohrmoos and down into the gorge.
From Alpenrock Schladming, you can reach an entrance in less than 5 minutes on foot. From Villa Liesl and Bergresort Hauser Kaibling, the journey takes around 9 to 11 minutes, and from Alpenchalets Reiteralm about 15 minutes. After heavy rain, please check whether the path is open and safe to walk.
Steirischer Bodensee, Haus im Ennstal
The circular path around the Steirischer Bodensee is around 3 kilometres long and takes about an hour. It is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs, even though it is not paved and only rises slightly. From the car park, it is an easy walk of about 15 minutes on a level path to the lake. If you prefer a relaxed pace, you can explore the lake from the water on a rowing boat trip. Swimming is not possible there.
From Villa Liesl and Bergresort Hauser Kaibling, the starting point is about 16 to 18 minutes away by car. From Alpenrock Schladming it is around 25 minutes, and from Alpenchalets Reiteralm about 32 minutes.
Wasserschaupfad Bräualm, Sölktäler
In the Sölktäler Nature Park, the themed educational trail leads for 2.3 kilometres along the Bräualmbach stream to the Bräualm. Information boards tell you more about water and nature, for example about the caddis fly larva, and you discover a "natural refrigerator". If you have more time, you can extend the walk to the Dürrmooswasserfall waterfall or to Hohensee lake. As grazing animals may be on the alpine pastures, please keep your distance.
From Villa Liesl and Bergresort Hauser Kaibling, the journey takes around 27 to 30 minutes, from Alpenrock Schladming about 39 minutes and from Alpenchalets Reiteralm around 47 minutes.
Baumhoroskopweg, Gröbminger Land
On the Baumhoroskopweg tree horoscope trail, you find the tree that matches your date of birth. The 2.1-kilometre circular path can be started from four starting points, making it a relaxed outing for the whole family. Highlights at the summit are the Peace Bell and the view through the Herzerlfenster, and another viewpoint is at the Schneerosenhügel. The path is suitable as long as it is not soggy or slippery.
From Villa Liesl and Bergresort Hauser Kaibling, the starting point is about 12 to 14 minutes away by car. From Alpenrock Schladming the journey takes around 24 minutes, and from Alpenchalets Reiteralm about 33 minutes.
Walks at a glance
| Walk | Length | Walking time | Ascent | Distance from the resort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbachklamm | 4.9 km | approx. 1:30 hrs | 165 m | Alpenrock Schladming: under 5 minutes on foot, other resorts: 9 to 15 min. by car |
| Steirischer Bodensee | 3.0 km | approx. 1:00 hr | 30 m | 16 to 32 min. by car |
| Wasserschaupfad Bräualm | 2.3 km | approx. 1:00 hr | 35 m | 27 to 47 min. by car |
| Baumhoroskopweg | 2.1 km | approx. 1:00 hr | 135 m | 12 to 33 min. by car |
Further Afield: Spa, Castle and Abbey
If the rainy day can last a little longer, an excursion beyond the region is worthwhile. Three destinations are particularly interesting in bad weather: the Erlebnis-Therme Amadé in Altenmarkt for relaxing, the Erlebnisburg Hohenwerfen castle and the Benedictine abbey of Admont with the largest monastery library in the world. With the Schladming-Dachstein Card you save at the castle, and at the abbey the library and museum are included.
Erlebnis-Therme Amadé, Altenmarkt
Brine relaxation pools, a sauna paradise with 5 themed saunas and water slides. Open Sunday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. Admission for adults including sauna: 2 hours €28.50, 4 hours €38.50, day ticket €46.50. Children aged 3 to 5 pay €4 in the pool area. You can find current prices on the operator's website.
Erlebnisburg Hohenwerfen, Werfen
The castle in the Salzach valley is open in October and November from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm and closed on Mondays. With the Schladming-Dachstein Card you pay €15.40 instead of €16.90 without the lift and €19.40 instead of €20.90 with the lift.
Benedictine Abbey of Admont
The abbey library and museum are included with the Schladming-Dachstein Card. In October, November and until 13 December, it is open Wednesday to Sunday between 10:30 am and 3:30 pm, and closed on Monday and Tuesday. The library is regarded as the largest monastery library in the world. Guided tours cost extra.
Schladming in the Rain: All the Key Information at a Glance
📍 Region: Schladming-Dachstein, Styria
🏊 Swimming and saunas: Erlebnisbad Schladming and Dachstein Bad in Ramsau am Dachstein
🏛️ Excursions: Schloss Trautenfels, Lodenwalker Ramsau, Mandlberggut and Brauerei Schladming
🧗 With kids: Bouldering in Gröbming, Gaming Room Schladming and the cinema
🥾 Walks: Talbachklamm, Steirischer Bodensee, Wasserschaupfad Bräualm and Baumhoroskopweg
🎟️ Guest card: The Schladming-Dachstein Card offers discounts, e.g. at the Gaming Room and Mandlberggut, and free admission to Schloss Trautenfels
🚗 Getting there: around 5 to 47 minutes by car, depending on the destination and resort
🕒 Planning tip: check opening days, seasons and reservations in advance
Enjoying Bad Weather in Your Resort
Not every rainy day needs a destination. In our four ALPS RESORTS in Schladming-Dachstein, you can also spend the day comfortably in your accommodation: with a sauna, wellness and home-cooked meals.
The facilities in 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, steam sauna and relaxation room. Several apartments also have their own sauna. For children and families, there is a games room with table tennis and table football.
Villa Liesl
Villa Liesl is in Haus im Ennstal, just 400 metres from the Hauser Kaibling valley station. Each of the apartments, which measure 65 to 115 square metres, has its own sauna. There is also a 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 bath in the house or an outdoor hot tub. The kitchen is also fully equipped here.
Bergresort Hauser Kaibling
Many holiday homes have a private wellness area with a sauna, and depending on the category also a whirlpool. The resort also has the kAlps Foodbar. You can take food away from there and enjoy it in your accommodation.
Distance to ski slopes
0,2 km
Distance to cable car
0,2 km
Distance to swimming facilities
4,5 km
Distance to golf course
8,7 km
Distance to ski slopes
0 km
Distance to cable car
1,5 km
Distance to swimming facilities
5 km
Distance to golf course
16 km
Distance to ski slopes
0,1 km
Distance to cable car
1 km
Distance to swimming facilities
2,3 km
Distance to golf course
4 km
Distance to ski slopes
0,4 km
Distance to cable car
0,4 km
Distance to swimming facilities
0,7 km
Distance to golf course
2 km
Schladming-Dachstein: Holidays in Summer and Winter
Between the Dachstein, the Schladminger Tauern and the Grimming, 13 municipalities offer plenty of variety. In winter, the 4-Berge-Skischaukel ski area, part of Ski amadé, offers 230 kilometres of slopes. In summer, the Valley of 1,000 Springs, hiking and biking opportunities and the summer cable cars 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, and you can find out more in our excursion tips for summer and winter. You can find all the information about the region on the Schladming-Dachstein holiday region page.
FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions About Schladming in the Rain
When it rains, you can go swimming and enjoy a sauna, visit museums and craft businesses or try indoor activities. These include the Erlebnisbad Schladming, the Dachstein Bad, Schloss Trautenfels, the Brauerei Schladming, Mandlberggut, bouldering in Gröbming and the VR escape rooms at the Gaming Room Schladming. In light rain, short walks such as the Talbachklamm are also an option.
In Schladming-Dachstein, there are the Erlebnisbad Schladming and the Dachstein Bad in Ramsau am Dachstein. The Erlebnisbad has a 66-metre water slide as well as a sauna, steam bath and infrared cabins. A little further away is the Erlebnis-Therme Amadé in Altenmarkt with brine relaxation pools and a sauna paradise. It is best to check current prices and opening times directly with each pool.
The Erlebnisbad Schladming, the Boulderraum Gröbming, skittles and bowling alleys and, for older children, the VR escape rooms are good choices for kids. At the Erlebnisbad, children up to 4 years go free, and at the Boulderraum children up to 15 years pay €3.00 admission. You can find all activities with prices and opening times in the table in the section "Indoor Activities for Kids".
Short routes with little elevation gain, such as the Steirischer Bodensee, the Wasserschaupfad Bräualm and the Baumhoroskopweg, are easy to do in light rain. The Talbachklamm circuit is also possible, and from Alpenrock Schladming you reach the entrance in less than 5 minutes on foot. After heavy rain, please check beforehand whether the paths are open and safe to walk.
Yes, at several destinations the Card is included or gives you a discount. At the Erlebnisbad Schladming and the Dachstein Bad, a 3-hour pool ticket is included, and at Schloss Trautenfels admission is included. You get discounts, for example, at the Gaming Room (15% off VR escape rooms), at Mandlberggut and at the Erlebnisburg Hohenwerfen. The information applies to autumn 2026 (as of October 2026).
You can reach the Brauerei Schladming and the Gaming Room from our four ALPS RESORTS in Schladming-Dachstein in around 5 to 14 minutes by car. The Boulderraum Gröbming is from about 11 minutes away, and Schloss Trautenfels is around 24 to 45 minutes away, depending on the resort. The exact times are given for each destination in the blog.
For some destinations, yes. A reservation is required for the VR escape rooms at the Gaming Room, and the brewery tasting can only be booked for groups of 10 to 25 people. For all other destinations, it is worth checking opening days and seasons in advance, as these may be limited in autumn.
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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