A winter holiday in Ramsau am Dachstein is very versatile, besides ‘just’ skiing there is so much more to do! The beautiful landscape, situated on the mighty Dachstein glacier is unique, there is a sunny, south-facing high plateau that makes cross-country skiing, hiking, horse riding in the snow or tours on a fat bike or romantic horse sleigh possible. And, of course, do not forget to take a break and enjoy typical Austrian meals on a terrace in the sun at a beautiful alpine hut. Haus Bernhard is beautifully situated amidst the blue slopes, hiking trails and cross-country skiing tracks.
Alpine skiing
Alpine skiers can indulge themselves in the largest ski area of Austria, one of the largest in Europe. Ski Amadé consists of 5 regions, of which Schladming-Dachstein is the largest. This winter sports area has 185 kilometres of slopes, where 76 lifts take you quickly to the top. The 4-Berge-Skishaukel of Schladming is the centre of this skiing pleasure. 760 kilometres of slope pleasure, modern gondola lifts and authentic Alpine huts for a short break and a bite to eat. By car or from the nearby bus stop, you can reach each of these ski mountains, the Planai, the Reiteralm, Hochwurzen and Hauser Kaibling individually.
The latest snow machines ensure that the pistes are in optimum quality from early winter until Easter. Thanks to excellent grooming techniques and top snow production, the pistes are always in perfect condition. The Dachstein Glacier, at an altitude of 2,700 metres, offers absolute snow certainty with its beautiful wide pistes of natural snow.
Family ski holiday
In the heart of Schladming-Dachstein lies the family ski area Ramsau Dachstein at an altitude of 1,100-2,700 metres. For beginners and children, the Zauber lift and the Kali adventure slopes are practically on the doorstep and on the Rittisberg with its perfectly prepared pistes, even advanced skiers can enjoy a few hours of skiing, ideal for refreshing the technique. At the bottom of the Rittisberg, the Ramsau ski school has a wonderful place where the smallest children are taught the basics of skiing.
In Ramsau’s largest sports shop, Sport Ski Willy, just a short walk away, you can rent or buy the sports equipment of your choice. Right next door, at the Alpincenter Dachstein, you can buy ski passes and the Ramsau ski school is also located there. For the more daring, you can also book a tandem paragliding flight at the Alpinecenter.
Cross-country skiing
There are 220 km of skating and cross-country skiing tracks of all difficulty levels for beginners and top athletes. You can easily start from Haus Bernhard. The 13 trails lead through Ramsau past the World Cup stadium, where also the annual Nordic World Cup takes place, or simply through the beautiful surroundings where forests alternate with vistas with the most breathtaking views. In Ramsau Ort there is a special 2.5 km long night ski run.
Real family holiday
In addition to the prepared cross-country skiing trails, there are more than 70 km of prepared winter hiking trails. Take a beautiful walk in the sun and sit down on one of the many sun-drenched terraces to enjoy. These beautiful paths also invite you to take a romantic ride in an authentic horse-drawn sleigh. The sleigh will call at one of the ancient Alpine huts, where you can enjoy a hot chocolate with the most delicious flambéed Kaiserschmarren.
Three nights a week, the toboggan run on the Rittisberg is open, an unforgettable experience! Especially when you combine this with eating spareribs on the Rittisberg. In short, Ramsau is the ideal place to spend a wonderful holiday with the whole family (different generations and/or non-skiers).
Wellness
After an action-packed day of fun, relax in our wellness area with Finnish sauna, comfortable loungers with soothing music and light therapy. This room is also equipped with a number of fitness machines. A cross trainer, an exercise bike, a punching bag, yoga mats, kettlebells in different weights.
Of course, in winter you can use our own ski and wax room.
