When you were describing the icons and their meanings at the ticking booth, I was like RIGHT-ON, finally. Now I know what to expect when I go in mid-October. Thank you!
Thanks a lot for your kind words! Really glad the info cleared things up for you. Figuring out the best ticket options took me some time too. Hope your visit in October is fantastic!
Your content is super informative and detailed !! Loved it..Planning to visit Salzburg in early October. Hope the weather will hold up. Keep up the good work ! God bless
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad you liked the video! If the weather holds up, October is one of the best times to visit Salzburg and explore nature. With fewer visitors around and autumn in full swing, the scenery is truly stunning. Have a great trip, and may the weather be perfect for you! God bless.
Thanks so much for your kind words. I am glad you liked the video and decided to head to Dachstein. I hope you have a wonderful time there! Since it was still quite cold before yesterday, I expect there will still be a lot of snow.
This is awesome details about transportation and time needed for each attraction. Give us great information when we plan our trip for family. Also mention of nearby Hutte is awesome.
I am glad the video was helpful to you. Thank you for your comment and your kind words 🙏 I wish you and your family an amazing trip to Austria. If there is anything else I can help with, please let me know! All the best, Gerhard
Dear Christophe, I am glad you found the video helpful. Thank you for the comment. Have a great trip to Obertraun in September and if there is anything I can help with, please let me know! All the best, Gerhard
Wow. The level of detail in this video is tremendous. Thanks for the video. Can 5 fingers, Shark, 3 cable cars + Hallstatt can be done in a single day? I'm travelling on 26th December
Great to hear you enjoyed the video! If you're staying in Hallstatt or Obertraun, you could definitely take it all in within a day. However, if you're planning to head out from Salzburg on a day trip, keep in mind it's a 3-hour journey each way. While you can breeze through Hallstatt in an hour or two, squeezing it all into a single day from Salzburg might be a bit of a rush because it takes a bit to get from Hallstatt to the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car.
Thank you for your comment, Aditya! I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed the video. If you're interested in learning more about the topic, I actually wrote an article on it last week: freewalkingtoursalzburg.com/dachstein-krippenstein/ It goes into more detail and provides some structured information. Have a wonderful visit to Dachstein if you're heading there soon!
I am glad you found the video helpful and hope you have a great visit to Dachstein. I plan to make more videos about things to do around Salzburg soon, and your kind words inspire me to do so. Thank you. 🤗🙏
So good to know that you find the insights helpful. I am sure you will have an amazing trip. It's a really good idea to visit the Lake District these days.
Thank you so much for your comment and sorry for the late reply. I am glad the video was helpful to you and hope you had a great time on Dachstein. All the best, Gerhard
Dear Ina, I am super happy to hear that. Thank you for your comment. I wish you a great trip in August and if any questions come up during your preparation for it, I am always happy to help.
Loved the entry. Definitely pack lots of Leberkasse with you if you are visiting Hallstatt and Obertraun. Only worth restaurant is the one at the top of Krippen. Expensive, but good.
Thank you, super helpful for my trip later this year, I am a bit anxious with new places so you have helped me to know what to expect. Also if I hadn't seen this video I think I would have spent 3 hours working out which ticket to get😂. THANK YOU.
You're very welcome! I'm glad the video could help ease your anxiety and save you time. The tickets were also a real challenge for me to figure out. It took me two visits and a lot of online research to really understand what's included and what the best plan is. Have an amazing trip!
Thank you for explaining all the details, it is the best video on UA-cam about these locations! I'm going to be with a car and I'm going to stay in Salzburg. My plan is to visit Five Fingers in the morning and then go to Hallstat. Do you think that is possible? I'm not going to visit the mine in Hallstat, I'm thinking about just walk there and visit the village...And what is your opinion on Skywalk? Thank you!
Thanks for your kind words 🙏🤗 I'm really glad you found my video helpful. For this kind of day trip, having a car is helpful because you don't have to follow the bus schedule. By bus, you arrive in Hallstatt around 11am and have to leave Hallstatt around 6pm or 7pm to return to Salzburg. By car, you can reach Hallstatt in 1,5-2 hours, so you can easily do what you want if you leave Salzburg early. The plan sounds great to me. The only thing you also might want to consider is the Ice Cave or the Mammut cave. I think you could do one of the caves, the five fingers and then head to Hallstatt and see the village. It's also nice to be in Hallstatt after 6pm after those arriving by public transport have gone because it's less crowded. The Skywalk in my opinion is overrated. On the Skywalk you are above and behind the village. The view is not that great, especially if you visit the five fingers, there is no need to visit the Skywalk. I wish you a great day trip and if you have any further questions, I am happy to help. All the best, Gerhard
Hello! Gerhard. Thanks for this very informative video. Can you please tell if it would be too much cold and snow to visit the 5 Fingers at the end of October? Many Thanks.
It will be cold for sure but probably not too cold to visit. You should bring some warm clothes. To make sure there is not too much snow, you might want to check the webcam: dachstein-salzkammergut.com/aktuelles/live-vom-berg/webcams If there is not way too much snow, like when we were there and took the video, you can walk around no problem. I hope you will have an amazing visit and if you have any further questions, please let me know! Best regards, Gerhard
Thank you for all the details I wanted to know for my trip. It was really very detailed and good vlog. Keep up the good work and I will look forward for more vlogs of Austria :)
You are most welcome. Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏 I am really happy you liked the video and find it helpful in preparation for your trip. If any other question come up, regarding Salzburg or the surroundings, feel free to ask anytime.
Best video I found you explain everything so well! Currently planning to visit Hallstatt and the Ice caves from Salzburg in a couple of weeks. How much time do I need to visit the Ice cave and 5 fingers? I am also planning to visit Hallstatt if possible during the same day. Thank you!
Hello Samantha, sorry for the late reply. I somehow only noticed your comment now. I am glad you liked my explanation. I think the Ice Cave, the 5 fingers and a short visit to Hallstatt in one day can be done but you would be on a tight schedule because it takes a cable car, a short walk and a tour for the Ice Cave and then another cable car and another hike for the five fingers. If you are staying in the area or traveling by car, it can be done for sure. If you are on a day trip from Salzburg by public transport, I am not sure if it can be done because the trip itself takes almost three hours. Anyway, I hope you have an amazing trip and if you have any further questions, please let me know. All the best, Gerhard
I am glad you liked my explanations. Sorry for the late reply! I visited Hallstatt for the first time when I was about 25 years old, and that was only because a friend from Korea visited me. Later I visited a few more times but only because I became a tour guide and had to learn about it. Hallstatt is probably the most touristy place in Austria. Locals don't really go there but it's beautiful nonetheless.
Hey, sorry for the late reply! It takes about 2,5-3 hours from the valley station to take the two cable cars, walk to the five fingers, enjoy the view and get back down. If you have more time, I would also recommend visiting the caves after the first cable Car and possibly also taking the third cable car even if there is not much to do after the third one.
Hello Shane, yes, I would recommend it. I just checked. All the cable cars seem to be working but I am not sure if the Ice Cave and the Mammut Cave are open in winter since it takes a short hike to get there and there will probably be snow. The salt mines I would also recommend. They are really interesting but I would say they are not a must, if you already visit Dachstein since on Dachstein you already visit two caves. If I would have to pick between the two, I would do Dachstein. Please let me know, if you have any further questions and have a great trip! All the best, Gerhard
@@freewalkingtoursalzburg thanks for the reply , we have never visited before , we stay in Vienna 2 nights & 2 nights in halstatt so we are going to use a day we stay in halstatt to see dachstein . We couldn’t find any recommendations of things to do in Vienna or halstatt as majority of sites we found didn’t have English , is their little English speakers here ? Also if you have any ideal recommendations of things to do around halstatt or Vienna please let me know . All the best from Ireland !
@@shaneguinan5404 don't worry. Most people in Vienna and also in Hallstatt speak English because these are very touristy places. For Vienna, you should actually find a lot of things to do. I would recommend taking a free walking tour to get your bearings. But even if Vienna is a big city, many of the attractions are easily accessible on foot, and it's easy to find them. The reason you can't find recommendations for things to do in Hallstatt is that the place is tiny and there isn't that much to do. If you have two nights in Hallstatt, I would recommend the salt mines. Dachstein takes a whole day but the salt mines only take a couple of hours. Other than that, the best thing to do in Hallstatt is just see the village. Here is an article on a website of mine about things to do in Hallstatt: roamaustria.com/things-to-do-in-hallstatt/ I hope that helps and if you have any further questions, please let me know!
Thanks for all the information , it is the best video on DACHSTEIN , i will be visiting in august 23, is there any time slot booking on ticket, please help
Sorry for the late reply! I have also been traveling since last month. I hope you had an amazing visit to Dachstein and hope everything worked out. The only time slot tickets should be the ones for the caves.
Hey! Loved your video, very informative I am planning on going to Hallstatt from salzburg on 10th December this year. Just wanted to know if we can visit 5 fingers at this time of the year or would it be impossible due to snow? Also, if that's the case would you recommend going to the skywalk/ salt mine instead or would they be dead as well during early December.
Hi Rohit, apologies for getting back to you late. I hope it all worked out well and you had an amazing time in Hallstatt. The 5 fingers should be possible. I think the 5 fingers are much better than the skywalk but the salt mines are great as well.
Hello, it's possible to visit the five fingers in the middle of April. All the cable cars are running because people go skiing. I believe the two caves after the first cable car are not available but the five fingers after the second cable car are. They offer snowshoe hiking to the five fingers but it should also be possible to get there without snow shoes. You could rent the snow shoes at the valley station so I would recommend to ask there, if you can go without snowshoes as well. We were there in October and there was snow but we had no problem walking to the five fingers without our normal shoes. I hope that helps and hope you will have a wonderful time on Dachstein in April. All the best, Gerhard
Thank you for the video! My fiancée and I are from Singapore and we will be visiting 5fingers this Mid-December. Would you recommend us to get snowshoes when visiting this place?
Thanks for the comment 🙏 You don't need snowshoes for the 5fingers, not even in mid-December. For mountain hiking you would need snowshoes because without them, you would sink in the snow, but on the way to the 5fingers there are many people so the snow is trodden and you can walk perfectly on it with normal shoes. Hiking shoes would be beneficial to not slip but if you walk carefully, any shoes will do. I wish you a wonderful visit and if you have any further questions, please let me know!
Can I keep my carrier at ticket office ? If I give up coming to my hotel hallstatt , I can save some time till 12 or so .because I booked train 12.3O at hallstatt .that means,at obertraum train station , I can buy trainticket only to hallstatt .and then as my plan . I can go to Vienna successfully after enjoying five fingers. How about my idea? 😅
This sounds like the perfect plan for what you are trying to do. Yes, it is possible to leave your luggage at the valley station of the Dachstein-Krippenstein Cable Car: dachstein-salzkammergut.com/en/service-infos/service/lockers-for-luggage
Hello Léa, welcome to the video! While the caves are only open from May, the cable cars should be operational. However, I just checked the website and found out that the cable cars will run on the winter schedule until April 10th and switch to the summer schedule from April 29th. Unfortunately, I'm not sure about the time in between. During winter, when there is heavy snowfall, the caves on the first stop are closed, but you can rent snowshoes to walk to the five fingers on the second stop. Although there may be less to do, I believe it's still worth taking the cable cars if you can make your way to the five fingers. As you can see in the video, it's possible if there is not too much snow. Additionally, many people use the cable cars for skiing. I hope this helps you plan your visit!
@@freewalkingtoursalzburg Hello !!! i will be visiting Hallstatt for one day on the 14th of April, i truly hope the cable cars up to the five fingers will be working. Thank you so much for your swift and extremely helpful reply !!! your video was super helpful as well. Appreciate this so much !!!! ♥
Thanks for the very informative vlog! I will be spending 2 nights at Obertraun could you suggest what is the best way to plan a visit to Hallstatt with the Salt Mine and visit the ice cave and 5 fingers please .
Hello Luca, thank you so much for your kind words! With 2 nights in Obertraun you have plenty of time for Hallstatt with the Salt Mines and Dachstein with the 5 fingers. For Hallstatt you have to cross the lake by boat. I would recommend spending one day in Hallstatt and in the salt mines and another day on Dachstein mountain. There are many things to do on Dachstein and if you want to do all of them, it takes an entire day. In Hallstatt it's basically just seeing the village and taking the funicular to the salt mines. Alternatively, you could also hike up to the salt mines in about 45 minutes. I hope that helps and if you have any further questions, please let me know! All the best, Gerhard
Thank you, very nice video! Do you think there is enough time to visit Hallstatt and Dachstein in a single day? On Halstatt, I intent to walk around and visit the salt mines. On Dachstein, I intend to follow your suggestion and visit the ice cave and 5 fingers.
Hello Matan, I am glad you like it 😃🙏 that's a good question. I don't think it's possible. It might be possible, if you get to Hallstatt really early and skip the salt mines. But the Dachstein cable car is a bus ride away and then there is one cable car to the ice cave and a second cable car and a hike to get to the five fingers. Also in the ice cave as well as the salt mine you need a guided tour. The two times I visited, I had a full day on Dachstein each time and was really busy doing things. Both times I took the earliest ride up and last ride down and could barely finish the things on my list. I might be wrong. It might be possible with a well planned, tight schedule but what I would do is stay a night in Obertraun. Not in Hallstatt itself because the apartments in Obertraun, on the other side of the lake from Hallstatt, are way cheaper and Obertraun is the right direction to get to Dachstein. So I would do one full day Hallstatt and then take the boat to Obertraun to go to Dachstein the next morning. I hope that helps 😊
Hi, I would not recommend to do the Hallstadt salt mines and Dachstein in one day. IMO it would ruin the experience. We were the first morning group in the mines and with the walk in the Hallstadt town and lunch we finished at 2 p.m.
Is it easy to get to the ticket kasse of five fingers by bus543 from hallstatt? I think I can make it there and come back safely time wise . Or do you think I have a high possibility to miss my train to Vienna?
That is a really interesting question. I am not 100% sure but with the plan you outlined above, I do think that it's possible. If you only do the 5 fingers, it doesn't take too long to take the 2 cable cars, walk over and get back down.
Up there it will most likely be freezing, yes. But you probably get a chance to see snow which can be really beautiful. It was when were there. In the valley, October can still be warm, depending on the weather but it could also be really cold already.
It probably takes about 2,5-3 hours to only visit the five fingers, excluding the time to get to the valley station of the cable car. The two cable cars take about 45 minutes to an hour, I guess, because you need a moment to change from one cable car to the other. Walking to the five fingers takes about 15-20 minutes but there is not much more to do than enjoy the amazing view and snap a few pictures.
Exactly, the bus ticket you get directly from the bus driver. That's the case with all buses in Austria. You just tell the driver where you want to go when you get on the bus.
If you travel by car and you leave early, you can make it. If you travel by public transport, it would be an extremely tight schedule because it takes almost three hours to get from Salzburg to Hallstatt and the last connection back leaves between 5 and 6 in the evening. I am not sure if it's possible. You would spend 1-2 hours in the village, take the funicular to the salt mines and back, take the bus to the Dachstein Krippenstein valley station, two cable cars and a short hike to get to the five fingers.
3 hours would be tight but I think if you have until 12 or so to get back to Obertraun train station, it can work out. I hope you make it! Enjoy the trip!
@@lenacl7654 oh, that is very true. That is true for all of the cable cars and other mountain-top destinations in Austria. There is just no view when the weather is bad. The weather must have been very different from here in Salzburg because here it has been super sunny for man days.
Hey, thank you for the question. To visit the 5 fingers on Dachstein, you have to take the first two cable cars. For that you need the Panoramaticket which is €35,30 at the moment. That includes all the cable cars but none of the caves. That is a great idea. The caves are nice as well, if you have an extra 2 hours and 15 more euros to spare but if you had to choose between the 5 fingers and the caves, the 5 fingers are the must-see on Dachstein. Enjoy the trip and if you have any further questions, I am always happy to answer them.
@@freewalkingtoursalzburg so from Hallstatt if I go then to which location I must driver as I need to park my car. From there I can take the cable cars. Please share location details
The cable car is near Obertraun on the opposite side of the lake. That's the exact location: g.page/dachsteinkrippenstein?share If you are traveling by car, it's only about 10-15 minutes driving from Hallstatt and there is parking next to the valley station of the cable car.
And I think there is not a real family ticket but there are childrens and youths prices. The adults are €35,30, the 10 year old will be €19,40 and for the 15 year old I think the childrens price of €19,40 also still applies. That's a total of €109,40. It's expensive but worth it, if you are in the area only once.
Hey, I am glad you like the video! And that's a good question. Treppe ins Nichts is on the other side of the same mountain range but an 80-kilometer drive. I have actually never been there, but should go someday and make another video about that.
@@freewalkingtoursalzburg Thank you :) The reason I asked is, I will be in Salzburg next month and planning to visit Hallstatt, Grossglockner, Eisriesenwelt, so I'm looking for some amazing views.
@@mirtulavarshini that's amazing. You chose the best places to visit in Austria and great views are guaranteed. Because you go to Hallstatt, you would probably visit Dachstein from Obertraun and don't get to the Treppe ins Nichts but the Five Fingers are just as nice, I guess.
When you were describing the icons and their meanings at the ticking booth, I was like RIGHT-ON, finally. Now I know what to expect when I go in mid-October. Thank you!
Thanks a lot for your kind words! Really glad the info cleared things up for you. Figuring out the best ticket options took me some time too. Hope your visit in October is fantastic!
Very Nice and detailed video on dachstein... Best i have seen
Thank you very much. I am glad you liked it!
Your content is super informative and detailed !! Loved it..Planning to visit Salzburg in early October. Hope the weather will hold up. Keep up the good work ! God bless
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad you liked the video! If the weather holds up, October is one of the best times to visit Salzburg and explore nature. With fewer visitors around and autumn in full swing, the scenery is truly stunning. Have a great trip, and may the weather be perfect for you! God bless.
Best video about dachstein. Im watching this right now from hallstat. Decided to visit 5 fingers tomorrow. Thanks man. Awesome stuff 👏
Thanks so much for your kind words. I am glad you liked the video and decided to head to Dachstein. I hope you have a wonderful time there! Since it was still quite cold before yesterday, I expect there will still be a lot of snow.
This is awesome details about transportation and time needed for each attraction. Give us great information when we plan our trip for family. Also mention of nearby Hutte is awesome.
I am glad the video was helpful to you. Thank you for your comment and your kind words 🙏 I wish you and your family an amazing trip to Austria. If there is anything else I can help with, please let me know! All the best, Gerhard
Thanks for this video. I'm going to Obertraun in September. This really helps.
Dear Christophe, I am glad you found the video helpful. Thank you for the comment. Have a great trip to Obertraun in September and if there is anything I can help with, please let me know! All the best, Gerhard
Here I am at a hotel in halstatt and I finished saltmine and I want to go to five fingers early this morning as early as I can .
Wow. The level of detail in this video is tremendous. Thanks for the video.
Can 5 fingers, Shark, 3 cable cars + Hallstatt can be done in a single day?
I'm travelling on 26th December
Great to hear you enjoyed the video! If you're staying in Hallstatt or Obertraun, you could definitely take it all in within a day. However, if you're planning to head out from Salzburg on a day trip, keep in mind it's a 3-hour journey each way. While you can breeze through Hallstatt in an hour or two, squeezing it all into a single day from Salzburg might be a bit of a rush because it takes a bit to get from Hallstatt to the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car.
That was awesome man!!! One stop video for Dakshtein
Thank you for your comment, Aditya! I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed the video. If you're interested in learning more about the topic, I actually wrote an article on it last week:
freewalkingtoursalzburg.com/dachstein-krippenstein/
It goes into more detail and provides some structured information. Have a wonderful visit to Dachstein if you're heading there soon!
This is so informative. Especially the transportation part and on which ticket to purchase. Thank you for making this video.
I am glad you found the video helpful and hope you have a great visit to Dachstein. I plan to make more videos about things to do around Salzburg soon, and your kind words inspire me to do so. Thank you. 🤗🙏
Loved the video! Super detailed video and extremely helpful including the descriptions of the various ticket options! Thank you!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you found the video detailed and helpful. Enjoy your trip!
My friend you are incredible! These videos give us a perfect insight into our upcoming trip to this area. LEGEND,
So good to know that you find the insights helpful. I am sure you will have an amazing trip. It's a really good idea to visit the Lake District these days.
Really appreciate you taking the time to explain everything and give recommendations based on time of the activities.
Thank you so much for your kind words and sorry for the late reply. I am really glad to know that you enjoyed my explanations and recommendations.
thank u so much for all the explanaitions! this was very helpful to understand! Great job!
Thank you so much for your comment and sorry for the late reply. I am glad the video was helpful to you and hope you had a great time on Dachstein. All the best, Gerhard
Thank you for this! I'm preparing for my trip in August and this is very helpful!
Dear Ina, I am super happy to hear that. Thank you for your comment. I wish you a great trip in August and if any questions come up during your preparation for it, I am always happy to help.
Loved the entry. Definitely pack lots of Leberkasse with you if you are visiting Hallstatt and Obertraun. Only worth restaurant is the one at the top of Krippen. Expensive, but good.
That is a fantastic recommendation. That's how the Austrians would do it 😄👏 I completely agree with you on the restaurants.
im super happy to see you again at a new video!!!!
Thank you so much! It makes me very happy to know, that you are watching 🤗🙏 I will try to get back to making more videos in the near future.
@@freewalkingtoursalzburg when was this? because i dont see any ffp2 masks
@@12edinsp64 this was in autumn, October I believe. I think back then ffp2 was not yet mandatory.
Thank you, super helpful for my trip later this year, I am a bit anxious with new places so you have helped me to know what to expect. Also if I hadn't seen this video I think I would have spent 3 hours working out which ticket to get😂. THANK YOU.
You're very welcome! I'm glad the video could help ease your anxiety and save you time. The tickets were also a real challenge for me to figure out. It took me two visits and a lot of online research to really understand what's included and what the best plan is. Have an amazing trip!
Thank you for explaining all the details, it is the best video on UA-cam about these locations! I'm going to be with a car and I'm going to stay in Salzburg. My plan is to visit Five Fingers in the morning and then go to Hallstat. Do you think that is possible? I'm not going to visit the mine in Hallstat, I'm thinking about just walk there and visit the village...And what is your opinion on Skywalk? Thank you!
Thanks for your kind words 🙏🤗 I'm really glad you found my video helpful. For this kind of day trip, having a car is helpful because you don't have to follow the bus schedule. By bus, you arrive in Hallstatt around 11am and have to leave Hallstatt around 6pm or 7pm to return to Salzburg. By car, you can reach Hallstatt in 1,5-2 hours, so you can easily do what you want if you leave Salzburg early. The plan sounds great to me. The only thing you also might want to consider is the Ice Cave or the Mammut cave. I think you could do one of the caves, the five fingers and then head to Hallstatt and see the village. It's also nice to be in Hallstatt after 6pm after those arriving by public transport have gone because it's less crowded. The Skywalk in my opinion is overrated. On the Skywalk you are above and behind the village. The view is not that great, especially if you visit the five fingers, there is no need to visit the Skywalk. I wish you a great day trip and if you have any further questions, I am happy to help. All the best, Gerhard
@@freewalkingtoursalzburg Thank you so much for answering Gerhard! I'll try to visit the Ice Cave then...Best regards!! Fabian
I'm going there and your video helped me a lot, thank you
That's great to hear. Thank you for your comment. I hope you will have an amazing time!
Really helpful, thank you!
Glad it was helpful! 🙏 Thank you for your comment. I hope you have an amazing visit to Dachstein, in case you are going!
Very good information.. thank you 😊
I am glad you liked it. Thank you very much!
Hello! Gerhard. Thanks for this very informative video. Can you please tell if it would be too much cold and snow to visit the 5 Fingers at the end of October? Many Thanks.
It will be cold for sure but probably not too cold to visit. You should bring some warm clothes. To make sure there is not too much snow, you might want to check the webcam: dachstein-salzkammergut.com/aktuelles/live-vom-berg/webcams
If there is not way too much snow, like when we were there and took the video, you can walk around no problem. I hope you will have an amazing visit and if you have any further questions, please let me know! Best regards, Gerhard
Thanks for the information
You are very welcome 🤗 thank you for watching and for the comment.
Thank you for all the details I wanted to know for my trip. It was really very detailed and good vlog. Keep up the good work and I will look forward for more vlogs of Austria :)
You are most welcome. Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏 I am really happy you liked the video and find it helpful in preparation for your trip. If any other question come up, regarding Salzburg or the surroundings, feel free to ask anytime.
Best video I found you explain everything so well! Currently planning to visit Hallstatt and the Ice caves from Salzburg in a couple of weeks. How much time do I need to visit the Ice cave and 5 fingers? I am also planning to visit Hallstatt if possible during the same day. Thank you!
Hello Samantha, sorry for the late reply. I somehow only noticed your comment now. I am glad you liked my explanation. I think the Ice Cave, the 5 fingers and a short visit to Hallstatt in one day can be done but you would be on a tight schedule because it takes a cable car, a short walk and a tour for the Ice Cave and then another cable car and another hike for the five fingers. If you are staying in the area or traveling by car, it can be done for sure. If you are on a day trip from Salzburg by public transport, I am not sure if it can be done because the trip itself takes almost three hours. Anyway, I hope you have an amazing trip and if you have any further questions, please let me know. All the best, Gerhard
Thank you for explaining all the details, and i have a question when you and your family visit Hallstatt?
I am glad you liked my explanations. Sorry for the late reply! I visited Hallstatt for the first time when I was about 25 years old, and that was only because a friend from Korea visited me. Later I visited a few more times but only because I became a tour guide and had to learn about it. Hallstatt is probably the most touristy place in Austria. Locals don't really go there but it's beautiful nonetheless.
how many hours require to see five fingers ?
Hey, sorry for the late reply! It takes about 2,5-3 hours from the valley station to take the two cable cars, walk to the five fingers, enjoy the view and get back down. If you have more time, I would also recommend visiting the caves after the first cable Car and possibly also taking the third cable car even if there is not much to do after the third one.
hello ! I am visiting in 2 weeks , would you recommend this ? also are the salt caves worth it in halstatt?
Hello Shane, yes, I would recommend it. I just checked. All the cable cars seem to be working but I am not sure if the Ice Cave and the Mammut Cave are open in winter since it takes a short hike to get there and there will probably be snow. The salt mines I would also recommend. They are really interesting but I would say they are not a must, if you already visit Dachstein since on Dachstein you already visit two caves. If I would have to pick between the two, I would do Dachstein. Please let me know, if you have any further questions and have a great trip!
All the best, Gerhard
@@freewalkingtoursalzburg thanks for the reply , we have never visited before , we stay in Vienna 2 nights & 2 nights in halstatt so we are going to use a day we stay in halstatt to see dachstein . We couldn’t find any recommendations of things to do in Vienna or halstatt as majority of sites we found didn’t have English , is their little English speakers here ? Also if you have any ideal recommendations of things to do around halstatt or Vienna please let me know .
All the best from Ireland !
@@shaneguinan5404 don't worry. Most people in Vienna and also in Hallstatt speak English because these are very touristy places. For Vienna, you should actually find a lot of things to do. I would recommend taking a free walking tour to get your bearings. But even if Vienna is a big city, many of the attractions are easily accessible on foot, and it's easy to find them. The reason you can't find recommendations for things to do in Hallstatt is that the place is tiny and there isn't that much to do. If you have two nights in Hallstatt, I would recommend the salt mines. Dachstein takes a whole day but the salt mines only take a couple of hours. Other than that, the best thing to do in Hallstatt is just see the village. Here is an article on a website of mine about things to do in Hallstatt: roamaustria.com/things-to-do-in-hallstatt/
I hope that helps and if you have any further questions, please let me know!
thanks a lot
You are very welcome 🤗 thank you for the comment.
Thanks for all the information , it is the best video on DACHSTEIN , i will be visiting in august 23, is there any time slot booking on ticket, please help
Sorry for the late reply! I have also been traveling since last month. I hope you had an amazing visit to Dachstein and hope everything worked out. The only time slot tickets should be the ones for the caves.
Hey! Loved your video, very informative
I am planning on going to Hallstatt from salzburg on 10th December this year. Just wanted to know if we can visit 5 fingers at this time of the year or would it be impossible due to snow? Also, if that's the case would you recommend going to the skywalk/ salt mine instead or would they be dead as well during early December.
Hi Rohit, apologies for getting back to you late. I hope it all worked out well and you had an amazing time in Hallstatt. The 5 fingers should be possible. I think the 5 fingers are much better than the skywalk but the salt mines are great as well.
Can you visit the five fingers in the middle of april (15-16th) or are the cable cars closed?
Hello, it's possible to visit the five fingers in the middle of April. All the cable cars are running because people go skiing. I believe the two caves after the first cable car are not available but the five fingers after the second cable car are. They offer snowshoe hiking to the five fingers but it should also be possible to get there without snow shoes. You could rent the snow shoes at the valley station so I would recommend to ask there, if you can go without snowshoes as well. We were there in October and there was snow but we had no problem walking to the five fingers without our normal shoes. I hope that helps and hope you will have a wonderful time on Dachstein in April. All the best, Gerhard
Thank you for the video! My fiancée and I are from Singapore and we will be visiting 5fingers this Mid-December. Would you recommend us to get snowshoes when visiting this place?
Thanks for the comment 🙏 You don't need snowshoes for the 5fingers, not even in mid-December. For mountain hiking you would need snowshoes because without them, you would sink in the snow, but on the way to the 5fingers there are many people so the snow is trodden and you can walk perfectly on it with normal shoes. Hiking shoes would be beneficial to not slip but if you walk carefully, any shoes will do. I wish you a wonderful visit and if you have any further questions, please let me know!
That great to hear! Thank you! 😁
Can I keep my carrier at ticket office ? If I give up coming to my hotel hallstatt , I can save some time till 12 or so .because I booked train 12.3O at hallstatt .that means,at obertraum train station , I can buy trainticket only to hallstatt .and then as my plan . I can go to Vienna successfully after enjoying five fingers. How about my idea? 😅
This sounds like the perfect plan for what you are trying to do. Yes, it is possible to leave your luggage at the valley station of the Dachstein-Krippenstein Cable Car:
dachstein-salzkammergut.com/en/service-infos/service/lockers-for-luggage
Hello ! can we reach these attractions all times of the year ?? is it open in april ? Thank you.
Hello Léa, welcome to the video! While the caves are only open from May, the cable cars should be operational. However, I just checked the website and found out that the cable cars will run on the winter schedule until April 10th and switch to the summer schedule from April 29th. Unfortunately, I'm not sure about the time in between. During winter, when there is heavy snowfall, the caves on the first stop are closed, but you can rent snowshoes to walk to the five fingers on the second stop. Although there may be less to do, I believe it's still worth taking the cable cars if you can make your way to the five fingers. As you can see in the video, it's possible if there is not too much snow. Additionally, many people use the cable cars for skiing. I hope this helps you plan your visit!
@@freewalkingtoursalzburg Hello !!! i will be visiting Hallstatt for one day on the 14th of April, i truly hope the cable cars up to the five fingers will be working. Thank you so much for your swift and extremely helpful reply !!! your video was super helpful as well. Appreciate this so much !!!! ♥
Thanks for the very informative vlog! I will be spending 2 nights at Obertraun could you suggest what is the best way to plan a visit to Hallstatt with the Salt Mine and visit the ice cave and 5 fingers please .
Hello Luca, thank you so much for your kind words! With 2 nights in Obertraun you have plenty of time for Hallstatt with the Salt Mines and Dachstein with the 5 fingers. For Hallstatt you have to cross the lake by boat. I would recommend spending one day in Hallstatt and in the salt mines and another day on Dachstein mountain. There are many things to do on Dachstein and if you want to do all of them, it takes an entire day. In Hallstatt it's basically just seeing the village and taking the funicular to the salt mines. Alternatively, you could also hike up to the salt mines in about 45 minutes. I hope that helps and if you have any further questions, please let me know! All the best, Gerhard
@@freewalkingtoursalzburg thanks again :D
Thank you, very nice video! Do you think there is enough time to visit Hallstatt and Dachstein in a single day? On Halstatt, I intent to walk around and visit the salt mines. On Dachstein, I intend to follow your suggestion and visit the ice cave and 5 fingers.
Hello Matan, I am glad you like it 😃🙏 that's a good question. I don't think it's possible. It might be possible, if you get to Hallstatt really early and skip the salt mines. But the Dachstein cable car is a bus ride away and then there is one cable car to the ice cave and a second cable car and a hike to get to the five fingers. Also in the ice cave as well as the salt mine you need a guided tour. The two times I visited, I had a full day on Dachstein each time and was really busy doing things. Both times I took the earliest ride up and last ride down and could barely finish the things on my list. I might be wrong. It might be possible with a well planned, tight schedule but what I would do is stay a night in Obertraun. Not in Hallstatt itself because the apartments in Obertraun, on the other side of the lake from Hallstatt, are way cheaper and Obertraun is the right direction to get to Dachstein. So I would do one full day Hallstatt and then take the boat to Obertraun to go to Dachstein the next morning. I hope that helps 😊
@@freewalkingtoursalzburg Thank you! Your video and comment are very helpful!
Hi, I would not recommend to do the Hallstadt salt mines and Dachstein in one day. IMO it would ruin the experience. We were the first morning group in the mines and with the walk in the Hallstadt town and lunch we finished at 2 p.m.
Is it easy to get to the ticket kasse of five fingers by bus543 from hallstatt? I think I can make it there and come back safely time wise . Or do you think I have a high possibility to miss my train to Vienna?
That is a really interesting question. I am not 100% sure but with the plan you outlined above, I do think that it's possible. If you only do the 5 fingers, it doesn't take too long to take the 2 cable cars, walk over and get back down.
And yes, buying a ticket for the 543 bus is really easy. You just get the ticket from the bus driver.
What time of year did you visit? Great video btw!
I believe this was at the beginning of October.
@@freewalkingtoursalzburg thank you, I’ll be there end October, I guess it will be freezing then
Up there it will most likely be freezing, yes. But you probably get a chance to see snow which can be really beautiful. It was when were there. In the valley, October can still be warm, depending on the weather but it could also be really cold already.
How much time does it take to only visit the five fingers and ice caves? The third package
It probably takes about 2,5-3 hours to only visit the five fingers, excluding the time to get to the valley station of the cable car. The two cable cars take about 45 minutes to an hour, I guess, because you need a moment to change from one cable car to the other. Walking to the five fingers takes about 15-20 minutes but there is not much more to do than enjoy the amazing view and snap a few pictures.
@@freewalkingtoursalzburg thank you for the reply! Again , loved your video
to purchase the ticket we just need to buy directly from the bus driver? not from any counter?
Exactly, the bus ticket you get directly from the bus driver. That's the case with all buses in Austria. You just tell the driver where you want to go when you get on the bus.
@@freewalkingtoursalzburg thanks a lot for the help.
Can you do the 5 fingers & Hallstatt Village with the salt mine in a day? From Salzburg? Seems doable
If you travel by car and you leave early, you can make it. If you travel by public transport, it would be an extremely tight schedule because it takes almost three hours to get from Salzburg to Hallstatt and the last connection back leaves between 5 and 6 in the evening. I am not sure if it's possible. You would spend 1-2 hours in the village, take the funicular to the salt mines and back, take the bus to the Dachstein Krippenstein valley station, two cable cars and a short hike to get to the five fingers.
@@freewalkingtoursalzburg thank you
I m scheduled to leave for Vienna 12. 30 by train . if I hit the road 7 or 8 can I come back to my hotel around 11 ? 3 hours is enough?
3 hours would be tight but I think if you have until 12 or so to get back to Obertraun train station, it can work out. I hope you make it! Enjoy the trip!
Thanks a million !^^
It is meaningless to climb up there in the rainy day . ^^
@@lenacl7654 oh, that is very true. That is true for all of the cable cars and other mountain-top destinations in Austria. There is just no view when the weather is bad. The weather must have been very different from here in Salzburg because here it has been super sunny for man days.
Hallo
How can I just visit the 5 fingers? I don't wish to visit ice caves. How much would be the cost? I am visiting in June😊
Hey, thank you for the question. To visit the 5 fingers on Dachstein, you have to take the first two cable cars. For that you need the Panoramaticket which is €35,30 at the moment. That includes all the cable cars but none of the caves. That is a great idea. The caves are nice as well, if you have an extra 2 hours and 15 more euros to spare but if you had to choose between the 5 fingers and the caves, the 5 fingers are the must-see on Dachstein. Enjoy the trip and if you have any further questions, I am always happy to answer them.
@@freewalkingtoursalzburg so from Hallstatt if I go then to which location I must driver as I need to park my car. From there I can take the cable cars. Please share location details
@@freewalkingtoursalzburg and how much will be a family ticket of 2 adults and 2 kids (10 n 15 years)
The cable car is near Obertraun on the opposite side of the lake. That's the exact location: g.page/dachsteinkrippenstein?share
If you are traveling by car, it's only about 10-15 minutes driving from Hallstatt and there is parking next to the valley station of the cable car.
And I think there is not a real family ticket but there are childrens and youths prices. The adults are €35,30, the 10 year old will be €19,40 and for the 15 year old I think the childrens price of €19,40 also still applies. That's a total of €109,40. It's expensive but worth it, if you are in the area only once.
That's amazing. how to reach Treppe ins Nichts ?
Hey, I am glad you like the video! And that's a good question. Treppe ins Nichts is on the other side of the same mountain range but an 80-kilometer drive. I have actually never been there, but should go someday and make another video about that.
@@freewalkingtoursalzburg Thank you :) The reason I asked is, I will be in Salzburg next month and planning to visit Hallstatt, Grossglockner, Eisriesenwelt, so I'm looking for some amazing views.
@@mirtulavarshini that's amazing. You chose the best places to visit in Austria and great views are guaranteed. Because you go to Hallstatt, you would probably visit Dachstein from Obertraun and don't get to the Treppe ins Nichts but the Five Fingers are just as nice, I guess.
@@freewalkingtoursalzburg Thank you :)