Dachstein Museum Austriahütte
Alpine museum in the Austriahütte at 1,638 m beneath the Dachstein south face, on mountaineering, development of the mountains and life on the Dachstein.
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About the museum
The Austriahütte on the Brandalm below the Dachstein south face is a mountain hut of the Alpenverein Austria, with a history dating back to 1880. In 1989 an exhibition room was set up in the hut; the museum's collection grew out of it, and at 1,638 m above sea level it is considered the highest-situated museum in Styria.
The collection includes alpine artworks, natural history objects, mountaineering equipment and mountain rescue gear. The redesigned permanent exhibition examines the relationship between people and the mountain: the opening up of the Dachstein, the role of the Alpine Club in the region, mountain pictures, huts and trails, climbing technique, mountain rescue, and life on the mountain in the past and today.
At six listening stations, residents of Ramsau who have lived and worked on the Dachstein over the last hundred years tell their stories. The museum is run by the Alpenverein Austria with a volunteer visitor service and is open daily during the summer season. It is supported by the State of Styria and the Austrian Alpine Club, among others. The approach from the valley station of the Dachstein-Südwandbahn is short and flat, so a visit combines well with a hike or a stop at the hut for refreshments.
Highlights
- Highest-situated museum in Styria at 1,638 m
- Six listening stations with memories of Ramsau eyewitnesses
- Mountain rescue equipment and gear
- Alpine artworks and mountain pictures
- Easy access from the Dachstein-Südwandbahn
Permanent exhibition
- Mensch und Berg am Dachstein – The permanent exhibition shows the development of the Dachstein, Alpine Club history, huts, equipment and mountain rescue, and lets Ramsau eyewitnesses tell their stories at listening stations.
- Founded
- 1989
- Operated by
- Alpenverein Austria
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3.50 |
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| Reduced | €2.50Alpine Club members, holders of the Ramsau guest card, groups of 10 or more, overnight guests of the Austriahütte |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Children and young people up to 18 years free |
| Groups (10+ people) | €2.50 per personPer person |
Free admission with the Dachstein-Sommercard.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 18 |
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- Family tours & workshops
Children's tours by arrangement; free admission up to age 18. Short, flat approach from the valley station of the Dachstein-Südwandbahn.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Buses to Ramsau am Dachstein; nearest railway station is Schladming.
By car
Parking available · 20-min walk to the entrance
Türlwandhütte car park at the valley station of the Dachstein-Südwandbahn.
From the valley station of the Dachstein-Südwandbahn along an easy, flat path in about 15 to 20 minutes; from Gasthof Edelbrunn in Ramsau about an hour's walk.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Restaurant
- Wi-Fi
Staffed Austriahütte of the Alpenverein with overnight accommodation; Wi-Fi in the hut.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Tours for children, groups and schools by arrangement (museum@alpenverein-austria.at). Six listening stations in the exhibition. |
