Despite glacier shrinkage

High demand: Dachstein extends its season

Thanks to the early onset of winter in September, conditions on the Dachstein are currently perfect.(Bild: Planai-Bahnen/Vettori)

The Dachstein between splendor and dilemma: while the glaciers are melting away, tourist demand in the high alpine terrain is constantly growing. In 2025, the summer season will therefore be extended for the first time.

"The loss of ice on the Dachstein is dramatic," says Andreas Kellerer-Pirklbauer, head of the Alpine Club's glacier measurement service. "Just like all the other glaciers in Austria." The Styrian is currently working with his team on the latest glacier measurement report, which will be published in spring. In the meantime, an average retreat value of more than 20 meters per year has been recorded.