Operating hours of the Gastein cable cars

The mountains are calling, and adventure awaits – whether it’s on the snow-covered slopes or sun-kissed hiking trails. To make it easy for you to plan your stay in Skigastein, we have listed the operating hours of the cable cars of Gastein for you. The number of lifts depends on the snow conditions.

Prospective Operating times in winter

Operating hours of the cable cars at Schlossalm-Angertal-Stubnerkogel ski resort

The family-friendly ski resort is the largest interconnected ski area of Skigastein, boasting varied slopes for all skill levels. Highly efficient: The network of lifts and cable cars operates at the following season times:

Ski area connection Schlossalm-Angertal-Stubnerkogel: from Friday, December 13, 2024 to Sunday, April 06, 2025 daily
Partial operation on the Schlossalm ski area from Friday, November 29, 2024
Partial operation on the Stubnerkogel ski area from Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Trainings area Ski center Angertal with GASTI Park: from Saturday, December 7, 2024 to April 06, 2025 daily

Operating time daily from 8.30 a.m. until 4.00 p.m.
Operating time until January 31, 2024: from 8.30 a.m. until 3.30 p.m.

Operating hours of the cable cars in Sportgastein

At the ski area and freeride paradise of Sportgastein, Goldbergbahn cable car and Kreuzkogellift take you up to the starting points of many great slopes and off-piste routes.

Ski area Sportgastein: from Saturday, December 21, 2024 to Thursday, May 1^st 2025

Open daily from Saturday, December 21, 2024 to Sunday, April 27, 2025
Open on Thursday, May 1^st2025

Operating time daily from 8.45 a.m. until 4.00 p.m.
Operating time until January 31, 2024: from 8.45 a.m. until 3.30 p.m.

Operating hours of the lifts at Graukogel, the natural-snow ski resort

At Graukogel ski resort, you can hop on Graukogelbahn or Reichebenlift to get to the starting point of your snow adventure – from Thursday to Sunday.

Ski area Graukogel: from Thursday, December 26, 2024 to Sunday, March 23, 2025 - open from Thursday to Sunday

Operating time daily from 9.00 a.m. until 4.00 p.m.
Operating time until January 31, 2024: from 9.00 a.m. until 3.30 p.m.

Operating hours of the cable cars at Dorfgastein-Großarltal ski resort

You can swoosh down the beginner-friendly slopes of Dorfgastein-Großarltal ski resort. Take a seat in the comfy cabins of Gipfelbahn Fulseck cable car or Panoramabahn cable car and conveniently ride up to the starting points of many great slopes.

Ski area connection Dorfgastein-Großarltal: from Friday December 6, 2024 until Sunday, March 30, 2025 open daily

Operating time from 8.30 a.m. until 4.00 p.m.

Tickets for your winter sports fun

You can choose from a variety of tickets for your winter sports holiday in Skigastein. Day ticket, season ticket, or combined ticket: Simply book the ticket that best suits your needs!

Tickets for your winter holiday

Slope closure in Skigastein

The ski slopes of the Schlossalm - Angertal - Stubnerkogel ski area are open from 8:30 a.m., on the Graukogel and in Sportgastein from 9:00 a.m.. Depending on the location of the ski slope and the time of year, the ski slopes are closed from 4:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m.
Skiing on or entering the slopes during this time is prohibited! Exceptions apply for evening ski tours and early morning skiing.

Slope regulation and slope closure

Summer on the mountains in Gastein

Hikes with panoramic highlights, swinging from peak to peak and experiencing sunsets on the adventure mountains in Gastein!

Operating hours of Stubnerkogelbahn cable car during summer

Friday, 17 May to Sunday, 6 October 2024	daily
Operating times	from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. continuous in operation
Last descent	4.00 p.m.

In case of bad weather operating every full hour.

TIP: The Stubnerkogel near Bad Gastein is a certified viewing mountain of the Best Austrian Summer Lifts and offers a 360° panorama.

Operating hours of Schlossalmbahn cable car during summer

Friday, 14 June to Sunday, 3 November 2024	daily
Extended from Thursday, 7 to Sunday, 10 November 2024	extra autumn weekend
Operating times	from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. continuous operation
Last descent	4.00 p.m.

In case of bad weather operating every full hour.

TIP: The Schlossalm in Bad Hofgastein is a certified family mountain of the Best Austrian Summer Cable Cars with a playground, motor skills trail and family hiking trails.

Operating hours of Graukogelbahn cable car during summer

Friday, 21 June to Sunday, 29 September 2024	daily
Thursday 3 October to Sunday, 20 October 2024	Thursday to Sunday
Operating times	from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. continuous operation
Last ascent	3.30 p.m.
Last descent	4.15 p.m.

No operation in case of adverse weather.

TIP: Experience the magic of the stone pine forest on the relaxing stone pine trail at the mountain station on the Graukogel.

Operating hours of Gipfelbahn Fulseck, Kieserlbahn & Panoramabahn cable car during summer

Main season 28 June to 8 September 2024	daily
Late-season 9 September to 24 October 2024 every TU, FR, SA & SO 25 October to 31 October 2024 daily extended 2 & 3 November 2024	Extended autumn operation
Operating times	from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. continuous operation Last descent from the mountain station 4.00 p.m. Last descent from the middle station 4.30 p.m.

No operation in case of adverse weather.

TIP: From summer 2024 there will be mountain cart rides on the Fulseck in Dorfgastein from the mountain station to the middle station.

Summer operating hours of Goldbergbahn cable car in Sportgastein

Goldbergbahn cable car only operates on special promotion days during summer – on the weekend of the “Nassfelder Almfest”. On these days, Goldbergbahn cable car is in operation from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

on the special promotion days: Saturday, 10 August and Sunday, 11 August 2024	Nassfelder Almfest
Operating times	from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. continuous operation

TIP: From the Goldbergbahn mountain station, it is just a few minutes' walk to the Kreuzkogel summit cross at 2,686 meters. The ascent on the action days is rewarded with a spectacular view of the surrounding mountain landscape. Be there and experience the mountain panorama!