About Us the company
The Dachstein
The Dachstein Glacier is part of the Planai-Hochwurzen-Bahnen GmbH group of companies. Together, these businesses offer unique mountain experiences, modern infrastructure, and a wide range of recreational activities in the Schladming-Dachstein region.
Best Austrian Summer Mountain Railway
The Dachstein bears the “Best Austrian Summer Mountain Railway” seal of quality. This distinction stands for certified quality and exceptional experiences in the mountains. The Dachstein is categorized under the “Panorama & Nature Experience” section.
UNESCO
A unique landscape shaped by nature, culture, and history: The Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut region has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Around the Dachstein, breathtaking mountain scenery meets a cultural history stretching back thousands of years. Discover what makes this historic cultural landscape so special and why it ranks among the world’s most significant World Heritage Sites.
Technical Specifications
Want to learn more about the Dachstein Glacier Cable Car?
Since 1969, the Dachstein Glacier Cable Car has been taking its guests to an altitude of about 2,700 meters above sea level. Every year, it covers impressive distances, transporting not only people but also large quantities of material. Discover fascinating facts, technical specifications, and the cable car’s evolution into the modern panoramic gondola and the new Dachstein mountain station.
Planai-Hochwurzen-Bahnen GmbH
Planai-Hochwurzen-Bahnen GmbH was founded in 1970 and is now one of the region's leading tourism companies.
At a Glance:
Planai-Hochwurzen-Bahnen GmbH
- Founded: 1970
- Total revenue of PHB: approximately 70 million euros
- PHB umbrella brand: Planai, Hochwurzen, Galsterberg, and Dachstein
- Management contract for Wilder Berg Mautern
- 430 employees and apprentices
- Percentage of women: 32% (leading among cable car operators in the Alpine region)
- Recreational facilities: Schladming Bike Park, Hopsiland Planai, Bankerlweg Hochwurzen, Dachstein Himmelsleiter, Sky Walk, and suspension bridge with the “Stairs to Nowhere”
- CEO: Mag. Peter Weichbold
The company is committed to quality, innovation, and long-term, responsible growth. This includes, among other things, an ISO 9001-certified quality management system and an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system, as well as investments in renewable energy and modern infrastructure.
