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 opening of the ski resorts depends on snow conditions, the weather and demand.

Summer on the mountains in Gastein

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

Prospective Operating times in summer 2026

Operating hours of Stubnerkogelbahn cable car during summer

Thursday 14 May to Sunday 17 May
Friday, 22 May to Sunday, 11 October daily

from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. continuous in operation

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

Weekend operation: Thursday, 04 June to Sunday, 7 June Thursday, 11 June to Sunday, 14 June	from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
From Thursday, 18 June to Sunday, 8 November - daily	from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Revision days – Schlossalmbahn closed:	Monday, 21 September to Wednesday, 23 September Monday, 28 September to Wednesday, 30 September Monday, 5 October to Wednesday, 7 October

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

Operating hours of Graukogelbahn cable car during summer

Weekend operation: Thursday, 04 June to Sunday, 7 June Thursday, 11 June to Sunday, 14 June	from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.*
Thursday, 18 June to Sunday, 18 October - daily	from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.*
In case of good weather, additionally open from October 19 to 26	from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.*

*In case of adverse weather, operations may be suspended on a daily basis at short notice. In October, the season may end early if winter sets in.

Operating hours of Gipfelbahn Fulseck cable car during summer

Start of the summer season Thursday, 14 May to Sunday, 17 May Saturday, 23 May to Tuesday, 23 June every TU, FR, SA & SU Whit Monday, 25 May + Corpus Christi, Thursday 4 June	from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00* p.m. continuous operation
Main season Friday, 26 June to Sunday, 13 September daily	from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00* p.m.
Late-season Tuesday, 15 September to Tuesday, 13 October every TU, FR, SA & SU Friday, 16 October to Saturday, 31 October daily	from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00* p.m.

*No operation in case of adverse weather.

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. Season tickets and Almorama Cards (multi-day tickets) are also valid for the Goldbergbahn on the action days at the Almfest in Sportgastein.

On the special promotion days: Saturday, 8 August and Sunday, 9 August

from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m

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!

Circuit Hiking Days

Schlossalm, Kasereben, Sender and Stubnerkogel cable cars in operation from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Evening rides

STUBNERKOGEL
continuously until 10.00 p.m.

GRAUKOGEL
continuously until 08.00 p.m.

SCHLOSSALM
continuously until 10.00 p.m.

Saturday, June 20

Friday, July 17

Saturday, June 20

Friday, July 3

Friday, August 7

Friday, July 10

Friday, July 31

Friday, August 21

August 14

Friday, August 28

No operation in case of adverse weather.

Planed operating hours of the ski areas in winter

Summer is far from over, but are you already looking forward to hitting the slopes? Then plan your winter holiday in advance – thanks to the high altitude of our ski resorts, we guarantee snow in Skigastein right through to spring. Spring skiers take note: next winter, the season ends on 2 May in Sportgastein!r cable cars.

Prospective operating times in winter 2026/27

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 11, 2026 to Sunday, April 4, 2027 daily
Partial operation on the Schlossalm ski area from Friday, November 27, 2026
Partial operation on the Stubnerkogel ski area from Friday, November 27, 2026
Trainings area Ski center Angertal with GASTI Park: from Friday, December 4, 2026
Off-season partial operation Schlossalm: from Monday, April 5, 2027 to Sunday, April, 11, 2027

Operating time daily from 8.30 a.m. until 4.00 p.m.
Operating time until January 31, 2026: 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.

Partial operation as part of „Gastein Classics“ from Friday, December 11, 2026 to Sunday, December 13, 2026

Daily operation from Friday, December 18, 2026 to Sunday, April 11, 2027

Weekend opening hours in the late season:

Friday, April 16, 2027 to Sunday, April 18, 2027
Friday, April 23, 2027 to Sunday, April 25, 2027
Friday, April 30, 2027 to May 2, 2027

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

Opening hours for winter 2026/2027 will be announced.

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

Tickets for your summer in the mountains

For your summer holiday in Skigastein, choose from a variety of ticket options. Whether it’s the Almorama Card, a season pass, or a mountain railway ticket – book the ticket that perfectly matches your summer plans in the mountains!

Tickets for your summer holiday