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Summer opening of gondolas in the ChaletsPlus regions 2026

By: Manon Kooijman at 22 May 2026
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A summer holiday in Austria is all about hiking past mountain lakes, enjoying lunch on sunny alpine meadows and taking in breathtaking views. Luckily, you don’t always have to climb hundreds of metres yourself. In the ChaletsPlus regions, the gondolas take you comfortably up into the mountains. Perfect for hikers, families, mountain bikers and anyone looking to relax. Curious when the gondolas in Austria will open for summer 2026? We’ve listed the expected summer opening dates of the cable cars and gondolas in our regions for you below.

Please note: final opening times for 2026 may still change. Always check the official lift company websites before travelling.

When do the gondolas open in Austria in summer 2026?

1. Wildkogel-Arena (Neukirchen & Bramberg)

Wildkogelbahn (Neukirchen)

  • 📅 21 May – 31 May 2026 – depending on weather conditions
  • 📅 4 June – 7 June 2026 – depending on weather conditions
  • 📅 11 June – 14 June 2026 – depending on weather conditions
  • 📅 18 June – 13 September 2026 – open daily
  • 🕘 Operating hours: 09:00–12:00 & 13:00–16:30

Smaragdbahn (Bramberg)

  • 📅 26 June – 13 September 2026 – open daily
  • 🕘 Operating hours: 09:00–12:00 & 13:00–16:30
     

  View up-to-date info at wildkogel-arena.at
 

2. Zillertal Arena (Königsleiten, Gerlos, Hochkrimml, Wald im Pinzgau)

Dorfbahn Königsleiten

  • 📅 20 June – 4 October 2026 – open daily
  • 🕘 Operating hours: 09:00–16:00

Isskogelbahn (Gerlos)

  • 📅 20 June – 11 October 2026 – open daily
    📅 16 October – 18 October 2026 – open
    📅 23 October – 26 October 2026 – open
  • 🕘 Operating hours: 09:00–16:30
     

View up-to-date info at ZillertalArena.com
 

3. Skicircus (Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Leogang, Fieberbrunn)

Kohlmaisbahn (H1+H2)

  • 📅 22 May – 11 October 2026
  • 🕘 09:00–16:15

Reiterkogelbahn (D1)

  • 📅 22 May – 25 October 2026
  • 🕘 09:00–16:30

12er KOGEL (B1+B2)

  • 📅 22 May – 29 September 2026
  • 🕘 09:00–16:15

Westgipfelbahn (A3+A4)

  • 📅 22 May – 4 October 2026
  • 🕘 09:00–16:15

Schattberg X-press (A1+A2)

  • 📅 5 June – 27 September 2026
  • 🕘 09:00–16:15

Schattberg Sprinter (A6)

  • 📅 5 June – 27 September 2026
  • 🕘 09:00–16:15
     

View up-to-date info at saalbach.com

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4. Mauterndorf & St. Michael

Grosseckbahn (Mauterndorf)

  • 📅 7 June – 28 June 2026 – Mon, Tue, Fri & Sun
  • 📅 29 June – 6 September 2026 – daily
  • 📅 7 September – 20 September 2026 – Mon, Tue, Fri & Sun
  • 🕘 09:00–16:30

Sonnenbahn (St. Michael)

  • 📅 7 June – 28 June 2026 – Mon, Tue, Fri & Sun
  • 📅 29 June – 6 September 2026 – Fri to Wed
  • 📅 7 September – 1 November 2026 – Mon, Tue, Fri & Sun
  • 🕘 09:00–16:30
     

View up-to-date info at grosseck-speiereck.at
 

5. Obertauern

Grünwaldkopfbahn & Kringsalmbahn

  • 📅 3 July – 21 September 2026 – open daily
  • 🕘 09:00–16:00

Hochalmbahn

  • 📅 28 June – 21 September 2026 – dagelijks
  • 🕘 09:00–16:00
     

View up-to-date info at ski-obertauern.at
 

6. Fanningberg

Fanningberg – Samsonbahn

  • 📅 2 July – 6 September 2026 – every Thursday & Sunday
  • ❗ No operation during poor weather
     

View up-to-date info at Fanningberg.info
 

7. Viehhofen

zellamseeXpress

  • 📅 9 July – 6 September 2026 – Thursday to Sunday
  • 🕘 09:00–17:00


View up-to-date info at schmitten.at
 

Explore the Austrian summer by gondola

Whether you’re heading out early for a mountain hike, planning an adventure trail with the kids or simply want to enjoy the views, Austria’s summer gondolas make exploring the mountains much easier. Staying in a chalet with ChaletsPlus? Then you’re often close to one of these lifts and surrounded by nature within minutes.

Please note that opening hours may change due to weather conditions or maintenance work. Always check the latest updates from the relevant lift company before travelling.

Hopefully, see you soon in the mountains…

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