--- id: 1387 title: Ski Opening Schladming-Dachstein 2026 path: /en/activities/events-news/ski-opening url: "https://www.planai.at/en/activities/events-news/ski-opening" language: en generated_at: "2026-11-08T00:00:44+01:00" type: document --- Ski-Opening Schladming ========================= Ski-Opening Checkbox label Summer-Opening ![A view of the packed Planai Stadium from the spectators’ perspective at the 2025 Ski Opening | © Daniel Scharinger](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/Planai/Events/Ski-Opening/2025/Backstreetboys/179704/image-thumb__179704__hero/Backstreet-Boys-Konzert0512-33%20%28c%29%20Pressefoto%20Scharinger.bfde6ddc.jpg "Ski-Opening 2025 im Planai Stadion, Backstreet Boys | © Daniel Scharinger") copyright: Daniel Scharinger 11 and 12 December 2026 Ski-Opening Schladming-Dachstein 2026 --------------------------------------- ### with Helene Fischer A season opener in a class of its own: on **11 and 12 December 2026**, **Helene Fischer and her band will kick off the ski season** at the **Planai Stadium**. With millions of albums and singles sold, numerous number-one albums across the German-speaking world, sold-out stadium and arena tours, and many awards – including multiple Echo Music Awards, the Golden Hen and several Bambis – she has left a lasting mark on the Schlager and pop music scenes. Concert tickets are available via [oeticket.com](https://www.oeticket.com/). The **Schladming-Dachstein Tourist Board** is once again offering **special packages** this year, comprising a concert ticket, a **2-day ski pass for Ski amadé** and **two nights’ accommodation at a partner establishment**. **Look forward to an extraordinary concert experience with one of the most successful German-speaking singers and entertainers!** [Get your ticket](https://www.oeticket.com/artist/ski-opening-schladming/?affiliate=B38) [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/Planai/Events/Ski-Opening/2026/Sujets/179737/image-thumb__179737__lightbox/SO1_SM_1200x638.23ea98d4.jpg) copyright: Leutgeb Entertainment That was the 2025 Ski-Opening ------------------------------- The **Schladming-Dachstein 2025 Ski-Opening** transformed the **Planai Stadion** into a stage brimming with emotion, beats and winter cheer. With their high-energy live performances, the Backstreet Boys treated around 50,000 enthusiastic ski and music fans to unforgettable moments against the backdrop of the impressive mountain scenery. During the day, the slopes were rocking; in the evenings, it was the stadium’s turn – perfect snow conditions, a spectacular show and a unique atmosphere made this weekend something truly special. [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/Planai/Events/Ski-Opening/2025/Backstreetboys/179706/image-thumb__179706__lightbox/Backstreet-Boys-Konzert0512-37%20%28c%29%20Pressefoto%20Scharinger.a96504b3.jpg) copyright: Daniel Scharinger [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/Planai/Events/Ski-Opening/2025/Backstreetboys/179705/image-thumb__179705__lightbox/Backstreet-Boys-Konzert0512-24%20%28c%29%20Pressefoto%20Scharinger.53077413.jpg) copyright: Daniel Scharinger [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/Planai/Events/Ski-Opening/2025/Backstreetboys/179704/image-thumb__179704__lightbox/Backstreet-Boys-Konzert0512-33%20%28c%29%20Pressefoto%20Scharinger.1e473068.jpg) copyright: Daniel Scharinger ![](https://www.planai.at/Planai/Events/Ski-Opening/2025/Videos/153547/image-thumb__153547__media-centered-video/Skiopening%20-%20Day%201_HQ~-~time-21.3818ac4b.png) play #### **Backstreet's back in Schladming - three times!** In **2025** , the **Backstreet Boys** will be guests on **December 5, 6 and 7** , transforming the Planai Stadium into a huge pop stage. Since the **1990s**, they have been inspiring audiences around the world with timeless hits such as **"I Want It That Way", "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)", "As Long As You Love Me"** and "**Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)**".At the **Ski Opening 2025 in Schladming-Dachstein** , you can not only look forward to these classics, but also to brand new material: their **anniversary album Millennium 2.0** will be released on 11 July - a reissue of their cult album Millennium from 1999. **Look forward to an unforgettable event - full of music, action and winter feeling.** [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/Planai/Events/Ski-Opening/2025/14821/image-thumb__14821__lightbox/SkiOpening_Partner.392c177f.png) copyright: Planai [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/Planai/Winter/Skifahren/8465/image-thumb__8465__lightbox/Planai%C2%A9Mirja_Geh_074.9686c97d.jpg) copyright: Mirja Geh [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/Planai/Kulinarik/Winter/8552/image-thumb__8552__lightbox/Kulinarik_Hochwurzenh%C3%BCtte_ChristineHoeflehner_8.171a6493.jpg) copyright: Christine Höflehner [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/Planai/Winter/Panorama/13800/image-thumb__13800__lightbox/Mitterhausalm%20II.33a7c4d4.jpg) Everything for your visit --------------------------- Arrival [](https://www.planai.at/en/info-service/arrival) copyright: Harald Steiner Mountain report [](https://www.planai.at/en/info-service/mountain-report) copyright: Josh Absenger Weather [](https://www.planai.at/en/info-service/webcams-weather/weather) copyright: Josh Absenger Webcams [](https://www.planai.at/en/info-service/webcams-weather/webcam) copyright: Gerald Oberreiter