Arrival & Parking

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Quick and convenient to the Planai & Hochwurzen

In the middle of Styria, in the heart of Austria: the Planai & Hochwurzen are ideally located and easily accessible all year round. Whether it's a sporty day of skiing or a relaxed summer vacation - a good journey is the first step to a successful stay.

Mountain railroad Address
Planai main cable car
Coburgstrasse 52
8970 Schladming
WEST winter sports center - Planai West cable car
Maistatt 672
8970 Schladming
Hochwurzen summit lift
Rohrmoosstrasse 218
8971 Schladming

Our cable car stations

Planai & Hochwurzen

What would you like to travel with?

Arrival by car

You can reach Schladming directly and without detours via the Ennstal Bundesstraße B320. There are numerous parking options available around the valley stations - including the modern multi-storey parking lot and the underground car park in the Planai Stadium. Signposted access routes and well-developed roads ensure a stress-free journey.

Parking spaces in Schladming

Planai & Winter Sports Center WEST

Around 1,000 free parking spaces are available in the immediate vicinity of the Planet Planai valley station.

Whether in the ultra-modern underground car park "Planai Stadion" or the Planai multi-storey parking lot - you can conveniently prepare for your day of skiing without having to carry your ski equipment far. The Planai parking lot is adjacent to the valley station and offers direct access to the gondola entrance. Owners of an e-car can charge their car at the e-charging station for a fee.

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Parking lot Opening hours Parking fee E-filling stations
Planet Planai stadium parking lot
8:00 to 20:00
free of charge
Planet Planai parking garage
8:00 to 20:00
free of charge
3 pieces
Planet Planai underground car park
8:00 to 20:00
free of charge
16 pieces
VIP deck in the Planai Stadium
8:00 to 20:00
free of charge
13 pieces
P2 bus parking lot (only in winter)
8:00 to 20:00
free of charge
P3 City parking lot
00:00 - 24:00
with costs
P4 Parking lot winter sports center WEST
8:00 to 20:00
free of charge
4 pieces

Parking spaces at the Hochwurzen

The main parking lot at the Gipfelbahn Hochwurzen is available free of charge in summer and winter - including e-charging stations.

In the winter season, you will find additional parking options at other lift stations. You can get to the slopes directly from there - quickly, conveniently and without long distances.

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Parking lot Parking fee E-filling station
Parking lot valley station Gipfelbahn Hochwurzen
free of charge
6 pieces
Winterer parking lot - Hochwurzen II valley station
free of charge
-
Parking spaces Rohrmoos center - entrance ski school area
free of charge
-

E-filling stations

Planai & Hochwurzen

Charge your electric car and enjoy the mountain air - modern e-charging stations are available on the Planai and Hochwurzen. So you can start your day in the mountains stress-free while your car recharges.

Power output:
  • Power 11 kW - type 2 plug
Tariff:

Charging is possible with all common charging cards or by paying via QR code with credit card/Paypal.

Tariff with card 22.90 euros*; with QR code 26.90 euros* (for 12 hours)

Customers with charging cards from other providers will be charged according to their charging card contract.

*Subject to tariff changes by Energie Steiermark

Ein Planai-Elektroauto lädt an einer grünen E-Ladestation in der Tiefgarage in Schladming. | © Planai Bahnen
Ein Elektroauto lädt an einer E-Ladestation am VIP Deck im Planai Stadion. | © Planai Bahnen
Eine Frau steckt ein Ladekabel in die Stromtankstelle der Tiefgarage Planai, um ein E-Auto zu laden. | © Planai Bahnen
Eine Hand hält eine E-Ladekarte vor das Lesegerät der Stromtankstelle in der Tiefgarage Planai Schladming. | © Planai Bahnen

Arrival by train

Schladming train station is just a 6-minute walk from the WEST winter sports center. So you can start your day of skiing in a climate-friendly and relaxed way - without having to search for a parking space. Thanks to direct connections from Graz, Salzburg, Linz and Vienna, it's also easy to get here from other regions.

In summer, our hiking and city buses take you comfortably from Schladming train station to the valley stations of the cable cars. You can also reach the Planai valley station on foot - the walk is around 1.5 km long and takes around 15 minutes.

Arrival by bus

You can easily reach the Planai and Hochwurzen with regional or national bus connections. The bus stops are located right next to the valley stations - ideal for anyone who wants to travel in a relaxed and environmentally friendly way. Whether summer vacation or winter adventure: the bus journey is a stress-free alternative to the car.

Arrival by plane

For those arriving by plane, several airports in the area offer convenient connections to the Schladming-Dachstein region. Particularly easy to reach is the Graz Airport - from there you can reach the Planai or Hochwurzen in around 1.5 hours by rental car or public transport. Salzburg, Linz and Munich airports are also popular options for an uncomplicated journey.

FAQs

Arrival & Parking

Reservations are not possible - our on-site parking team will assign you the next available space. This guarantees a smooth and fair allocation of parking spaces for all guests.

Overnight parking is not permitted in the Planai parking lots. Our parking areas - stadium parking lot, underground garage and parking garage - are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm when the cable car is in operation. Penalties are to be expected outside these times. Please follow the instructions on site.

No, no ticket is required.

No, the parking spaces at the cable cars are free of charge for our guests.

The Planai multi-storey parking lot and the underground car park have an entrance height of 2.20 meters.