Overview
The Five Fingers viewing platform consists of five platforms protruding from the Dachstein cliff at about 2,100m, each extending like a finger over the void with sweeping panoramas of Lake Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut. Each 'finger' has a different feature — glass floor, telescope, photo frame — offering varied perspectives on the landscape. Accessible by Krippenstein cable car from Obertraun followed by a 20-minute walk. Cable car round-trip about EUR 35 (adult). About 10 minutes by bus from Hallstatt to Obertraun.
Opening Hours
08:40-17:00 (May-October, varies with cable car schedule).
Travel Tips
Those with a fear of heights should be cautious. A combo ticket with the ice cave offers a discount. Only worth visiting on a clear day.
Hotels near 5 Fingers Viewing Platform
Hotels and guesthouses in Hallstatt, Krippenstein, Obertraun
Other attractions in Hallstatt
Hallstatt Salt Mine
The world's oldest salt mine (7,000 years), featuring underground slides and a subterranean salt lake.
Hallstatt Lakefront Viewpoint
Hallstatt's iconic postcard view — pastel-colored village reflected in the crystal-clear lake.
Dachstein Ice Cave
A vast natural ice cave inside the Dachstein massif, filled with spectacular ice formations.
Hallstatt Bone House (Beinhaus)
A world-famous charnel house displaying over 600 painted skulls.
Hallstatt Lake Boat Tour
A boat tour on the emerald waters of Lake Hallstatt, admiring the village and Alpine scenery.
Hallstatt Skywalk Viewing Platform
A viewing platform at the salt mine entrance, 350m above the lake with stunning panoramas of Hallstatt.
Hallstatt Market Square (Marktplatz)
The heart of Hallstatt village, where pastel buildings and a Holy Trinity column create a fairytale scene.