Helene Fischer will kick off the winter season at the “Ski Opening Schladming-Dachstein 2026”

The styrian tourism region of Schladming-Dachstein, together with the Schladming 4-mountain ski area and international concert promoter Klaus Leutgeb, is once again organizing a spectacular highlight to kick off the upcoming winter season: On december 11 and 12, 2026, Helene Fischer will kick off the season as part of the “Ski-Opening Schladming-Dachstein 2026.”

Following the incredible success of the Backstreet Boys concerts last winter, the 2026 season opener will feature the next major musical highlight. The Schladming-Dachstein tourism region, together with the 4-mountain ski area (Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen, and Reiteralm) and the Leutgeb Entertainment Group, is bringing one of Europe’s biggest stars to Austria. Helene Fischer will deliver a concert experience in a class of its own at the Planai Stadium. Hardly any other artist captivates her audience quite like Helene Fischer. For years, she has been one of Europe’s most successful live acts, mesmerizing millions of fans with spectacular productions, extraordinary stage presence, and a unique connection with her audience. In the summer of 2026, she thrilled over 750,000 fans on her spectacular 360° stadium tour through Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. She filled stadiums and arenas throughout the German-speaking world. December will bring an extraordinary highlight for fans: At the Ski-Opening Schladming-Dachstein, visitors can look forward to a special concert featuring just the band - personal, intense, and up close. An evening full of hits in a unique mountain setting Set against the imposing mountain backdrop of the Dachstein, the Planai Stadium once again transforms into one of Europe’s most extraordinary concert venues. Together with her band, Helene Fischer will perform her greatest hits in an atmospheric live setting that uniquely combines emotion, musical quality, and concert ambiance. Following the historic successes of recent years featuring Robbie Williams, Bryan Adams, Sting, Simply Red, and most recently the Backstreet Boys, the Schladming-Dachstein Ski-Opening impressively continues its success story.

A global star meets a world-class destination

With the Ski-Opening, Schladming-Dachstein has long since established itself as one of Austria’s most important event destinations. Year after year, international artists attract tens of thousands of guests to the region and draw attention far beyond the country’s borders. Together with the Leutgeb Entertainment Group, the Schladming-Dachstein tourism region and the Schladming 4-Mountain Ski Area are once again sending a strong signal in support of high-quality event tourism and a spectacular start to the winter season. 

Ski-Opening Package 2026

To kick off the new winter season, the Schladming-Dachstein tourism association is once again offering attractive Ski-Opening Packages starting at € 388 per person. These packages include two nights at a partner accommodation (friday through sunday), a 2-day ski pass for Ski amadé, and a concert ticket for the 2026 Ski-Opening.

More information: schladming-dachstein.at/ski-opening