An insider tip that happens only once a year: The first gondola heads up the mountain at sunrise—this year as early as 4:40 a.m.

Outside, the gondola supports glowed in the darkness—the “Katrin Constellation,” as seen from Bad Ischl looking toward Katrin . The Wildenstein ruins and the Katrin summit cross are also illuminated this night—a scene that blends seamlessly into the nighttime cityscape of Bad Ischl.

What happens when five Austrian winemakers, swing and blues music, and the glowing Dachstein Glacier at 1,400 meters above sea level come together?

On August 8, 2026, under glorious weather, the Katrin was transformed into what is arguably Austria’s most beautiful wine lounge.