Pure fun – on and alongside the pistes!
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At the moment, the ski resorts in the Salzkammergut are in summer sleep. But even this time will eventually come to an end. Then it's back to the slopes. Snow permitting, the Dachstein West ski area in Gosau will open its doors just in time for Advent on Saturday 6th December 2024. At the same time, the popular “Gosauer Bergweihnacht” Christmas market will also be open. In Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt, Father Christmas will open the new winter season in the FreeSports Arena on the 2000m-high Krippenstein on 20th December 2024. All subject to there being enough snow - see you skiing and snowboarding in the Salzkammergut. Winter sports areas closed!
Note for winter sports enthusiasts
Ski resorts reopen in December 2024
Note for winter sports enthusiasts
The lifts in the "Dachstein West" ski area in Gosau are closed today (30.03.2024) due to strong gusts of wind.
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Pure fun in the
fun pistes ski region Dachstein West
The Dachstein West ski region is bound to impress: with new adventure-packed pistes for more skiing fun, delicious treats served by welcoming Alpine hosts, panoramic mountain views to admire and 140 km of perfectly prepared snows to explore with the Dachstein West ticket – more than enough space to let off some steam!
Want much more than just boring ski pistes as busy as motorways? Want to experience exciting and diverse pistes and genuine traditional ski huts? Then come to the fun piste ski region - Dachstein West! Skiing excitement is guaranteed on the new fun pistes in the Dachstein West ski region. The Marcel Hirscher slalom track with time-keeping facilities, the speed measurement tracks for building up the tempo, the snowcross facilities with a genuine start machine, the challenging moguls, the gentle wave tracks and much more are bound to impress skiing fans! But note: the 'Wilde Hilde', 'Rock'n Roll' and 'Donnergroll' tracks are not just popular with the technically advanced skiers, they also present a challenge for beginners! There’s no time to be shy here in :Dachstein West!
More fun! More challenge!
Anyone dreaming of ski huts – real cosy ski huts with tiled stoves, sugared pancakes, fun and mulled wine - will find plenty to satisfy their appetite here: virtually every fun piste has its own ski hut serving regional delights, with fun guaranteed! All served by the friendly hosts in the fun piste Dachstein West ski region! Cheerful guests are always welcome!
The beautiful villages of the ski region Dachstein West – Gosau, Russbach and Annaberg - also bring a smile to faces with their perfect infrastructure: the top quality ski schools can help everyone tackle the pistes for the first time and the schools were named the number one ski schools in Austria by skiers! Parents will find attentive child care for their little ones at the Spatzennest Russbach or with the friendly ski instructors at the 3 fun kids’ camps. The friendly hosts ensure guests enjoy relaxation and well-being in the small yet refined hotels and quarters. Modern lifts and snow-making facilities, ski depots and a free ski bus are taken as read and the great value ski ticket prices and fantastic family fun packages simply add to the relaxation and enjoyment!
Offers in the ski area "Dachstein West" Gosau
Fredyland in Gosau
Fredyland Gosau | Ski region Dachstein West: Learn to ski with Fredy.
Events in the ski area Dachstein West in Gosau
Find out witch is the best event in the ski area Dachstein West in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut. Siscover Gosau now!
Ski Courses for Adults & Children
The ski schools and outdoor providers in the Salzkammergut make your skiing holiday in the Gosau Valley and around Lake Hallstatt a real experience. The ski instructors show you what's important and how to glide down the slopes with the right technique.
MBA Gosau Ski Rental
The Gosau Ski Rental is located directly next to the valley station to the Horspitzlift in the centre of the Gosau Valley. From here you can go straight to the slopes. Quick and easy.
Free Ski Buses in the Salzkammergut
No stress on the road, no walking from the car park! During your winter holiday in the Salzkammergut, take advantage of the free ski buses that take you directly to one of the ski areas.
The Zwisiland in the Gosau Valley
With four modern conveyor belts, the Zwisiland is the ideal ski area for children and beginners to take their first turns, whether with skis or on the snowboard, delete in the snow.
Ski School Gosau - Dachstein West
The Traditional ski school in Gosau since 1967 - The Dachstein West Gosau Ski School is situated in a central location right beside the main access point to the Dachstein West ski region – the Hornspitz Express and is easily reached from all hotels and other accommodation.
Booling.Gosau - Book your winter holiday in the Salzkammergut now
Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.