Dachstein West Blog

Stories, Behind the scence, interesting facts

A new blue six-seater chairlift is displayed outdoors with a sign announcing its opening for the 2025/2026 winter season.

A milestone for the future of our ski area

Last week, history was made in Dachstein West with the official ground-breaking ceremony for two state-of-the-art 6-seater chairlifts.


Aerial view of the Gosau valley and Lake Gosau, surrounded by green forests. The mountains are covered in clouds. In the centre are the ropes of the Gosaukamm cable car.

Start of the season with "Kaiserschmarrn" & leftover snow

Finally back up to the Zwieselalm - that was our motto for the start of the Gosaukamm cable car season. So pack up the family and let's go!


Common altitude metres, challenges & aha moments

From the Atomic Backland ski touring route to the first ski touring camps with an experienced guide.


Henrik Kristoffersen in Dachstein West

Slalom star Henrik Kristoffersen was preparing himself intensively for the World Ski Championships in Saalbach at Dachstein West.


A group of eight people stand outside in a picturesque mountain landscape with green hills and houses in the background.

Welcome on board: The first day in our team

Shaping the future together - that is the motto of the apprenticeship programme at Bergbahnen Dachstein Salzkammergut.


A technical journey through time: Behind the scenes of our traditional summer cable car

We take you behind the scenes of the technical world behind the operation of one of the most traditional summer cable cars in Austria.


Two snow groomer with tiller and finisher working at night on a ski slope under floodlights

Behind the snow scenes: Focus on slope grooming

An insight into the work of our piste team!


International ski racers in Dachstein West

International ski racers from Norway and Sweden train in Dachstein West at the turn of the year.


Culinary Highlights in Dachstein West

Between tradition and modernity!


Family adventure in Brunos mountain world

During the summer holidays we explore Bruno's mountain world in Dachstein West!