Dachstein West ski region

Winter pleasure, of course

Skiing on 160 kilometres of well-prepared pistes between Salzburg and Upper Austria, always with the fantastic Dachstein panorama in view - this is only possible in Dachstein West, naturally in Salzkammergut.

Whether piste or ski tour, snowshoe trail or ski hut: with us it is just a matter of feeling good with friends. Now even more varied: with the new Familypark Dachstein West, fun for the whole family is guaranteed!

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Gondola arrives at the mountain station of the cable car, on a snow-covered mountainside, with a view of the Dachstein Glacier under a clear blue sky.

Winter season over

All facilities are closed!

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20.09.2025

Season start - Hornbahn & Brunos Bergwelt

Latest event

A modern, angular building with a blue roof and wooden façade, embedded in a snow-covered landscape in the open air.

NEW in winter 2025-26

6 SB Angeralm & 6 SB Aussichtsberg

Onlineshop

Tickets at a low online price

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Naturally 365 Ticket

6 summer cable cars & 3 ski regions

View of the snow-covered Dachstein Glacier with striking peaks, surrounded by a snow-covered forest under a bright blue sky.

Dachstein plus Club

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Skiing

For the whole family, of course!

Voucher shop

The perfect Christmas gift!

Two people in red ski equipment walk uphill on a snow-covered piste, surrounded by snow-covered trees under a clear sky.

Skitouring route in Russbach

Activ, of course!

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Snowshoe trail in Gosau

Quietly, of course!

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Active Family offer

Promotion valid: 08.03.20245 until 06.04.2025

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Some call it a holiday - we call it coming home

Find accommodation and book a holiday:

  • Close to Salzburg

  • As the hotspot in Salzkammergut, the Dachstein West region is easy to reach

  • Ideal starting point for excursions in the direction Dachstein or Hallstatt

  • From private rooms, guesthouses, cosy inns, chalets to luxurious family hotels, there is a wide range of accommodation to choose from

  • Everyone can feel at home with us!

Holiday tip
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Your vacation in Dachstein West

Get close to the mountains in the Dachstein West region. The destinations Gosau, Russbach and Annaberg are still insider tips for your perfect holiday in Austria.

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Good to know:

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News & Blog

From the first stone to the first journey: a look behind the scenes - Part I

Take a look behind the scenes with us and follow the construction of the two new 6-seater chairlifts in our construction diary.

Construction site on a grassy hill with an excavator, piles of earth and concrete structures. Mountains and cloudy sky in the background.

Discover the Dachstein West region:

A smiling child in ski clothing, helmet and ski goggles, holding skis in his hand in front of a snowy mountain backdrop.
Kinderlands
A group of two women and several children are walking along a gravel path in a picturesque mountain landscape with trees and clear skies.
Hiking region
Two adults and two children stand at the entrance to a demarcated area on the ski slope. Next to them is a sign saying ‘KIDSRUN’, with a gondola, trees and other skiers in the background.
Piste Highlights
Cable car, ascending a mountain, with a view of Lake Gosausee and rugged peaks and the snow-capped Dachstein Gletcher in the background, surrounded by lush greenery.
Summer cable cars
Two people are walking uphill on ski touring skis through a snow-covered forest, surrounded by tall, heavily iced trees under a pale sky.
Ski touring
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Snowshoetrail
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Brunos Mountain World
A ski instructor wearing a red jacket with the words ‘Skischule Dachstein West’ on it watches two children skiing on a groomed piste surrounded by snow-covered mountains.
Ski schools
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Ameisenexpress
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Ski and alpine huts
A couple in athletic wear walks along a sunny trail, pushing a stroller, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
Free pushchairs
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Free ski bus
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Via Ferrata