A summer love that lasts.
The 200 km of forest roads, which are formed into a tour network of around 800 km, want to be cycled and the surrounding landscape and the sights and viewpoints along the way discovered. The routes ranging from the legendary multi-day Dachstein Tour to the technically challenging Salzkammergut Trophy training routes to leisurely mountain bike tours.
Whether you are a pleasure hiker or a real mountain enthusiast, the 700 km of hiking routes leave nothing to be desired. Places of happiness from which new strength can be drawn, leisurely walks along the lakes and impressive summit experiences whether on foot or with the cable-cars, numerous hiking routes of all levels of difficulty are available.
Hallstatt with its thousands of years of history is a place to discover, to feel good and to slow down. With its rich culture, Hallstatt not only shaped its own era, visitors can browse through the small shops along the lake promenade that still offer genuine craftsmanship. In the oldest salt mine in the world the 7,000-year-old history comes to life.
The drinking and eating culture of the Inner Salzkammergut, based on conviviality and good, honest food, can be experienced everywhere, whether in the rustic alpine huts along the tours or the inns with idyllic guest gardens. Discover the culinary craftmanship at the many regional producers who give their products their own signature with passion and attention to the detail.
TOP experiences
Hiking Region Dachstein West
Where can you find the best summer fun for families, adventurers, and mountain climbers? In the Salzkammergut, of course! The cable cars in Gosau, Russbach and Annaberg take you to the Dachstein West hiking region. The alpine meadow landscape between Upper Austria and Salzburg offers a wide range of hiking options – from easy and pushchair-friendly to difficult multi-day tours. You hike along the legendary Dachstein and enjoy the view of the Dachstein glacier, the Gosaukamm and the Tennengebirge.
Adventure mountain Dachstein Krippenstein – Obertraun
Hardly any mountain has as much to offer as the Dachstein Krippenstein. In the hiking world at 2,100 m you can explore the alpine world of the Dachstein plateau. If you are looking for a vertical kick, you will find many via ferrates of all difficulty levels. The spectacular 5fingers viewing platform provides adrenaline rush as well as spectacular views. At the middle station, the “Schönbergalm nature park” offers a nature experience for the whole family and 2 caves, the Dachstein Giant ice cave and the mammoth cave, can be visited.
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Hallstatt Salt Mine – Hallstatt
If you want to get to know the culture and history of the World Heritage Region, the salt mine is the right place for you. High above Hallstatt, you follow the tracks of prehistoric miners down into the tunnels of the Salzberg. A laser show and the 3D bronze cinema not only amaze, but they also bring knowledge about the history of salt mining closer. Pure adrenaline is offered by the 64 m long miner's slide, which is the longest in Europe. A special highlight is the "World Heritage View" viewing platform, which is high above the roofs of historic Hallstatt.
Obertraun mountain experience
Tradition, the beauty of nature, mountain experience and adventure, all this connects the Obertraun mountain experience. From July to October, you can choose from impressive natural spectacles on the Dachstein Krippenstein, traditional mountain fairs and alpine festivals to guided hikes with local hiking guides. The sunrise ride and the full moon ride on the Dachstein Krippenstein in particularly are worthwhile.
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Hand.Werk.Haus Salzkammergut - Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt
In the centre of Bad Goisern, in the Castle Neuwildenstein, crafts from the Salzkammergut are presented. On three floors, the colourful diversity of local crafts can be experienced, the history as well as current contexts. Not only the masterpieces of the member businesses, ranging from roofers to carpenters, from shoemakers to soap boilers, from butchers to mustard makers, but also the people behind the traditional businesses, some of which have been in existence for 200 years, are presented.
Contact & Service
Holiday Region Dachstein SalzkammergutKirchengasse 4
4822 Bad Goisern
Phone +43 5 95095
Fax machine +43 5 95095-74
E-Mail info@dachstein-salzkammergut.at
Don’t hesitate to contact the team of local guides for any questions about the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut.
