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The Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut  comprises the four municipalities of Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt, Gosau, Hallstatt and Obertraun and is known for its unique blend of cultural heritage, impressive nature and warm hospitality.

• Bad Goisern is considered a centre of craftsmanship and customs and is a paradise for hikers, mountain bikers and outdoor fans.
• Gosau impresses with its idyllic valley and the imposing backdrop of the Gosaukamm and is a popular destination for skiers, climbers and nature lovers.
• Hallstatt is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and attracts visitors from all over the world with its historical heritage, the oldest salt mine in the world and its unique location on Lake Hallstatt.
• Obertraun is the gateway to the Dachstein Krippenstein, which is famous for its spectacular cave worlds and the 5fingers viewing platform and offers perfect conditions for ski tourers and hikers.

Whether culture, nature experiences or sporting opportunities - the region offers memorable moments for everyone.

The Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut can be reached by by car as well as by public transport.

There are several railway stations in the region that offer a comfortable journey:

• Bad Goisern train station (direct connection to the Salzkammergut railway network)
• Steeg-Gosau railway station (nearest stop for guests travelling to Gosau, with bus connections into the valley)
• Hallstatt train station (located on the opposite side of the lake from Hallstatt, regular ferry connection to the centre)
• Obertraun-Dachsteinhöhlen railway station (ideal starting point for the Dachstein-Krippenstein and the cave worlds)

There are direct train connections from Attnang-Puchheim (with connections from Vienna, Linz and Salzburg). From there, the Salzkammergut railway (direction Bad Ischl - Obertraun) runs directly to the region.

The Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut offers a wide range of accommodation so that you can find just the right one for your holiday. You can book conveniently via various channels - depending on your wishes and needs. We recommend booking.dachstein-salzkammergut.at. Booking is quick and uncomplicated.

In the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut there are numerous restaurants and inns offering regional and international cuisine. 

The Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut offers a unique blend of nature, culture and outdoor adventures. Whether you want to be active while hiking, biking, skiing or off-piste, or you want to explore the cultural highlights of the region, such as the oldest salt mine in Hallstatt or the Hand.Werk.Haus in Bad Goisern, there are countless possibilities.

With the Salzkammergut Card gives you a variety of discounts on leisure activities throughout the Salzkammergut. In winter you can also use the ski bus free of charge. The Salzkammergut Card is available free of charge for stays of 3 nights or more.

Advantages of the Salzkammergut Card:

• Discounts at over 120 attractions such as cable cars, boat trips, museums, spas and leisure activities
• Valid in the entire Salzkammergut region, i.e. not only in Bad Goisern, Gosau, Hallstatt and Obertraun, but also beyond

The Salzkammergut Card is available from the tourist offices and many partner businesses.

In der Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut finden zahlreiche Veranstaltungen statt, die Einblicke in die lokale Kultur, Musik und Traditionen bieten. In unserer Veranstaltungskalender findest du die aktuellen Veranstaltungen. Auf unserer Website kannst du auch die Veranstaltungen finden, die während deines Urlaubs stattfinden.

Numerous events take place in the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut, offering insights into local culture, music and traditions. You can find the current events in our events calendar. You can also find the events taking place during your holiday on our website.

Die Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut bietet eine Vielzahl an familienfreundlichen Aktivitäten wie leichte Wanderungen, Kinderklettersteige und Badeseen im Sommer sowie Ski-Kinderländer und Rodelbahnen im Winter. Besonders beliebt sind zum Beispiel der Höhen- und Sagenweg in Bad Goisern, der Familienklettersteig Little Bear am Dachstein Krippenstein oder die Rodelbahn in Gosau. Mit der JOLLY Kinder-Wanderchallenge können Familien die wunderschöne Landschaft der Region entdecken und bei erfolgreicher Absolvierung Preise abholen. 

Für mehr Informationen besuch unsere Familienseite.

The Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut offers a variety of family-friendly activities such as easy hikes, children's via ferratas and swimming lakes in summer as well as children's ski areas and toboggan runs in winter. Particularly popular are, for example, the legend trail in Bad Goisern, the Little Bear family via ferrata on the Dachstein Krippenstein or the toboggan run in Gosau. With the JOLLY children's hiking challenge, families can discover the beautiful landscape of the region and collect prizes if they successfully complete the challenge.

For more information visit our family page.

There are numerous opportunities to hire mountain bikes and e-bikes in the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut. The hire stations are tailored to the needs of cyclists and often also offer accessories.

Numerous guided tours are offered in the Dachstein Salzkammergut, giving you the opportunity to experience the impressive landscape, culture and history of the region in depth. From guided hikes during the Obertraun mountain experience, bike tours and cave tours on the Dachstein Krippenstein. Guided snowshoe tours are also a unique experience in winter.

Die in Österreich geltenden einheitliche Notrufnummern, die du in Notfällen kontaktieren kannst, findest du auf unserer Notfallseite. Wenn du im Urlaub einen Arzt oder eine Apotheke benötigst, haben wir dir hier eine Übersicht zusammengefasst.

You can find the standardised emergency numbers in Austria that you can contact in an emergency on our emergency page. If you need a doctor or pharmacy while on holiday, we have compiled an overview for you here.