Enjoy the time together
Family Holiday
Hello and Welcome!
We are Dachstein and Salzstein, the mascots of the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut. We are really looking forward to introducing you to our home and experiencing exciting adventures with you on the mountain, in the lake and around the World Heritage Site. Are you already curious about what there is to discover in the Holiday Region? We have put together the best tips for you on this page. Pack your spirit of discovery and join us on an unforgettable journey and moments that will stay with you.
Summer holiday for the whole family
for the whole family
for the whole family
Lace up your hiking boots and pack your backpack? Hiking is great fun on the family-friendly hiking trails in the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut! Come on, let's discover the trails!
for children
for children
Are you brave enough to hang on the ropes? Even young mountain enthusiasts can test their skills on the via ferratas in the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut . You are sure to be rewarded with great views and a large portion of fun.
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Hiking fun that is rewarded!
Hiking fun that is rewarded!
Pick up your folding map at one of the 4 tourist offices in the Holiday Region, find the 5 control stations along the hiking trails, punch out the letters and answer the questions. Then you can collect your reward and take part in the competition at the same time.
Guides for the whole family
Have you ever wondered what a raised bog is or why blueberries like to grow there? Which plants are herbs and what can I do with them? Or do you want to find out more about the forest you're hiking through?
Our guides have lots of exciting information for you and will make your hike through the Holiday Region a very special experience.
Get your equipment
Would you like to test your skills on the children's via ferrata but don't have the equipment? At Sport Jirka you can hire the climbing equipment you need to go climbing safely.
Can't manage the whole route on your own? No problem.
In addition to jackets and backpacks, your parents can also hire child carriers from the Gosau tourist office.
Prefer to be out and about in a stroller? Then why not use one of the free off-road strollers available for hire at the Gosaukammbahn mountain station and discover the Zwieselalm together. In addition to breathtaking views, the Zwieselalm also offers child-friendly hiking trails.
Water fun for the whole family
Bathing areas
Bathing areas
Did you know that the lidos and bathing areas around Lake Hallstatt and Lake Gosau are free of charge and still promise lots of fun? And if you do miss the slide and diving platforms, then come to the Bad Goisern outdoor swimming pool.
Lake Hallstatt
Lake Hallstatt
Travelling across Lake Hallstatt by boat or on a traditional “Fuhr” is a fantastic experience. Exciting information about the World Heritage Site and the wonderful natural surroundings is included.
Water sports
Water sports
Experiencing the lake and the surrounding natural beauty from a boat, canoe or kayak is something very special. There are many ways to enjoy this on Lake Hallstatt and Lake Gosau.
Experiences that will make your eyes sparkle.
The excursion destinations in the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut inspire young and old alike. Have you already seen them all or are you still on a voyage of discovery? Click through and experience moments that remain.
Winter holiday for the whole family
Winter adventures away from the pistes!
Tobogganing
Tobogganing
Tobogganing enthusiasts get their money's worth in the Dachstein Salzkammergut. Whether it's the moderately difficult toboggan run in Bad Goisern or tobogganing fun on the natural toboggan run in Gosau. This is pure winter fun!
Cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing
The free cross-country ski trails in the Dachstein Salzkammergut are not just for adults. The natural beauty along the trails, the cosy gliding - that's fun for everyone!
Winter hikes
Winter hikes
Stroll through the winter forests and feel the snow under your winter boots. Away from the pistes, the Holiday Region offers many exciting experiences. Try it out and discover our winter hiking trails.
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about family holidays in the Dachstein Salzkammergut
Yes, many of our accommodations welcome families and offer child-friendly services such as cots or play areas. You can find accommodation for you and your family here. The Dachsteinkönig Familux Resort and the Family Hotel Sommerhof in particular offer a wide range of facilities for children and their parents.
The Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut offers a wide range of family-friendly activities such as easy hikes, children's via ferratas and 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.
For children, the Hallstatt Salt mine or the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave and the Mammoth Cave are particularly fascinating. If you like to find more about the history of the region visit the Hallstatt Museum.
Whether the trail through the Koppenwickel in Obertraun or around Lake Gosau, there are several paved trails for the whole family in the holiday region. You can find a list of all paths suitable for pushchairs here.
Yes, in summer children's climbing equipment at Sport Jirka, child carriers at the Gosau tourist office or off-road pushchairs at the mountain station of the Gosaukammbahn. In winter you can hire ski equipment for children and adults or at the toboggan runs toboggans for hire free of charge. So you can arrive with peace of mind and get the equipment you need on site.
In the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut, you can experience exciting activities whatever the weather. On rainy days, the Salt mine in Hallstatt or the Hallstatt Museum are good Excursion destinations.
Yes, many excursion destinations offer special family prices or discounts for children. When you stay 3 nights or more you receive the Salzkammergut Card free of charge, with which you can take advantage of reduced rates. Children under the age of 15 do not need a Salzkammergut Card and can still take advantage of the reduced rates when accompanied by an adult (with a card).
Yes, there are many events throughout the year that are particularly interesting for families. Whether the "Oatna Kiritag" with amusement park or the Meisteradvent in the Hand.Werk.Haus with a children's workshop, children's eyes light up here. A very special challenge is the JOLLY children's hiking challenge where you have to hike to 5 destinations to collect your reward.
Dachstein and Salzstein are the mascots of the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut and represent the region. They not only embody the name of the region, but also its landmarks. With the Dachstein on skis and the Salzstein with a hiking rucksack, they also want to draw attention to the wide range of sporting opportunities that the region offers all year round.
They were created thanks to the JOLLY painting competition 2023, which the tourism association organised with the JOLLY brand. The mascots were selected from almost 400 ideas and brought to life from the drawings of Sophie (12 years), Laura Loreen (13 years) and Vivien (10 years).
Yes, you can buy the mascots as lovingly designed plush figures in the tourist offices in Bad Goisern, Gosau, Hallstatt and Obertraun and take a piece of the holiday region home with you.
