--- title: Gentle winter in the Dachstein Salzkammergut url: "https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/gentle-winter.html" description: Discover the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut from its gentle side while snowshoeing, ski touring or cross-country skiing. image: "https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/dachstein-salzkammergut/NEUE_BILDER/Aktiv-Winter/Huette-Langlaufen-Pano-Foto-RudiKainPhotografie.jpg" date: 2022-02-22 modified: 2026-03-06 --- # Gentle winter in the Dachstein Salzkammergut Gentle winter in the Dachstein Salzkammergut -------------------------------------------- Away from the ski slopes, the Dachstein Salzkammergut region offers a wide range of winter activities for beginners and pros in a breathtaking natural setting. Glide leisurely along the cross-country ski trails at your own pace and enjoy the sun's rays on your skin. Immerse yourself step by step in the winter landscape on snowshoe and ski tours and discover unforgettable views. A horse-drawn sleigh ride through the World Heritage region is a unique experience, whether as a romantic couple or with the family. A winter hike on cleared paths, along icy streams or through magical snow-covered forests will take every hiker's mind off the hustle and bustle of everyday life. These are moments that stay with you - your moments. [**This project was thankfully supported by EU Leader funding.**](https://ec.europa.eu/enrd/leader-clld_de.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") Nature. Winter. Silence. ------------------------ [ ![Two ski tourers on a narrow, snow-covered ridge, surrounded by glistening Alps. (Photo: DAG Mirja Geh)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/3/csm_Dachstein_Krippenstein___Dachstein_Tourismus_AG_-Mirja_Geh__22__3253977e87.jpg "Ski tourers (Photo: DAG Mirja Geh)") Ski tours Skiing through snow-covered landscapes - a pure winter adventure away from the pistes. ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/ski-touring.html) © Open copyright © Ski tourers (Photo: DAG Mirja Geh) Close copyright [ ![Two snowshoe hikers walk across a sunny snow surface with a wide view of mountain peaks. (Photo: Michael Groessinger)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/2/csm_Schneeschuhwandern-Aktivit%C3%A4t-Winter-Foto-OOE-Tourismus-Dachstein-Salzkammergut-Michael-Groessinger_10c1708cd1.jpg "Snowshoeing (Photo: Michael Groessinger)") Snowshoeing Explore the quiet winter world on snowshoes - off the beaten track. ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/erlebnisse/winter/holiday-in-the-snow/snow-shoeing.html) © Open copyright © Snowshoeing (Photo: Michael Groessinger) Close copyright [ ![Cross-country skier gliding through a snowy winter landscape, surrounded by trees and mountain scenery. (Photo: RudiKain)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/e/8/csm_Goisern-Langlaufen-Winter-Pano-Foto-RudiKainPhotografie_af6027b584.jpg "Cross-country skiing (Photo: RudiKain)") Cross-country skiing Glide over endless cross-country trails and enjoy the winter wonderland to the full. ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/cross-country-skiing.html) © Open copyright © Cross-country skiing (Photo: RudiKain) Close copyright [ ![Several people hiking on a wide, snow-covered path through a winter landscape with a mountain backdrop. (Photo: Grill Elisabeth)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/b/csm_Winterwandern-Familie-Gosau-Foto-Grill-Elisabeth_9273fbde14.jpg "Winter hiking (Photo: Grill Elisabeth)") Winter hiking Winter walks through marvellous snowy landscapes ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/winter-hiking.html) © Open copyright © Winter hiking (Photo: Grill Elisabeth) Close copyright [ ![Group of children and adults climbing up a snowy slope in the forest in the sunshine. (Photo: Martin-Fickert)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/5/csm_Rodelbahn-Trockentann-Bad-Goisern-Foto-Ober%C3%B6sterreich-Tourismus-GmbH-Martin-Fickert_a9f8faa46a.jpg "Toboggan run (Photo: Martin-Fickert)") Tobogganing Fun for the whole family - the best toboggan runs in the region. ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/tobogganing.html) © Open copyright © Toboggan run (Photo: Martin-Fickert) Close copyright [ ![Horse drawn sleigh ride in winter in Gosau at Dachstein. (Photo: Österreich Werbung, Harald Eisenberger)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/7/csm_Pferdeschlittenfahrten-Gosau-Winterzauber-Oesterreich-Werbung-Harald-Eisenberger_debc9d1124.jpg "Horse drawn sleigh ride in Gosau (Photo: Österreich Werbung, Harald Eisenberger)") Horse-drawn sleigh ride Romantic horse-drawn sleigh rides through the snow-covered region. ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/horse-sleigh-ride.html) © Open copyright © Horse drawn sleigh ride in Gosau (Photo: Österreich Werbung, Harald Eisenberger) Close copyright 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Plan your ski or snowshoe tours from the comfort of your own home! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Do you know it too? The anticipation that comes with planning your holiday. Now it's even easier to look forward to it, because you can **plan all your tours in advance** - from the comfort of your own home, whether it's a longer ski tour or just a leisurely snowshoe tour - you're sure to find your favourite tour here. Through nature with respect and protect the wild animal in the process [ Learn more now ](https://bergseensucht.com/2021/12/16/wintertouren-wildtiere-wald-sanfter-winter-skitouren-schneeschuhwandern/) [ © Open copyright © Cross-country skiing at the Dachstein Krippenstein (photo: Endl Mikela) Close copyright ![Cross-country skiing at the cross-country trail at the Dachstein Krippenstein (photo: Endl Mikela)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/b/2/csm_Langlaufen-Loipe-Krippenstein-Foto-Endl-Mikela_4b7daaef93.jpg "Cross-country skiing at the Dachstein Krippenstein (photo: Endl Mikela)") To the rules of behaviour in nature --------------------------------------- ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/gentle-winter/artikel/detail/6749/verhaltensregeln-in-der-natur.html)