--- title: Skiing and snowboarding in the Dachstein Salzkammergut url: "https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/skiing.html" description: Information about the Skiing Areas Dachtein West and Krippenstein in Obertraun and Gosau. Skiing, Snowboarding, Ski Schools, Huts, Hotels ... image: "https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/dachstein-salzkammergut/NEUE_BILDER/Aktiv-Winter/Dachstein-West-Skifahren-Foto-RudiKainPhotografie.jpg" date: 2012-07-23 modified: 2026-03-06 --- # Skiing and snowboarding in the Dachstein Salzkammergut ![Skier skiing dynamically down a snowy slope, chairlift in the background. (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/f/csm_Dachstein-West-Skifahren-Foto-RudiKainPhotografie_61098658d7.jpg "Skiing (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie)") ![Skier skiing dynamically down a snowy slope, chairlift in the background. (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/f/csm_Dachstein-West-Skifahren-Foto-RudiKainPhotografie_15c14c3f9c.jpg "Skiing (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie)") Skiing and snowboarding in Dachstein Salzkammergut ===================================================== © Open copyright © Skiing (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie) Close copyright ![Zwei Frauen in Skitourenkleidung klatschen sich auf einem verschneiten Berggipfel ab. Sie tragen Rucksäcke und Skistöcke. Im Hintergrund sind schneebedeckte Berge und eine Skipiste zu sehen. (Foto: Philipp Reiter - the adventure bakery?](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/3/8/csm_Skitouren_Gosau_Kornbrand_H%C3%BCtteneck_Philipp_Reiter_the_adventure_bakery__37__e52c3571cd.jpg "Skitour Kornbrand Gosau (Foto: Philipp Reiter - the adventure bakery?") ![Zwei Frauen in Skitourenkleidung klatschen sich auf einem verschneiten Berggipfel ab. Sie tragen Rucksäcke und Skistöcke. Im Hintergrund sind schneebedeckte Berge und eine Skipiste zu sehen. (Foto: Philipp Reiter - the adventure bakery?](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/3/8/csm_Skitouren_Gosau_Kornbrand_H%C3%BCtteneck_Philipp_Reiter_the_adventure_bakery__37__eff0826f04.jpg "Skitour Kornbrand Gosau (Foto: Philipp Reiter - the adventure bakery?") Winter dreams in Powder snow =============================== © Open copyright © Skitour Kornbrand Gosau (Foto: Philipp Reiter - the adventure bakery? Close copyright 1. 2. [ previous slide ](#ttgNCEHeaderSlider) [ next slide ](#ttgNCEHeaderSlider) Slide 1 From 2 [ Accommodation Booking ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/search-accommodation.html) **Skiing and snowboarding in the Dachstein Salzkammergut** ---------------------------------------------------------- The Dachstein Salzkammergut turns into a veritable winter sports paradise in the cold season! While you will find powder routes and freeride variants in Obertraun at the [**Dachstein Krippenstein**](http://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com), you can really relax in Gosau in the [**family ski area Dachstein West**](http://www.dachstein.at). In both ski areas, rustic huts await you for a stop-off, stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the region, as well as pure fun on the perfectly prepared pistes! If you prefer to stay away from the slopes, you can pass the time with a **snowshoe hike** or **horse-drawn sleigh ride**. **Cross-country skiing** is also an option of course, because what is more beautiful than to explore the trails of the region in bright sunshine? Here you will find all information for your winter holiday in the Dachstein Salzkammergut! [**You have questions? Let us know how we can help you!**](mailto:info@dachstein-salzkammergut.at) Latest news about the start of the season in Dachstein West - [**click here**](https://www.dachstein.at/en/winter/panorama-map-open-lift-facilities "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") [ © Open copyright © Family Ski Region Dachstein West (Photo: Mirja Geh) Close copyright ![Dachstein West offers slopes for young and old.](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/0/csm_DW_MirjaGeh_603a_25886150f3.jpg "Family Ski Region Dachstein West (Photo: Mirja Geh)") Fun & action for young and old -------------------------------------- ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430000469/skiregion-dachstein-west-gosau-russbach-annaberg.html) ### Family Ski Area Dachstein West In the [**family ski area Dachstein West**](https://www.dachstein.at/en "Dachstein West") you can really let your soul dangle. You can expect rustic huts for a stop, stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the region as well as pure fun on the perfectly groomed slopes! [**Overview of the open lifts**](https://www.dachstein.at/en/winter/panorama-map-open-lift-facilities "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") Are you ready for your family ski vacation? [ Buy tickets! ](https://shop.dachstein.at/en/#type=season-ticket&hasPackages=false&hasTickets=false&categoryChilds=dachstein-west "Tickets") ### Dachstein Krippenstein The Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut turns into a real winter sports paradise in the cold season! The [**Dachstein Krippenstein**](http://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com) is known for its powder trails and freeride variations. You feel like swinging down the 11 km long slope right away? [ Buy tickets! ](https://shop.dachstein-salzkammergut.com/en/#type=day-ticket&date=today&keyword=adults&hasPackages=false&hasTickets=true) [ © Open copyright © View of the cable car (Photo: DAG Mirja Geh) Close copyright ![Two skiers with equipment look at snow-covered mountain peaks in front of the cable car. (Photo: DAG Mirja Geh)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/e/csm_Dachstein_Krippenstein___Dachstein_Tourismus_AG_-Mirja_Geh__6__08109099e3.jpg "View of the cable car (Photo: DAG Mirja Geh)") Skiing on the longest downhill run in Austria! ------------------------------------------------- ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/105011/freesports-arena-dachstein-krippenstein.html) Book your holiday now and explore the Dachstein Salzkammergut! --------------------------------------------------------------- With our [**packages**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/adventure/listen-tourdata/packages-offers.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster"), your stay in the Dachstein Salzkammergut will be an unforgettable experience. Browse through our offers and spend your holiday in the natural treasure of the Inner Salzkammergut. [**If you have any questions about our offers, our reservations team will be happy to help!**](mailto:reservierung@dachstein-salzkammergut.at) [ ![Two people are sitting in front of a mountain hut, drinking and enjoying the view of snow-covered mountains. (Photo: Michael Groessinger)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/3/csm_hut-mountains-people-photo-OOE-Tourismus-Dachstein-Salzkammergut-Michael-Groessinger_0f118e78c8.jpg "Break at the ski hut (Photo: Michael Groessinger)") Ski huts... ...to stop off! ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/skihuts.html) © Open copyright © Break at the ski hut (Photo: Michael Groessinger) Close copyright [ ![View of a double bed of a hotel room. (Photo: Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/6/d/csm_Fenix-Hall-Bett-Foto-Ferienregion-Dachstein-Salzkammergut_712249ca62.jpg "Hotel room (Photo: Holiday region Dachstein Salzkammergut)") Book now! Find your accommodation in the Dachstein Salzkammergut ](https://booking.dachstein-salzkammergut.at/dst/ukv/search?globalReset=1) © Open copyright © Hotel room (Photo: Holiday region Dachstein Salzkammergut) Close copyright [ ![Fredy - Land in the Dachstein West ski region.](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/b/3/csm_DW_ski_MirjaGeh_196_b3eb0b4e2c.jpg "Fredy - Land Gosau (Photo: Mirja Geh)") Kids club A paradise for beginners and children! ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/family-holiday/artikel/detail/3007/brumsiwiese-zwisiland-krippi-park-.html) © Open copyright © Fredy - Land Gosau (Photo: Mirja Geh) Close copyright [ © Open copyright © Ski equipment (Photo: DAG Mirja Geh) Close copyright ![Two ski tourers climb uphill on a freshly groomed piste in the sunshine. (Photo: DAG Mirja Geh)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/9/csm_Dachstein_Krippenstein___Dachstein_Tourismus_AG_-Mirja_Geh__24__127a255bcb.jpg "Ski equipment (Photo: DAG Mirja Geh)") Ski rental ------------- ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/adventure/ski-rental.html) [ © Open copyright © Ski school Dachstein West (Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH / Salih Alagic) Close copyright ![ In the foreground of the picture is a ski instructor with his back to the camera. He is looking at two children! A boy is putting on his ski goggles. (Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH / Salih Alagic)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/2/csm_Skilehrer-Kinder-Dachstein-West-Oberoesterreich-Tourismus-GmbH-Salih_Alagic_7cd017d87b.jpg "Ski school Dachstein West (Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH / Salih Alagic)") Ski schools -------------- ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/adventure/listen-tourdata/ski-schools-in-the-dachstein-salzkammergut.html) [ ![Two ski tourers climb uphill in the sunshine on the Dachstein Krippenstein next to the shark in the snow. (Photo: DAG Mirja Geh)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/b/csm_Dachstein_Krippenstein___Dachstein_Tourismus_AG_-Mirja_Geh__18__2574f53cc9.jpg "Dachstein Krippenstein Shark (Photo: DAG Mirja Geh)") Other activities in winter Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, horse-drawn sleigh rides, winter hiking ... ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/gentle-winter.html) © Open copyright © Dachstein Krippenstein Shark (Photo: DAG Mirja Geh) Close copyright