Dachstein West is a Austria ski resort in the Salzburg region, based around the village of Gosau / Russbach. The resort offers 51 km of pistes across 17 lifts, rising from 800 m to 1620 m for a 820 m vertical drop. Terrain suits beginner, intermediate riders plus groomed cross-country loops.
Ski School, Childcare, Cross Country.
Outside the ski season, Dachstein West opens up for Hiking, Lake Swimming, Via Ferrata, Trail Running — a genuine year-round mountain destination.
Wildlife commonly spotted around Dachstein West includes Chamois, Red Deer, Marmot, Golden Eagle. The area sits close to protected zones such as Austrian Alpine Nature Parks.
Dachstein West has 51 km of marked pistes served by 17 lifts, with a vertical drop of 820 m between 800 m and 1620 m.
Dachstein West caters primarily to beginner, intermediate skiers and snowboarders. Cross-country loops are groomed nearby.
The nearest major airport is Salzburg (SZG), roughly 80 km from the resort. Book transfers, hire cars or train legs from any UK or EU gateway.
Summer visitors to Dachstein West enjoy Hiking, Lake Swimming, Via Ferrata, Trail Running across the surrounding valleys and lifts.