Dachstein West
Austria
1 / 3Dachstein West - ski resort in Austria. Ski area from 780 to 1,620 m, 870 m vertical drop, 25 lifts. Trail map, weather and snowfall.
Trail information
Altitude and trails
Dachstein West, Austria
1,620 м
top
840 м
Vertical drop
780 м
base
Total slopes
51 км
Lifts
25
Vertical drop
840 м
Adult ski pass
€ 69.9 / day
Opening hours
08:30 - 16:00
Trails by difficulty - 60 km total
Easy15 км · 25 %
Intermediate13 км · 22 %
Difficult32 км · 53 %
Ski pass prices
Adults
€ 69.9
Children
€ 36.5
Data verified on 2 August 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.
Dachstein West- a small ski resort in Upper Austria. Its notable share of challenging runs makes it appealing to confident skiers and freeriders.
Worth knowing
The ski area rises from 780 to 1,620 m, with an 870 m vertical drop. The vertical is enough for long runs with noticeable changes in terrain. The season usually runs from 5 December to 29 March.
Pistes by difficulty
The resort has 13 km of intermediate, 30 km of difficult and 2 km of expert pistes. A total of 46 pistes are marked.
Snowparks
The resort has freestyle areas: 4 snowparks and 0 halfpipes.
Features
Guests are served by 25 lifts. There are 8 webcams on the slopes, showing the weather and piste conditions.
Maps
Webcams
Dachstein West - Zwieselalm Bergstation (1,563 m) - GosauliveDachstein West - Hornspitz Talstation (780 m) - GosauliveDachstein West - Family Park (1,451 m) - Russbachlive · 360°Dachstein West - Bergstation Hornbahn (1,411 m) - Russbachlive · 360°Dachstein West - Edtalm (1,422 m) - RussbachliveDachstein West - Donnerkogelbahn (922 m) - Annaberg-LungötzliveDachstein West - Zwieselalm Talstation (820 m) - GosauliveDachstein West - Hornspitz Mitte (1,140 m) - GosauliveHornspitz II Bergstation (1,425 m) - GosauliveDachstein West - Donnerkogelbahn Berg (1,473 m) - Annaberg-LungötzliveGosau am Dachstein - COOEE alpin (740 m)live · 360°
Video
Playlist · 5 videos
Contacts and opening hours
Resort contacts
Official website
Phone
+43 (0)50 140
Coordinates
47.51906, 13.45093
Countries
Lift opening hours
Opening hours
08:30 - 16:00
Typical season
Early December - early April
Season
5 December 2026 - 4 April 2027
Dachstein West
Mid · 1 200 м
Updated at 07:24
+11°Partly cloudyfeels like +11°
Precipitation0 mmMET
wind7 km/hMET
Snow line2 900 мCALC
Forecast data from MET NorwayDetailed forecast →
Average monthly snowfall at Dachstein West
Snowiest month:December- 82 cm
127Jan9 days
72Feb7 days
55Mar5 days
4,7Apr1 days
23Nov1 days
82Dec7 days
Snowfall per month - cm. Below each bar - how many days it snowed that month. Observation data for the last 3 completed seasons.
Accommodation
Hotels and apartments in the resort towns
Gosau
★★★
Hotel - Restaurant Gosauerhof
8.4309 reviews
from 203 € / night
★★★★
Hotel Sommerhof
9.1151 reviews
355 €from 343 € / night
★★★
COOEE alpin Hotel Dachstein
8.72,270 reviews
253 €from 182 € / night
★
Ferienwohnung Kogelblick Gosau
8.561 reviews
from 235 € / night
★★★★
Vitalhotel Gosau
8.4214 reviews
from 346 € / night
★★★
Das Almsternderl - gemütliche Wohnung in Gosau
7.612 reviews
from 306 € / night
★★★
Appartementhaus Wehrenfennig
8.782 reviews
from 176 € / night
★★★
Haus Leopold
8.7128 reviews
from 186 € / night
Bad Goisern
★★★
Metzgerwirt Vieh Heli
7.7965 reviews
99 €from 92 € / night
★★★
Hotel Lindwurm
7.6895 reviews
from 868 € / night
★★★
Whats-App Self-Check-IN - Villa Maria Theresia
7.5250 reviews
from 159 € / night
★★★★
Moderne Ferienwohnung mit Bergblick
8.38 reviews
from 213 € / night
Self-check-in | Idyllic villa on Lake Hallstatt
9.148 reviews
from 131 € / night
Self-Check-IN | Penthouse - VMT am Hallstättersee
9.141 reviews
from 316 € / night
Other accommodation near the resort
★★★
Salzburger Dolomitenhof
8.274 reviews
from 420 € / night
★★★★
Chalet in traumhafter Lage im Wanderparadies
8.112 reviews
from 319 € / night
★★★
Sporthotel Dachstein West
8.5409 reviews
from 285 € / night
★★★★
Alpenferienhaus Dachstein-West
96 reviews
430 €from 350 € / night
★★★
Hotel Kerschbaumer
9.4211 reviews
242 €from 168 € / night
★★★★
Wellness- und Familienhotel Garni Dachsteinresort
8.7337 reviews
from 238 € / night
★★★
Lammertalerhof
7.4194 reviews
161 €from 153 € / night
Annaberg im Lammertal0.1 кмRussbach am Pass Gschütt0.6 кмGosau2.2 кмSteuer0.2 кмGosau-Mittertal0.3 кмGosau-Hintertal1.9 кмBad Goisern19 км
Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 9 September 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Which months are best for a trip to the Dachstein Mountains?
January and December appear to be the snowiest months: January averages 127.1 cm of snow, while December averages 82.4 cm. The figure is 72.1 cm in February and 55.2 cm in March, so based on average weather and snowfall, December to March is the best period to consider.
Does the resort have a snowpark?
Yes, the Dachstein Mountains have a snowpark.
How much does a lift pass cost at the Dachstein Mountains?
A day pass costs €69.9, and a child pass costs €36.5.
Is the Dachstein Mountains resort suitable for beginners?
The resort has 15 km of easy pistes, so there are options for beginners. At the same time, there are 32 km of difficult pistes, so the resort also caters to more experienced skiers.
Where can I stay near the Dachstein Mountains, and how much does accommodation cost?
Hotels are available in Annaberg im Lammertal, Bad Goisern and Gosau. Prices start at €293 per night in Annaberg im Lammertal, €302 in Bad Goisern and €213 in Gosau.
What are the lift operating hours?
The lifts operate from 08:30 to 16:00.
