Aside the skiing slopes

Apart from skiing you can use the 50 kilometer cross-country skiing tracks (skating track 25km) in Gosau valley or start a snowshoe hike up the mountain in Gosau (snowshoe rental at Sport Jirka at the valley station Panoramajet Zwieselalm).

Alternatively you can explore the marvellous nature by ski mountaineering. Dachstein-Krippenstein is the perfect high altitude plateau for ski touring or snowshoeing in the surrounding area. It takes you just a short half an hour car drive to be there!

Upon request we are happy to organise a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride with a stop at a cosy hut where you can admire the sparkling winter wonderland of Gosau valley. After that you can warm up at the Bad Ischl indoor swimming pool with sauna and steam bath.

The annual highlight of the winter season is the week of the hot-air balloons which is taking place in January. At the end of the week the night of the hot-air balloons is taking place with more than 40 hot-air balloons illuminating the winter sky. The romantic event ends with a huge firework – a memorable experience for the whole family. If you want to book your hot-air balloon trip we highly recommend Dream Flights!