Holiday & activities

Our inn is the perfect starting point for hikes of all difficulty levels in Gosau. These range from the family-friendly 1-hour walk around lake "Gosausee" to the more difficult ascent of the Dachstein glacier (see trail map below).

There is also the...

For the climbers amongst our guests, the numerous fixed rope routes are a perfect holiday activity. The Laserer Alpin fixed rope route leads across lake Gosausee and offers a marvellous view to the Dachstein mountain range and the lake. After climbing you...

Besides the numerous hiking trails, bikers can also enjoy their sport here in the Salzkammergut Region. The Gosau and Goiserer valley are well accessible by many forest roads and are thus perfect for your vacation by bike. The MTB-competence center in Bad...

Owing to the highest sighting distance in all of the 76 lakes in the Salzkammergut region, lake Gosausee is enjoying growing popularity for dives. Next to our guesthouse a filling station is located where you can fill your cylinder with € 1,00 and € 2,00...

Around lake Gosausee a very special theme path has been established. Eleven stations teach you interesting things about the unique landscape forms of the inner Salzkammergut and the fascination of water.

Themenweg Wa(s)erleben (Gosausee Walking Trail)...

The Dachstein-West skiing region comprises the towns Gosau, Russbach and Annaberg and is the largest skiing region in Upper Austria with 77 kilometers of slopes.

Slopes

  • easy: 7 km
  • medium: 63 km
  • hard: 7 km

Starting at an altitude of 770 m Gosau can be...

For the brave amongst you, the ski region Dachstein West offers 5 fun parks, with different challenges and difficulty levels. You will find: boardercross, jumps, boxes, corners, slides and wave rides. The fun park in Russbach is mentionable because it has...

Apart from skiing you can use the 50 kilometer cross-country skiing tracks (skating track 25km) in Gosau valley or start a snowshoe hike (snowshoe rental in Gosau). Alternatively you can explore the hills by ski mountaineering. There is a forest toboggan...

The primeval forest theme park for children is located 2 kilometers away from our house and can be reached conveniently either by car or public bus. At this park you and your family can travel back in time and have a look at the fantastic primeval animals...

The certified hiking guide and forest pedagogue Betty Jehle is offering great and interesting activities during the summer months for young people in Gosau. Here are some of the program points:

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The motley experience on the "Zwieselalm" with...

Accompanied by experienced cave guides, you can explore the magical underground world of Dachstein. The spectacular ice sculptures, breathtaking lighting effects and unique art installations will fascinate you.

It’s nost just nature lovers who will be...

Hallstatt is an idyllic town located directly at lake Hallstättersee only 20 minutes away by car from our guesthouse. The town was built due to the rich salt sources in the mountain.

To ensure complete relaxation, a trip is worth to the nearby spa town of Bad Ischl (Euro-Spa-Resort) or Golling (Aqua-Salza).

Salzburg

Visit the festival city of Salzburg with many fantastic attractions. Ramble through the “Getreidegasse”, visit the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the “Domplatz”, the fortress “Hohen Salzburg” or take a walk through the “Mirabell Garden”....