Winter Vacation in the Salzkammergut
Winter Vacation on the Dachstein
From the ski slopes to the pool, from the cross-country ski trails to the water slide, from the mountain hut to the hotel restaurant. A winter vacation in Upper Austria promises families a variety of activities, all designed to bring everyone joy.
Salzkammergut & Dachstein:
Bring on the winter vacation!
The picturesque Salzkammergut and the majestic Dachstein provide a diverse backdrop for your winter vacation. Several ski resorts, winter hiking trails, and cross-country ski trails beckon you outdoors. Cultural treasures like Hallstatt, Lake Wolfgang, and Bad Ischl are enchanting destinations for day trips. And at the Dachsteinkönig, with its pools, sauna area, spa treatments, and great food, you’ll have every reason to feel right at home.
The ski resort right outside the door
Just a few meters from the Dachsteinkönig - Familux Resort, you’ll kick off your winter vacation in Gosau by taking the Hornspitze-Express to the Dachstein West ski region. From the valley station, the chairlift takes you directly to the slopes.
On the 44-km-long Dachstein Tour, you’ll connect the three contiguous ski areas of Gosau, Russbach, and Annaberg, enjoying sweeping views of the Dachstein. Beginners, families, and advanced skiers will all find slopes to suit their skill levels, plus kids’ areas and ski schools right in town.
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Winter Vacation in Upper Austria with a Pool & Spa
Dachsteinkönig – Familux Resort brings warmth to your winter holiday in the Salzkammergut. The wellness area of our family hotel pampers you with several indoor pools and water slides. Our youngest guests will feel right at home in the 36 °C children's pool, while older kids can look forward to a 100-metre tube slide and a thrilling speed slide with timing. Meanwhile, parents can unwind in the sauna area – and in the family sauna, everyone can relax together.
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Winter Hiking & Cross-Country Skiing
The Gosau Valley, like the entire Salzkammergut region, is enchanting in winter even off the slopes: You can hike along cleared winter trails through snow-covered forests and across open slopes with views of the Dachstein and the Gosaukamm - for example, around the Gosauschmied in the Hintertal or with a view from the Hornspitz midway station.
Those who prefer cross-country skiing can take advantage of the extensive network of trails in the valley: classic-style and skating trails wind through the wintry landscape. You can rent the necessary equipment right in Gosau. This way, you can combine peaceful exercise in the fresh air with the region’s iconic scenery of lakes, mountains, and villages.
The First Turns on Skis
On a winter holiday in Gosau, those very first turns in the snow become pure, playful fun. At the children's areas Fredy-Land and Zwisi-Land in Gosau, the Bärencamp in Russbach and Fuxi's Kinderland in Annaberg, little ones can find their ski legs on gentle slopes and age-appropriate courses.
At the local ski schools, children learn safely and with plenty of fun under the guidance of professional instructors – while you as parents can relax and enjoy the region, whether out on the slopes or taking a well-earned break.
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Your Hotel for a Winter Vacation in Gosau
Winter is definitely on its way—and in the Salzkammergut, a winter vacation is exactly the kind of experience families with children of all ages are looking for. Let the Dachsteinkönig - Familux Resort pamper you and enjoy the snow-covered landscape around the Dachstein.
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FAQs About Your Winter Vacation in the Salzkammergut
Yes, at the Dachsteinkönig - Familux Resort, a team of Kids Coaches takes care of your children all day long - with clubs and activities tailored to different age groups. This gives you time to ski or relax while your children are in professional care.