Start of the season: Winter season at Dachstein Krippenstein
Shortly before Christmas: The Krippenstein starts the new winter season
At the winter season opening on the Krippenstein, you can experience various activities, including skiing and snowboarding on the 9 km long valley run, freeriding on 30 km of ski routes and snowshoeing on special trails. Other experiences include the spectacular 5fingers viewing platform, hikes such as the one to the Heilbronn circular hiking trail or to the World Heritage Spiral..
High above the clouds, a true winter wonderland awaits - a place full of magic and unforgettable moments for snow lovers and winter sports fans!
Experience the legendary 9-kilometer valley run with an impressive 1,500 meters of altitude, which winds its way from the summit to the valley and offers breathtaking panoramic views. Discover untouched deep snow slopes, unforgettable snowshoe hikes to the spectacular 5fingers and the World Heritage Spiral, or dare ski tours through the untouched mountain landscape.
Enjoy the magnificent views and let yourself be enchanted by special winter events. Nestled in the imposing Dachstein mountains, winter here will be an experience you will never forget!
We look forward to seeing you in the Dachstein West
Whoever spends their winter holidays in the Dachstein West ski resort in Gosau, loves the mountains and the attractive leisure activities: skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and a wealth of events for both young and old winter sports enthusiasts. The extensive selection of ski schools for beginners and children and the perfectly equipped ski rental shops complete the great offerings for unforgettable adventure days in the snow. Explore the winter here in the UNESCO World Heritage region Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut and the many possibilities of winter sports, and the next skiing holiday in Austria can get underway!
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