Gosau is the ideal starting point for your skiing vacation in Dachstein. The Dachstein ski area is one of the most beautiful ski areas in Austria and offers around 160 kilometers of varied skiing fun for beginners, families, and athletic skiers. As the largest ski area in Upper Austria, Dachstein impresses with wide slopes, modern lifts, and an impressive panorama of the Dachstein the best conditions for unforgettable days of skiing. In December 2026, Gosau will also become a World Cup venue for the first time: at the FIS Women's Ski World Cup, international ski stars will compete for valuable World Cup points in giant slalom and slalom at Hornspitz.
From COOEE alpin Dachstein , you Dachstein easily Dachstein the Dachstein ski area and the venue for the World Cup races at Hornspitz: the ski bus stops right in front of the hotel and takes you to the lifts in just a few minutes – so you can start your day of skiing relaxed and without any detours.
In December 2026, the FIS Women's Ski World Cup will come to Gosau, transforming the Hornspitz into an international stage for skiing. The world's best female ski racers will compete here in two disciplines, while thousands of fans along the course will create a unique atmosphere. This is a sensational opportunity to experience a World Cup race up close—amidst the impressive mountain scenery of the Dachstein . Combine your skiing vacation in the Salzkammergut with this special winter sports event and enjoy exciting racing moments right in Gosau.
The ski resort connects the towns of Gosau, Russbach, and Annaberg. With the Dachstein piste map, you can keep track of all open slopes and lifts in the ski resort at all times and plan your day of skiing optimally.
> 160 kilometers of slopes
> 56 wide runs
> 70 cable cars and lifts
The Dachstein ski resort is considered a particularly family-friendly ski resort and offers ideal conditions for a relaxing skiing vacation with children. Wide and clearly laid out slopes, separate children's areas, and several ski schools in Gosau make skiing particularly enjoyable for beginners and families. In the lovingly designed children's areas, the little ones learn their first turns in a playful way, while advanced skiers enjoy varied slopes and fun elements in the ski resort.
Off-piste, families are also well catered for: cozy ski lodges, short distances, and a relaxed atmosphere Dachstein a skiing vacation on Dachstein an experience for the whole family.
The COOEE alpin Dachstein the ideal accommodation for your family skiing vacation in Gosau. As a family-friendly sports hotel, it offers spacious family rooms with connecting doors, a playroom for children, and a large ski and bike room with ski boot dryers.
Yes, the Gosau – Dachstein ski school is located right next to the Hornspitz Express in Gosau. It offers ski lessons for children, beginners, and advanced skiers, as well as snowboard lessons and private lessons. Families in particular benefit from the dedicated children's area and the ski instructors' playful teaching methods. The meeting point for many courses is right next to the valley station of the Hornspitz lift in the Dachstein ski area.
You can conveniently Dachstein your equipment for the day of skiing at the Checkpoint Sport Shop & Rental directly at COOEE alpin Dachstein . There you can rent skis, snowboards, ski boots, and helmets, as well as purchase other winter sports equipment. In addition, the shop offers professional ski service, personal advice, and the opportunity to test different ski models.
The Dachstein ski area offers many highlights especially for families, such as the various children's areas where children can learn to ski in a playful way. These include Fredy Land at Hornspitz in Gosau, Zwisi Land in Gosau Hintertal, Bärencamp in Russbach, and Fuxi's Kinderland in Annaberg. There, conveyor belts, practice slopes, and playful courses ensure an easy introduction to skiing.
