Nachts beleuchtete Heißluftballons, die auf der verschneiten Skipiste stehen, um die sich Menschen versammelt haben, schaffen eine lebendige und festliche Atmosphäre.

Events in Dachstein West

Whether weekly scheduled events, children's snow festivals, classic or sporting events - here you will find an overview of the current activities in the skiing and hiking region Dachstein West - Gosau, Russbach, Annaberg.

Hits on slopes music events

Hits on Slopes

In January and February 2026, various music events will take place on selected Sundays in the huts in Russbach.

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At night, illuminated hot-air balloons placed on the snow-covered ski slope, around which people have gathered, create a lively and festive atmosphere.

Hot Air Ballon Night

Don't miss this colourful spectacle! The highlight of the Balloon Week (18. bis 24. January 2026) is the Hot Air Balloon Night at Hornspitz in Gosau.

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Snowy mountain landscape with sunlight streaming through trees, cable car station, and German text "Körper, Geist & Berge" overlaid.

Early Bird skiing in Dachstein West

Be the first on the slopes, of course! Experience the first turns on freshly groomed slopes with Early Bird skiing in Dachstein West.

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A group of people stand at the edge of a sunny, snow-covered ski slope surrounded by trees. The text ‘Body, Mind & Mountains’ is overlaid with a heart and spiral symbol.

Skitouring Camps for beginners

Uphill - naturally! Experience the fascination of ski touring in Dachstein West!

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Skiers in colourful costumes with various national flags ski down a night-time snow slope illuminated by bright lights.

Dachstein West Night Ski Show

Between a flag parade, acrobatics, nostalgia and our mascots, you can expect lots of fun at the popular Night Ski Show of the Gosau Ski School.

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Child in bright orange trousers and blue jacket skiing past a cartoon mammoth figure on a snow-covered piste with trees in the background.

Kids Snow Party

Varied entertainment programme, music and fun in the snow - the Dachstein West Kids Snow Party 2026!

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Musical notes flow over a pastel-coloured blue background with geometric shapes of two mountains and a large yellow circle reminiscent of the sun.

Music, naturally!

Fun on the piste with a music & culinary programme in different huts in Dachstein West.

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A skier in a red outfit and helmet swiftly descends a snowy slope with blurred mountains in the background.

Free ORIGINAL+ ski test

Test the ski that is perfectly suited to you free of charge – in Dachstein West, of course.

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A group of ski tourers in colourful equipment stand at a snowy starting line under a red inflatable arch and prepare for a race.

Skitouring Charity Event

The Dachstein West Skitouring Charity Event in Russbach is back this winter! Dachstein West invites you to the fifth big Skitouring Charity Event in Russbach on 01 March 2025.

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