Three men in traditional dress are playing accordions and a trombone outdoors, with the Dachstein Glacier and a mountain hut in the background. It is a sunny day.

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.

A yellow cable car with the inscription ‘Russbacher Horn’ hanging on a rope in front of a clear blue sky, with green branches and leaves in the foreground.

Additional opening day - Russbach

Hornbahn and Bruno's Bergwelt in Russbach: Open on one additional day in September!

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Eine Familie spielt auf einem Abenteuerspielplatz in den Bergen. Ein kleines Mädchen rutscht lachend aus einer Röhrenrutsche, während zwei Erwachsene zusehen.

Additional opening days - Annaberg:

Donnerkogelbahn & Fuxi's Adventure Trail: Open on two additional days in September!

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Three hikers on an autumn mountain path with a sweeping view of snow-capped peaks and wooded slopes. A wooden bench invites you to linger.

Autumn hiking season

Autumn is the perfect time of year to experience nature in all its glory. Discover the most beautiful routes and be enchanted by the autumnal landscape!

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Ein Elternteil wartet auf die Kinder. Der Vater und die Kinder tragen die Skiausrüstung damit sie Ski fahren können. Im Hintergrund sieht man die verschneiten hohen Berge und vereinzelt Bäume.

Ski bazaar in Linz – we'll be there!

Meet us on 13–14 November at the Linz Ski Bazaar in the TipsArena – with competitions, a wheel of fortune, season tickets and discounted day passes waiting for you!

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Ein Skifahrer carvt auf einer frisch präparierten Piste, Schnee stiebt auf. Helle Sonne strahlt über verschneiten Bergen und Bäumen.

Season start: Winterseason 2026-27

We can hardly wait to put on our skis again and start skiing down the hills. Our excitement is huge when we think about skiing, snowboarding, snowshoe hiking and ski touring.

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A female ski racer in a red racing suit raises her arms and ski poles in celebration.

Audi FIS Women's Ski World Cup

Audi FIS Women's Ski World Cup in Dachstein West: Top-level ski racing against the backdrop of the Dachstein, Gosaukamm, and Bischofsmütze.

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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 (17. bis 23. January 2027) is the Hot Air Balloon Night at Hornspitz in Gosau.

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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 2027!

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