Winter hicking around Lake Hallstatt
Fairytale in white
Glittering ice crystals. Snow-covered hills, mountains and forests. Bizarrely shaped icicles. This is winter hiking in the Salzkammergut. Add to that the unordinary wintry silence as the soft snow swallows almost every sound. Enjoy this magical winter paradise during a relaxing hike through the magical snowy landscape of the Dachstein Salzkammergut holiday region. Perfect for time-out in white!
Please remember: The cross-country ski trails and ski slopes are specifically and exclusively prepared for winter sports participants. Foot prints not only damage the slopes or cross-country tracks, but can also be dangerous for the winter sports participants. If you observe this, nothing will stand in the way of your unforgettable winter holiday is in the Dachstein Salzkammergut holiday region!
Enjoy a gentle tour
The winter in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut has many facets - also a very tranquil one. As a nature lover, you can enjoy the snowy winter landscape around Lake Hallstatt and Gosau Valley at its most romantic. Many prepared winter hiking trails invite you to relax, marvel and enjoy the snow-covered landscape. The smooth, soft crunching of the snow, the wintry silence and the magnificent winter scenery all have magical power. Numerous winter trails are even located right on the doorstep of your hosts and together with the thermal spa offerings they make a perfect combination for a great winter vacation around Lake Hallstatt. See you in Austria!
Hiking through the winter wonderland Salzkammergut
Winter hiking in Bad Goisern & Gosau
The Bachweg in Gosau and the Traunreiterweg in Bad Goisern provide some variation in winter. The winter hiking trail in Gosau follows the Gosaubach from the Vordertal to the Hintertal.
Winter hiking in Hallstatt
Snow-covered hills and pine trees along the Waldbach stream, in Hallstatt, transform the landscape in the wildly romantic Echerntal into a magical winter wonderland. The fresh, clear winter air is healthy and puts colour into your cheeks.
Winter hiking in Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt
Obertraun has much to offer as a high winter alternative to the rough and tough tracks from the Dachstein.
Guided hikes through the winter in the Salzkammergut
Guided snowshoe hike to the skywalk "5Fingers"
Sat, Dec. 20, 2025 09:30 — 12:30 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Cable car, Obertraun
Guided Snowshoe Hike with Igloo Building
Sat, Dec. 20, 2025 09:30 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Cable car, Obertraun
Book your winter holiday in the Salzkammergut now
Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.