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Abtenau

571 Number of reviews:

93 % Recommendation rate:

Resort 8.6
Ski area 8.5

Ski area Dachstein West

Information about the ski area
Highest point: 2,100 m Gondola lift: 11
Lowest point: 780 m Pistes in total: 131 km
Altitude ski resort: 714 m
Pistes:
44 km
Lifts in total: 57
Pistes:
80 km
Tow lifts: 35
Pistes:
7 km
Chair lifts: 11 Ski routes: 40 km

Ski area Dachstein West

With the regional lift pass "Dachstein West" you will find 131 km of piste waiting to be explored in the ski area of Dachstein West with Gosau, Russbach and Annaberg, as well as the Freesports Arena Dachstein Krippenstein and the areas of Feuerkogel, Karkogel, St. Martin, Lungötz and Dürrnberg. The 57 lift systems provide ideal access to the desired pistes. The quaint and manageable ski area Karkogel at Abtenau with the challenging "David-Zwilling" and "Alexandra-Meissnitzer" World Cup run lies directly in front of the door. Within only a few minutes you can also reach the ski area "Postalm" which partly still belongs to the resort Abtenau.

Russbach, approx. 11 km from Abtenau, offers the perfect access point to the interconnected Dachstein-West. The regional ski pass additionally offers you wonderful descents in various other ski areas, which are all connected with complementary ski buses. Especially beginners and wallowers, but also experts will find wonderful pistes which offer good diversity. The "Gaudipisten" (fun pistes) provide slalom descents with time tracking, snow-cross areas, wave and mogul pistes. And for whomever this is not enough "Gaudi" yet, can get a kick with some night skiing at the Ötscherlift.

The wide, well-developed pistes are ideal for beginners to make their first attempts at skiing. Families with children have long recognised that the ski region is perfectly attuned to their needs. Numerous offers for the little ski tots, several ski kindergartens and ski camps ensure plenty of fun for children.

In addition to the piste highlights, the Family Park and the new Kidsrun in Dachstein West guarantee variety and fun. The little ones get their money's worth in the children's areas. With super beginner slopes, magic carpets, race tracks and neighbouring ski schools, families are in good hands here.

The panorama ski circuit "Panoronda" with a total of 44 km of piste is a diverse experience on perfectly prepared and signposted pistes. Cosy huts and sun terraces are available for breaks and especially for enjoying the magnificent panorama view.

Do you want to share the experiences you made during the ski day with your friends and family? No problem! There are several Wi-Fi hotspots within the Dachstein West ski area - in the fun park as well as in cottages and lifts. Like this you can let others know about the fun you are having, send photos and find out about the latest news.
Piste map Dachstein West
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Night skiing Abtenau

Winter sports fans can turn night into day in the ski area Dachstein West. On the valley side of Gosau there is a small night ski area, that invites you to have fun on skis after the official opening hours. The lower section of the valley run at Ötscherlift is illuminated once per week for night skiing. The piste is approx. 1 km and, as a red piste, is challenging also for experienced skiers. Another part of the night skiing offer is the beginner's area at Brumsiland nearby the Hornspitzbahn lift valley station. On both pistes the extended opening hours from 18:30 - 20:30 are valid every Friday. The Hornspitz umbrella bar invites you to take a break or end the day after the evening skiing.

Après ski Abtenau

Apres ski fans turn into the huts and umbrella bars in the ski area or into the bars and discos of the resort after a long day on the piste. Local specialities, but also international cuisine can be found in the inns and restaurants.

Let yourself be pampered, not only by the culinary highlights, but also with some relaxing spa treatments. There are three spa facilities in close proximity to Abtenau: "Aqua Salza Golling", "Heiltherme Bad Vigaun" (healing thermal baths) and the "Therme Amadé".

Those who want to be more active can explore nature on a guided winter hike or on one of the ski tours in the Tennengebirge. The 3.2 km long toboggan run on the Karkogel with its floodlights even makes tobogganing fun possible until late in the evening. In keeping with the fun slopes, toboggans are not the only fast means of transport for holidaymakers: fun sports such as snowbiking, airboarding or snow biking can also be tried out in Abtenau. Ice skaters, on the other hand, are drawn to the local ice rink.

Snowpark: Family Park Dachstein West - Kids Run Abtenau

The "Dachstein West" ski region has a total of four different fun parks for younger visitors. In addition to the piste highlights, the Family Park and the new Kidsrun in Dachstein West guarantee variety and fun. The little ones get their money's worth in the children's areas. With super beginner slopes, magic carpets, race tracks and neighbouring ski schools, families are in good hands here.

Other fun park attractions include the "Ötscher Kids Park" in Gosau, the "Anna Park" in Annaberg and the "Rookie Park" in Russbach. Small waves, banked turns, jumps, boxes and rails are ideal for practising here.

Is the Dachstein West ski area not right for you? Then have a look here instead: Ski areas Austria

Expert rating report Dachstein West

The rating report Dachstein West comprises the main groups "Top rating categories", "Categories for special interests" and "Further rating categories" which all influence the overall result with their own count.

Overall rating

(4 out of 5 stars)

Top rating categories
These ratings count double for the result.

Lifts & cable cars
Reliability for snow

Rating categories for special interests

Families & children
Beginners
Experts & freeriders
Snow parks
Cross-country facilities & trails

Further rating categories

Après ski
Orientation (piste maps, info boards & sign posting)
Mountain restaurants, huts & gastronomy
Getting there & parking facilities

Accommodations in Abtenau

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12 accommodations: Ski area Abtenau

Accommodation

The family-run Appartements Unterwötzlhof are situated in a quiet, idyllic location on a farm, about 3 km from the …
Accommodation details

Resort

Altitude ski resort: 714 m
Resort and snow depth details

Ski area

Pistes: 131 km | Highest point: 2,100 m
Ski area details

Included services

Lift pass valued up to $480 included!
All included services

Room Type Date Nights Lift pass from  
Apartment, sleeps 4 (approx. 50 m², Traunstein, max. 3 adults + 1 child), SC Details from $239 03/12/25 3 $239 Continue
Apartment, sleeps 4 (approx. 50 m², Traunstein, max. 3 adults + 1 child), SC Details from $337 03/08/25 4 $337 Continue
Apartment, sleeps 4 (approx. 50 m², Traunstein, max. 3 adults + 1 child), SC Details from $555 03/15/25 7 $555 Continue
Apartment, sleeps 5 (approx. 60 m², Breitstein), SC Details from $610 03/01/25 7 $610 Continue
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Accommodation

The rustic holiday home Eckstoa is located approx. 7 km from the centre of Abtenau. The entrance to the skiing area …
Accommodation details

Resort

Altitude ski resort: 714 m
Resort and snow depth details

Ski area

Pistes: 131 km | Highest point: 2,100 m
Ski area details

Included services

Lift pass valued up to $508 included!
All included services

Room Type Date Nights Lift pass from  
Chalet, sleeps 10, SC Details from $239 02/26/25 2 $239 Continue
Chalet, sleeps 10, SC Details from $283 03/08/25 3 $283 Continue
Chalet, sleeps 10, SC Details from $392 03/08/25 4 $392 Continue
Chalet, sleeps 10, SC Details from $501 03/08/25 5 $501 Continue
Chalet, sleeps 10, SC Details from $653 03/15/25 7 $653 Continue
Chalet, sleeps 10, SC Details from $893 03/13/25 10 $893 Continue
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Accommodation

The traditional 3-star Hotel Garni Ledererwirt is located in the heart of Abtenau. With the ski bus, you can easily …
Accommodation details

Resort

Altitude ski resort: 714 m
Resort and snow depth details

Ski area

Pistes: 131 km | Highest point: 2,100 m
Ski area details

Included services

Lift pass valued up to $383 included!
All included services

Room Type Date Nights Lift pass from  
Double room, shower/wc, BB Details from $315 03/06/25 3 $315 Continue
Double room/addl. bed, shower/wc, BB Details from $315 03/06/25 3 $315 Continue
Double room, shower/wc, BB Details from $403 03/02/25 4 $403 Continue
Double room/addl. bed, shower/wc, BB Details from $403 03/02/25 4 $403 Continue
Double room, shower/wc, BB Details from $741 03/02/25 7 $741 Continue
Double room/addl. bed, shower/wc, BB Details from $741 03/02/25 7 $741 Continue
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Accommodation

The cosy 3-star Hotel Voglauerhof is located around 5 km from the centre of Abtenau. The Karkogel ski area is around …
Accommodation details

Resort

Altitude ski resort: 714 m
Resort and snow depth details

Ski area

Pistes: 131 km | Highest point: 2,100 m
Ski area details

Included services

Lift pass valued up to $383 included!
All included services

Room Type Date Nights Lift pass from  
Double room/2 addl. beds, shower/wc, HB Details from $359 03/13/25 3 $359 Continue
Double room/2 addl. beds, shower/wc, HB Details from $424 03/09/25 4 $424 Continue
Double room/2 addl. beds, shower/wc, HB Details from $566 03/09/25 5 $566 Continue
Double room/2 addl. beds, shower/wc, HB Details from $784 03/16/25 7 $784 Continue
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Accommodation

The traditional 3-star Gasthaus Landhotel Traunstein is located directly at the valley station of the Karkogel …
Accommodation details

Resort

Altitude ski resort: 714 m
Resort and snow depth details

Ski area

Pistes: 131 km | Highest point: 2,100 m
Ski area details

Included services

Lift pass valued up to $383 included!
All included services

Room Type Date Nights Lift pass from  
Single room, shower/wc, HB Details from $424 03/19/25 3 $424 Continue
Double room, shower/wc, HB Details from $385 12/10/25 3 $385 Continue
Double room/addl. bed, shower/wc (max. 2 adults + 1 child), HB Details from $385 12/10/25 3 $385 Continue
Family room, shower/wc (max. 2 adults + 2 children), HB Details from $385 12/10/25 3 $385 Continue
Single room, shower/wc, HB Details from $588 03/15/25 4 $588 Continue
Double room, shower/wc, HB Details from $533 03/15/25 4 $533 Continue
Double room/addl. bed, shower/wc (max. 2 adults + 1 child), HB Details from $533 03/08/25 4 $533 Continue
Family room, shower/wc (max. 2 adults + 2 children), HB Details from $533 03/08/25 4 $533 Continue
Single room, shower/wc, HB Details from $915 03/15/25 7 $915 Continue
Double room, shower/wc, HB Details from $839 03/15/25 7 $839 Continue
Double room/addl. bed, shower/wc (max. 2 adults + 1 child), HB Details from $839 03/15/25 7 $839 Continue
Family room, shower/wc (max. 2 adults + 2 children), HB Details from $839 03/15/25 7 $839 Continue
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Accommodation

The rustic Mooslehen holiday home is located around 300 m from the centre of Abtenau, the entrance to the ski area is …
Accommodation details

Resort

Altitude ski resort: 714 m
Resort and snow depth details

Ski area

Pistes: 131 km | Highest point: 2,100 m
Ski area details

Included services

Lift pass valued up to $383 included!
All included services

Room Type Date Nights Lift pass from  
Apartment, sleeps 12 (approx. 180 m²), SC Details from $403 03/08/25 5 $403 Continue
Apartment, sleeps 12 (approx. 180 m²), SC Details from $512 03/15/25 7 $512 Continue
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Accommodation

The cosy Holiday Apartments Dreier are located in a quiet, sunny position, approx. 800 m from the resort centre of …
Accommodation details

Resort

Altitude ski resort: 714 m
Resort and snow depth details

Ski area

Pistes: 131 km | Highest point: 2,100 m
Ski area details

Included services

Lift pass valued up to $508 included!
All included services

Room Type Date Nights Lift pass from  
Apartment, sleeps 4 ("Berglick", approx. 40 m², max. 2 adults + 2 children), SC Details from $403 02/22/25 4 $403 Continue
Apartment, sleeps 4 ("Abtenau", approx. 50 m²), SC Details from $413 03/15/25 4 $413 Continue
Apartment, sleeps 4 ("Berglick", approx. 40 m², max. 2 adults + 2 children), SC Details from $512 03/11/25 5 $512 Continue
Apartment, sleeps 4 ("Abtenau", approx. 50 m²), SC Details from $523 03/15/25 5 $523 Continue
Apartment, sleeps 4 ("Berglick", approx. 40 m², max. 2 adults + 2 children), SC Details from $643 03/15/25 7 $643 Continue
Apartment, sleeps 4 ("Abtenau", approx. 50 m²), SC Details from $664 03/15/25 7 $664 Continue
Apartment, sleeps 4 ("Berglick", approx. 40 m², max. 2 adults + 2 children), SC Details from $872 03/15/25 10 $872 Continue
Apartment, sleeps 4 ("Abtenau", approx. 50 m²), SC Details from $904 03/15/25 10 $904 Continue
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Accommodation

The 4-star Hotel Goldener Stern was renovated in 2020 and is situated in the centre of Abtenau. A ski bus stops …
Accommodation details

Resort

Altitude ski resort: 714 m
Resort and snow depth details

Ski area

Pistes: 131 km | Highest point: 2,100 m
Ski area details

Included services

Lift pass valued up to $383 included!
All included services

Room Type Date Nights Lift pass from  
Single room, shower/wc, HB Details from $512 03/12/25 3 $512 Continue
Double room, shower/wc (approx. 25 m²), HB Details from $446 03/12/25 3 $446 Continue
Double room/2 addl. beds, shower/wc (max. 2 adults + 2 children), HB Details from $446 03/12/25 3 $446 Continue
Double room, shower/wc (approx. 16 m²), HB Details from $446 02/26/25 3 $446 Continue
Single room, shower/wc, HB Details from $697 03/08/25 4 $697 Continue
Double room, shower/wc (approx. 25 m²), HB Details from $621 03/08/25 4 $621 Continue
Double room/2 addl. beds, shower/wc (max. 2 adults + 2 children), HB Details from $621 03/08/25 4 $621 Continue
Double room, shower/wc (approx. 16 m²), HB Details from $621 02/22/25 4 $621 Continue
Single room, shower/wc, HB Details from $730 03/11/25 5 $730 Continue
Double room, shower/wc (approx. 25 m²), HB Details from $653 03/11/25 5 $653 Continue
Double room/2 addl. beds, shower/wc (max. 2 adults + 2 children), HB Details from $653 03/11/25 5 $653 Continue
Single room, shower/wc, HB Details from $1,079 03/15/25 7 $1,079 Continue
Double room, shower/wc (approx. 25 m²), HB Details from $970 03/15/25 7 $970 Continue
Double room/2 addl. beds, shower/wc (max. 2 adults + 2 children), HB Details from $970 03/15/25 7 $970 Continue
Double room, shower/wc (approx. 16 m²), HB Details from $1,090 02/22/25 7 $1,090 Continue
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Accommodation

The typical flat house Obweghof is located about 2 km from the centre of Abtenau and the nearest shopping facilities. …
Accommodation details

Resort

Altitude ski resort: 714 m
Resort and snow depth details

Ski area

Pistes: 131 km | Highest point: 2,100 m
Ski area details

Included services

Lift pass valued up to $508 included!
All included services

Room Type Date Nights Lift pass from  
Apartment, sleeps 4 (approx. 52 m²), SC Details from $501 03/08/25 5 $501 Continue
Apartment, sleeps 6 (approx. 75 m²), SC Details from $479 03/08/25 5 $479 Continue
Apartment, sleeps 4 (approx. 52 m²), SC Details from $653 03/16/25 7 $653 Continue
Apartment, sleeps 6 (approx. 75 m²), SC Details from $632 03/15/25 7 $632 Continue
Apartment, sleeps 4 (approx. 52 m²), SC Details from $904 03/13/25 10 $904 Continue
Apartment, sleeps 6 (approx. 75 m²), SC Details from $861 03/15/25 10 $861 Continue
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Accommodation

The comfortable 4-star hotel guest house Post is located in the middle of the village of Abtenau. A ski bus stops …
Accommodation details

Resort

Altitude ski resort: 714 m
Resort and snow depth details

Ski area

Pistes: 131 km | Highest point: 2,100 m
Ski area details

Included services

Lift pass valued up to $383 included!
All included services

Room Type Date Nights Lift pass from  
Double room, shower/wc, HB Details from $490 03/12/25 3 $490 Continue
Double room/2 addl. beds, shower/wc (max. 2 adults + 2 children), HB Details from $512 03/12/25 3 $512 Continue
Double room, shower/wc, HB Details from $632 03/08/25 4 $632 Continue
Double room/2 addl. beds, shower/wc (max. 2 adults + 2 children), HB Details from $643 03/08/25 4 $643 Continue
Double room/2 addl. beds, shower/wc (max. 2 adults + 2 children), HB Details from $1,133 03/08/25 7 $1,133 Continue
Double room, shower/wc, HB Details from $1,112 03/08/25 7 $1,112 Continue
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