Ski vacations Obertraun – Deep powder snow paradise at the Dachstein!

Obertraun

The UNESCO World Heritage region around Hallstatt and the Dachstein Salzkammergut is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Austria. The 735 people community of Obertraun lies directly at the foot of the Dachstein and at the south-east end of Lake Hallstatt. Lovingly called "Traundörfl" by the first inhabitants of the region, guests feel the relaxing atmosphere and security that the locals radiate.

However, this does not mean that it could get boring here, since Obertraun and its surroundings have a lot to offer in terms of culture and activities. "Right in front of the door" is the giant ice cave in the Dachstein, a marvelous natural spectacle that guests should not miss. In addition, Obertraun is the ideal starting point to dive into the winter paradise of Dachstein-Krippenstein. Freeride fans in particular will find a whole range of possibilities here.

Dachstein Salzkammergut

The inner Salzkammergut is a historical and scenic cultural area in the foothills of the Northern Alps, stretching from around the Dachstein massif from Bad Ischl in the North to Bad Mitterndorf in the East. Hence, the entire Salzkammergut lies in the federal states of Upper Austria, Styria and Salzburg, whereas Dachstein lies mainly in Upper Austria.

The Dachstein massif is rich in salt, attributing the region an important role as far back as the 14th century. On top of that, some important archaeological findings were made. The unique environment together with the historically important cultural landscape made the area become a UNESCO World Natural and World Cultural Heritage site in 1997. Today, the salt mines and the panorama of the World Natural Heritage region are great tourist attractions, just like the diverse winter sports offers at the Dachstein massif.

Travel Obertraun

• By train: Steeg-Gosau (approx. 12 km), Bad Goisern (approx. 16 km)
• By plane: Salzburg (approx. 90 km), Munich (approx. 250 km), Innsbruck (approx. 260 km)