Dachstein West School Ski Tours

This attractive ski area has undergone major improvements in the last few years and now makes it a perfect destination for school parties. Skiing is concentrated in a triangle between the attractive villages of Gosau, Russbach and Annaberg, and many of the drag lifts have now been replaced making skiing far more convenient. Beginners will gain their confidence on the long blue runs, whilst there is considerable skiing for the more experienced on the extensive network of red runs which crisscross the Zweiselalm. The Gosauschmied and Musikantenwirt are within
minutes from the lifts, whilst Bad Ischl, a popular resort in summer and winter, is within easy reach of both Russbach and Gosau.

HTS local knowledge
The area lies in the heart of a UNESCO heritage site. However, it was originally salt and not tourism on which the local economy depended. It takes 10 – 15 years before the brine in the salt mines of the area is ready to be pumped out. Salt from the area is refined at Ebensee where most is used in industry, only 10% for domestic purposes.