Dachstein West Ski Resort Guide
Dachstein West, Austria
Rated: 4/5 (from 4 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 2,100m |
| Lowest Lift | 470m |
| Nearest Airports | Salzburg and Linz |
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Dachstein West
The ski area of Dachstein West comprises the ski slopes of 8 ski areas, including Abtenau, Krippenstein and Rußbach.
Summary
The ski area includes 8 Ski Resorts with a combined total of 299km of downhill skiing, with 97 marked pistes, served by a total of 81 ski lifts. The appropriate Lift Pass allows you to ski or snowboard in any of the ski areas of Abtenau, Annaberg, Annaberg im Lammertal, Gosau, Katrin - Bad Ischl, Krippenstein, Obertraun/Dachstein and Rußbach.
With ski lifts as high as 2,100m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Dachstein West is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Dachstein West?
The next notable snow forecast is 6cm, expected on 22 December, with around 31cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 649m | Snow to 519m | Snow to 519m |
Ski Area Stats
Dachstein West Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 55 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 31 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 3 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 299km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 81 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Dachstein West Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,100m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 470m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding |
Ski Lessons in Dachstein West
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Dachstein West Ski Schools and Dachstein West Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Dachstein West?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Spital am Pyhrn, Kirchdorf an der Krems.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Dachstein West is Salzburg, 45 minutes drive away.
Vienna, Munich, Linz, Klagenfurt, Ljubljana, Innsbruck Airport, Bratislava, Graz, Brno, Trieste and Žilina airports are all within three hours drive.
Salzburg is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
There are 81 ski lifts.
Season Dates
When is Dachstein West open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
