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Due to the vast density of things to enjoy, feel and do in the Salzkammergut region, it’s impossible to make a complete listing of all activities.

On this page we’d like to provide you with recommendations for you to plan the perfect holiday and to make your stay as exciting and diversified as possible.

On the webpage of “Dachstein tourism office” you can find additional tips for further attractions:

Get there quickly

Bad Goisern’s village centre, the surrounding restaurants and supermarkets (for your daily convenience), as well as Bad Goisern station and bus stops can be reached within 8 minutes on foot.

Shopping

Markets

Movie theatre

Throughout the year

From April through to November Bad Goisern offers countless possibilities for hikers, mountain bikers, climbers and nature lovers.

Mountain-biking

Climbing and Via Ferrata

Hiking & walking

Golfing

Fishing

For water rats

There’s a vast amount of swimming possibilities in Bad Goisern and its surroundings – whether you choose one of the 76 Salzkammergut lakes, the cosy beach by the river close to Villa Salzweg (3 minutes walking distance), the local public outdoor swimming pool (10 minutes walking distance) or the public beach at Lake Hallstatt (5 minutes by car).

Bathing

Winter fun

During the winter months Bad Goisern has a large offering of ski-mountaineering, snow-shoe hiking, tobogganing or walks in a winter wonderland.

Winter sports

Ski bus

The bus stop, with the connecting shuttle to ski area “Dachstein West” (Gosau, Krippenstein-Obertraun) or “Loser” (Altaussee), can be reached within 8 minutes walking distance.

Spas

There are 4 thermal spas that can be reached in a short distance by car.

Wellness and thermal spas

Culture

The Inner Salzkammergut region is very well-known for its numerous all-year traditional festivities such as music festivals, Krampus-parades, carnival-parades, “Gloeckler”parades, beer festivals, etc. There are numerous other cultural activities (concerts, operettas, theatre, etc.) as well as traditional and contemplative Christmas markets.

Events

Sights

The region is filled with sights that you must see. Whether it’s the world-famous village of “Hallstatt”, the “Five Fingers” viewing platform on mount Krippenstein, the “Schafbergbahn” train (well-known from the movie “Sound of Music”),Lake Gosau with its famous panorama or the fascinating ice caves in Obertraun, there’s a lot to explore within close proximity.

Activities and experiences

Kids Activities

Sightseeing flights

Museums

Culinary delights

From a culinary point of view, the region offers all you could wish for, from classical regional Austrian dishes to international specialities, hipster take-aways or even high-class Michelin-star awarded creations. The numerous pubs and beer gardens invite you to enjoy a chilled beer to finish off your day.

Food and drinks