Every Monday and Wednesday, guided e-mountain bike tours depart from Gosau am Dachstein – with local guides through around 1,500 km of designated e-bike trails in the UNESCO World Heritage Salzkammergut. Alpine pastures, geology and Dachstein views included – for every fitness level, in any weather. Reservation required, max. 6 persons.
On May 8, 2026, the Gosausee Running Race takes place – 4.2 km at almost 1,000 m altitude around one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the UNESCO World Heritage Salzkammergut. With children's races, relay and individual categories – the sporting spring highlight in Gosau am Dachstein for all ages.
Every Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., our local guides take hotel guests on a complimentary herb hike directly from Vitalhotel Gosau through the Gosau Valley at the foot of the Dachstein – discovering native alpine herbs and soaking in the mountain scenery of the UNESCO World Heritage Salzkammergut. Included in the weekly highlights program for all guests.
On May 9, 2026, the Trachtenmusikkapelle Gosau opens their concert season around Mother's Day at the Dachsteinhalle at Vitalhotel Gosau am Dachstein – with around 60 musicians and a program ranging from classical works and traditional marches to modern brass pieces. Where tradition meets modernity in the UNESCO World Heritage Salzkammergut.
As the sun sinks behind the peaks of the Dachstein and the full moon slowly takes over the sky, the gondola of the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car carries you up to 2,100 metres – accompanied by the sounds of the Obertraun Weisenbläser brass ensemble. Obertraun is just a few minutes' drive from Vitalhotel Gosau, making the full moon ride the perfect evening excursion.
As the sun sinks behind the peaks of the Dachstein and the full moon slowly takes over the sky, the gondola of the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car carries you up to 2,100 metres – accompanied by the sounds of the Obertraun Weisenbläser brass ensemble. Obertraun is just a few minutes' drive from Vitalhotel Gosau, making the full moon ride the perfect evening excursion.
Still before the first light of day, the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car carries you up to 2,100 metres – and at the summit, you witness the sun rising over the Dachstein massif. A morning walk to the 5fingers viewing platform or the UNESCO World Heritage Spiral completes the experience. Obertraun is just a few minutes' drive from Vitalhotel Gosau, making the sunrise ride the perfect day trip.
As the sun sinks behind the peaks of the Dachstein and the full moon slowly takes over the sky, the gondola of the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car carries you up to 2,100 metres – accompanied by the sounds of the Obertraun Weisenbläser brass ensemble. Obertraun is just a few minutes' drive from Vitalhotel Gosau, making the full moon ride the perfect evening excursion.
Still before the first light of day, the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car carries you up to 2,100 metres – and at the summit, you witness the sun rising over the Dachstein massif. A morning walk to the 5fingers viewing platform or the UNESCO World Heritage Spiral completes the experience. Obertraun is just a few minutes' drive from Vitalhotel Gosau, making the sunrise ride the perfect day trip.
Still before the first light of day, the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car carries you up to 2,100 metres – and at the summit, you witness the sun rising over the Dachstein massif. A morning walk to the 5fingers viewing platform or the UNESCO World Heritage Spiral completes the experience. Obertraun is just a few minutes' drive from Vitalhotel Gosau, making the sunrise ride the perfect day trip.
As the sun sinks behind the peaks of the Dachstein and the full moon slowly takes over the sky, the gondola of the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car carries you up to 2,100 metres – accompanied by the sounds of the Obertraun Weisenbläser brass ensemble. Obertraun is just a few minutes' drive from Vitalhotel Gosau, making the full moon ride the perfect evening excursion.
Still before the first light of day, the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car carries you up to 2,100 metres – and at the summit, you witness the sun rising over the Dachstein massif. A morning walk to the 5fingers viewing platform or the UNESCO World Heritage Spiral completes the experience. Obertraun is just a few minutes' drive from Vitalhotel Gosau, making the sunrise ride the perfect day trip.
Still before the first light of day, the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car carries you up to 2,100 metres – and at the summit, you witness the sun rising over the Dachstein massif. A morning walk to the 5fingers viewing platform or the UNESCO World Heritage Spiral completes the experience. Obertraun is just a few minutes' drive from Vitalhotel Gosau, making the sunrise ride the perfect day trip.
Gosau takes centre stage: on 28 and 29 December 2026, the FIS Women's Ski World Cup comes to the Hornspitz – Giant Slalom and Slalom. Vitalhotel Gosau is just 3 minutes by bus from the action and is the ideal base for this exceptional winter sport event in the Ski Resort Dachstein West.