UNESCO Heritage

Dachstein Salzkammergut

Close to Hallstatt

ca. 15 min to heritage site

Sports & Games

tennishall, archery..

Sports Equipment

e-bikes, hiking backpack..

Cycling

Discover our bike paradise directly from the Vitalhotel: Over 200 km of approved forest roads, transformed into an 800 km network of tours for mountain and gravel bikers: from legendary Dachstein tours to leisurely tours along the lakes and through forests. 
E-bikes and cycling maps are available at the reception.

Hiking

Find your happy places in the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut. From leisurely walks around Lake Gosau or along Lake Hallstatt, to summit conquests on the surrounding mountains - over 300 hiking trails await you here. Tour recommendations and Nordic walking poles are available at reception!

Archery

Enjoy archery in the great outdoors: train at the shooting range in the garden of the Vitalhotel Gosau and explore the exciting 3D archery courses in Bad Goisern or Zloam. These are only 15 and 40 minutes away by car respectively. In Bad Goisern you can get advice in the specialist store for archery equipment.

Tennis

At the Vitalhotel Gosau you can work off your energy in the indoor tennis hall: the first hour of tennis including equipment is free for guests. Alternatively, you can use the outdoor tennis courts in Gosau right next to the hotel. You will find further opportunities to play in Bad Goisern (15 min.) or Obertraun (20 min. drive).

Swimming

Lake Gosau, Lake Hallstatt, Lake Grundlsee, Lake Altaussee, Lake Wolfgangsee and Lake Attersee are all just a few minutes' drive from Gosau. Find your favorite swimming spot at the numerous crystal-clear lakes.

Water Sports

Stand-up paddling, water skiing, rafting, canyoning, canoeing, a boat tour or simply renting a electric boat and exploring the lake in comfort - the Salzkammergut lakes offer everything for fun in the water.

Fishing

Sport and fly fishing in the midst of breathtaking mountain scenery from May to October: the crystal-clear waters contain extensive stocks of native fish such as whitefish, char, trout and pike.

Diving

An abundance of fish, crystal-clear water and visibility of up to 20 m make diving in the Salzkammergut an unforgettable experience. Discover the underwater world of Lake Gosau, for example.

If the weather doesn't play along...

...relax and be pampered at the Vitalhotel Gosau

Enjoy the wellness area with indoor pool and saunas, play tennis in the Dachsteinhalle, work out in the Technogym fitness studio or relax in our cozy bar.