Reiseguide for Gosau – Attraksjoner og turer

Beste reisetidspunkt

June to October is best for hiking, and the lake path is easiest from July. September and October bring autumn colour. Winter has snow and ski runs, and the lake freezes. Spring is wet, and many high paths stay closed.

Velg en måned

Typisk vær i januar

Dårlig

3° (føles som -1°) · ekstremer -14°–8°
-5° om natten
14 regnværsdager
6 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i februar

Dårlig

4° (føles som 0°) · ekstremer -14°–12°
-4° om natten
13 regnværsdager
8 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i mars

Dårlig

8° (føles som 5°) · ekstremer -9°–16°
-1° om natten
15 regnværsdager
9 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 3 · moderat

Typisk vær i april

Dårlig

13° (føles som 11°) · ekstremer -3°–22°
3° om natten
15 regnværsdager
8 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i mai

Bra

18° (føles som 17°) · ekstremer 3°–25°
8° om natten
20 regnværsdager
5 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i juni

Bra

22° · ekstremer 6°–29°
12° om natten
21 regnværsdager
8 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i juli

Bra

23° (føles som 24°) · ekstremer 9°–30°
13° om natten
22 regnværsdager
9 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i august

Bra

23° (føles som 24°) · ekstremer 8°–29°
13° om natten
20 regnværsdager
10 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i september

Bra

19° (føles som 18°) · ekstremer 4°–26°
9° om natten
16 regnværsdager
10 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i oktober

Brukbart

15° (føles som 13°) · ekstremer -1°–22°
6° om natten
14 regnværsdager
8 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i november

Dårlig

8° (føles som 6°) · ekstremer -7°–16°
1° om natten
14 regnværsdager
4 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i desember

Dårlig

4° (føles som 0°) · ekstremer -13°–10°
-3° om natten
15 regnværsdager
4 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Klimadata: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Hovedseverdigheter

GosauseenGosauseen are three lakes in the south-western, Alpine part of Upper Austria.

Großer Donnerkogel

Gosauzwang

Gschütt PassGschütt Pass is a high mountain pass in the Austrian Alps between the Bundesländer of Salzburg and Upper Austria.

Vorderer Gosausee is the lake with the classic Dachstein view and an easy path around it.
Hinterer Gosausee is a smaller lake further up the valley, reached on foot.
Gosaulacke is a small bog pool near the lakes.
Großer Donnerkogel is a rocky peak for experienced hikers.
Gosauzwang is a historic stone bridge and gorge.
Pass Gschütt is a mountain pass toward Abtenau.
Damwild is a small deer park.
Urzeitwald is a family nature trail.

Utvalgte lister

Tigerente / CC BY-SA 3.0

Gosau's Essential Alpine Wonders

Gosau’s landscape is defined by the Dachstein massif and the three Gosauseen lakes. This selection highlights the region's high-altitude infrastructure, including the Gosaukammbahn cable car connecting to the Zwieselalm. It features the Hallstätter and Großer Gosau glaciers alongside historic religious sites like the Calvary hill and the 19th-century Protestant church. Natural landmarks such as the Löckermoos bog and the Launingfall waterfall illustrate the diverse Alpine terrain of the Salzkammergut.

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Ewald Gabardi / CC BY-SA 3.0

Mountain Peaks & Viewpoints

This selection highlights the prominent limestone summits of the Dachstein massif and the Gosaukamm range surrounding Gosau. It features the Hoher Dachstein, the second-highest peak in the Northern Limestone Alps at 2,995 meters, alongside the distinctive twin-peaked Große Bischofsmütze. These mountains are defined by their rugged karstic terrain, steep vertical faces, and high-altitude ridges. The area serves as a significant site for technical climbing and alpine hiking, providing viewpoints over the Hallstätter Glacier and the Salzkammergut region.

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Friedrich Simony / Public domain

Glaciers & Outdoor Adventures

Gosau serves as a gateway to the Dachstein massif, home to significant alpine glaciers like the Hallstätter and Großer Gosaugletscher. The region features diverse high-altitude terrain, including the Intersport Klettersteig via ferrata and technical climbing routes on the Bischofsmütze peak. At Lake Gosau, clear waters provide specialized sites for scuba diving and swimming. The area also preserves industrial history at the Gosauzwang, where the world’s oldest active brine pipeline crosses the valley via a historic stone bridge.

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Herzi Pinki / CC BY-SA 3.0

Historic Churches & Memorials

Gosau’s religious landscape is defined by the coexistence of its Catholic and Protestant parish churches, reflecting the region's ecclesiastical history. The Kalvarienberg complex features four distinct chapels and a Calvary church situated on a hill overlooking the village. In the surrounding alpine terrain, the Bergsteigerkapelle serves as a dedicated site for mountaineers, while local memorials commemorate historical events. These sites showcase traditional Austrian architecture ranging from central village landmarks to remote mountain sanctuaries.

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Opplevelser verdt å få med seg

Walk around the Gosausee.
Hike to a mountain hut.
Ski the Dachstein West slopes.
See the glacier view at sunrise.
Visit Hallstatt on a day trip.

Turer og aktiviteter

Gosau – Kart

Dagsturer

Hallstatt is about 25 minutes away by car.
Obertraun is about 40 minutes away by car, with the Dachstein caves.
Bad Ischl is about 40 minutes away by car.
Schladming is about 1 hour away by car.
Salzburg is about 1 hour 15 minutes away by car.

Steder å utforske

Hallstatt, Obertraun and Bad Ischl are the nearest preferred destinations.

Reise dit

By air: Salzburg Airport is about 1 hour 15 minutes away by car.
By train: The nearest main station is Bad Ischl or Hallstatt. A bus runs to Gosau. Check times on ÖBB.
By car: The road runs from Bad Ischl via Bad Goisern, or over the Pass Gschütt.

Komme seg rundt

A bus links the village and the lakes. The lake path is walkable. A car helps for other trailheads.

Kjøring

A car is helpful. The road to the lake ends in car parks that fill early in summer. Winter tyres or chains are required in snow. Motorways in Austria need a vignette.

Mat og drikke

Alpine huts serve dumplings, soups and Kaiserschmarrn. Local inns offer game and lake fish. Cheese from mountain pastures is common.

Middag

Wiener SchnitzelA thin, breaded and pan-fried veal cutlet, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes and a wedge of lemon.

TafelspitzBoiled beef in broth, served with roast potatoes and a sauce of apples and horseradish — a favourite of Emperor Franz Joseph.

Viennese Goulash Wiener SaftgulaschA rich beef stew slow-cooked with onions and paprika, typically served with a bread dumpling or bread roll.

Småretter og gatemat

KäsekrainerA grilled pork sausage studded with melty cheese, a classic order at Vienna's ubiquitous Würstelstand (sausage stands).

Sausage Stand Snack Würstel vom WürstelstandGrilled or boiled sausages (Bratwurst, Frankfurter, Bosna) served with mustard, bread and a pickle from street kiosks.

Søtsaker og desserter

ApfelstrudelThin pastry rolled around spiced apples, raisins and breadcrumbs, usually served warm with vanilla sauce or cream.

SachertorteA dense chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam under a dark chocolate glaze, famously served with unsweetened whipped cream.

KaiserschmarrnA fluffy shredded pancake caramelised with sugar and dusted with icing sugar, served with plum or apple compote.

MarillenknödelApricot dumplings wrapped in potato or quark dough, rolled in buttery breadcrumbs — a Wachau and Viennese summer specialty.

Drikke

Viennese Melange Wiener MelangeThe signature Viennese coffee: espresso topped with steamed milk and milk foam, the centrepiece of coffeehouse culture.

Grüner VeltlinerAustria's flagship crisp, peppery white wine, widely poured in Vienna's Heuriger (wine taverns).

SturmA cloudy, lightly alcoholic partially-fermented grape must, available only for a few weeks in autumn.

Sikkerhet og helse

Gosau is very safe. High mountain routes in the Dachstein need good fitness and equipment. Weather changes quickly. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112. The mountain rescue number is 140.

Historie

Gosau was a farming valley, and its people turned to forestry and salt work. In the 19th century geologists studied its rocks, and the Gosau Group is a known geological layer. Tourism grew with the cable cars and the Dachstein West ski area.