Gosau Reseguide – Sevärdheter och turer

När du ska besöka

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.

Välj en månad

Typiskt väder i januari

Mindre bra

3° (känns som -1°) · extremvärden -14°–8°
-5° på natten
14 regndagar
6 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 1 · lågt

Typiskt väder i februari

Mindre bra

4° (känns som 0°) · extremvärden -14°–12°
-4° på natten
13 regndagar
8 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 2 · lågt

Typiskt väder i mars

Mindre bra

8° (känns som 5°) · extremvärden -9°–16°
-1° på natten
15 regndagar
9 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 3 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i april

Mindre bra

13° (känns som 11°) · extremvärden -3°–22°
3° på natten
15 regndagar
8 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i maj

Bra

18° (känns som 17°) · extremvärden 3°–25°
8° på natten
20 regndagar
5 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 5 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i juni

Bra

22° · extremvärden 6°–29°
12° på natten
21 regndagar
8 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i juli

Bra

23° (känns som 24°) · extremvärden 9°–30°
13° på natten
22 regndagar
9 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i augusti

Bra

23° (känns som 24°) · extremvärden 8°–29°
13° på natten
20 regndagar
10 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
UV-index 5 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i september

Bra

19° (känns som 18°) · extremvärden 4°–26°
9° på natten
16 regndagar
10 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i oktober

Helt okej

15° (känns som 13°) · extremvärden -1°–22°
6° på natten
14 regndagar
8 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 2 · lågt

Typiskt väder i november

Mindre bra

8° (känns som 6°) · extremvärden -7°–16°
1° på natten
14 regndagar
4 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 1 · lågt

Typiskt väder i december

Mindre bra

4° (känns som 0°) · extremvärden -13°–10°
-3° på natten
15 regndagar
4 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 1 · lågt

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

Främsta sevärdheter

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

Grosser DonnerkogelGrosser Donnerkogel är ett berg i Österrike. Det ligger i distriktet Hallein och förbundslandet Salzburg, i den centrala delen av landet,…

Gosauzwang

Pass GschüttPass Gschütt är ett bergspass i Österrike. Det ligger i distriktet Politischer Bezirk Hallein och förbundslandet Salzburg, i den centrala…

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.

Utvalda listor

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.

14 platser

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.

5 platser

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.

12 platser

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.

5 platser

Upplevelser att prova

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 och aktiviteter

Gosau – Karta

Dagsutflykter

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.

Områden att utforska

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

Resa 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.

Ta sig runt

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

Bilkörning

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 och dryck

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.

Mellanmål och gatumat

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.

Sötsaker och efterrätter

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.

Drycker

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.

Säkerhet och hälsa

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.

Historia

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.