About Transport

Nearest train station: Obertraun Dachsteinholen 300m
Free car parking directly opposite the apartments
See www.oebb.at for lots of information about trains in, to & from Austria

About Golfing

Salzkammergut Golf Course - 18 holes - par 72
Length, ladies 5188 m | Length, gents 5890 m
Clubs available for hire.

In the heart of the Lake District you will find one of Austria's oldest golf courses. The ancient high trees and the deep blue lake with it's overgrown banks both contribute to the charm of this challenging old course.

The club lays claim to one famous old member Edward, Prince of Wales who played here in 1937. Lush green fairways, lakes, billard smooth greens and then on the 16th fairway a breathtaking view of the Salzkammergut mountains awaits every player.
Tel. 06132-26340 | Fax 06132-26708

office@salzkammergut-golf.at | www.salzkammergut-golf.at
In and around the area there are a number of other excellent golf courses. Please contact us for more details on gold courses.

About Diving

The main area between Gosau, Russbach and Annaberg is a perfect family ski area in the heart of Austria. It has a network of 45 lifts and cable cars as well as 140 snow assured kilometres of descents passing through some of the world’s most beautiful scenery. With its wide pistes, excellent ski schools and its easy accessibility it is easy to see why it has long been a favourite ski area of the Austrians.

The Krippenstein - Obertraun
For more information on the Krippenstein see free riding and ski touring.

Although the Krippenstein is a world renowned area for free riding/off piste but you shouldn’t be put off skiing here as it has some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere in this area. At the top of the mountain there is a 3 km blue run and the 11 km descent is the longest in Austria. The view from the cable car is worth the trip alone!

www.krippenstein.at
Ski school for the Krippenstein www.outdoor-leadership.com

Russbach and Gosau
We are 20 minutes by car from Gosau and a good starting point for your days skiing. The immediate area is a fantastic family skiing area with great ski schools and plenty of variation for all levels of skiing. There are rarely any queues and plenty of huts for those all important refreshment stops!!

See www.dachstein.net for more details on the ski area
Ski school Gosau www.ski-snow-fun.at for all levels of skiers
Ski school in Russbach www.russbach.com for all levels of skiers.


Russbach – kids Ski school & day care facilities
This is where Russbach shows its child-friendly side. Then new Bear Camp and Sparrow's Nest children's Club offer great attractions as well as free practice ski lifts and fun and games in the snow!

All snow bears meet in the Bear Camp. The practice lifts, fun figures, and conveyor belt are all centrally situated in the valley area. No long journey times or lifts separate the kids from their first attempts on their skis. The lifts are free for all children under the age of 6 years. A very friendly team of qualified ski instructors ensure quick success for your children’s first attempts at skiing.
The Sparrow's Nest (from 1 year) celebrates its 5th birthday this year and has moved next to the Bear Camp!

As not all young children want to spend all day on the slopes children aged 3-5 years can transfer to the cosy indoor life of the Rußbach "Sparrow's Nest". Here the youngsters can have something to eat and drink and of course there are lots of toys to keep them happy. Trained teaching staff ensures fun and games for the children.

This means that you can be happy knowing that your children are being well cared for, whether skiing or playing, allowing you to enjoy your days skiing.

About Skiing

The River Traun runs through he village and offers some great fishing opportunities. Licenses are available from the Forestry Commission - see the tourist office for more details.

About Fishing

The River Traun runs through he village and offers some great fishing opportunities. Licenses are available from the Forestry Commission - see the tourist office for more details.

About Airport Information

Closest airports: Salzburg -70 mins by car & Linz - 1hr 45 mins by car

About Family Activities

For more information on days out and places to go see
www.seerose-obertraun.com
The Dachstein Caves. www.dachsteinwelterbe.at
There are three natural caves open to the public and is one of Austria most significant natural Monuments. The Ice Cave (Eishöhle), the Mammut Cave (Mammumthöhle) and the Water Cave (Koppenbrüllerhöhle). Each cave is spectacular and it is well worth visiting all three. In addition to the regular guided tours it is possible to opt for adventure tours for children as well as adults. See the above link for more information. All the caves offer English speaking tours.
The Ice Cave and the Mammut cave are reached by taking the cable car to the first stage.

The Giant Ice Cave.
This is one of the largest ice caves in the world and attracts at least 150,000 visitors each year. The guided tours will take you deep into the cave and you will see the magnificent ice formations, stalagmites and ice masses some as thick as 25m. The tour is approximately 1 hour long as is suitable for all ages. The cave temperature seldom rises about freezing so you will need a jacket and non slips shoes.

The Mammut Cave
It is the sheer size of this cave that gives it is name. at present 60kms of passageways are explored, but only 1 km can be visited on the regular guided tour.

The cave is one of the longest and deepest caves in the world. The tour lasts an hour and is suitable for all.

The Water Cave
The Kroppenbrüller Cave is located along the bank of the River Traun at the far end of the village. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and explains about the formation of the cave and the power of underground streams.

This cave offers a unique experience for children - Cave Trekking. These tours mean you explore the winding passages, washed out by underground waterflows. You get a hard hat with a lamp and protective suit. You will have to belly crawl and climb to explore all the passages and much more!

The 5 fingers viewing platform
If you take the cable car to the top station you can explore the many walks and trails. The 5 Fingers viewing platform was opened last autumn and juts out from the mountain side. It gives you a spectacular view across the area. The route to the platform is suitable for all – even pushchairs. You will probably get to see paragliders taking off as you walk the trail.

Those of you who are more adventurous there are many to follow – for example you can follow the route right down to the bottom cable car station (11kms) or over to Hallstatt or just follow the circular route (3hours approx). There are maps available so you can’t get lost! It is possible to stay in one of the many huts over night should you wish to.

Hallstatt
The town of Hallstatt is less than 4 kms by road or alternatively you can take the lake steamer and get a magnificent view of the town as you arrive.

The Salzberg, a local mountain of Hallstatt, contains salt mines which hold the distinction of being the oldest operational mines in the entire world. Due to the many archaeological discoveries from the early Iron Age which were found in the area, an entire cultural era came to be known as the Hallstatt Period (800-400 B.C.E). Since salt mining activities continue at present in the Salzkammergut, the area can also be considered the oldest industrial community in the world.

The new HALLSTATT WORLD CULTURAL HERITAGE Museum covers 7000 years of the history of the area. The new Hallstatt World Cultural Heritage Museum provides visitors with interesting insights into the culture of this fascinating World Cultural Heritage Resort. Learning more about the cultural history of this region is real fun. With a great variety of visual effects and activities everyone in your family will have a great time at the Hallstatt World Cultural Heritage Museum!

Opening Hours
May, June, September & October:
Daily 09.00 to 18.00
July & August:
Daily 09.00 to 19.00
November to March: Daily 10.00 to 16.00 (closed on Mondays)

For lots more on Hallstatt, please see www.hallstatt.net

Salt Mine
The mine in Hallstatt has 7,000 years of history to discover. The "Man in Salt" accompanies the visitors on their journey through time at the Salzwelten Hallstatt.

Since 2002, the "Man in Salt" is the central theme of the re-designed Salzwelten mines. In 1734, a corpse preserved in salt was discovered right in a salt deposit, a contemporary chronicle describing it as "pressed flat and tightly grown into the rock. Clothing and tools were quite strange but well preserved."

The entrance to the mine is high above the town itself and the first part of you journey is the cable car ride. Form there it is a 15 minute walk to the main entrance where you are fitted out with protective clothing and then you can start your journey into the mine. This is a great attraction for the whole family. Unfortunately, the mine is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.

Open daily from the end of May to the end of October.

About Local Attrcations

We have two restaurant with a stones throw of the apartments. there are a further 4 restaurants all within walking distance.

About Local Restaurants

We have two restaurant with a stones throw of the apartments. there are a further 4 restaurants all within walking distance.

About Walking

Walking and Hiking
The inner Salzkammergut is a walker’s paradise with its endless forests; wildflower meadows and crystal clear water all contribute to the stunning scenery of the Dachstein area. There are hundreds of different well sign posted walks and hikes as well as climbing routes.

The fantastic local guided walking program starts in mid August and runs through until the end of October and offers guided walks and hikes of varying degrees of difficulty. The walks can be pre-booked at the tourist office.

www.wanderherbst.net

Mountain biking
There are in excess of 400 kms of dedicated Mountain bike trails and specially prepared cycle routes in the immediate area. All the pathways are clearly marked. There are always plenty of Gasthof’s and huts en route for refreshment!

Paths and trail maps available from the local tourist office.

The Salzkammergut Mountain bike trophy held at the beginning of July in
Bad Goisern attracts entries from all over the world.
For lots more information see www.biken.at

We have storage for your bikes as well as a selection of bikes available for hire.