Gosau ski resort is a very family centred resort with snow safe ski runs.
Gosau ski resort is quite low, at an altitude of 767m (2516ft), but it has lifts up to 2000m and there are 50 snow cannons in place to ensure snow coverage.
As part of its evening entertainment Gosau has a floodlit tobaggan run, which is very popular.
Resort ratings summary (out of 10):
Overall: 8
Skiing: 8
Snow: 8
Apres Ski: 6
Resort Summary:
Population: 2000
Currency: Euro
Language: German
Resort Altitude: 767m (2516ft)
Winter Season: December to April
Number of beds:
Nearest Airport: Salzburg
Nearest Town: Gosau
Nearest rail station: Steeg-Gosau 10km
Getting there by road: Easy
Snow:
Snow reliability: Good
Current snow conditions: snow conditions from the BBC
About the ski runs:
Total piste length: 14km
Vertical Drop: 1250m (4101ft)
Number of ski runs: 65
Beginner %: 15
Intermediate %: 77
Advanced %: 8
Snowboard parks: 1
About the ski lifts:
Highest Lift: 2000m (6561ft)
Lowest Lift: 750m (2461ft)
Number of Lifts: 37
Lift capacity: 35000
Lifts open: 09:00 - 16:00
The cost of ski passes (2004 / 05):
Adult 1 day: 29.50 Euros
Adult 6 days: 138 Euros
Child 1 day: 16.30 Euros
Child 6 days: 73 Euros
Restaurants, Apres ski and non skiers:
With 12 ski huts and 3 discos, apres ski is part of the infrastructure at Gosau ski resort. There is also has a public swimming pool and sauna. Restaurants at Gosau offer the traditional austrian fayre, plus there is a pizzeria.
Resort contact details:
Address: Tourism federation internal salt chamber property office Gosau, NR. 547, A-4824 Gosau, Austria
Telephone: +43 (0) 6136 8295
Fax: +43 (0) 6136 8255
website: www.gosau.at
