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School Ski Trips to Dachstein West

The Dachstein West ski resort is an idyllic and friendly ski area with a fantastic, welcoming atmosphere, making it an excellent choice for a school ski trip. As one of Austria's lesser-known ski areas, it's a jewel waiting to be discovered, offering excellent value for students and skiers and snowboarders alike.

The area offers wide, snow-sure pistes with an average snowfall of 5 meters and a fully integrated, comfortable ski lift system, which gives easy access to the whole of the ski area. This friendly, family atmosphere will inspire snowsport enthusiasts from beginners to experts.

Why Dachstein West is an excellent choice for a school ski trip

Booking a school ski trip to Dachstein West is an excellent choice for your student group due to its welcoming atmosphere, reliable snow, and wide range of terrain, making it an ideal destination for student ski trips. Some of the benefits include:

  • With 91% of its slopes equipped with snow cannons, the resort is considered a very snow-sure ski area. You can count on reliable snow cover from early December through early to mid-April.
  • The slopes are generally wide and well-groomed, with wide, easy-to-moderately challenging pistes. The resort offers varied runs perfect for both beginners and intermediates to build confidence and progress quickly.
  • While focusing on gentle runs, the resort also features challenging black slopes, mogul pistes, and fun parks for advanced skiers and snowboarders.
  • As one of Austria's lesser-known ski areas, students will get excellent value for money on a ski school trip. It provides a fantastic, family-friendly atmosphere without the overcrowding found in larger, mainstream resorts.

An excellent choice for beginner and intermediate students, while also accommodating the more advanced skiers and snowboarders. The resort will have reliable snow throughout the season, which runs from December through April.

Prices start from £1429pp


Ski Area

Ski Area

50-100km
Top Piste Altitude

Top Piste Altitude

1650m
Group Skiing Ability

Group Skiing Ability

Beginner & Intermediate

Price includes

  • Executive coach transport from & to school & throughout your trip
  • Channel crossing
  • 6 nights' full board accommodation including evening meal on last day
  • 6-day ski equipment hire including helmets
  • 6-day lift pass
  • Ski school lessons 4 hrs instruction per day for 6 days, 1 to 12 ratio
  • 'In-house’ evening entertainment programme
  • Après ski pre-booking service
  • 1 in 8 free place ratio
  • Group travel winter sports insurance

Dachstein West details

Dachstein West is a friendly, modern, and extensive ski area, perfectly suited for both beginners and intermediates. Some of the resort's features are:

  • Inclusive lift pass: Gosau, Russbach, Zwieselalm, Annaberg
  • Lifts to: 1650m
  • Total number of lifts: 29
  • Marked pistes: 77km
  • Longest run: 4km
  • Ski bus included: Yes
  • Lift pass photo required: No
  • Snow cannon coverage: 85%

 

Ski Runs at Dachstein West

  • Blue runs: 7
  • Red runs: 63
  • Black runs: 7

Dachstein West has a friendly, modern and extensive ski area. It is recommended for both beginners and intermediates.

 


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Popular accommodation options in Dachstein West

Jugendgästehaus Gosauschmied Hotel

The Jugendgästehaus Gosauschmied Hotel is a medium sized hotel, all rooms are modern, bright and spacious.

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Jugendgästehaus Gosauschmied Hotel

The Jugendgästehaus Gosauschmied Hotel is a medium sized hotel, all rooms are modern, bright and spacious.

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Après-ski and evening activities at Dachstein West

The Dachstein West ski resort is not only an excellent place for skiing, but it also offers a fantastic range of evening activities to keep your students entertained, with many options available in the nearby towns of Bad Goisern and Bad Ischl.

  • Ice skating: Enjoy some time on the ice at the rinks in Bad Goisern or Bad Ischl.
  • Shops/Cafés: Explore the shops and cafés in the charming towns of Bad Goisern and Bad Ischl.
  • Austrian bowling: Enjoy a classic Austrian bowling night in Bad Goisern or Obertraun, a popular and fun activity for students.
  • Pizza night: Enjoy a classic pizza night out at a traditional pizzeria in Bad Goisern or Bad Ischl.

We include a programme of free in-house evening entertainment at each of our hotels and centres in this area.


Transport

Travel by coach: Friday departures. Journey time from Calais - Approx 16 hours.

Coach

Travel by air: Flights to Munich, with a transfer to the resort - 2.5 hours

Flight


Giving you full support throughout

Before your tour

  • Dedicated NST expert from day one
  • Responsive, flexible communication - Teams, phone, or email
  • Same-day quotes
  • Trips tailored to your budget, with transparent pricing
  • Straightforward planning - we handle the details
  • Step-by-step risk assessment guidance
  • Free accommodation for group leader preview visits
  • Curriculum-driven, enriching experiences across 100s of locations
  • Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise

Whilst you're away

  • Our travel app keeps all your info in one place
  • On-tour support from our reps on the ground
  • Support & assistance from our specialists
  • 24/7 helpline and support
  • Extensive group travel insurance
  • Group-friendly accommodation
  • Free educational resources

On your return

  • Priority rebooking services
  • Loyalty reward scheme for valued customers
  • You say, we act - we're committed to continuously improving our tours