--- title: Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000966/bad-goisern-at-lake-hallstatt.html" description: The Inner Salzkammergut, Dachstein, mountains, hiking, walking, Krippenstein, winter, travel, alpine, mountain bike, naturist beaches, advent, cross country skiing, museum, Bad Goisern, diving, sport, culture, Upper Austria, Dachstein, date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt =============================== Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/264190/E5AB2F8CBFE69FAE374E2A874741A94186EA58A3A5FDB925C1D6B87E87E7FFFC/hallstaettersee-im-winter.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/298198/4B009C5AEF75DA2EB3B6BA8084FDC8A5B33CC9DE142846B414B9D52C9DDAFA7B/sonnenuntergang-in-bad-goisern.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/298199/BB6BCC2691FAABF3F699B94814F90686EF66024FFC15C550FF0812F7FAA332C4/hoehenloipenzentrum-predigstuhl-in-bad-goisern.jpg) View copyright © Viorel Munteanu Close copyright [ ![The picture shows Lake Hallstatt in winter. A snow-covered footbridge leads out into the clear water, which is framed by mighty, snow-capped mountains. Wispy clouds hang from the peaks, while ducks swim on the lake in the foreground - a tranquil, idyllic winter landscape.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/264190/E5AB2F8CBFE69FAE374E2A874741A94186EA58A3A5FDB925C1D6B87E87E7FFFC/hallstaettersee-im-winter.jpg "© Viorel Munteanu") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/264190/E5AB2F8CBFE69FAE374E2A874741A94186EA58A3A5FDB925C1D6B87E87E7FFFC/hallstaettersee-im-winter.jpg) View copyright © RudiKainPhotgrafie Close copyright [ ![Sunset in Bad Goisern with snow.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/298198/4B009C5AEF75DA2EB3B6BA8084FDC8A5B33CC9DE142846B414B9D52C9DDAFA7B/sonnenuntergang-in-bad-goisern.jpg "© RudiKainPhotgrafie") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/298198/4B009C5AEF75DA2EB3B6BA8084FDC8A5B33CC9DE142846B414B9D52C9DDAFA7B/sonnenuntergang-in-bad-goisern.jpg) View copyright © Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut / Viorel Munteanu Close copyright [ ![Cross-country skiing on the Predigstuhl in Bad Goisern](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/298199/BB6BCC2691FAABF3F699B94814F90686EF66024FFC15C550FF0812F7FAA332C4/hoehenloipenzentrum-predigstuhl-in-bad-goisern.jpg "© Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut / Viorel Munteanu") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/298199/BB6BCC2691FAABF3F699B94814F90686EF66024FFC15C550FF0812F7FAA332C4/hoehenloipenzentrum-predigstuhl-in-bad-goisern.jpg) View copyright © RudiKainPhotgrafie Close copyright [ ![Bad Goisern–Huetteneck – Photo by RudiKainPhotografie](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/293283/1476DAB93AB521A5B912E54C3F07C7235C1D447D900FF17225C366E9E62FE2C4/bad-goisern-huetteneck-foto-rudikainphotografie.jpg "© RudiKainPhotgrafie") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/293283/1476DAB93AB521A5B912E54C3F07C7235C1D447D900FF17225C366E9E62FE2C4/bad-goisern-huetteneck-foto-rudikainphotografie.jpg) View copyright © Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut / Barbara Moser Close copyright [ ![The Chorinsky-Klause in the Weißenbach valley in Bad Goisern was formerly used as a wood drifting system. For environmental reasons, it cannot be beaten since several years.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/203754/9C11CC06F8782B5E82A69361EDC6872DABFCE30884035B8770438DB3CED54879/chorinsky-klause-in-bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.jpg "© Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut / Barbara Moser") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/203754/9C11CC06F8782B5E82A69361EDC6872DABFCE30884035B8770438DB3CED54879/chorinsky-klause-in-bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.jpg) View copyright © Julian Elliot Photography Close copyright [ ![Beautiful view over the valley of Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/298197/FB98DC68C6FEDD7A4BB487C389D659BF01C6E3588D8DEA17A6133E9CB4A9F971/ausblick-ueber-bad-goisern.jpg "© Julian Elliot Photography") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/298197/FB98DC68C6FEDD7A4BB487C389D659BF01C6E3588D8DEA17A6133E9CB4A9F971/ausblick-ueber-bad-goisern.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Kirchengasse 4 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kirchengasse%204%2C%204822%20Bad%20Goisern%20am%20Hallst%C3%A4ttersee "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Kirchengasse%204%2C%204822%20Bad%20Goisern%20am%20Hallst%C3%A4ttersee "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.6421&lon=13.6167&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) **In winter, the long-drawn Goiserer Valley wraps itself in a white blanket of snow and turns into a winter sports resort away from the hustle and bustle of the Alps. The birthplace of Hubert von Goisern gently hugs Lake Hallstatt in the north and the imperial city of Bad Ischl in the south.** Surrounded by mountain panoramas, located directly on the beautiful Lake Hallstatt, Bad Goisern enchants with its charming town centre, beautiful landscape and many idyllic places. With its good infrastructure, "Goisern" is a popular holiday destination for relaxation, as a climatic health resort and as a starting point for exploring the surrounding nature of the [**UNESCO World Heritage Region**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/welterbe-hallstatt.html). The Hand.Werk.Haus Salzkammergut as well as traditional and musical events are also worth a visit. [**More about Bad Goisern and why it's worth coming here.**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/visitor-information/our-world-heritage/artikel/detail/8603/holidays-bad-goisern-at-lake-hallstatt.html) Winter fun in the Inner Salzkammergut ------------------------------------- Fans of the gentle winter will get their money's worth with **tobogganing**, **cross-country skiing**, **snowshoeing** or **ski tours**. The **Höhenloipen am Predigstuhl** offer panoramic cross-country ski trails, while the Nordic Centre not only has cross-country ski trails but also a **ski jump**. A variety of **snowshoe hikes and ski tours** allow you to soak up nature and gently enjoy the panorama of the Inner Salzkammergut. The **Trockentann toboggan run**, which not only has a family run, but also a World Cup run that is also a challenge for tobogganing professionals, provides real fun. If you do want to strap on your skis, the **Dachstein West ski region** in Gosau and the **Dachstein Krippenstein** in Obertraun are just a 20-minute drive away. A place full of tradition, customs and craftsmanship ---------------------------------------------------- Together with the villages [**Gosau am Dachstein**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000970/gosau-am-dachstein.html), [**Hallstatt**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000973/hallstatt.html) and [**Obertraun**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000976/obertraun-am-hallstaettersee.html) is [**Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000966/bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.html) is part of the **UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut**. In Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, **tradition and customs** are still very much alive. Be it at the regulars' tables in the inns, where you can still meet the **locals in dirndls and lederhosen**, be it at the various **event highlights** such as the **Salzkammergut Krampuslauf** or the **Meisteradvent** in the Hand.Werk.Haus Salzkammergut. Important for Goiserer is the **crafts**. In the [**Hand.Werk.Haus**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/400272/hand-werk-haus-salzkammergut.html) in Neuwildenstein Castle, you can learn a lot about the history of craftsmanship. **You can also visit real, rustic production facilities** and experience production live on site, such as the **Original Goiserer Schuhmacher**, the **AnNAMAX** mustard factory or the **Anzenaumühle**. **Our Bad Goisern tip:** Try some delicious regional delicacies (e.g. Holzknechtnock).For example, Holzknechtnockn, chamois, char) after an extended mountain bike or e-bike tour in summer or a ski tour in winter. [**Here's the local map of Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/dachstein-salzkammergut/Pdf_Downloads/Ortspl%C3%A4ne-Dachstein-Salzkammergut/Ortsplan-Bad-Goisern.pdf) Check out the beauty of Bad Goisern in the **[360 degree panoramic tour of the Dachstein Salzkammergut holiday region](http://www.dachstein-panorama.at/?s=pano57983&utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=textlink&utm_campaign=tourdata360tour)**. More information about the village and its [**history** ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/visitor-information/our-world-heritage/artikel/detail/8599/history-of-bad-goisern.html)and about the activities can be found at **[www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at](http://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at/)**. [**The most frequently asked questions about Bad Goisern**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/visitor-information/our-world-heritage/artikel/detail/8601/faq-bad-goisern.html) [ Facts ](#ttgCollapseDatenFakten) ------------------------------------ - 7.605Inhabitants - 112.5 km²Area - 504 m ASLElevation - 47.64, 13.62GPS coordinates [ What’s on in Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt ](#ttgCollapseDetailinformationen) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Accommodations](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-unterkuenfte/detail/430000966/bad-goisern-at-lake-hallstatt/unterkuenfte.html) [Event centres](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-locations/detail/430000966/bad-goisern-at-lake-hallstatt/veranstaltungszentren.html) [Gastronomy](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-gastronomie/detail/430000966/bad-goisern-at-lake-hallstatt.html) [Tours](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-touren/detail/430000966/bad-goisern-at-lake-hallstatt.html) [Events](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-veranstaltungen/detail/430000966/bad-goisern-at-lake-hallstatt.html) [Packages](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-angebote/detail/430000966/bad-goisern-at-lake-hallstatt.html) [ Shopping ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000966/bad-goisern-at-lake-hallstatt/einkaufen.html) [ Leisure facilities ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000966/bad-goisern-at-lake-hallstatt/freizeiteinrichtungen.html) [ Service and attendance ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000966/bad-goisern-at-lake-hallstatt/infrastruktur.html) [ Interactive ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000966/bad-goisern-at-lake-hallstatt/interaktiv.html) [ Cultural facilities ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000966/bad-goisern-at-lake-hallstatt/kultureinrichtungen.html) [ Spa and health facilities ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000966/bad-goisern-at-lake-hallstatt/kur__und_gesundheitseinrichtungen.html) [ Sights ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000966/bad-goisern-at-lake-hallstatt/sehenswuerdigkeiten.html) [ Sport facilities ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000966/bad-goisern-at-lake-hallstatt/sporteinrichtungen.html) [ Association ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000966/bad-goisern-at-lake-hallstatt/verein.html) [ Rental ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000966/bad-goisern-at-lake-hallstatt/verleihe.html) [Webcams](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-webcams/detail/430000966/bad-goisern-at-lake-hallstatt.html) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [**How to get to Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-rticYfA-U) **By car from Salzburg:** Exit Thalgau via the B158 federal road towards Bad Ischl, in Bad Ischl take the B145 Salzkammergut road towards Bad Goisern. **from Linz:** Regau motorway exit onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 towards Gmunden and Bad Ischl as far as Bad Goisern. **from Vienna/Graz:** Liezen motorway exit onto B320, in Trautenfels turn onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 to Bad Goisern. **from Villach:** Tauern motorway to exit ‘Eben im Pongau’, via B166 Pass Gschütt Bundesstraße through Gosau, turn left at the Gosaumühle junction towards Bad Goisern. **By train** Attnang-Puchheim - Stainach-Irdning line: Stops Goisern Jodschwefelbad, Bad Goisern railway station, Steeg / Gosau. **By bus** Bus 541 & 542 (Bad Ischl - Lake Gosau): Stops Bad Goisern Jodschwefelbad, Bad Goisern Kurhotel, Bad Goisern Mitte/B145, Stambach StrKrzg., St. Agatha Agathawirt, Stambach Angerer, Steeg Reitern, Steeg Au, Steeg Bahnhof, Steeg Traunbrücke, Steeg E-Werk. Detailed information on the respective train and bus times can be found on [**ÖBB**](http://www.oebb.at/en/?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) (train) and [**Postbus**](http://www.postbus.at/en/?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) (bus). 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