Ski holidays Rußbach – the Salzburg village in Tennengau!

Rußbach

The holiday village of Rußbach is located in the picturesque Tennengau, around 60 km south of the state capital of Salzburg. The tranquil village is wonderfully situated between the mighty Dachstein massif and the shimmering Wolfgangsee lake, and offers diverse activities and possibilities for day trips out to enjoy nature in the Salzkammergut area. Among other things, Rußbach is well known for its "Schneckenwand", a place where fossils can be found. Some examples of these fossils are exhibited in the fossil gallery in the local library and are well worth seeing. The well in the village square was built with these petrified fossils. This central square, together with the rustic farm houses and their wooden balconies give the cosy village an exceedingly charming, private character.

In Rußbach guests experience traditional village life in a relaxing, calm environment and can enjoy all the amenities that one could wish for on a fulfilling holiday.

The splendid natural landscape of the Salzkammergut area stretches out all around Rußbach. This cultural and natural region, known as the "landscape garden", is ideal for snow shoe and winter hikes, cross-country tours or tobogganing trips. A big plus for winter sports fans is the proximity to the pistes. The access point to the ski region of "Dachstein West" lies practically on your doorstep. It only takes a few steps to go from the centre of the village to the valley station of the "Hornbahn".

Dachstein Salzkammergut

The Inner Salzkammergut, also known as the Dachstein Salzkammergut, stretches around the imposing Dachstein massif – from Bad Ischl in the north to Schladming in the south and from Abtenau in the west to Bad Mitterndorf in the east. The region lies at the intersection of the provinces of Upper Austria, Styria and Salzburg, with the majority of it located in Upper Austria.

Since the 14th century, the region's rich salt deposits have shaped it and made it significant worldwide. Archaeological finds and centuries-old traditions bear witness to the long history of this cultural landscape. In 1997, the Dachstein Salzkammergut was declared a World Natural and Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO – an award for its unique combination of breathtaking nature and historical significance.
Today, the region attracts visitors with its salt mines, impressive panoramas and varied winter sports opportunities. Whether hiking, skiing or simply enjoying the alpine landscape, the Dachstein Salzkammergut offers unforgettable experiences for everyone.

Travel Rußbach

• By train: Steeg-Gosau (approx. 20 km), Golling-Abtenau (approx. 27 km)
• By plane: Salzburg (approx. 60 km), Munich (approx. 225 km), Innsbruck (approx. 235 km)