Donnersbachwald is a community in the district of Liezen in the region of Styria in Austria. Tourists come to discount hotels in Donnersbachwald and vicinity for the skiing and other snow sports. The slopes here are well served by ski lifts. There are runs for beginners, intermediate skiers, and experts. There are also 18 kilometers (11 miles) of cross-country trails. Snowmaking equipment augments natural snow when necessary. The Krispen-Boarderland Snowpark offers snowboarding, as well as snowboarding classes. This is a great place for a skiing weekend or a two-week skiing vacation.

From your budget hotel in Donnersbachwald you can easily visit other interesting sites in Styria. In Grobming you can see the late-medieval Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary which has a wing altar that was built in 1520. At the village of Ramsau am Dachstein you can take a cable car to the heights of Dachstein and Hunerkogel. This ascent is popular with rock climbers. Hardy hikers and climbers also like the arduous trail up to the top of Hochgolling because of the stunning views. The beautiful lake called Reisachsee has gorgeous scenery. It is famous for its trout fishing. In Haus you can see a beautiful Baroque church. This is a perfect spot for walking tours into the mountains and around such scenic lakes as Bodensee, Huttensee and Obersee.