Bad Gastein in Salzburgerland
Finding Joy in Every Turn
Deep in Austria’s Hohe Tauern Alps, the spa town of Bad Gastein has long been eulogised for the healing power of its mountain waters. Visit today to enjoy them in all their forms, be it a dip in a glacial lake or a luxurious spa session.
You love the mountains, but also relaxing in a thermal spa. Only the Gastein Valley offers this unique combination.
Four seasons in the Valley
With its 4 ski areas, which have something to offer for every taste and ability, Gastein is the ideal place for your winter vacation.
Experience pure skiing or snowboarding pleasure on the 200 varied kilometers of slopes - Gastein's modern lifts provide you with fast and comfortable transportation - or leave the stress of everyday life behind you on the fantastic Gastein cross-country ski trails in picturesque natural surroundings.
Due to its altitude, Gastein offers very good snow conditions with perfectly groomed slopes from the beginning of winter until the spring.
The ski area Sportgastein is the highest ski area of Ski amadé and extends up to 2,650 meters above sea level, which makes it an extremely snow-sure destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
In the summer, the surrounding mountain regions offers numerous possibilities: hiking, mountainbiking, biking with rental bikes, Yoga, forest bathing and active recreation in a gorgeous landscape are what make Bad Gastein so unforgettable. The 18-hole golf course is ideal for rookies and golf lovers. Two public pools with hot springs, one summer lake for swimming, perfect trips to Salzburg, Munich or even Italian Venezia.
Our Slopes
Here's a short guide to the ski areas in Bad Gastein, which is also part of Ski Amadé, which offers a total of over 760 km of fantastic slopes:
Bad Gastein & Bad Hofgastein: Skiing for the beginner and experienced skier with a snow park for the freestyle skier in Bad Gastein. The almost 11 km long pistes H1 & H2 in Bad Hofgastein are our favorites, especially in the morning.
Angertal is located between Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein, and is a mecca for families with children and beginners!
Sportgastein: The highest point in Ski Amadé and a paradise for the off-piste skier! In addition, you will also find the nicest wide blue piste in Sportgastein, S1, which is also a must-try. A sunny day in Sportgastein is completely magical!
Graukogel: One of the hidden gems of the Gasteiner valley, and the favorite mountain among the locals. It's small, but good! B2 is a nice wide red piste, from which you can catch the cozy blue piste B1, which winds through the trees.
Dorfgastein & Grossarl: The lowest but nicest area! Many wide blue boulevards, and an absolutely perfect family area. A great beginner snow park can also be found in Grossarl.
Après-ski & Restaurants: Bad Gastein also offers lovely après-ski! At Lederhosen, Silver Bullet Bar, Hexenhäusl, and Haeggbloms Bar you will find live music, a good atmosphere, and cold beers.
