Bad Gastein is a picturesque spa town in the Salzburger Land region of Austria. It is known for its stunning mountain scenery, world-class thermal baths, and charming village atmosphere. Bad Gastein is also a popular destination for ski holidays, with over 220 kilometers of pistes to explore.
Après-ski
Bad Gastein has a vibrant après-ski scene, with a variety of bars, clubs, and restaurants to choose from. Some of the most popular après-ski spots include:
- Haeggbloms. This lively bar is known for its cocktails, music, and dancing.
- Silver Bullet. This nightclub is the place to go for late-night partying.
- Kitzlochklamm. This traditional Austrian restaurant offers a cosy atmosphere and hearty food.
Other winter activities
In addition to skiing and snowboarding, there are a variety of other winter activities to enjoy in Bad Gastein, including:
- Tobogganing. There are several toboggan runs in Bad Gastein, including a floodlit run that is open at night.
- Snowshoeing. There are a variety of snowshoeing trails in the Gastein Valley, ranging from beginner to challenging.
- Ice skating. There is an outdoor ice rink in Bad Gastein, as well as an indoor rink at the Alpentherme spa complex.
- Thermal baths. Bad Gastein is known for its thermal baths, which are said to have healing properties. The Alpentherme spa complex is one of the largest thermal spas in Austria.
Bad Gastein is a great destination for a ski holiday, with a variety of terrain to suit all levels of skiers and snowboarders. The resort also has a vibrant après-ski scene and a variety of other winter activities to enjoy.
Bad Gastein is part of the larger Gastein Valley ski area, which also includes the resorts of Bad Hofgastein and Dorfgastein. The ski area offers a variety of terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, from beginner slopes to challenging black runs.
Some of the most popular ski areas in Bad Gastein include:
- Stubnerkogel. This mountain offers a variety of pistes for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, as well as a snow park and fun slope.
- Graukogel. This mountain is known for its challenging black runs and off-piste terrain.
- Schlossalm. This mountain is ideal for families and beginner skiers, with wide, gentle pistes and a children’s ski area.
Season Start / End: 2/12 – 3/4
Opening Times: 08:30 – 16:00
Total Slope Length: 101 km (Gastein Valley 215km)
Easy Slope Length: 67 km
Intermediate Slope Length: 102 km
Difficult Slope Length: 29 km
MOUNTAIN STATION ALTITUDE: 2686m
VALLEY STATION ALTITUDE: 859m
TOTAL SKI LIFTS: 21
CABLE CARS: 7
FUNICULAR: 1
CHAIR LIFTS: 9
DRAG LIFTS: 4
