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Bad Gastein Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Historic spa town
  • Regular host of Snowboard World Cup
  • Traditional Austrian après

Great for

  • Freestyling
  • Non skiers
  • Off Piste

Ski Holidays in Bad Gastein

This gorgeous village has access to mile upon mile of the Gastein Valley’s powdery pistes and is linked by train to the wonderful city of Salzburg… fantastic for a week of exploring, provided you can tear yourself away from the thermal waters and ‘healing tunnels’ of this natural spa resort - therein lies the challenge.

  • Flight Time
  • 2 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Innsbruck, Salzburg
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 1 hour
  • Language
  • German
  • Currency
  • Euros
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Bad Gastein Stats

Top Altitude
2650m
Bottom Altitude
1017m
Resort Altitude
1080m
Total Piste
200km
Longest Run
8km
Slope Orientation
NSEW
Vertical Drop
1460 m
Skiable Vertical
1460 m
Night Skiing
Yes
Glacier Skiing
Yes

This beautiful ski resort and natural spa town is located an hour away from Salzburg, hidden in the Gastein Valley. The bustling town consists of colourful and attractive buildings including hotels, restaurants, bars, boutique shops and a supermarket -many offering a view of the beautiful waterfall that cascades through the town centre.

The local architecture is unique and tells of the rich history of the area. It was commissioned by Italian architects and incorporates lavish Italian buildings with traditional Austrian design. The narrow roads still follow the original structure and too much traffic can make them busy, so try and travel on foot or use the shuttle bus as much as possible.

Bad Gastein was established as a natural spa resort in the early 20th century after Marie Curie helped discover radon in its spring water. The radon enriched Helistollen Thermal waters earned the town its fame and soon visitors were flocking here including monarchs and the rich and famous. Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth of Austria made this resort a personal favourite of theirs and its naturally heated water attracts many visitors to its “Healing Tunnels” to this day.

Just as tempting as the wellness facilities here is the snow – Bad Gastein is a renowned ski resort and one of the most popular areas with the locals. It offers excellent quality skiing, hosted the 1958 Alpine Championships and regularly holds the Snowboarding World Cup. It has an efficient state-of-the-art ski lift system that has the capacity to transport up to 70,000 skiers/snowboarders an hour. This alongside the fact that the Gastein Valley covers three ski resorts (Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein and Dorfgastein) and has a fantastic variety of terrain spread over 250km of slopes means you don’t need to worry about too much queuing or traffic on the slopes.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Bad Gastein Transfer Times

Klagenfurt1hr 30 mins
Salzburg1hr 30 mins

The nearest airport to Bad Gastein is Salzburg at 90 km or about 1 hour 15 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Bad Gastein?

Bad Gastein’s snow offers a skier and snowboarders paradise, with links to one of Austria’s largest ski areas offering a further 250km of pistes to explore. With a top altitude of 2650m and the presence of the longest glacier in the Eastern Alps - the 8.4km Pasterze glacier – to top it off, this is a place to enjoy fantastic snow and varied terrain.

Which other ski resorts are near to Bad Gastein?

The nearest ski resorts to Bad Gastein include Bad Hofgastein and Dorfgastein.

Ski Area Facts

LocationAustria Alps.
Established1911
Downhill200km
Lift Pass€218 (adult 6 day)

Beginner Slopes

32km36%

Intermediate Skiing

52km57%

Advance & Expert Terrain

6km7%

Snowboarding Trails

200km100%

What is Bad Gastein like for Beginner skiers?

There are some great ski schools and good quality nursery slops for beginners, which can be found at the bottom of the main gondola and are the perfect place for novices to find their feet. Once some confidence is gained you can move on to some of the easier blue slopes

What is Bad Gastein like for Intermediate skiers?

While the blue runs on the Stubnerkogel are considered fairly challenging, anyone who masters skiing in Bad Gastein will be confidently conquering other resorts in no time! The ski area is perfect for confident intermediate skiers who can enjoy an extensive range of powdery pistes.

What is Bad Gastein like for Advanced skiers?

Advance skiers should banish all fear that they’ll “outgrow” this fairly small resort - there are some world-renowned trails to enjoy including some difficult runs on the Stubnerkogel and notorious black runs on the Grakogel.

What is Bad Gastein like for snowboarding?

As amazing as the snow is for skiers, this is equally a haven for ‘boarders and regularly hosts the Snowboarding World Cup. There is some fantastic natural terrain and deep snow for free-riders, or you can hop on a Stubnerkogel ski lift and head to the Snow Park for excellent freestyle ski and snowboarding. This large snow park is extremely versatile with a number of difficult jumps and half pipes alongside some superior natural terrain for the pros and some great children’s obstacles for the kids to try out.

What is Bad Gastein like for off-piste skiing?

The off-piste available is phenomenal here too and you can book an off-piste safari tour with the ski school.

Bad Gastein Restaurants

A wonderful restaurant, popular with locals and tourists alike, is the Wirthaus Jagerhaus where you can enjoy live music whilst consuming first-rate and reasonably priced food. Another great place to eat is Lutter und Wegner, an authentic Austrian restaurant within walking distance of the town centre that offers a traditional atmosphere and food to match.

Where to eat in Bad Gastein and on the mountain

Restaurant Jägerhäusl Known as one of the best places for pizza in Bad Gastein! As well as a fantastic pizza menu, Jägerhäusl also offer starters including antipasti, soups and salads and main meal favourites include traditional Austrian dishes, seafood, steak and pasta. Jägerhäusl also have some fantastic vegetarian dishes. Book in advance, especially if you need a table for a large group!

Gasthaus Bäckerwirtsgut For an authentic Austrian experience in Bad Gastein, dine at the Gasthaus Bäckerwirtsgut. Having been a mill and bakery in past times, the Bäckerwirtsgut dates back to 1705. A venue with centuries of history, it oozes character and is a favorite gathering spot of locals who produce a lively Austrian après ski atmosphere with live music, singing and dancing. Location-wise, Bäckerwirtsgut sits surrounded by the beautiful mountains in Bäckerwirtsgut Bad Bruck. It’s easy to get to whether you hike, cycle or ski & the ski bus stops nearby. A brilliant selection of well cooked, traditional Austrian cuisine can be enjoyed here, made from local, in season ingredients. Accompany your food with one of their fine Austrian wines. Bäckerwirtsgut also has a beer garden and areas for smokers & non smokers.

Alpenhaus Prossau You will find very good Austrian cuisine served at Alpenhaus Prossau. They offer you 3 nice decorated rooms to have an memorable dining experience. In the summer, they have a nice terrace to enjoy something to eat or just a drink. Take an enjoyable walk through the beautiful National Park Hohe Tauern. You have the possibility to reach this lovely restaurant by foot after about 1 hour to 90 minutes, or for an unforgettable experience, get there by a horse drawn carriage! Open from 10am-5pm during the summer. Open from 11am-5pm or in the evening by reservation during the winter. Web: www.alpenhaus-prossau.at

Bad gastein eat Described by Der Standard as like an ‘Alpine film set’ visited by ‘James Bond in the Goldfinger days’, Miramonte offers après ski with lovely modern and homely decor. Relax here throughout the day in the comfortable bar, which serves tasty food and a range of drinks. Miramonte’s drink menu includes carefully selected fine wines, fresh beer from the family brewery as well as a brilliant range of cocktails.

Bad Gastein Après Ski

Bad Gastein’s nightlife is fun and lively, offering a traditional Austrian après ski experience based around great food and plenty of drink. You’ll find a colourful selection of venues to suit a range of taste and budgets. There are a number of mountain huts and pubs to enjoy a drink or two after a day on the slopes. For a more familiar atmosphere, Eden’s is the only British Pub in the valley, serving traditional British grub and beer. If you fancy a lively night out, The Silver Bullet Bar is the place to be, with live music, DJ’s and enough sherry to get you dancing all night long!

Bars Late Night Clubs and Cafes in Bad Gastein

Apres ski / drinks Casino Bad Gastein A place to be seen in Bad Gastein, the Casino is open in the winter season usually from late December to the beginning of April. You will find 50 game machines open from 6 pm and live games from 7pm including American and French roulette, blackjack and poker. The casino also hosts Smokey Joe’s Bar, which offers a selection of drinks and food and good music later on in the evening. Over 18’s only (photographic ID required), the dress code for the casino is smart casual (men must wear a shirt with a collar -0 no sportswear, faded jeans or trainers allowed). International casino rules apply.

Wührer's Bar, Lounge & Discotheque Wührers is a bar, disco and dance club in Bad Gastein! Some of the best nightlife in Bad Gastein can be found at Wührers. Here you can let your hair down after a day of skiing with some proper Austrian après ski – good drinks, good music and a great venue. Enjoy the good drinks on offer at the bar, play a game of billiards and stay on later in the evening when Wührers becomes a disco/nightclub with live bands and DJ’s from all over the world. Pizza is served until midnight and the venue remains open until 2am.

Haeggbloms Bar Lively Austrian après ski partying until the early hours can be enjoyed here at the popular Haeggbloms Bar. With international bands and DJ’s playing great live music, themed parties and a great range of drinks, this venue is hard to beat for the Austrian après ski experience in Bad Gastein. Open from 3:30pm until 2am (Monday – Wednesday) / 3am (Thursday to Sunday) for late night partying in Bad Gastein!

Bad Gastein Activites for Non-skiers

One of the biggest attractions of the resort is the natural spa facilities - perfect for soothing aching muscles (and aching head if you’ve visited The Silver Bullet Bar...). Relax in one of the natural, hot, bubbling springs and receive some well-deserved pampering and treatments -there are even tranquil relaxation classes to attend. As well as the spa there are plenty of other non-ski activities in the area, making this a choice destination if you have non-skiers in your group. Try ice skating and curling, tobogganing, sleigh rides, ice climbing and snow shoeing. There are also a number of stylish boutiques and shops to browse on a quiet afternoon. If you still haven’t done enough, pack your camera and head up to the top of the mountain for the experience the breath-taking scenery from the viewing platform, it’s amazing.

Lama-Trekking Gastein For a unique summer experience in Gastein, take a Llama hike! You will learn more about the animal and then take a leisurely hike with the Llamas in the beautiful Gastein alps with the company of an expert guide. Hikes include a tasty buffet! Minimum people per group is 5, maxmum 12. Great for a fun family activity in Bad Gastein!

Bike-World – Training & Guiding For a fantastic mountain activity in Bad Gastein, take a mountain bike tour with Bike World! Bike World is your specialist in guided mountain bike tours (XC, Freeride and Downhill), as well as in developing biking technique and driver safety training. Our professionally qualified guides who have great local knowledge will offer high-level supervision and guide you on routes of varying distance and terrain depending on your requirements and experience. www.bike-world.at

Curling Have a go at this popular winter sport during your ski holiday in Bad Gastein! Team Works organise a great curling experience, with tasty Glühwein (warm wine) included to warm you up! It’s a great thing to do as an alternative activity to skiing with your group/family during your holiday! Traditional curling with Team Works costs €14.50 per person. Contact Team Works for more information and details of other fun activities too! www.team-works.eu

Raft Building A fantastic summer activity for groups in Bad Gastein! Team Works organise lots of brilliant summer and winter activities including Raft building. Your team will build a raft from existing materials and then test it out on the lake! This activity is lots of fun particularly in warm weather! Get in touch with Team Works for more details. www.team-works.eu

Weekly winter program Gastein valley Team Works offer visitors to the Gastein during the winter a fantastic range of fun activities! There are loads of great activities organised by Team Works for groups of over 6 – great if you’re travelling in Bad Hofgastein with your family or in a group! Activities arranged by Team Works include: Geo caching experience - €25 Team work & adventure activities - €25 Mobile rope courses - €25 Night time Torch-lit hikes - €10 Nordic walking - €10 Lots more activities and information can be found on their website. Do get in touch if you have any queries! www.team-works.eu

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Bad Gastein's shops are largely elegant affairs where chic boutiques and glittering jewellery stores dominate. There is also a variety of shops with regional produce of souvenirs and food. Some local specialities include Marmot fat ointment - Murmeltier Salbe, good for getting rid of aches and pains, herbal preparations made from the town's natural ingredients and of course the Austrian cowbells, make sure to get the flat ones, that was the orignal shape.

Gärnterei Botani Keep your chalet looking lovely or treat someone special with some flowers from Gärnterei Botani. This Bad Gastein florist has a great range of flowers and plants to suit every occasion, whether you’re skiing on Valentines day, it’s somebody’s birthday in Bad Gastein, you want to thank your chalet host or just brighten your surroundings! This Bad Gastein florist is open Monday to Friday from 8am to midday.

Gastein Sport Ski hire, ski servicing and ski repairs in Bad Gastein. Boot hire & custom boot fitting available. You can also hire snowboards and helmets in this store. Friendly, multilingual staff at your service to match you with the best equipment for your Bad Gastein ski holiday.

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Best Time to Visit Bad Gastein

The valley enjoys terrific altitudes over 2,000m and the slopes face in all directions so this is great for a ski break throughout most of the season. The ski area has a historically good snowfall and there are 560 snow cannons on hand to create more if needed. The ski conditions peak during mid-season (January-February) when the snowfall is most consistent and the weather is coldest. The resort is fairly quiet throughout the year, but gets slightly more crowded in peak weeks like Christmas and Half term -make sure you book these dates well in advance so you aren’t disappointed!

What's Bad Gastein like at Christmas?

Christmas at Bad Gastein is wonderfully traditional with lots of festive entertainment including Christmas markets and arts and crafts events - perfect for a family Christmas break.
Christmas Ski Holidays

What's Bad Gastein like in the New Year?

At Bad Gastein in New Year, there are some great events including an outdoor party which is the perfect way to see in the New Year. The ski conditions are outstanding and you can spend New Year’s Day gliding down the snow covered slopes.
New Year Ski Holidays

What's Bad Gastein like in Half-Term?

Visit Bad Gastein at Half term for great snow conditions and relax in hot natural spa springs to escape the cold after a day on the slopes.
Half Term Ski Holidays

What's Bad Gastein like at Easter?

With visits from the Easter Bunny and beautiful spa facilities, Bad Gastein at Easter is an excellent place to be, especially if the snow fall has been good!
Easter Ski Holidays

Bad Gastein Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

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Ski Accommodation in Bad Gastein

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This resort is the ideal place for a family ski trip! It is most suited to families who are already established skiers as the slopes are mainly geared towards intermediates. Despite this, there are some good nursery slopes and once you have picked up the basics you will be skiing with the pros in no time. There are also good ski schools for children with talented and patient instructors to help your little ones find their feet. If you want to ski the more challenging slopes without the kids then there is childcare available in Bad Gastein Kindergarten.

The wonderful thing about this resort is there are so many other things to do other than skiing, meaning that even the most restless children won’t run out of activities. There are the cinema, bowling, ice skating, tobogganing and sleigh rides that are ideal for kids. There are a number of swimming pools and the natural spa is welcoming of youngsters who can enjoy the hot thermal springs.

It is important to choose the right accommodation for your family before your holiday and there are some terrific hotel options in Bad Gastein. Hotel Weismayr is a perfect place to stay with a family; it is in an ideal location and is only a one minute walk from the bus stop and within walking distance from the town centre.

A group ski holiday is the perfect way to get away from the stresses of everyday life and spend some quality time with friends. Bad Gastein is a wonderful place for a group skiing group – it’s extremely well suited to intermediate skiers but there are enough beginner’s facilities, advanced steeps and off-piste to suit everybody’s needs! As the resort is part of The Gastein Valley it has great connections to surrounding ski resorts. This is superb news for a group of mixed ability skiers as the more advanced skier has 250km of pistes to explore and those finding their feet can stay closer to resort.

Bad Gastein is also an ideal choice if you have non-skiers in your group as there are plenty of non-ski activities for them to enjoy. A huge attraction of the resort is its spa with its naturally infused radon waters and health benefits, non skiers can opt for a relaxing spa trip whilst the other ski. There are plenty of other activities to enjoy off the slopes, including ice skating, sleigh rides, cinema trips and shopping. For evenings together, the après ski in the resort is very enjoyable and there are lots of different things to choose from. There are fantastic quality restaurants and après ski huts to refuel after a day on the slopes. For a more lively night out The Silver Bullet is very popular and you can have an unforgettable night there with friends!

It is important to choose suitable accommodation whilst you are away and SNO has some great options for groups. Hotel Alpenblick is wonderfully suited to for groups due to its good facilities and convenient location – it’s only a few feet from the slopes and within walking distance from all the attractions, restaurants and shops.

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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Bad Gastein

Maximum and minimum adult Bad Gastein lift pass prices ranged from €239 to €257 for 6 days access to the Bad Gastein ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Bad Gastein holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price €24 - €26 €49 - €52 N / A
6 Day Price €120 - €129 €239 - €257 N / A
Age Range 7 - 15 N / A N / A
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Getting to Bad Gastein

Most of our ski holidays to Bad Gastein packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Bad Gastein from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Bad Gastein from the UK?

Flights from London take about 2 hours to Innsbruck, Salzburg. This table shows approximate transfer times to Bad Gastein from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Salzburg 90 km 1 hour 15 minutes
Vienna 400 km 5 hours
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How long does it take to drive to Bad Gastein from the UK?

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How long is the transfer from nearest Austria train station to Bad Gastein?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Bad Gastein transfers.

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Going to Bad Gastein under your own steam

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Bad Gastein Tourism Office Bad Hofgastein is a place of relaxation and regeneration, while completely surrounded by the Gastein mountain world. Bad Hofgastein is a wonderful place of opportunities, sports and recreation. Beautiful clear cold mountain water formed the Gastein and so the water forms and important part of the valley and its history. The tourism office is there to support you in any information you may need about the resort, its history, bookings and travel queries. The office is located at the entrance of Bad Gastein. Services that the tourism office offers: - Spa and relaxation advice & sale - Culinary advice - resort and ski information - family and childcare advice - ski lift pass - brochures Operating Times: Daily 08:00 - 17:00 Saturday : 09:00 - 12:00 Sunday

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