Ski Bad Gastein / Bad Hofgastein, Austria

Bad Gastein ski resort is part of the largest ski area in the Gastein Valley, Austria. The resorts of Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein offer access to 200kms of ski slopes split over four separate areas. Ski holidays in Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein offer excellent spa facilities teamed with a brilliant ski area and magnificent mountain views.

All levels are taken care of in the area with nice gentle slopes and nursery runs for beginners to learn on and eventually advance to the many intermediate slopes in the region. For the more advanced there are more challenging runs to take advantage of while cross country skiers are also catered for. Each area offers a mix for boarders from snowparks with half pipes to terrain parks with rails and tabletops.
You will find plenty of ski deals in Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein where, after a hectic day exploring the local slopes, you can rejuvenate in the local thermal baths and hot springs. Bad Hofgastein would be the quieter of the two ski resorts but also the prettier with traditional austrian buildings and a pedestrianised centre. Bad Gastein offers some great nightlife with the après ski continuing well into the early hours – if you have the energy for it.

In Bad Gastein family skiing is very popular. Children from the age of 3 and up are taken care of in the ski kindergartens while the older kids can take part in the kids ski school. This gives parents plenty of space for skiing Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein.

 

Bad Gastein / Bad Hofgastein is best suited for:

Families, Children: *****
Apres Ski, Night Life: ***
Groups: *****
Non-Skiers: ****
Great Shopping: **
Village Atmosphere: *****

Suitability

Beginner: ***
Intermediate: ****
Advanced: ****
Snowboard: ***

Pistes

Black: 6
Red: 38
Blue: 16
Longest: 7.8km
Total: 250km
Village height: 859m
Highest lift: 2686m
Direction: N,S,E,W
Cannons: 31

Lift System

Total lifts: 60
Chair lifts: 15
Drag lifts: 29
Gondola: 8
Cable Car: 1

 

Facilities

  • Casino
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Curling
  • Ice Climbing
  • Ice Skating
  • Sleigh Rides
 

Bad Gastein / Bad Hofgastein is best suited for:

Families, Children: *****
Apres Ski, Night Life: ***
Groups: *****
Non-Skiers: ****
Great Shopping: **
Village Atmosphere: *****

Suitability

Beginner: ***
Intermediate: ****
Advanced: ****
Snowboard: ***

Pistes

Black: 6
Red: 38
Blue: 16
Longest: 7.8km
Total: 250km
Village height: 859m
Highest lift: 2686m
Direction: N,S,E,W
Cannons: 31

Lift System

Total lifts: 60
Chair lifts: 15
Drag lifts: 29
Gondola: 8
Cable Car: 1

 

Facilities

  • Casino
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Curling
  • Ice Climbing
  • Ice Skating
  • Sleigh Rides
 

Transfers

Salzburg Airport 2 hours

Map

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Ski Pack Prices

Age:

Travel Date:

Lift Pass: Ski Amade Area Pass (6 days) £161
Ski Stuff: Advanced Boots (6 days) £45
Ski Stuff: Advanced Skis (6 days) £94
Ski Stuff: Advanced Skis and Boots (6 days) £119
Ski Stuff: Intermediate Boots (6 days) £38
Ski Stuff: Intermediate Skis (6 days) £76
Ski Stuff: Intermediate Skis and boots (6 days) £102
Ski Stuff: Standard Boots (6 days) £37
Ski Stuff: Standard Ski and Boots (6 days) £77
Ski Stuff: Standard Skis (6 days) £64
Snowboard Stuff: Advanced Snowboard (6 days) £94
Snowboard Stuff: Advanced Snowboard and Boots (6 days) £119
Snowboard Stuff: Snowboard (6 days) £84
Snowboard Stuff: Snowboard Boots (6 days) £46
Snowboard Stuff: Snowboard and Boots (6 days) £106

In Resort

Ski Kindergarten in Bad Hofgastein

This is available for children from 3 years. All day care is provided from 09.00 to 17.00 by trained specialists. The children will have access to their own playroom and a child friendly dining area is provided.

Approximate Prices:

  • 1 Day: €59.00
  • 5 Days: €190.00

How to Book:

  • Website: www.schneesportgastein.com
  • Email: info@skigastein.com
  • Phone: +43-64326455

Ski School Bad Gastein

Group course for 4 years +. All-day care is provided by specially trained ski teachers. The ski school is open Sunday to Friday from 10.00 to 15.00 (with a 1 hour lunch break). Your children will be able to safely learn how to ski. Ski courses for children include: Care, lunch and beverage

Approximate Prices:

  • 1 Day: €68.00
  • 5 Days: €204.00

How to Book:

  • Website: www.schneesportgastein.com
  • Email: ski@schneesportgastein.com
  • Phone: +43-64342260

Child Friendly

  • Mondi Holiday Bellevue (Babysitting can be organised locally)

Important Note: Please note if you choose to book the services outlined above, your contract for them will not be with us and the services will not form part of any package of services we may supply. Your contract for these services will be with the supplier of the services identified above as appropriate. The booking conditions of that supplier will apply to that contract. We accept no liability in respect of these services or for the acts or omissions of any supplier(s) or other person(s) or party(ies) connected with them.

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Package Holidays in Bad Gastein / Bad Hofgastein

Bookable as:
Apartmentsfrom
Del ÈuropeSC**** £260
Mondi Holiday BellevueSC**** £204
Hotelsfrom
Hotel SonngasteinHB**** £614
Hotel BärenhofHB**** £357
Hotel Cordial SanotelHB**** £398
Hotel ElisabethparkHB**** £417
Hotel GermaniaHB**** £332
Hotel NoricaHB**** £493
Impuls hotel TirolHB**** £530
Kur & Sporthotel PalaceFB**** £419
Kurhotel Osterreichischer HofHB**** £485
Premium Hotel on ArrivalHB**** -
Sporthotel AlpinaHB**** £281
HaasHB***  -
Hotel Der LindenhofHB***  £256
Hotel MozartHB***  £263
Hotel WeismayrHB***  £306
Kur & Sporthotel AlpenblickHB***  £325
Standard Hotel on ArrivalHB***  -
(prices per person)