Activities

In addition to the Wellness facilites, the Gastein Valley has become an international centre for all sports all year round. From biking and walking in the summer, to skiing and ice climbing in the winter, the valley caters for all.

Winter in Gasteinertal

Snow Sports

The winter snow in the Gastein Valley transforms the area into one of the finest and most beautiful ski regions in Salzburgerland.

Although not as widely known in the English speaking world as it should be, the Gastein Valley (Gasteinertal) is one of the five largest ski areas in Austria with 44 lifts and over 200km of ski piste. The relatively high altitude makes Gasteinertal extremely snow safe with the season opening at Sportgastein (2700m) in mid-November and lasting through to late April. The high altitude also creates excellent snow conditions both on and off piste for Carvers and Boarders. In addition, Gastein attracts the world best with the FIS Snowboard World Cup in January and the Red Bull Playstreets competition in February (it has to be seen to be beleived!)

The valley is best suited to high mileage intermediates wanting plenty of challenges. More advanced skiers should head to the off piste runs on Sportgastein or the steep runs on Graukogel, a short walk from the apartment.

The skiing in the Gasteinertal is part of the Ski Amadé, Austria's largest ski region. Your ski pass for Bad Gastein will get you access to 860km of piste!

While catering for downhill skiers and boarders, Gastein is a mecca for cross country skiers. With over 90-kilometers of impeccably groomed and maintained cross-country skiing tracks in landscapes of great natural beauty, Gastein is a true paradise for Nordic skiers.

The Gasteinertal is renowned for it's skiing but don't take our word for it, click the links below for further information:.

Ski Gastein Website - information about skiing in the Gastein Valley

Interactive Ski Panorama

Top-Rent Schober - we recommend Top-Rent Schober for ski hire

Cross Country Skiing - we recommend "Langlauf-Sportschle Gastein"

Check out the Ski Gastein Video to get a real idea of the skiing in the area

Winter Walking

Take yourself away from the action of the piste and wander through the untouched snowy woods in the Gasteinertal. Winter walking using snow shoes is a popular activity and Sport Gastein is the perfect location. Hire your own shoes and either take a guide or take yourself into the winter wonderland.

For further a guided walk or to hire equipment info please contact "Langlauf-Sportschle Gastein"

Ice Climbing

For the more adventurous, the Gastein valley offers countless opportunities to scale one of the many waterfalls around Bockstein and Sportgastein. If you're really keen, there are several 3000+m peaks in the area which are snow capped all year round.

The Bergsteigen Website has plenty of information regarding all types of climbing.

Other winter activities in Gastein include Tobogganing, Ice Skating and Curling.

Summer in Gasteinertal

Walking

The warm summer sun turns the frozen valley into a fairy tale, lush green landscape. To experience nature at it's best, take a stroll along the 350km of walking paths with borders lined with wild flowers, in and around the Hohe Tauern National Park

During the mid summer months, the lift system operates taking you above the tree line to some breathtaking sceanery. With walks for the modest walker to the intrepid alpine mountaineer, the Gasteinertal caters for everyone. A detailed local walking guide in English is available from Tourist Information or local bookshops for 6 Euro.

The well signposted walking tours guide you through the valley and to one of the many mountain huts where you can stop, take in the view and have a hearty snack.

Walking in Gastein - A guide to Alm Walking

Summer Panorama - A summer interactive panorama

Gastein Summer Video

Mountain Biking and Cycling

The Gastein Valley caters for the cyclist and genuine mountain bike enthusiast in the bike friendly infrastructure. Whether you want to cycle down the valley on a wide track or race down through the forest on challenging trails, the valley has everything you need. Most shops offering ski hire in the winter turn into bike hire shops during the summer months.

Mountain Biking in Gastein

Rock Climbing

Being in the Alps, there is obviously plenty of climbing routes in and around Gastein. The valley has a climbing area at the entrance to the valley. Here you can find short sport routes at most grades.

If you crave the height and the real climbing experience, only 30 minutes drive north of Bad Gastein is the spectacular summit of Hochkönig. The towering peaks draw climbers for all over, enticed by spectacular climbing routes, via ferrata (Klettersteig) and mountain huts. With some routes traditional and sport routes over 500m long, we recommend a visit to the area.

For further information, click the link below however we can recommend a guide if you decide to visit the area.

Bergsteigen Website

Paragliding

Bring your wings to Dorfgastein - the excellent thermal lift makes the village one of the most popular areas for Paragliders and Hanggliders. However, it is possible to fly from the Graukogel itself. With the lift only a short walk from the apartment, it is an ideal location.

If you are new to the sport, why not take Tandem flight. In the winter they can provide the weather proof clothing so why not see the winter wonderland from the air!

Gastein Paragliding Club

Golf

Playing golf in the theatre that is the Gasteinertal itself is fascinating, with courses that blend harmoniously into the landscape at the foot of the mountains.

Established in 1960, the club in Bad Gastein is one of Austria's oldest and most traditional golf clubs. The course itself is enticing- hilly and level fairways alternate effortlessly with each other, old trees and little mountain streams make playing a round of golf a wonderful experience for players of all abilities.

Gastein Golf Club

Wellness and Spas, Health and Relaxation

The Bad Gastein valley is one of the principle spa resorts in the Alps! Whether it is for cure, rehabilitation, maximise sports performance, or just to feel better, Gastein visitors benefit all year round from the high altitude air and the thermal waters that are in abundance. After a day in the mountains or on the piste, you can relax and in the outdoor swimming pool filled with thermal water. In winter, with sub-zero temperature outside but the water at 34°C, it's possible to relax in the outdoor pool while watching the piste being prepared for the next day. Either in the summer or the winter, enjoy the stunning mountain views from the Felsentherme in Bad Gastein and at Alpentherme in Bad Hofgastein.

With the outdoor pools connected to the indoor pools, you don't need leave the comfort of the thermal water. Inside, you can enjoy the water massage in a Jacuzzi area or a waterfall pool. The spa's have various sauna rooms, rest rooms and restaurants all in the complex.

On the way to becoming the first "Alpine Wellness Region," in Bad Gastein everything here revolves around Health, Beauty & Fitness..

Heilstollen Tunnels - Thermal healing

Felsentherme - Spa in Bad Gastein

Alpentherme - Spa in Bad Hofgastein