The resorts of Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein are set in the Gasteinertal ski area. This is one of the largest ski areas in Austria offering access to 200kms of ski slopes split over four separate areas. Both villages offer access to excellent spa facilities.
Bad Hofgastein would be the prettier of the two with more traditional austrian buildings and a pedestrianised centre. It would also be the quieter of the two resorts for après ski.
There is so much to do in either area that it will be hard to take advantage of all the extra facilities these resorts offer when off the slopes. There are natural spas, springs and baths - all of which are great for relaxation after a hard ski day.
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 in the area. Each area offers a mix for boarders from snowparks with half pipes to terrain parks with rails and tabletops.
Facilities
- Casino
- Cross Country Skiing
- Curling
- Ice Climbing
- Ice Skating
- Sleigh Rides
Facilities
- Casino
- Cross Country Skiing
- Curling
- Ice Climbing
- Ice Skating
- Sleigh Rides
Transfers
| Salzburg Airport | 1 hours 30 min |
Piste Map
Ski Pack Prices
| Lift Pass: Ski Amadé (6 days) | £170 |
| School: Ski School - 5 Days (5 days) | £147 |
| School: Snowboard School (3 days) | £128 |
| Ski Stuff: Boot Hire Standard (6 days) | £33 |
| Ski Stuff: Family Skis & Boots (2 Adults, 1 Child under 14) (6 days) | £257 |
| Ski Stuff: Ski & Boot Set (6 days) | £80 |
| Ski Stuff: Ski Hire (6 days) | £75 |
| Ski Stuff: Skis Intermediate (6 days) | £105 |
| Snowboard Stuff: Snowboard Hire (6 days) | £72 |
| Snowboard Stuff: Soft Boots (6 days) | £32 |
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.
Snow Reports
| Last Updated | 12 Mar 2010 |
| Last Snowed | 12 Mar 2010 |
| Temperature | -5°C |
| Snow Depth on Lower Slopes | 40cm |
| Snow Depth on Upper Slopes | 200cm |
| Fresh Snow Depth | 2cm |
| Open Lifts | 21 |
| Total Lifts | 21 |
| Runs to Resort | Fresh |
| Weather | Snowing lightly, refreshing pistes |
| Piste State | Great conditions - wax up your skis! |
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Snow data supplied by the Ski Club of Great Britain.
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