Bad Gastein

By · Salzburg, 🇦🇹 Østrig

Bad Gastein is a spa and ski town in the Gastein valley in the Hohe Tauern. It is built on steep slopes around a waterfall that drops through the middle of town. Grand Belle Époque hotels line the hillside, and the town has a faded elegance that is now being revived.

The thermal waters have drawn visitors for centuries, including emperors and artists. Today it offers spa days, skiing and hiking in one place.

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Bedste rejsetidspunkt

December to April is ski season. June to September is best for hiking and for spa visits. April–May and October–November are quieter. Winters are cold and snowy. Summers are mild, with occasional thunderstorms.

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Typisk vejr i januar

Dårligt

1° (føles som -2°) · ekstremer -15°–7°
-7° om natten
12 regnvejrsdage
6 solskinsdage
3 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lavt

Typisk vejr i februar

Dårligt

2° (føles som -1°) · ekstremer -16°–9°
-6° om natten
11 regnvejrsdage
8 solskinsdage
5 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lavt

Typisk vejr i marts

Dårligt

6° (føles som 3°) · ekstremer -11°–14°
-2° om natten
14 regnvejrsdage
9 solskinsdage
5 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 3 · moderat

Typisk vejr i april

Dårligt

12° (føles som 9°) · ekstremer -5°–20°
2° om natten
16 regnvejrsdage
8 solskinsdage
6 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vejr i maj

Udmærket

17° (føles som 15°) · ekstremer 1°–23°
7° om natten
21 regnvejrsdage
5 solskinsdage
6 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vejr i juni

Godt

21° · ekstremer 5°–27°
11° om natten
22 regnvejrsdage
8 solskinsdage
7 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · højt

Typisk vejr i juli

Udmærket

22° (føles som 23°) · ekstremer 7°–28°
12° om natten
23 regnvejrsdage
9 solskinsdage
7 solskinstimer om dagen
Behagelig luftfugtighed
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · højt

Typisk vejr i august

Udmærket

22° (føles som 23°) · ekstremer 7°–28°
13° om natten
21 regnvejrsdage
10 solskinsdage
7 solskinstimer om dagen
Behagelig luftfugtighed
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vejr i september

Godt

18° (føles som 17°) · ekstremer 3°–24°
9° om natten
16 regnvejrsdage
10 solskinsdage
6 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vejr i oktober

Udmærket

14° (føles som 12°) · ekstremer -2°–21°
5° om natten
14 regnvejrsdage
8 solskinsdage
5 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lavt

Typisk vejr i november

Dårligt

7° (føles som 4°) · ekstremer -9°–14°
0° om natten
14 regnvejrsdage
4 solskinsdage
3 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lavt

Typisk vejr i december

Dårligt

3° (føles som -1°) · ekstremer -14°–8°
-5° om natten
13 regnvejrsdage
4 solskinsdage
3 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lavt

Klimadata: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Topseværdigheder

Gasteiner Wasserfall

Felsentherme

Stubnerkogel

Flying Waters, Bad GasteinEn sjov tur på en lynlås med majestætiske bjerge og en smuk by, der omgiver dig, mens du svinger ned ad linjen.

Gasteiner MuseumGasteiner Museum fortæller historien om den lokale by og dens historie som et termisk forårsunderrund.

GlocknerblickEn udsigtsplatform beliggende i bakkerne tilbyder en spektakulær udsigt over området.

Quellenpark

Gamskarkogel

Jagdschloss Czernin

Mining Museum AltböcksteinDette minemuseum viser historien om guldminedrift i området og de behandlingsmaskiner, der blev brugt til minedrift.

Gasteiner Wasserfall is the waterfall in the heart of town, dropping about 340 m in several steps.
Felsentherme is the thermal spa with indoor and outdoor pools.
Stubnerkogel is the main ski and hiking mountain, reached by cable car, with a suspension bridge and views.
Flying Waters, Bad Gastein is a zip-line over the waterfall.
Gasteiner Museum covers the history of the spa and the valley.
Aussichtsplattform Glocknerblick is a viewpoint with a view toward the Grossglockner.
Quellenpark is a park in the town centre with spring water.
Nikolauskirche and Preimskirche are two small churches in the upper town.
Jagdschloss Czernin is a hunting lodge in the Böckstein area.
Mining Museum Altböckstein tells the story of gold mining in the valley.
Gamskarkogel is a peak on a summer hike.

Fremhævede lister

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Bad Gastein Essentials

Bad Gastein, the 'Monte Carlo of the Alps,' is defined by its dramatic verticality and Belle Époque architecture. This selection covers the town's diverse offerings, from the iconic central waterfall and the thermal healing tunnels of Gasteiner Heilstollen to the high-altitude thrills of the Stubnerkogel suspension bridge. Explore the region's gold mining heritage in Altböckstein, visit historic sites like the Preimskirche, and take in panoramic views of the Hohe Tauern range from the Glocknerblick platform.

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Editor's Choice: Bad Gastein

Bad Gastein’s alpine landscape is defined by the 140-meter Stubnerkogel Suspension Bridge and the Glocknerblick viewing platform, which provides sightlines to Austria’s highest peak. Thrill-seekers can traverse the Gastein valley via the Flying Waters zip line, while hikers can reach the 2,467-meter summit of Gamskarkogel, Europe’s highest grass mountain. The Gasteiner Museum documents the town’s evolution from a medieval mining hub to a world-renowned thermal spa destination.

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Waterfalls of Bad Gastein

Bad Gastein’s landscape is defined by dramatic elevation changes, most famously showcased by the 341-meter central cascade that drops in three stages through the heart of the village. Beyond the town center, the surrounding Hohe Tauern National Park contains numerous alpine falls, including the veil-like Schleierfall in Sportgastein and the glacially-fed Tischlerkarfälle. These sites illustrate the geological power of the Gasteiner Ache and its tributaries, which have shaped the region's history as a thermal spa destination.

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Alpine Huts in Bad Gastein

Bad Gastein's mountain landscape features a network of historic alpine huts and modern shelters situated between 1,500 and 2,600 meters. This selection includes high-altitude bases like the Hagener Hütte at the historic Mallnitzer Tauern pass and the modern Hannoverhaus near the Ankogel. Hikers can find traditional dairy pastures such as the Moisesalm in Sportgastein or the Untere Astenalm, known for regional specialties like Bauernkrapfen. These locations serve as essential waypoints for the Gasteiner Höhenweg and provide access to the Hohe Tauern National Park's diverse terrain.

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Skiing in Bad Gastein

Bad Gastein’s high-altitude skiing centers on Sportgastein and the neighboring Mölltaler Glacier, offering reliable snow conditions at elevations exceeding 3,000 meters. This selection features technical FIS-certified runs like the Eissee FIS Abfahrt and diverse terrain ranging from the intermediate Schareck pistes to the freestyle-focused Snowpark. The region is characterized by expansive freeride areas and the Schareck peak, which provides a significant vertical drop across various difficulty levels, including the Wurtenboden and Verbindung connecting runs.

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Best Viewpoints in Bad Gastein

Bad Gastein’s dramatic topography offers diverse vantage points, from the 341-meter tiered waterfall bisecting the town center to high-altitude peaks in the Hohe Tauern range. This collection includes the 2,467-meter Gamskarkogel, one of Europe's highest grass mountains, and the Stubnerkogel, known for its 140-meter-long suspension bridge. Visitors can access panoramic platforms like Glocknerblick for views of the Grossglockner or follow the trail of overlooks surrounding the Gasteiner Ache's powerful descent through the historic spa architecture.

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Alpine Huts & Cabins

This collection features traditional mountain huts and historical retreats scattered across the Gastein Valley and the high-altitude Sportgastein plateau. These alpine huts, or 'Almen', serve as essential rest stops for hikers, offering regional specialties like mountain cheese, wood-fired bread, and traditional doughnuts. Many sites, such as the Bockhartseehütte, are situated near glacial lakes and historic mining trails, providing a glimpse into the region’s agricultural heritage and alpine architecture within the Hohe Tauern National Park.

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Bad Gastein Health & Wellness

Bad Gastein's reputation as a health destination centers on its unique thermal waters and the Gasteiner Heilstollen, a therapeutic radon gallery located deep within the Radhausberg mountain. This selection includes specialized rehabilitation clinics like the Badehospiz and Klinikum Bad Gastein, which focus on musculoskeletal and respiratory health. Complementing these medical facilities is the Kaiserhof complex, offering integrated sauna landscapes and accessible accommodation designed for visitors undergoing long-term treatment or seeking thermal wellness.

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Oplevelser

Soak in the thermal pools.
Ski the Gastein valley.
Hike a trail from the Stubnerkogel.
Walk past the Belle Époque hotels.
Visit the healing tunnel in Böckstein.

Ture og aktiviteter

Bad Gastein — Kort

Dagsture

Bad Hofgastein is a spa and ski town further down the valley, about 10 minutes by train or bus.
Rauris is a quiet valley village, about 45 minutes by car.
Großarl is a valley of mountain huts, about 45 minutes by car.
Zell am See is about 1 hour 15 minutes by car.
Salzburg is about 1 hour 15 minutes by train.
Radstadt is a walled town, about 1 hour by car.

Områder at udforske

Bad Hofgastein, Rauris and Großarl are the closest preferred places.

Ankomst

By air: Salzburg Airport is about 1 hour 30 minutes away by car. Innsbruck and Klagenfurt are alternatives.
By train: Bad Gastein is on the Tauern railway. Salzburg takes about 1 hour 15 minutes, Villach about 1 hour 15 minutes. Check times on ÖBB.
By car: Take the A10 Tauern motorway to the Bad Gastein exit.

Transport

The town is built on steep slopes, with steps and short climbs. Local buses run through the valley. The station is in the centre of town. The Stubnerkogel cable car starts near the centre.

Kørsel

A car is helpful for the side valleys. Winter tyres or chains are required in snow. The Tauern motorway has tolls. Parking in the town centre is limited.

Mad og drikke

Salzburg-region food includes Kasnocken, cheese dumplings, and Kaiserschmarrn. Mountain huts serve simple dishes. The town has a growing cafe and bar scene in the old hotels.

Aftensmad

Wiener SchnitzelA thin, breaded and pan-fried veal cutlet, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes and a wedge of lemon.

TafelspitzBoiled beef in broth, served with roast potatoes and a sauce of apples and horseradish — a favourite of Emperor Franz Joseph.

Viennese Goulash Wiener SaftgulaschA rich beef stew slow-cooked with onions and paprika, typically served with a bread dumpling or bread roll.

Snacks og streetfood

KäsekrainerA grilled pork sausage studded with melty cheese, a classic order at Vienna's ubiquitous Würstelstand (sausage stands).

Sausage Stand Snack Würstel vom WürstelstandGrilled or boiled sausages (Bratwurst, Frankfurter, Bosna) served with mustard, bread and a pickle from street kiosks.

Søde sager og desserter

ApfelstrudelThin pastry rolled around spiced apples, raisins and breadcrumbs, usually served warm with vanilla sauce or cream.

SachertorteA dense chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam under a dark chocolate glaze, famously served with unsweetened whipped cream.

KaiserschmarrnA fluffy shredded pancake caramelised with sugar and dusted with icing sugar, served with plum or apple compote.

MarillenknödelApricot dumplings wrapped in potato or quark dough, rolled in buttery breadcrumbs — a Wachau and Viennese summer specialty.

Drikkevarer

Viennese Melange Wiener MelangeThe signature Viennese coffee: espresso topped with steamed milk and milk foam, the centrepiece of coffeehouse culture.

Grüner VeltlinerAustria's flagship crisp, peppery white wine, widely poured in Vienna's Heuriger (wine taverns).

SturmA cloudy, lightly alcoholic partially-fermented grape must, available only for a few weeks in autumn.

Sikkerhed og sundhed

Bad Gastein is safe. Check avalanche bulletins before going off-piste. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112. The mountain rescue number is 140.

Historie

Bad Gastein grew as a spa from the Middle Ages, and gold and silver were mined in the valley. In the 19th century emperors and nobles came to take the waters, and grand hotels were built. The town declined after World War II and is now being revived.