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BAD HOFGASTEIN
Austria
High Altitude Skiing
Resort Statistics
Highs & Lows
Village height:
859m (2,818ft)
Beginners:
Km of piste:
250
Intermediate:
Highest lift:
2,686m(8,812ft)
Advanced:
Longest run:
7.8
Snowboard:
Snow range:
859 - 2,686m
Off piste:
Mnt restaurants:
35
Scenery:
Resort charm:
Apres Ski:
Number Of
Runs
Easy:
16
Intermediate:
38
Difficult:
6
Transfer
Times
Salzburg 1 hr 45 mins
BAD HOFGASTEIN
Bad Hofgastein is old spa resort in the centre of one of Austria`s largest ski areas, the Gastein Valley. The area is famous for its thermal healing water, accessed by several spas as well as the huge and varied ski area linking several resorts in the region.
The old village has a pleasant pedestrianised centre and a good range of restaurants, shops, hotels and other facilities to cater for most holiday needs. The centre is dominated by the Pfarrkirche church, built between 1498 and 1507. At its heart is a magnificent baroque altar which entered the annals of art as the great masterpiece of the painter Josef Andra Eisl and the sculptor Paul Modlhammer.
Apres Ski
Bad Hofgastein: Friendly, yet still a great atmosphere with a variety of bars, cafes, and discos.Bad Gastein: Good choce of lively and cosmopolitan nightspots with an impressive casino for those wishing to have a flutter.
Eating Out
A superb choice of over 35 restaurants in each resort, catering for all tastes and pockets • 3-course dinner from €15-20.
Activities
• Spa centres (See 'Ski and Spa' box) • Ice skating and curling • Tobogganing • Sleigh rides • Shooting • Bowling
Other Amenities
• Stylish shops and boutiques • Banks • Many lovely walks • Excursions to Salzburg.
