Away from the everyday

Time out in Austria. Vacation in Gastein.

Experience an unforgettable break in Austria, away from the everyday. The Gastein Valley, nestled in the impressive natural surroundings of Salzburgerland and at the gateway to the Hohe Tauern National Park, combines the majestic beauty of the mountains with the soothing power of water.

Discover the diversity of the three towns of Dorfgastein, Bad Hofgastein and Bad Gastein - from idyllic landscapes to refreshing thermal spas and breathtaking mountain panoramas. Tradition and modern zeitgeist come together here, while nature invites you to enjoy activities and relaxation in equal measure.

Whether hiking in summer, experiencing the summits in winter or relaxing in the thermal baths all year round - Gastein is a place that is sometimes grounding, sometimes inspiring, and always offers one thing: tangible vitality full of contrasts, all of which invite you to enjoy some time out.

The Three Towns

Dorfgastein

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Bad Hofgastein

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Bad Gastein

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Top events in Gastein

Bauernherbst

Beinhoat - The Vertical

Jazz in Gastein

Yogaherbst

Advent in Gastein

Gastein Classics

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VISA FIS Snowboard Alpine World Cup

Red Bull PlayStreets

Markt:Abend

Ice4Life

ART ON SNOW

Musik:Wohnzimmer

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Snow Jazz Gastein

Tanz:Fest - Winter Edition

The North - The Race

Ski & Golf Competition

Yogafrühling

Classical music in Gastein

Tanz:Fest Summer

adidas TERREX INFINITE TRAILS

sommer.frische. kunst

The art festival

Dorf:Fest

Gastein Winter:Start 2025

Gruppe von Skifahrern an einem sonnigen Wintertag auf dem Weg zum Lift in Gastein

The start of an unforgettable winter season

When the Gastein Valley shines all in white in December, a weekend full of emotions, experiences and genuine winter joy begins with Winter:Start 2025.

Experience the official start of the season with the new open-air highlight GASTEINSOUNDS in Bad Hofgastein - including headliners CRO, SDP, SKI AGGU, IKKIMEL and BELLA - as well as top sporting performances at the Gastein Classics in Sportgastein.

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Sport, relaxation or culture - there's something for everyone here

Experiences in Gastein

The Gastein Valley offers an impressive variety of activities all year round.

Sports enthusiasts can ski on 200 kilometers of slopes in winter and explore the highest grass mountains in Europe while hiking or mountain biking in summer. Families can look forward to a varied range of child-friendly experiences, while art and culture lovers can enjoy traditional and top-class events. Relaxation is provided by the famous Gastein thermal baths, whose thermal water is ideal for wellness and health .