Gastein Retro Festival

From March 17 to 21, 2027, Bad Hofgastein will once again be saying: "Back to the '80s and '90s!"

The Retro Festival is back for its second edition, combining a nostalgic vibe with laid-back spring skiing.

For five days, it’s all about the good old days—with iconic outfits, legendary hits, and plenty of fun in the snow.

Visitors can look forward to a program packed with highlights: an open-air mountain concert at the Schlossalm featuring two well-known retro acts, as well as the return of the legendary ski rally!

Book a retro getaway now

March 17–21, 2027

Save the Date!

Highlights at a Glance

Retro Snowplow Workshop

Carving is so yesterday! Now it’s all about the wedel again. Try out the legendary skiing technique from the old-school ski school for free.

Forcher’s Time Machine

From the first synth sounds to the biggest dancefloor anthems: Ö3 veteran Eberhard Forcher brings the music of two legendary decades back to life!

Retro Night

Dance until your soles glow. The cover band “Tanzcafe” plays the biggest hits of the ’80s and ’90s live.

Retro Flea Market

Cult classics, not junk! Go on a treasure hunt among vinyl, vintage finds, and long-forgotten favorites.

Retro DJ Battle

The ’80s vs. the ’90s! DJ Francis and DJ Xris face off in a musical duel featuring the biggest hits from two decades of music. Who will get the dance floor rocking?

Retro Mania at Schlossalm

90s Open Air featuring “Culture Beat” and “Rednex” live at 2,066 meters. Warm-up starting at 6:00 p.m. with DJ In-Style.

Neon Party

From the mountain to the valley! RETRO MANIA goes into overtime at the Neon Party. Bright colors, cool beats, and a night of partying until the early morning hours.

Ski Rally Reloaded

Form a team of four, strap on your skis, and let’s go! From hut to hut, fun games, exciting challenges, and plenty of tests of skill await. Afterward, the party continues with DJ Reini at the Berglift.

Early Bird Tickets: through Jan. 17, 2027, €29 per person, €116 per team of four

All the Retro Highlights in Detail

Retro "Wedeln" Workshop

Tight turns, knees together, rhythmic hip swing: To kick off the Retro Festival Gastein, a skiing technique is making a comeback—one that was a must-have on every slope in the ’80s and ’90s. The ski instructors at the Bad Hofgastein Ski School will show you how to carve your way down the valley in style, just like back then—with plenty of tips, a few anecdotes, and lots of good-natured fun.

It’s not about perfect technique, but about the swing and the fun. If you still have a ski suit from back then in your closet, you should definitely dig it out: neon colors, a headband, and a fanny pack are highly encouraged.
A great start to Retro Week!
More information here.

Date: Wednesday , March 17, 2027

Time: 9 am to 12 pm

Meeting point: Schlossalmbahn valley station

Prerequisite: advanced skiing skills

Participation: Free , lift ticket required (not included)

Registration: Required ; contact the Bad Hofgastein Ski School or the Bad Hofgastein Spa and Tourism Association

Forcher's Time Machine

80s & 90s Hits with Eberhard Forcher

Hardly any voice is as closely associated with the music of the ’80s and ’90s as that of Eberhard Forcher. As the host of “Ö3 Solid Gold Night,” he has accompanied generations of radio listeners with the great classics of those decades. This Ö3 veteran is a former musician, a profound connoisseur of pop history, and a longtime expert on the Song Contest.

At Hotel Blü, Eberhard Forcher himself will step into the time machine and, as a DJ, bring the hits from back then straight to the dance floor. He’ll be bringing along songs that everyone can sing along to—and maybe a story or two to go with them. An evening for dancing and reminiscing.
More information here.

Date: Wednesday , March 17, 2027

Start: 9 pm

Location: Hotel Blü

Admission: Free