Bad Gastein

Area Profile

A historic and rather grand spa resort located in one of Austria's largest ski areas. It has more sophisticated après ski than many resorts and the world renowned skiing includes many delightful wooded trails.

Not your typical 'boarder's resort off-the-slopes, Bad Gastein does, however, have plenty of terrain to attract 'boarders, particularly those from intermediate level up, with good natural terrain features. It is also a host venue of the Snowboard World Cup.

Lodging Profile

Slopeside lodging is available with over 7,300 beds in Bad Gastein alone.. An array of hotels, inns, and apartment style housing all located in town.

Services Profile

Ski, snowboard, and alpine schools. Restaurants, cafes, bars, casino, dancing, cinema, and retail shopping.

Area Recreation Profile

Cross country, winter hiking, ice skating, sports center, horse drawn sleigh rides, winter golf, horesback riding, ski races, and curling. Thermal water baths and healing caves.

Snowboarding Profile

Snowboarding is available with two terrain parks and three half pipes.

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Years Open: 58

Average Snowfall: 600"

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: 24%

Intermediate Runs: 66%

Advanced Runs: 10%

Expert Runs: 0%

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 44

Gondolas & Trams: N/A

High Speed Sixes: N/A

High Speed Quads: N/A

Quad Chairs: 7

Triple Chairs: N/A

Double Chairs: 8

Surface Lifts: 15

Elevation

Top: 8694 ft.

Bottom: 2756 ft.

Vertical Drop: 5938 ft.

Longest Run: 4.8 miles

Skiable Terrain: 201 acres

Snow Making: 60 acres