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201 km (Blue 30%, Red 58%, Black 12% - Gadstein Valley), |
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Bad Gastein Ski Information
For information on the town of Bad Gastein go to www.badgastein.at
If you are looking for information on the whole Gastein Valley then go to www.gastein.com
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Extensive varied runs
Long runs especially for intermediates
Reliable snow and relaxing spas
Four separate, varied areas with a wide number of slopes above and below tree lines
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You'll need a car
Not the best resort for beginners
Spa town atmosphere is not to everyone's taste
Lift bases are widely spread and buses are unreliable
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Bad Gastein Travel
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By Air
Salzburg - 90km, 1 hour transfer…book online with www.gastein.com
Munich 290km, 2 hour transfer
The Airport Shuttle runs daily 8 times Gastein to Munich and Salzburg and back
Also check out Airport Express from Salzburg to Bad Gastein
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By Train
Bad Gastein Station
The railway stations in Bad Hofgastein and Bad Gastein are both stops for Euro, InterCity and express trains, whereas not all trains make a stop in Dorfgastein. If you're taking the car on the train the closest loading/unloading point for motorail trains is in Bischofshofen.
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By Car
We recommend you plan your car journey using the AA travel planner @ www.theAA.com
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| About The Resort.. |
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Bad Gastein
Bad Gastein ResortThe Gastein Valley is famous for its spas and wellness centres - there are 17 thermal springs producing 5 million litres of Radon enriched water each day. Bad Gastein is the most well know town set amongst a large gorge valley and attracts an ever increasing number of British skiers who enjoy the massive waterfall roaring through the centre of town. A word of warning it is probably best to have a car to enjoy the whole ski area as the bus service is somewhat limited.
Bad Gastein has much to offer both the keen skiier and those that enjoy the relaxed side of Apres ski...these being the incredible spas in this beautiful mountainous area. The main resorts are in varied locations in spa towns; this is good however, because of the modern creature comforts that these spas include, it means a little of the Austraian charm and tradition is lacking.
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Bad Gastein Restaurants
 Like most of Austria, it is the hotels that take the majority of the business.
Otherwise why not try the Bahnjof (06434 2676) or the cosy HofKeller (0643420370) a wood pannelled restaurant serving memorable fondues and raclettes. |
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Bars, Clubs and Nightlife in Bad Gastein The bars at the bottom of the Stubnerkogel gondola are usually busy for the late children amongst us try out the Silver Bullet bar at the Hotel Salzburger (06734 20370) which shows snowboard videos and loud music.
There is a disco at the Gatz Music Club (06434 20370) that goes on and on!
The Hirschenhutte in the Angertal is a good place to apres ski.
For those amongst us who have perhaps seen our better party days (you are never to old to remember) should take a visit to the Bellini bar and the Ritz cocktail bar before heading for the casino to spend the pension fund...or what's left of it!
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Bad Gastein Winter ActivitiesSo what's there to do if you are staying in Bad Gastein.
Spa, Spas and more spas!
The Falsen was re-opened in 2004 and is worth a visit!
Snowbiking
Frozen waterfall climbing
Tobogganing
Ice skating
Cross Country Skiing
Snowboard World Cup
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Bad Gastein Hotel
 Lots to choose from and we at Snowbrainer have been recommended the Cordial Sonotel (00436 434 25010) www.cordial.at which is close to the lifts of the Grankogel ski area. It has a great wellness centre and is located on the infamous Gastein cascades. The Hotel Salzergerhof 0043 643420370 is recommended and comes with a readymade drinking venue whilst the Wildbad 0043 64 34 37610 has its fans. OK so the next recommendation is not great for the skiing but wait a minute.... the Gruner Braum 0043643425160 www.grunerbaum.info is in the middle of nowhere, in fact 20 mins from the slpes but it is simply fab. An old world retreat with the most wonderful wellness centre. Non skiers and skiers alike will love it. If it's chalets that you fancy then why not take a look at the wonderful chalets on offer at www.simplychalets.co.uk? With a fantastic choice of chalets for small and larger groups you can be sure to fulfill all of you're accommodation requirements here. |
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Bad Gastein Ski
 Bad Gastein as part of the Gastein Valley forms one of Austria's bigger and more varied areas with snowfall more reliable than average. Most of the runs are on open slopes above the tree line. The Gastein Valley host over 200 km of ski slopes with the highest elevation at 2700m. There are a number of ski areas to choose from Stubnerkogel-Angertal-Schlossalm and Dorfgastein-Großarl
Advanced - The black runs are not too severe but there are opportunities to go off piste.
Intermediates - Very Good place to go for those long leg sapping runs. Everybody should visit at least once!
Beginners - rather scattered but the main slope at Bad Gastein is a little too steep for comfort.
Snowboarders - This is a half decent park in Grossark area and it is exclusively for boarders. It has a half pipe, 2 x quarter pipe, a selection of jumps ranging from 3M to 10M. On the slopes wathch our for the drag info.
Cross Country Skiing in the Gastein Valley
There are over 90km of cross-country trails in the Grossarl Valley including a floodlit trail in Bockstein. You can also head to the high trails - Sportgastein has one at 1,600m elevation and Angertal has one at 1,200m. |
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Bad Gastein Snow
What is the snow like in the ski resort of Bad Gastein?
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Bad Gastein Taxis and Transport
Taxi Rianer 064 323 6611
Taxi Rudigier 064 326 611
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Nearby Ski Resorts to Bad Gastein
Ski Amade is the name given to the largest ski region in Austria with 860km of ski slopes (280km of blue, 483 km red and 97km of black runs). There are 270 Cable Lifts and the highest slopes are 2700m above sea level. The Alpine region plays host to five different ski areas -
Schladming-Dachstein
Pruggern, Grobming, Haus/Ennstal, Schladming, Rohrmoos, Ramsau am Dachstein, Pichl and Forstau
Salzburger Sportwelt (Salzburg Sport World)
Flachau, Wagrain, St Johann / Alpendorf, Zauchensee, Flachauwinl, Kleinarl, Radstadt, Altenmarkt, Filzmoos, Eben
Grossarltal
Grosarl, Huttschlag
Hochkonig
Muhlbach, Dienten and Maria Alm
Gastein
Sportgastein, Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein and Dorfgastein
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Shopping in Bad Gastein  As with many Austrian shopping expeditions; you will find a wide number of shops offering the obligatory ski and snowboard wear; however, in a number of popular ski and snowboard destinations, you will find many stores offering Austria's most famous export - the Swarovski range of crystals and costume jewellery. In addition to jewelery stores; Bad Gastein has a number of supermarkets for everyday essentials, as well as specialist shops of all varieties; including outdoor sports clothing and equipment retailers.
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Bad Gastein Family Winter Activities
Lama Trekking Tour
Familie Dürnberger, Tel: +43 (0) 6432/2105 or +43 (0) 664/2824445
Tobagganing - head to the floodlit hillsides and hop on your tobaggan after dark.
 Alpentherme - Family World Gastein
Black-hole rafting slide
Speed Slide
Lazy River flow
Multi-media adventure dome
TV & Games Room
Toddlers' paradise, featuring a wading pool and diaper changing area
Open: daily from 09:00 a.m. – 09:00 p.m., Thur, Fri, Sat. until 10:00 pm
Fun Center - head to the Stubnrkogel at 2,200m and kids and teens can find some great activities at the Kids Park located in the Angertal Ski Centre.
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Bad Gastein Ski Runs Bad Gastein is widely recognised for its extensive range of spas as well as the great ski and snowboarding it has to offer too. Although Bad Gastein is not widely known internationally; the Gastein valley has a range of impressive slopes. Many of the runs are pretty challenging although probably more suited to confident intermediates on red runs as opposed to keen and experienced experts. The Gastein valley comprises of 5 mountains; however, only 2 of these mountains are linked and with an appallingly unreliable bus service you are best off having a car to transport you to the other mountains to sample the skiing and snowboarding runs on offer at these.
Snowbrainer have come up with our top 5 most popular...take a look and see if you agree with us!
- Kreuzkogel - A black run with a height of 2685m this ski run offers spectacular views across the ranges whilst providing you with challenging skiing and snowboarding.
- Angertal - Another black run with spectacular views of the Gastein valley; the Angertal run is 1200m; encompassing many exciting challenges for the ski and snowboarder.
- Kleine Scharte - A red run leading right down to Bad Hofgastein; the Kleine Scharte run is 2050m offering the confident intermediate a lengthy ski and snowboard run with demanding obstacles yet highly enjoyable!
- Stubnerkogel - Another red run favoured by all at Snowbrainer as well as many frequent Bad Gastein visitors; the Stubnerkogel run is 2245m and features many obstacles for the keen intermediate skier and snowboarder.
- Our final ski and snowboard run is advising you all to explore the red and black runs of the Dorfgastein region further across the Gastein valley - you can be sure to explore many red and black runs for both intermediate and experienced skiers.
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Bad Gastein Ski Hire Where should I hire skis from in Bad Gastein?We recommend you get your ski hire and snowboard rental at First Descent located at Grillparzestrasse 2 in Bad Gastein. The ski rental shop is 200m from the lift. It's also 20m from the bus stop that takes you to the other areas.
Ski Storage Bad Gastein
They ski hire shop First Descent will store your skis overnight
If you pre-hire online here at Snowbrainer you will save both time and money. The equipment will be waiting for you in the shop on your arrival in resort. It's a No Brainer - Book Now
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| Top 5 Things To Take |
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 Things to take with you skiing and snowboarding
Easy to use Piste Maps & Ski Trails
Looking for high detailed piste maps for your GPS? Snowranger sells affordable quality digital maps that are great for any ski or snowboard trip. For those of you who’ve ever wondered which run gets you back to France from the Swiss side of Portes du Soleil or you’re racing the clock to get back from a Courchevel lunch to Val Thorens before the lifts shut this is invaluable kit. No more wrestling wet paper maps with frozen fingers! There are over 500 ski resorts piste maps in Europe and North America available.
Go to Snow-Forecast Snowranger
 Film your Mates Jumps, Tricks & Shameful Ski / Snowboard Moments.
We love the JAMCAM – it’s a head camera that allows you to capture your days skiing or snowboarding on the mountain. You can rent or buy the kit so for more details head to www.jam-cam.tv If you take the JAMCAM rental service in resort they include a host to record your day. The alternative is to rent before you leave, taking the equipment to the ski resort of your choice and posting back on your return. Gift vouchers are available via the website offering an unusual Christmas or Birthday present for your ski & snowboard mad friends.
 What's an easy way to carry skis?
Well we found the ‘THE HANDLE’ . This nifty little device allows you to carry your skis around without causing major injury to yourself and other members of the public. It’s incredibly easy to use – no Velcro just a click buckle. It’s also light and small enough to put in your pocket. www.ski-walker.com
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Bad Gastein |
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