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View over the Gastein Valley
Park in Bad Hofgastein, Waterfall in
Bad Gastein
Relaxing in the Felsentherme
Gastein spa
Gastein Valley A slice of Alpine paradise
Originally built on gold, today tourism is the shining star of the Gastein Valley
and its three villages – Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein and Dorfgastein – all
surrounded by snow-capped mountains year-round but each with a distinct
character to discover.
Bad Gastein has long been a gathering place for aristocracy and artists;
today’s guests are just as pampered by the Belle Époque architecture and new
additions, such as the 18-hole golf course. The modern, sports-focused village
of Bad Hofgastein offers guests a little more energy and vitality. Still bearing
all the traditional charms, it is a place for relaxation and shopping in the
heart of the Gastein Valley. Dorfgastein, meanwhile, is the epitome of mountain
romanticism, with local hospitality and family entertainment in abundance. The
‘Gasti’ kids’ club is extremely popular as, in summer, is the Solarbad thermal
spa which provides plenty of wet, wild and relaxing family fun.
Health and prevention
There’s a long tradition of spa treatments in Gastein; even Empress Sisi
valued the healing powers of the local springs back in the 1800s. The
presence of the noble gas radon, combined with the high altitude, gives the
water its unique, pain-alleviating properties. Gastein’s curative treatments are
beneficial to the musculoskeletal system, the air ways and the skin, while also
boosting the immune system and revitalising the body. Five million litres of
fresh, thermally-heated water bubble up from Gastein’s 17 springs each day,
so, while there are plenty of other attractions to entertain the family, spas and
health facilities play a central role. The combination of health-giving waters
and rarefied Alpine air is one of the defining hallmarks of this idyllic region.
Gastein’s thermal waters are not known only for their healing power, but also
for fun, action and relaxation. Alpentherme, for example, is a sprawling
‘thermal spa for the senses’ that stretches over 14,000 square metres and
six health and adventure ‘worlds’ that include pools, saunas, Jacuzzis and
steam rooms. While kids enjoy pools, geysers and the 70 metre water slide,
mum can spoil herself in Ladies World, where she’ll find female-only
solariums, beauty and cosmetic sections, a roof terrace and tea bar.
The unique atmosphere in the nearby New Felsentherme Gastein spa,
meanwhile, is characterised by water, rocks and modern architecture.
The warm and welcoming Panorama Wellness Area contains seven different
saunas, making guests feel right at home at the foot of the Gastein Mountains.
The Gastein Valley is superbly located for anyone wishing to make a day trip
or weekend excursion, just an hour’s drive away from Salzburg, two hours
from Munich and three hours from Venice.
Information
Gasteinertal Tourism Board
T +43 (0)6432 33 93-0
F +43 (0)6432 33 93-120
info@gastein.com
www.gastein.com/en
www.gastein.com/en
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