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Nestled in the Austrian Alps along the northern rim of the Hohe Tauern national park you will find the idyllic Bad Gastein, or translated into English, Spa Gastein. The marvellous thing about holidaying in the Austrian Alps is that it’s suitable all year around; depending on your criteria. During the summer months the mountains are freshly green and quiet, perfect for hiking, and in contrast the mountains in winter are covered in beautiful powdery snow just waiting to be skied upon.
Explore the mountains on your holiday to Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein
Bad Gastein is the chief spa resort around the Gastein Valley and Bad Hofgastein is a smaller spa centre further north. The two are connected by regular bus and rail links.
During the summer months these beautiful locations are very much quiet and genteel, appealing to a mixture of visitors. Either they are looking to relax and take advantage of the random-rich hot springs or out-door adventurers looking to hike, water raft and canoe. If you decide to holiday around Bad Gastein or Bad Hofgastein throughout the summer you will really experience Austria and all it has to offer. Visit the local farms and taste their freshly baked produce, mountain bike across the hills using trails suitable for family’s and experienced alike and explore the alpine wonders of the national park.
The winter months are when the mountains come alive! Live the winter dream with a breath taking holiday to Bad Gastein. Admire the cloudless blue skies, blindingly white slopes and the hot sun on your face as you stop for a breather at one of the mountain cafes. Bad Gastein holidays cater for winter sports enthusiasts at every level, from kindergarten ski schools to experienced cross-country skiers and even ice hikers.
The majority of the ski slopes are intermediate level with a quarter being beginner and a sprinkling of advanced. There are also a total of 25 ski lifts, including gondolas, trams and chairs to ferry you up the mountains. However this is only a small part of a wider area known as Sportwelt Amade, which offers a lot more in the surrounding areas.
Your holiday to Bad Gastein would not be complete with out relaxing and languishing in one of the seventeen hot springs that feed into the spa. Enhance your health and wellbeing after a long day on the slopes and you will leave your Bad Gastein holiday feeling refreshed and new.
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Whether you are looking for a summer or winter holiday, Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein are the places for you. With awe-inspiring views, luxury hot springs and mountain activities for everyone you should be booking a holiday to Bad Gastein today. Make sure you get a fantastic deal by booking with lastminute.com for the holiday of a lifetime.