Bad Gastein Ski Resort Guide
Bad Gastein, Austria
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| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 250km |
| Highest Lift | 2,700m |
| Resort Height | 1,050m |
| Nearest Airports | Klagenfurt and Salzburg |
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Bad Gastein
The ski area of Bad Gastein is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 1,050m, with 250km of marked runs.
Summary
Bad Gastein is part of the Gastein ski area with access to 205km of downhill skiing, with 178 marked pistes, served by a total of 50 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Bad Gastein itself (250km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Gastein ski resorts of Bad Hofgastein, Dorfgastein, Graukogel and Sportgastein.
With ski lifts as high as 2,700m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Bad Gastein offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Bad Gastein.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'B3 - Toni Sailer Strecke', which is 2km in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Bad Gastein?
The next notable snow forecast is 10cm, expected on 22 December, with around 22cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Bad Gastein Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 12 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 42 | 76km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 18 | 37km |
| Downhill Total Length | 250km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 90km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 16 | |
Gastein Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 107 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 43 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 205km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 50 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Bad Gastein Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,700m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,100m |
| Resort Altitude (Bad Gastein) | 1,050m |
| Max Vertical | 1,650m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Bad Gastein has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Bad Gastein
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Bad Gastein Ski Schools and Bad Gastein Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Bad Gastein?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Saint Johann im Pongau District, Salzburg.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Bad Gastein is Salzburg, 90 minutes drive away.
Klagenfurt, Ljubljana, Linz, Munich and Innsbruck Airport airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 16 ski lifts are able to uplift 70,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 45km of ski runs, with 590 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Bad Gastein open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Bad Gastein Webcams
The Webcams in Bad Gastein are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.
