Bad Hofgastein Ski Resort Guide
Bad Hofgastein, Austria
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| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 175km |
| Highest Lift | 2,295m |
| Resort Height | 860m |
| Nearest Airports | Salzburg and Linz |
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Bad Hofgastein
The ski area of Bad Hofgastein is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 860m, with 175km of marked runs.
Summary
Bad Hofgastein 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 Hofgastein itself (175km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Gastein ski resorts of Bad Gastein, Dorfgastein, Graukogel and Sportgastein.
With ski lifts as high as 2,295m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Bad Hofgastein offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Bad Hofgastein.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Bad Hofgastein is 104km long and the most difficult run is the '20', which is 2km in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Bad Hofgastein?
The next notable snow forecast is 8cm, expected on 22 December.
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Snow this week
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Bad Hofgastein Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 42 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 18 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 175km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 90km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 13 | |
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 Hofgastein Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,295m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 860m |
| Resort Altitude (Bad Hofgastein) | 860m |
| Max Vertical | 1,435m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Bad Hofgastein has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Bad Hofgastein
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Bad Hofgastein Ski Schools and Bad Hofgastein Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Bad Hofgastein?
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 Hofgastein is Salzburg, 80 minutes drive away.
Linz, Klagenfurt, Ljubljana, Innsbruck Airport, Graz and Munich airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 13 ski lifts are able to uplift 25,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 96km of ski runs, with 300 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Bad Hofgastein 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 Hofgastein Webcams
The Webcams in Bad Hofgastein are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.
