Faded belle époque grandeur and thermal spas.
Bad Gastein is unlike anywhere else in the Alps, a dramatic belle époque spa town built into a gorge around a waterfall, now enjoying a stylish revival. It combines characterful skiing with famous thermal baths.
Know the mountain before you go.
The skiing
The ski area is spread across several mountains in the Gastein valley, with a good mix of terrain for intermediates and a scenic, varied feel. The thermal springs are the perfect way to end a day.
The village and the evenings
The grand old buildings give the town a cinematic quality, and a wave of new hotels and bars has brought fresh energy. It is atmospheric and quite different.
Getting there
Salzburg is about an hour and a half away, with a direct railway into the town.
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