At a glance:
► Resort Information ► Our Partner Hotels These two resorts are famous spa towns, and are fast becoming popular destinations on the british ski market. The centre of Bad Gastein, which crosses over a large waterfall, has a very grand atmosphere, whilst Bad Hofgastein is more typical of an Austrian ski resort. When you're not skiing there are many things to do including sampling the spa facilities, tea dancing or relaxing in a more informal bar after a hard day on the slopes. The extensive skiing covers 250km of piste split over four separate areas and is well suited to all levels of skiers.
Perfect ski resort for beginners
Beginners may find Bad Hofgastein more suitable and will enjoy the nursery slopes of Angertal and should soon progress onto the Schlossalm. The intermediates among you have the choice of the whole area to ski, all of which should keep you occupied throughout your stay. Advanced skiers should try the Graukogel run down to Bad Gastein or sample some of the runs on and off piste in Sport Gastein from Kreuzkogel to Heilstollen.
Resort Activities
Leisure centre including indoor & outdoor thermal pools, sauna and massage (Bad Hofgastein) and thermal baths in Bad Gastein
Ice Skating
Tobogganing
Bowling
Indoor Tennis and Squash
Horsedrawn sleighs
Casino
Apres Ski Bars and Restaurants
Aeroplanstadl
The Viking Corner
GATZ
Silver Bullet
Belini Bar
Leoni
Bergfex
Glocknerkeller
Type of Runs
Blue: 14
Red: 41
Black: 9
Total km of piste: 250km
Lift passes
Lift pass for adults:
6 day area lift pass incl glacier | £223 (High) | £214 (Mid) | £196 (Low)
All Star Pass/Salzburgerskipass | £243 (All season)
(incl. Zell am See, Kitzbuhel, Mayrhofen , Gastein Valley)
*NB the above prices are approximate and will be confirmed at time of booking
Tuition
Ski/ Boarding Tuition:
Ski Tuition - 5 days x 4 hours | £192
Boarding Tuition - 5 days x 2 hours | £161
Further options and private tuition available on request.
*NB the above prices are approximate and will be confirmed at time of booking
Ski Packs
6 days ski hire | £110 (STD) | £138 (MID) | £160 (VIP)
6 days ski & boot hire | £153 (STD) | £180 (MID) | £203 (VIP)
6 days board hire | £121 (MID)
6 days snowboard & boot hire | £163 (MID)
*NB the above prices are approximate and will be confirmed at time of booking
Johannesbad Hotel St. Georg
★★★★ | Bad Hofgastein • Distance to lifts: 3 minutes’ walk to the Schlossalm Cable Car (300m) • Distance to resort centre: 300m (Bad Hofgastein) • Room Facilities: Country-style rooms with balcony, flat-screen satellite TV, bathroom with a hairdryer - free WiFi available in public areas. • Board Basis: HB • Facilities: The Johannesbad Hotel St. Georg is located close to the centre of Bad Hofgastein and a regular ski bus stops close by. The modern spa facilities of the hotel, feature an indoor pool a hot tub, a sauna as well as a steam bath and offer various beauty and wellness treatments. Salzburg delicacies as well as international cuisine area served at the hotel’s restaurant. ant.
Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus
★★★ | Bad Gastein • Distance to lifts: 3 -5 minutes’ drive to Stubnerkogel lift • Distance to resort centre: 500m • Room Facilities: Spacious rooms with bath or shower & WC, flat-screen TV and cosy seating area. • Board Basis: HB • Facilities: Located on the famous Kaiser-Wilhelm-Promenade, close to the centre of Bad Gastein, the Villa Excelsior is a traditional hotel, originally built in 1897. This tradition is also reflected in the stylish interior and original furnishings of the hotel. In-house sauna and spa treatments are also available. Having once been a residence of Sigmund Freud, the Villa Excelsior is still a centre of attraction for authors, actors and artists. The restaurant at the hotel serves a variety of Austrian and international cuisine with wonderful views of the Hohe Tauern Mountains, making a stay at the Villa Excelsior Hotel an unforgettable experience.
