Bad Gastein + Bad Hofgastein

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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.

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Resort Info

Ski Runs - Blue Piste, Red Piste, Black Pistes - All abilities skiing

Type of Runs

Total km of piste: 320km

Blue: 14

Red: 41

Black: 9

Resort Activity - Spas, Ice Skating, Sauna, Massage, Snowmobile, Casino

Resort Activities

Thermal pools and baths

Sauna and massage

Ice Skating

Tobogganing

Bowling

Indoor Tennis and Squash

Horsedrawn sleighs

Casino

Ski Packs

Lift Pass

Ski / Board Hire

Ski Tuition

Board Tuition

Private Tuition

Hotels Info

Villa Excelsior Hotel & Kurhaus

★★★ | Bad Gastein

Distance to lifts:
3 -5 minutes’ drive to Stubnerkogel lift
Distance to resort centre:
500m
Spacious rooms with bath or shower & WC
Flat-screen TV and cosy seating area.
Board Basis: HB
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.

Hotel Rauscher und Paracelsus

★★★ | Bad Hofgastein

Distance to lifts:
10-15 minutes’ walk to the Schlossalm lift (800m)
Distance to resort centre:
250m
Bright rooms with pine furnishings
Cable TV
Bathroom with bath or shower & WC
Free Wi-Fi available.
Board Basis: HB
Perfectly located for skiing enthusiasts, the Hotel Rauscher und Paracelsus offers a spacious spa area with an infared cabin, a steam bath, a hot tub and 2 saunas with one in a blockhouse in the garden. The ski bus stop just 50m from the hotel affording easy access to the slopes.
Also for food lovers the Rauscher und Paracelsus is an excellent choice. Hotel guests can enjoy a varied breakfast buffet in the mornings as well as a excellent menu in the evening, cooked by the owner himself. The bar offers a wide range of aperitifs, drinks and wines.