Bad Hofgastein ski resort
Snow Range
859-2686m
miles of piste, extensive off-piste and wonderfully relaxing spas
The extensive Gasteinertal ski area is one of the largest in Austria. The attractive town of Bad Hofgastein has a bustling centre and excellent amenities, not to mention the famous spas (see 'Ski & Spa'). Bad Hofgastein is a relatively quiet resort with cobbled streets and a relaxed approach to après ski. The skiing and boarding is superb - you need almost never take the same piste twice in a week, and if you head off-piste with a guide the area almost doubles again!
- the experience
- the slopes Bad Hofgastein snowboarding
- Bad Hofgastein lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Bad Hofgastein
The experience
Bad Hofgastein Après Ski
Friendly with a nice atmosphere. There are a variety of bars, cafés and discos. Try: • Almstadl • Casino Bar • Salute • Piccolo
Activities
· FREE outdoor ice rink planned for 08/09 (local charge for skate hire) · Spa centres (see 'Ski & Spa' box) · Curling · Tobogganing · Sleigh rides · Ice climbing · Snow shoe walking · Floodlit cross country skiing track
Eating out in Bad Hofgastein
A superb choice of restaurants catering for all tastes and pockets · 3-course dinner from €20-25.
Other amenities
· Stylish shops and boutiques · Banks · Many lovely winter walks · Excursions to Salzburg.
Ski & Spa
What better way to soothe those tired muscles than by relaxing in a warm thermal pool while looking up at the snow covered mountains? Bad Hofgastein is famous for the thermal waters hidden within the mountains - people have been attracted here to bathe in these 'healing' waters for hundreds of years. The current 'spa' centre was renovated in 2004 and now offers state-of-the-art leisure facilities.
'Alpen Therme'
The 'Alpen Therme' consists of 6 worlds of spa heaven so there is something for everyone: spa beauty treatments, indoor and outdoor thermal pools, saunas and steam rooms, relaxation rooms, a separate 'Family World' and much, much more.
| 4 hours | |
| Adult | €19.50 |
| Child* | €12 |
*Child up to & incl. 15 years. Children up to & incl. 5 years are FREE.
Please note: These times/prices are a guide only.
Resort features
- Crystal Ski Escort
- Fast Pass
- Kids ski Free
Transfer time
Salzburg 1 hr 45 mins
The slopes
Beginners
The gentle nursery slopes at Angertal provide an ideal introduction for beginners staying in Bad Hofgastein. From the nursery slopes beginners can progress on to blue runs on the Schlossalm or Stubnerkogel.
Intermediates
This is ski-your-heart-out country! Bad Hofgastein offers a wide variety of red and blue runs, linked together with nearby Bad Gastein to make one large area. The Gastein valley has a further 3 ski areas, offering total of 250kms of well groomed, often quiet, pistes. Buses and trains link the areas, and are covered by your lift pass.
Advanced
There are also some testing runs on the Stubnerkogel and a couple of nice blacks on the Graukogel. The off-piste can be fantastic too - why not hire a guide and head to the spectacular off-piste route from Kreuzkogel to Heilstollen, or sign up for an off-piste safari or touring day with the ski school.
Snowboarding
This resort forms part of one of Austria's largest rideable areas with over 100 miles of piste. For freestylers there is a well maintained half-pipe and snowboard park to keep you happy and plenty of natural hits around.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
250kms
Piste type No. of runs Easy 16 Intermediate 38 Difficult 6 -
Number of lifts
60 (Incl. 1 cable car, 1 funicular, 10 gondolas, 19 chairlifts, 18 drag lifts)
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Direction of slopes
N,S,E,W
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Snow cannons
150
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Longest run
7.8 kms (Hohe Scharte)
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Mountain restaurants
35
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Cross-country trails
88kms (Gasteinertal)
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Snow Range
859-2686m
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Village Height:
Bad Hofgastein: 859m (2,818ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
2,686m (8,812ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| Area pass | PS | MS | HS | |||
| Days | 6 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 13 |
| Adult | £163 | £271 | £158 | £261 | £170 | £281 |
| Youth** | £137 | £227 | £132 | £219 | £142 | £236 |
| Child* | £85 | £141 | £82 | £136 | £88 | £146 |
HS: 19/12-08/01, 23-01-02/04
MS: 09/01-22/01 PS: All other dates
Photo required for lift pass: 8 days + and walkers Lift pass keycard deposit: €3
Ski/Board Tuition
| Adult** | Child* | |
| Ski (5**/6* x 4 hrs) | £149 | £192 |
| Snowboard (3 days x 4 hrs) | £131 | £131 |
Usual hours of instruction: 1000-1200 & 1300-1500 Sunday-Friday.
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult | Child* | |
| First Time ski | £229 | £202 |
| First Time board | £202 | £186 |
· 6 days equipment hire
· Beginner tuition - Ski (5 days x 4 hrs) or board (3 days x 4 hrs)
Please purchase your lift pass locally, on the advice of the ski school.
*Child ski 4-12yrs (incl. lunch & lunchtime supervision) / board 9-12yrs.
the savings
FREE lift pass for children born '04 or later.
2 adults book ski school and 3rd person gets 50% reduction.
FREE skis and boots or snowboard and boots for 1 child (4-12 years incl.) when 2 adults pre-book the same (dept. dates 02/01-22/01 & 06/03-End of season).
FREE lift pass for 1 child up to & incl. 14 yrs when 1 adult (from same family) books the same (valid 13/03-End of season).
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| Adult | Child* | |||
| Days | 6 | 13 | 6 | 13 |
| Skis | £84 | £141 | £27 | £47 |
| Superior skis | £111 | £188 | - | - |
| Ski boots | £36 | £63 | £16 | £26 |
| Snowboard & boots | £109 | £189 | £71 | £120 |
| Helmet | - | - | £15 | £24 |
*Child: Ski 4-12 years incl (max.120cm); Board 4-14 years incl. (max. 120cm)
the savings
FREE lift pass for children born '04 or later.
2 adults book ski school and 3rd person gets 50% reduction.
FREE skis and boots or snowboard and boots for 1 child (4-12 years incl.) when 2 adults pre-book the same (dept. dates 02/01-22/01 & 06/03-End of season).
FREE lift pass for 1 child up to & incl. 14 yrs when 1 adult (from same family) books the same (valid 13/03-End of season).
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.