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Bad Hofgastein Resort Guide

Snow Range: 859-2686m

| Village Height: | Highest Ski Lift: | Transfer time: |
|---|---|---|
| 2,686m (8,812ft) | 2,686m (8,812ft) | Salzburg 1 hr 45 mins; |


Resort Information
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!
Après Ski
Friendly with a nice atmosphere. There are a variety of bars, cafés and discos. Try: • Almstadl • Casino Bar • Salute • Piccolo
Activities
· Spa centres (see 'Ski & Spa' box) · Ice skating and curling · Tobogganing · Sleigh rides · Ice climbing · Snow shoe walking
Eating out
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.
Other information
Ski Amadé The Gastein ski area is part of the vast 'Ski Amadé' area - a total of 5 ski areas, 865km of piste and 270 lifts. With a 'Ski Amadé' lift pass (available locally) you can ski all of these areas - they include Schladming (167km piste), Flachau/Sportwelt (350km piste) and Hochkonig/Grossarl/Maria Alm (150km piste). To enjoy the challenge of skiing the 'Ski Amadé' area add car hire to your booking. Off-pisteThe local ski and snowboard school can organise a fantastic range of activities in addition to group and private ski and board tuition. Advanced skiers and boarders can have off-piste tuition, go on an off-piste safari or go touring. You can also have cross-country ski tuition, try snow shoe walking or even ice climbing. All these activities are available in resort (conditions permitting) - ask your Crystal rep for more information on arrival.
Family choice
FREE lift pass for 3rd child (up to & incl. 15 years), and any subsequent children, within the same family.Easter special for 22/03/07 departures: FREE lift pass for 1 child (up to & incl. 15 years) when 1 adult in the same family purchases a lift pass of the same duration.
Ski & Spa
What better way to soothe those tired muscles than by relaxing in a warm thermal pool while looking up at the snowcovered 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.
the savings
FREE lift pass for children born '02 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 05/01-25/01 & 01/03-End of season).







