Gastein Valley region Recreation seekers and sports enthusiasts take note!
At almost 40 kilometers long, the Gastein Valley is the longest of the Tauern valleys. In Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein and Dorfgastein, boredom doesn't stand a chance. Would you like to hike up to one of Gastein's Alpine pastures and taste Alpine delicacies directly from the producer? Or take a deep breath in the Gastein healing cave and stimulate your self-healing powers? Listen to the idyllic mountain streams or the roar of the Bad Gastein waterfall in the historic center, relax in the thermal and healing waters or jump into a refreshing mountain lake. In winter, let off steam on over 200 kilometers of perfectly groomed slopes and simply unwind amidst the impressive mountain scenery.

Summer vacation in the Gastein Valley Countless outdoor opportunities and adventureSE on the farms
Discover the alpine nature in the Gastein Valley while hiking, biking, swimming or golfing. Put on your hiking boots and off you go. Whether on foot or by cable car, you can explore idyllic hiking areas and experience breathtaking views of mountains, glaciers and mountain lakes. A break at one of the many huts with a tasty regional snack is of course a must.
The region can also be explored by bike. Various cycle routes and mountain bike tours with great rest stops await sports enthusiasts. Professional bike guiding is also offered and you can hire bikes of all kinds.

Winter vacation in the Gastein Valley "Non stop to the top" in the truest sense of the word
Conquer over 1000 meters of altitude on four different mountains and reach the highest mountain station in just one ascent. This is pure skiing pleasure, with long descents and over 200 km of perfectly groomed pistes, as well as guaranteed snow and ski huts with regional delicacies.
But it's not just skiers' hearts that beat faster in the Gastein Valley. Discover other winter sports such as freeriding, ice climbing and tobogganing . A long network of trails for cross-country skiing or skating through the entire valley invites cross-country skiing fans. The ski bus takes you back to your accommodation in comfort after a sporty day.
You can also experience the magical winter landscape on a winter hike or a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride. Find out more about this directly from your hosts.
In winter, there are also a number of sporting events and traditional customs events waiting for guests.

3 things you should definitely do in the Gastein Valley 1. relax in the thermal spa
The Gastein Valley has become famous for its thermal springs and is perfect for a relaxing vacation or spa stay. Guests can take advantage of the wide range of thermal baths all year round. Whether water fun for the whole family in the Alpentherme or relaxation in the Felsentherme. Discover the new thermal bath lakes or the healing tunnel. Let yourself be pampered with various treatments and relax your muscles and your body, mind and soul. Perhaps also take part in yoga courses or meditation exercises in the Gastein Valley?

2. enjoy culinary specialties
The Gastein Valley offers a wide range of culinary delights. Whether at a forest brunch or on a culinary alpine walk in Sportgastein. Experience regional cuisine and local products combined with nature experiences. In winter, the "Skihauben" (six toque-awarded chefs) at selected ski huts provide gourmet highlights and make gourmets' hearts beat faster. At the highest farmers' market in the Alps in March, you can discover various delicacies from Gastein farmers while skiing.

3. visit one of the numerous events
There's always something going on in the Gastein Valley. If you are planning your vacation, then take a look at the events calendar. There are numerous sporting events and traditional festivals that you definitely shouldn't miss.
In winter, there are concert highlights with well-known artists and music groups at "Sound & Snow" and ice sculptures to marvel at at "Art on Snow". Celebrate winter and usher in spring at Snow Jazz or enjoy that Caribbean feeling while skiing in the sun at the "Palmen auf den Almen" event. The FIS Snowboard World Cup also takes place once a year in Bad Gastein.
Yoga fans are best off booking their vacation in spring for the yoga days in Gastein - yoga classes, yoga in nature and much more await you. Summer continues with the adidas INFINITE TRAILS trail running festival, classical concerts, summer.jazz.in.the.city and the sommer.frische.kunst cultural festival as well as numerous events on the Alpine pastures.
Autumn is dominated by the "Bauernherbst", the 5th season of the year, with culinary events, traditional events and musical highlights. Yoga lovers will also find something to do in the fall.
In the run-up to Christmas and during Advent, romantic Advent markets and traditional events such as Perchten runs attract visitors to the Gastein Valley.
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