Tourist attractions Bad Hofgastein

Sportgastein is a huge plateau, 1 588m up, set in a grandiose landscape of rocky ridges and glaciers. Its altitude guarantees excellent snow, making it a skiers’ favourite. A cable car leads up to Kreuzkogel, the highpoint of the ski resort, from whe..

The long and broad Gastein Valley is one of Austria’s most attractive resort locations. Covering three communes (Dorfgastein at 830 m, Bad Hofgastein at 860 m and Badgastein at 1 000 m), it developed into a major spa centre from the 15C. In a fine se..

Take the chair-lift, then Bad Hofgastein cable-car to reach this fine panorama (2 050 m) of the ski slopes dominated by the Maukarspitze and Türchlwand. Climb up to the second terrace of the restaurant to see a view stretching as far as the Dachste..

The Parish Church , rebuilt in the 15C and 16C, is a witness of the town's long history. It is the valley's oldest parish and was its administrative centre. The Gothic nave, with star and network vaulting, has an imposingly-regular layout. The outsi..