Best places to stay:
Viennese architect Ike Ikrath (who, together with his wife, also owns the Haus Hirt down the hill), has managed to create a hotel with both the charm of a traditional Alpine chalet and the flair of a high-design hotel. Rooms have a retro feel, with 50’s style chairs and brightly-tiled bathrooms. Panorama rooms have long balconies with sweeping views of the Gastein valley; some also have hammocks, for really soaking up the vista.
For literal soaking, the Aveda spa has therapeutic thermal baths fed straight from Bad Gastein’s healing waters, alongside twice-daily yoga classes. Apres-ski sustenance comes in the form of afternoon tea and four-course dinners, with good vegan options.
Bad Gastein is a charming ski town that sits atop a giant reservoir of bath-temperature thermal water – this is a resort of ski and spa lovers alike. The resort has more than 220km of slopes that are ideal for all abilities, especially intermediates.
Cross-country skiers will be happy too – there are multiple trails ranging from easy to difficult.
Please note - we hope to one day have live prices for you, but for now, here are some useful links for you to compare prices...
Bucket list experiences our writer says you must do in this destination, closest first
Austria[22.9 miles]
This tortuous alpine road twists and turns 48km into the heart of Austria’s Hohe Tauern National Park. The reward is stunning views of Austria’s tallest mountain – the pyramid peak of Grossglockner (3,798m) – and its glacier, the Pasterze. Alpine meadows, forests and idyllic mountain vistas are assured.
Best for ages: 6+ | Free | 1 hour
Round-ups that include this placetostay
Multiple countries
Ski writer and passionate skier Nicola Iseard recommends her favourite ski hotels in Europe. We all love a ski in ski out, but there’s more to it than that..
