Bad Hofgastein ski resort is an upmarket resort in the centre of one of Austria's largest ski areas, the Gastein Valley. With a wider range of ski runs than most ski resorts, Bad Hofgastein offers something for all levels of skier, including challenging runs for the more advanced. For non skiers, the resort has a wide array of spa treatments.
Bad Hofgastein ski resort is situated in one of the best ski-areas in Austria, in the province of Salzburg. The village centres on the bustling pedestrian zone, which exudes typical Austrian charm. And because the resort is quite compact, ski-lifts, shops and entertainment are all close at hand.
Resort ratings summary (out of 10):
Overall: 7
Skiing: 8
Snow: 6
Apres Ski: 7
Suitable for: beginner / intermediate / expert / non skiers
Resort Summary:
Population: 6000
Currency: Euro
Language: German
Resort Altitude: 860m (2821ft)
Winter Season: December to April
Number of beds:
Nearest Airport: Salzburg
Nearest Town: Bad Hofgastein
Nearest rail station:
Getting there by road: easy
Snow:
Snow reliability: good (snowmaking 33%)
Current snow conditions: snow conditions from the BBC
About the slopes:
Total piste length: 175km
Vertical Drop:
Number of slopes: 38
Beginner %: 26
Intermediate %: 61
Advanced %: 13
Snowboard parks: 0
About the ski lifts:
Highest Lift: 2300m
Lowest Lift: 860m
Number of Lifts: 31
Lift capacity: 25000 per hour
Lifts open: 08:00 - 16:00
The cost of ski passes (2004 / 05):
Adult 1 day: 31 Euros
Adult 6 days: 147 Euros
Child 1 day: 20 Euros
Child 6 days: 88 Euros
Restaurants, Apres ski and non skiers:
During the daytime there is downhill skiing, walking tours, curling, bowling, ice-skating, swimming, indoor sports, horse riding and sleigh rides. Nightlife is lively, varied and fairly sophisticated, centring on a selection of bars, a few nightclubs and in-hotel entertainments. Traditional Austrian apres-ski also on offer.
Restaurants and cafes in Bad Hofgastein ski resort range from typical Austrian options to pizzerias. Most accommodation is on half-board basis, with Austrian-style buffets and menus and a growing emphasis on 'healthy eating'.
Resort contact details:
Address: Bad Hofgastein Touris Office, Tauernplatz 1 Bad Hofgastein, Austria, A-5630
Telephone: +43 (0)6432 7110-0
Fax: +43 (0)6432 7110-32
E-Mail: info@badhofgastein.com
website: www.skigastein.com
