Gostling ski resort (also spelt Goestling) is a large, popular resort in lower Austria. It is at quite a low altitude, but lifts go up to 1800m and there is a snow making system to help ensure good snow.
There is a good mix of skiing at Gostling ski resort, with perfectly prepared slopes and a mixture of terrains including mogul fields, deep powder snow and firn slopes - something for beginners and experts. Gostling ski resort also has night ski runs.
Resort ratings summary (out of 10):
Overall: 7
Skiing: 7
Snow: 7
Apres Ski: 6
Resort Summary:
Population: 2200
Currency: Euro
Language: German
Resort Altitude: 532m (1745ft)
Winter Season: December to April
Number of beds:
Nearest Airport: Vienna 165km
Nearest Town: Linz
Nearest rail station: Gostling
Getting there by road: Easy
Snow:
Snow reliability: Good (plus 9 snow cannons)
Current snow conditions: snow conditions from the BBC
About the ski runs:
Total piste length: 21km
Vertical Drop: 400m (1312ft)
Number of ski runs:
Beginner %: 33
Intermediate %: 42
Advanced %: 25
Snowboard parks:0
About the ski lifts:
Highest Lift: 1800m (5905ft)
Lowest Lift: 1400m (4593ft)
Number of Lifts: 12
Lift capacity: 12
Lifts open: 08:00 - 16:00
The cost of ski passes (2004 / 05):
Adult 1 day: 23 Euros
Adult 6 days: 104 Euros
Child 1 day: 14 Euros
Child 6 days: 62 Euros
Restaurants, Apres ski and non skiers:
Gostling ski resort has good apres-ski facilites with a choice of 3 discos and restaurants based in and around the accomodation.
Resort contact details:
Address: Tourism association Goestlinger alps, Goestling 1, 3345 Goestling, Austria.
Telephone: +43 (0) 7484 502 019
Fax: +43 (0) 7484 502 018
E-Mail: info@goestling.com
website: www.goestling.at