Gastein Ski Resort Guide
Gastein, Austria
Rated: 4/5 (from 4 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 205km127 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,700m8,858ft |
| Lowest Lift | 830m2,723ft |
| Nearest Airports | Salzburg and Klagenfurt |
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Gastein
The Austrian village of Gastein is at an altitude of 830m2,723ft, with 205km127 miles of marked runs.
Gastein Summary
Gastein is within the Amadé Ski Area, which boasts 760km472 miles of downhill pistes, with 375 marked ski runs, served by 270 ski lifts.
The Gastein Ski Area includes 5 Austrian Ski Resorts with a combined total of 205km127 miles of downhill skiing, with 178 marked pistes, served by a total of 50 ski lifts. The appropriate Lift Pass allows you to ski or snowboard in any of the ski areas of Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein, Dorfgastein, Graukogel and Sportgastein.
With ski lifts as high as 2,700m8,858ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing in Gastein
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding in Gastein
Gastein is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein and Dorfgastein.
Gastein Snow Forecast
When will it snow in Gastein?
The next notable snow forecast for Gastein is 29cm11in, expected on 25 September, with around 84cm33in forecast over the next 7 days.
See our Snow Forecast for Gastein for the latest update, or Join our Snow Mail Here
Snow this week
| Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,651m5,417ft | Snow to 1,129m3,704ft | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Gastein Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 107 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 43 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 205km127 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 50 | |
Amadé Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 44 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 206 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 124 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 760km472 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 270 | |
Gastein Altitudes
Gastein Ski Area Height
| Highest Lift | 2,700m8,858ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 830m2,723ft |
Gastein Rated
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding |
Location and Map
Where is Gastein?
Gastein is in Fusch an der Großglocknerstraße, Zell am See, Austria.
Map of Gastein
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How to get to Gastein
How To Get To Gastein by air
The nearest airports to Gastein are Salzburg, Klagenfurt and Ljubljana. There are nine airports within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
There are 50 ski lifts in Gastein.
Gastein Season Dates
When is Gastein open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates for Gastein.
NOTE:- Lift and Piste openings are always subject to Snow Conditions in Gastein.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Gastein, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Tourist Office Website for the latest.
Talking about Gastein
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Mountain Biking in Gastein
There is downhill mountain biking available and you can rent Mountain Bikes in Gastein.
