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 region of Gastein comprises the ski slopes of 5 ski areas, including Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein and Dorfgastein.
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 ski area includes 5 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
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Gastein is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein and Dorfgastein.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Gastein?
The next notable snow forecast is 20cm8in, expected on 15 May, with around 64cm25in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,683m5,522ft | Snow to 1,527m5,010ft | Snow to 1,586m5,203ft | Snow to 1,159m3,802ft | Snow to 861m2,825ft | Snow to 1,368m4,488ft | Snow to 1,061m3,481ft |
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 | |
Altitudes
Gastein Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,700m8,858ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 830m2,723ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding |
Location and Map
Where is Gastein?
This ski resort is in Fusch an der Großglocknerstraße, Zell am See, Austria.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Gastein is Salzburg, 90 minutes drive away.
Klagenfurt, Ljubljana, Linz, Munich, Innsbruck Airport, Graz, Bolzano and Trieste airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
There are 50 ski lifts.
Season Dates
When is Gastein open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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 Bike Hire
There is downhill mountain biking available and you can rent Mountain Bikes in Gastein.
