How big is Bad Gastein?
Bad Gastein has 200 trails served by 40 lifts — 16th for trails of the 33 resorts we track in Austria. On lifts it ranks 20th of the 33.
Bad Gastein resort guide
Salzburg, Austria
Historic spa town with thermal baths and skiing
Bad Gastein at a glance
200
Trails
40
Lifts
8,812ft
Top
3,287ft
Base
5,525ft
Vertical
SZG
Nearest airport, 47 mi
30% beginner45% intermediate25% advanced
Bad Gastein combines Belle Époque architecture, thermal spa culture, and excellent skiing in the Gastein Valley.
Your questions about Bad Gastein, answered
How high is Bad Gastein?
The lifts run from 3,287ft at the base to 8,812ft at the top, a vertical of 5,525ft. Of the 33 resorts we track in Austria, that is the 17th highest, with the 14th biggest vertical.
Is Bad Gastein good for beginners or experts?
The trails at Bad Gastein split 30% beginner, 45% intermediate and 25% advanced, against an average of 29% beginner and 27% advanced across the resorts we track in Austria.
On those numbers it suits beginners and intermediates.
When is the ski season at Bad Gastein?
Over the last ten winters Bad Gastein has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around November 25 to May 22, about 180 days.
February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 50in, 27in of new snow and 3.1 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Bad Gastein?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Salzburg (SZG), 47 mi away in a straight line. Klagenfurt (KLU) is 66 mi, Innsbruck (INN) is 85 mi. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift ticket at Bad Gastein?
A 6-day adult Ski amadé costs €433 for 2026/27, or €72 a day. For value it ranks 7th of the 33 resorts we price in Austria.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Bad Gastein
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- SalzburgSZG47 mi · major airport
- KlagenfurtKLU66 mi · major airport
- InnsbruckINN85 mi · major airport
Travel time to Bad Gastein
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Salzburg (SZG)Quickest
- Flight
- 8h 50m · 4,095 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 35m · 64 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 55m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Klagenfurt (KLU)
- Flight
- 9h · 4,188 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 10m · 89 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 40m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Innsbruck (INN)
- Flight
- 8h 40m · 4,044 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 50m · 114 mi
- Total
- ≈ 14h
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Bad Gastein lift ticket 2026/27
€4336-day adult Ski amadé · ≈$496
€72 per day · 10.5 km of trails per € · #7 of 33 for value in Austria
Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices
95value scoreOutstanding value
Bad Gastein trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Bad Gastein. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Bad Gastein has 200 trails and 40 lifts, running from 3,287ft to 8,812ft.
Why go to Bad Gastein
- High altitude and excellent snow
- Great for all skill levels
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Great après-ski scene
- Beautiful mountain scenery
- Connected to large ski area
Things to know
- Can be expensive
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Limited beginner terrain
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
Skiing and snowboarding Bad Gastein by ability level
Beginners
Bad Gastein has limited beginner terrain and is not ideal for beginners. The resort is better suited for intermediate and advanced skiers.
Intermediates
Good for intermediate skiers! Bad Gastein offers a good variety of intermediate terrain, though the resort is primarily known for its advanced skiing.
Advanced
Bad Gastein is excellent for advanced skiers! The resort offers challenging terrain, excellent off-piste opportunities, and access to the extensive Gastein ski area.
Our take on Bad Gastein
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Official resort website: gastein.com
More on Bad Gastein
- Bad Gastein snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Bad Gastein snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Bad Gastein lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in AustriaLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Austria
Ski resorts near Bad Gastein
Distances are straight-line, not by road.