Day of Gold in Sportgastein

On the Sunday, July 18, 2021 it is all about the "Tauern" Gold in the high-lying Sportgastein on 1.600 meters . To commemorate their gold-mining tradition the people of Gastein celebrate the ‘Day of Gold’ in Sportgastein. The programme includes musical performances and golden fun for children as well as interesting information on gold-mining and gold-washing. The Goldbergbahn in Sportgastein operates from 09.00 am to 04.00 pm. 

Supporting program *: Guided themed hikes and musical entertainment at the middle station. Our little guests can let off steam at the “golden” handicraft stations and take home their self-made tricks. On the valley floor you can see how gold was panned in the past. The event only takes place in good weather.

Program:

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m .: Goldbergbahn in operation
9.30 a.m .: Guided hike on the subject of gold mining in Sportgastein. Meeting point: Goldbergbahn valley station, followed by a hike together. Duration approx. 3-4 hours.
10.00 a.m. Minerals collection with the Gastein Mineral Association. Meeting point at the mountain station.
From 11.00 a.m .: musical entertainment with the Knappenmusikkapelle Böckstein and children's program at the middle station of the Goldbergbahn
From 1 p.m .: panning for gold in the valley with the Altböckstein mining association. Meeting point: bridge across from “Moises Alm”.
Imhof show power plant with models from the Goldberg period open for inspection (200 meters above "Valeriehaus").

* Subject to changes!