Summer holiday in Gastein

Gastein is located in the Salzburger Land, nestled in the mountain world of the High Tauern and on the edge of the Hohe Tauern National Park. The three places Dorfgastein, Bad Hofgastein and Bad Gastein combine nature, activity, health and culture into a varied summer holiday.

When the snow melts, the mountains, side valleys and natural gems of the Gastein Valley show their green side. Hiking trails lead to scenic viewpoints, serviced huts and special mountain experiences. At the same time, the world-famous thermal springs and two spas provide soothing relaxation after active hours in nature.

Four modern cable cars take you comfortably up to the region's adventure mountains in summer. There you will find a suspension bridge, via ferratas, a Swiss pine themed trail, family attractions and hikes with wonderful views, among other things.

Gastein offers around 600 kilometres of hiking trails in summer. The routes lead through the mountain world of the High Tauern, into diverse side valleys, to viewpoints and to serviced huts.

If you want to stay out longer, you can explore the entire Gastein Valley on the Gastein Trail. For more relaxed days, the circular hiking trails on the adventure mountains are ideal, for example around Schlossalmsee or on the Graukogel with its Swiss pine trail.

The summer lifts make the start of your hiking day especially relaxed. They take you quickly to higher altitudes and open up many possibilities: from family-friendly trails to more challenging tours and via ferrata adventures.

Gastein offers many easily accessible mountain experiences for families in summer. The summer mountain lifts take you directly to playgrounds, themed trails, lakes, viewpoints and varied activities.

On the Schlossalm, the children's playground, large bouncy cushions, the Guerilla slide, mystical rock figures and the motor skills trail provide active hours with children. At Stubnerkogel, the suspension bridge, the Felsenweg and the Fun Center await. At Fulseck, a forest playground, Spiegelsee, themed trails and sky swings invite you to explore together.

Sporty families will also find suitable offers. Via ferratas on the Schlossalm and Mountaincart at Fulseck bring extra activity to your holiday day. This means you can shape your summer in Gastein according to your family's age, courage and energy.

If you are out and about in Gastein, you will find many places to stop for a break on the mountain. More than 60 serviced huts offer culinary delights and make hikes, family outings and mountain days even more enjoyable.

Whether as a stop after a bike tour, a destination for a relaxed hike or a break between two mountain experiences: the huts are part of a summer holiday in Gastein. Here, views, regional cuisine and genuine relaxation come together.

Gastein is not only a valley for active mountain days, but also a place for regeneration. The world-famous thermal springs have shaped the region for a long time and make a summer holiday especially beneficial.

After hiking, climbing or an outing with the mountain lift, two spas invite you to relax. This is how Gastein combines activity in nature with relaxing health offers in the valley.