Holidays to Bad Hofgastein are brimming with dreamy mountain views, local culture and the quirks of market village life.
Austria, straight up
Bang in the middle between the German and Italian borders of west Austria, Bad Hofgastein boasts plenty of natural wonder. The surrounding woodlands and mountains give you endless scenic views, which are best admired from one of the area's luxury spas, naturally.
Scenic strolls
Snuggled deep in the Gastein Valley, Bad Hofgastein's straight out of a fairy tale. Footpaths take you over rolling hills and through sweet-smelling pine forests. Have your camera ready to take snaps of the soaring eagles overhead and cheeky marmots at your feet.
Toast the seasons
Summer days here mean open-air concerts and bathing in the lake. Come winter, Alpentherme Gastein will be your favourite place thanks to two thermal pools. You'll get your culture fix year-round, with highlights like Angetal Miners' World and the old Medieval fortress of Burg Klammstein.
Out and about
Here are some ideas of things to do when staying in Bad Hofgastein:• Lake bathing
• Waterfalls
• Open-air concerts
• Tennis courts
• Minigolf
• Wildlife spotting
