Bad Gastein

Bad Gastein is a City in Austria , situated in the middle of the National Park Hohe Tauern , at 1,000 Metres above Sea Level , in fresh Mountain air.

The characteristic charm of this beautiful Village , the buildings from the “ Belle Epoque ” era, harmonise in the natural surroundings. An international health resort with a unique atmosphere - relax and rest in pure mountain air, combined with the ideal climate altitude, and Gastein’s thermal water, guarantees a very special holiday for sophisticated guests!

Snow secure, attractive runs, Cross-country tracks, covering all degrees of difficulty makes it one of the prominent and traditional Ski Resorts of Austria. It hosted the Alpine Ski World Championship in 1958 .

The summer will also make sure of unforgettable experiences, while running and Nordic Walking , or even just plain old fashioned walking along the wonderful paths in and around the National Park Hohe Tauern .

The small City of Bad Gastein once was a very famous resort, visited by Kings and the Rich and Famous. Some of the persons who frequented Bad Gastein in the past are the Austrian Empress Elisabeth ( Sissi ) and German Emperor Friedrich Wilhelm I Of Prussia Wilhelm. From the Sixties of the 20th Century on the resort lost its popularity. It is trying to win it back through winter sports. It also has built a Congress Centre, hoping to attract more visitors that way. Slowly the popularity of the resort and the Gastein Valley ( Gasteinertal ) is rising again.

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