Make a holiday home, chalet, apartment, farmhouse or house in Bad Gastein, Austria your home away from home

The historic spa town of Bad Gastein is situated in Salzburg state, in central Austria. The pretty town lines the hillsides of the Gastein Valley and is most famous as a health resort due to its hot springs. Whether you want to visit self catering accommodation in Bad Gastein to make use of the warming waters, or to enjoy skiing, hiking, and the great outdoors you’ll find this is a beautiful holiday destination.

Things to do on holiday in Bad Gastein, Austria

Bad Gastein came to fame when its hot springs were discovered, and hence the town was developed as a health resort, especially in the 19th century, with many luxurious hotels where visitors could come to get well and relax. Although treatment in hot springs is not as popular as it was back then, visitors can still enjoy a visit to the hot springs, or perhaps a more modern spa treatment might be more your thing! Nowadays self catering accommodation in Bad Gastein is popular with people who are interested in seeing all the grand hotels of the 19th century, hiking and cycling in the hills and valleys, and enjoying the scenery, or a round of golf. By winter, Bad Gastein self catering accommodation is full of skiers who want to enjoy the long skiing season here. There are some great restaurants and entertainment opportunities in the town, including a casino, so plenty for après ski enjoyment!

Places to visit on holiday in Bad Gastein, Austria

Once you’ve enjoyed this attractive town you’ll find there are many places in the region surrounding your Bad Gastein accommodation too. The town sits on the edge of the Hohe Tauern National Park, the largest of the six national parks in Austria and a great place to see the unspoilt Alps. At only about 80 minutes drive the city of Salzburg is easily reachable for a day trip. The beautiful Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is full of wonderful architecture and history; Mozart’s birthplace, Salzburg Cathedral, the Hohensalzburg Castle, Nonnberg Abbey, and much more!

The weather in Bad Gastein, Austria

Visitors to self catering accommodation in the summer can enjoy warm alpine weather and fresh mountain air, great for sightseeing and recreation. By winter the elevation means there’s usually a long ski season here, often between December and May, so plenty of time to enjoy skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing and more.

Flights to Bad Gastein, Austria

Self catering accommodation in Bad Gastein can be reached quickly and easily from Salzburg’s Airport, about a 75 minute drive, or you can get to the town via public transport from the airport. There are several airlines to choose from, including British Airways, EasyJet, FlyBe, Jet2.com, Ryanair, and Thomson Airways.