Bad Gastein is a dramatic alpine town in the Gastein Valley of western Austria and is known for its steep hillside setting grand Belle Époque architecture and long tradition as a spa destination. The town rises along towering cliffs where elegant hotels narrow winding streets and cascading waterfalls create a landscape that feels both powerful and atmospheric. Its thermal waters have attracted visitors for centuries and remain central to the town’s identity with historic bathhouses and modern wellness facilities blending into the mountain scenery. Bad Gastein is also part of a wide ski area where varied slopes reliable snow and high altitude terrain appeal to winter sports enthusiasts. In summer the surrounding mountains open into a world of forest paths alpine meadows and panoramic trails that highlight the rugged beauty of the Hohe Tauern. Despite its impressive position and rich history the town maintains a calm rhythm shaped by culture nature and the steady flow of the waterfall at its heart. This combination of spa tradition striking architecture and deep alpine scenery gives Bad Gastein a distinctive and unforgettable character.
Part of: Austria