Where to Base
Stay in the town center or along the valley floor for proximity to thermal spas and public transport links. These areas offer the best access to both winter sports facilities and summer hiking trails.
City hotel guide
Bad Hofgastein
Bad Hofgastein is a renowned spa town nestled in the Gastein Valley within the Austrian state of Salzburg. It serves as a central hub for the extensive Ski Amadé ski resort network, offering a blend of alpine scenery and therapeutic wellness culture. The town is characterized by its market town atmosphere, with accommodations primarily concentrated in the center and along the valley floor. This layout provides easy access to thermal baths, hiking trails in summer, and ski slopes in winter. For frequent travelers, the area offers a serene retreat focused on relaxation and outdoor activity, distinct from larger urban centers.
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Before choosing where to stay
Getting Around
The town is compact and walkable. Public buses connect key hotels, the spa center, and ski lift stations efficiently, making it easy to navigate without a car.
Best Season
Winter is ideal for skiing within the Ski Amadé network. Summer offers perfect conditions for hiking in the Gastein Valley and enjoying the therapeutic benefits of the local thermal waters.
Nearby attractions
Mooseckhöhe
mountain in the Goldberg Group in Salzburg
Sladinkopf
mountain in the Goldberg Group in Salzburg
Kramkogel
mountain in the Goldberg Group in Salzburg
Bernkogel
mountain in the Goldberg Group in Salzburg
Tennkogel
mountain in the Ankogel Group in Salzburg (municipalities Bad Hofgastein / Großarl)
Gamskogel
mountain in the Goldberg group, Salzburg
Gamskarkogel
mountain in the Ankogel Group in Salzburg
Fulseck
mountain in the Ankogel Group in Salzburg
Türchlwand
mountain in the Goldberg Group in Salzburg
Kreuzkogel
mountain in the Ankogel group near Großarl, Salzburg, Austria
Laderdinger Gamskarspitze
mountain in the Ankogel Group in Salzburg
Arlspitze
mountain in the Ankogel Group in Salzburg
Dining
Weitmoser Schlössl
In the setting of this picturesque centuries-old castle, you can savour classic cuisine with an Austrian twist. The dishes are meticulously crafted from first-rate ingredients including organic beef from the restaurant's own on-site farm. Be sure to try the Wiener schnitzel and the Tafelspitz (prime boiled beef) – the side dishes are also excellent, such as the exquisite creamed spinach. Adept service comes courtesy of a friendly front-of-house team. Delightful terrace.
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This family-run establishment has its fair share of regulars, and deservedly so. Diners value the high-quality cooking, which includes dishes such as poached char, pumpkin, yoghurt and beetroot, or Pinzgau venison done two ways: namely, braised and served medium rare, with organic vegetables and brown-butter mashed potatoes. Everything is freshly prepared using carefully selected – and often locally sourced – ingredients for optimum flavour. Led by the exceptionally charming proprietress, the cordial front-of-house team provides service that makes you feel truly welcome. On cooler days you can
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