Bad Hofgastein Things To Do
Bad Hofgastein is a traditional Austrian town, best known for the thermal baths that dominate the area, and ideal for family ski holidays or those seeking a quiet base with the option of plenty of relaxing and therapeutic treatments.
Outdoor Activities
Tobogganing
Curling
Ice climbing
Sleigh rides
Walking trails
Ice skating
Llama trekking
Indoor Activities
Sports Centre
Swimming pool
Solarium
Indoor tennis
Squash
Indoor golf
Billiards
Bowling (Bad Gastein)
Ski holidays in Bad Hofastein will locate you in a spa town, one famous for its thermal waters and is ideal for those looking for relaxation and rejuvenation. Enjoying the spa pools is the main après-ski activity here, and a visit to the Alpen Therme leisure complex, with its stunning and unique architecture, is a must. It offers visitors the chance to enjoy a selection of pools with slides and a special children’s' area, and relax in a number of saunas, steam rooms and Jacuzzis.
Après Ski
With a low-key après ski scene, Bad Hofgastein has a selection of bars and a few clubs, but maintains a quiet relaxing atmosphere. The choices range from cosy local inns and cafes to an upscale piano bar, with a livelier scene in nearby Bad Gastein, home to a famous casino offering the chance to try your luck at the tables.
Dining
The region itself is home to plenty of traditional mountain restaurants, and generally offers good value for money. Many of the restaurants are located in the hotels, with a selection lining the pedestrian area, offering authentic Austrian specialities, such as fondue. Non-skiers can enjoy the wonderful views from the top of the Schlossalm funicular, and stroll around the market town which retains its village atmosphere and is dominated by the 15th century Gothic church. Bad Hofgastein has a family-friendly pedestrian area, full of cobbled streets and lined with shops and cafes. A car is recommended to tour the Gastein Valley and a trip to nearby Salzburg makes for an interesting day out.
The region itself is home to plenty of traditional mountain restaurants, and generally offers good value for money. Many of the restaurants are located in the hotels, with a selection lining the pedestrian area, offering authentic Austrian specialities, such as fondue. Non-skiers can enjoy the wonderful views from the top of the Schlossalm funicular, and stroll around the market town which retains its village atmosphere and is dominated by the 15th century Gothic church. Bad Hofgastein has a family-friendly pedestrian area, full of cobbled streets and lined with shops and cafes. A car is recommended to tour the Gastein Valley and a trip to nearby Salzburg makes for an interesting day out.
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