Bad Hofgastein, Austrian Alps
Austrian Alps

Bad Hofgastein

The Gastein valley's gentler, family-friendly spa town, Bad Hofgastein shares 88 km of sunny piste with neighbouring Bad Gastein. Big thermal baths and broad slopes define it.

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Altitude
860 - 2,300 m
Vertical drop
1,440 m
Pistes
88 km
Lifts
30
Snow score
81/100
Season
Dec 7 → Apr 21

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardSnowpark
88 marked runs
Blue
32
Red
44
Black
12
Average snow by month
105cm
Dec
150cm
Jan
190cm
Feb
180cm
Mar
115cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain and Andorra; Italy, Austria and Switzerland start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.

Where to stay

A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

DAS.GOLDBERG - Natur - Design und Wellnesshotel
4.71.1k reviews
155
Top pick

DAS.GOLDBERG - Natur - Design und Wellnesshotel

Excellent · 1.1k reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Bad Hofgastein, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.7/5 from 1,116 reviews). It sits about 550 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Bad Hofgastein, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 550 m to the slopesMid-range
From
155/ night
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Hotel Norica Therme - mit direktem Zugang zur Alpentherme Gastein
4.71.0k reviews
155

Hotel Norica Therme - mit direktem Zugang zur Alpentherme Gastein

Excellent · 1.0k reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Bad Hofgastein, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 400 m to the slopesMid-range
From
155/ night
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Hotel Das Alpenhaus Gasteinertal
4.61.1k reviews
145

Hotel Das Alpenhaus Gasteinertal

Excellent · 1.1k reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Bad Hofgastein, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 150 m to the slopesMid-range
From
145/ night
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Hotel Bad Hofgastein
4.7848 reviews
140

Hotel Bad Hofgastein

Excellent · 848 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Bad Hofgastein, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 300 m to the slopesMid-range
From
140/ night
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Hotel PALACE Bad Hofgastein
4.31.3k reviews
130

Hotel PALACE Bad Hofgastein

Very good · 1.3k reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in Bad Hofgastein, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

≈ 650 m to the slopesMid-range
From
130/ night
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Hotel Österreichischer Hof - inkl. Bademantelgang zur Alpentherme
4.7501 reviews
135

Hotel Österreichischer Hof - inkl. Bademantelgang zur Alpentherme

Excellent · 501 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Bad Hofgastein, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 350 m to the slopesMid-range
From
135/ night
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Hotel Das Gastein
4.5657 reviews
115

Hotel Das Gastein

Very good · 657 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Bad Hofgastein, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 750 m to the slopesMid-range
From
115/ night
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Hotel Zum Stern Bad Hofgastein
4.7320 reviews
140

Hotel Zum Stern Bad Hofgastein

Excellent · 320 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Bad Hofgastein, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 1.1 km to the slopesMid-range
From
140/ night
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GRETI-Alpine Boutique Hotel by Gruber
4.9130 reviews
150

GRETI-Alpine Boutique Hotel by Gruber

Excellent · 130 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Bad Hofgastein, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 500 m to the slopesMid-range
From
150/ night
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Hotel Völserhof | Bad Hofgastein
4.5124 reviews
120

Hotel Völserhof | Bad Hofgastein

Very good · 124 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Bad Hofgastein, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 650 m to the slopesMid-range
From
120/ night
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Ski-in/ski-out

Bad Hofgastein is a relaxed spa town on the valley floor; a gondola climbs to the Schlossalm slopes, with most hotels a short walk or shuttle away.

Get to know the resort

Bad Hofgastein sits on the broad floor of the Gastein valley, a relaxed, family-friendly spa town with one of the largest thermal bath complexes in the Alps. Its Schlossalm slopes link with Bad Gastein's Stubnerkogel for a shared 88 km of sunny, mostly intermediate piste, all on the giant Ski amadé pass. It is calmer and more spread out than its dramatic neighbour, ideal for families who want wide runs by day and thermal soaking by evening.

Bad Hofgastein, Austrian Alps
Bad Hofgastein, Austrian Alps

Hotels in Bad Hofgastein

Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Plan your trip

Frequently asked questions

Is Bad Hofgastein good for beginners?+

Bad Hofgastein offers 88 km of pistes across 30 lifts, from 860 m to 2,300 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.

When is the best time to ski Bad Hofgastein?+

The season runs from Dec 7 to Apr 21, with a snow score of 81/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.

Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+

Bad Hofgastein is a relaxed spa town on the valley floor; a gondola climbs to the Schlossalm slopes, with most hotels a short walk or shuttle away.

How big is the Bad Hofgastein ski area?+

Bad Hofgastein has 88 km of marked pistes served by 30 lifts, between 860 m and 2,300 m of altitude.

Is Bad Hofgastein more for beginners or experts?+

Bad Hofgastein counts about 88 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.