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 - 2300 m

Vertical drop

1440 m

Pistes

88 km

Lifts

Snow score

81/100

Season

Dec 7 → Apr 21

Bad Hofgastein is a ski resort in Austria, in the Austrian Alps. The village sits at 860 m and the lifts top out at 2300 m, with 88 km of pistes and 30 lifts. Its BestSnowHotels snow score is 81/100, and the season usually runs Dec 7 → Apr 21.

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Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here

AlpineSnowboardSnowpark

88 marked runs

Blue

Red

Black

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, Andorra, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Japan, the United States, Morocco, Algeria, Lesotho, South Africa, Egypt, Canada, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Chile; Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Germany 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 1,122 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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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

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€145/ night

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4.7851 reviews

€140

Hotel Bad Hofgastein

Excellent · 851 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

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€140/ night

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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

4.8505 reviews

€140

Hotel Österreichischer Hof - inkl. Bademantelgang zur Alpentherme

Excellent · 505 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

€140/ night

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4.5658 reviews

€115

Hotel Das Gastein

Very good · 658 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

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€115/ night

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4.7323 reviews

€140

Hotel Zum Stern Bad Hofgastein

Excellent · 323 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

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€140/ night

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4.9150 reviews

€150

GRETI-Alpine Boutique Hotel by Gruber

Excellent · 150 reviews

Why we like it

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

≈ 500 m to the slopesMid-range

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€150/ night

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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

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€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.

Good to know

The terrain is well balanced: 0 green, 32 blue, 44 red and 12 black runs, which suits a mixed group skiing together at different levels.
The base sits at 860 m and the top reaches 2300 m, a profile that holds snow well across a normal winter (score 81/100).
With 88 km of piste on 30 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know in a long weekend.
The lifts typically turn for about 19 weeks a season, planning around late January to late February tends to land the most reliable cover.

Hotels in Bad Hofgastein

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

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Lift passes

Buy your pass and check opening dates on the resort's official website.

Ski rental shops

Rental shops in and around the resort, on the map.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bad Hofgastein good for beginners?+

Bad Hofgastein offers 88 km of pistes across 30 lifts, from 860 m to 2300 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 2300 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.