WINTER VACATION IN SALZBURGER LAND

Winter bliss in the Gastein Valley.

Winter in the Gastein Valley.
Quiet. Vast. Powerful.
An alpine winter landscape. With snow-covered peaks. Crisp mountain air.
And endless views over Bad Hofgastein, Bad Gastein and Dorfgastein.

A winter holiday in the Salzburg region means experiencing nature. With all your senses.
While skiing in the Gastein ski area. On wide slopes in Ski amadé.
When winter hiking through snow-covered mountain forests.
When cross-country skiing through quiet valleys.
Or on a snowshoe hike through untouched winter landscapes.

Even away from the slopes, winter in the Gastein Valley shows its most beautiful side.
Ski tours lead up to quiet summits. Toboggan runs provide winter fun.
And around Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein and Dorfgastein, numerous winter activities await everyone who would like to discover the mountains in winter.

When the days grow shorter, a particularly atmospheric season begins in the Salzburg region.
Advent markets. Traditional customs.
Krampus and Perchten runs shape winter in Gastein.

Winter bliss.
Between snow-covered mountains.
And moments that stay with you for a long time.

Skifahrer auf der Piste neben dem glitzernden Pool des Designhotels im Salzburger Land.

Hotel right on the slopes

Clip into your skis. And set off.
From the only ski-in/ski-out hotel in Gastein straight onto the slopes of the Gastein ski area.

Perfect turns. Wide descents. Winter freedom.
From Bad Hofgastein, modern cable cars take you up to over 2,700 metres above sea level.

Skiing in the Salzburg region. Without detours.
From the hotel straight into your winter experience.
And at the end of the ski day, back again – right to the door.

Drei Personen fahren bei Sonne eine verschneite Piste hinab

Skiing in the Gastein ski area

Perfect snow. Wide turns.
Boundless mountain scenery.

In the Gastein ski area, three varied ski resorts await you with around 220 km of slopes and 2,700 metres above sea level – right in the heart of the Salzburg region.

Whether enjoyable carving runs, sporty challenges or sunny panoramic pistes – skiing in Gastein offers perfect conditions for beginners, advanced skiers and true winter sports enthusiasts.

Part of the Ski amadé ski network.
And therefore one of Austria’s most diverse winter experiences.

Ski service in the Gastein Valley

Everything ready for a perfect ski day in the Gastein ski area.
From BERGLIFT ski rental in Bad Hofgastein and professional ski schools in Gastein to the right Ski amadé ski pass.

With ski-in/ski-out, ski bus, cable cars and short distances, you can easily reach the most beautiful slopes around Bad Hofgastein, Bad Gastein and Dorfgastein.

This is how your skiing holiday in the Salzburg region begins in a wonderfully relaxed way. And perfectly organised.

Ski touring in the Gastein Valley

Climb. Through the quiet winter landscape.
When ski touring in Gastein, you experience the mountains far away from the slopes.

Untouched slopes. Wide snowfields.
And summit moments above the Gastein Valley.
Whether an enjoyable beginner tour or a sporty challenge – ski tours in the Salzburg region show winter at its most authentic.

Nature. Quiet.
And the magic of winter.

Cross-country skiing in the Gastein Valley

Loipen.Glück. For classic and skating styles.
The cross-country trails in Gastein lead through snow-covered winter landscapes around Bad Hofgastein, Bad Gastein and Dorfgastein.

Over 80 km of perfectly groomed trails make the Gastein Valley a true cross-country paradise in the Salzburg region.
Glide along at a leisurely pace. Or push yourself on the skating trails.

Cross-country skiing in Gastein.
Between quiet valleys. And snow-covered mountains.

Snowshoeing in the Gastein Valley

Step by step.
Through untouched winter landscapes.

When snowshoe hiking in Gastein, you discover snow-covered forests, wide slopes and impressive views over the Gastein Valley.

Around Bad Hofgastein, Bad Gastein and Dorfgastein, numerous winter trails lead through the alpine nature of the Salzburg region.

A winter experience. Far from the slopes.
And very close to nature.

Pferdeschlitten mit zwei schwarzen Pferden vor einem schneebedeckten Gasthaus am Waldrand

Winter activities in the Gastein Valley

Experience winter. Away from the slopes.
The winter activities in Gastein show the Gastein Valley from its diverse side.

Tobogganing in the Gastein Valley, ice skating, or a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride through snow-covered valleys. For adventure, try dog sledding or ice climbing in the winter mountain world.

Around Bad Hofgastein, Bad Gastein and Dorfgastein, countless opportunities await to experience winter in the Salzburg region actively.

Weihnachtlicher Markt im Schnee vor beleuchtetem Hotel im Skigebiet Bad Hofgastein

Advent in Gastein

When winter grows quiet. And the mountains glow with lights.
That is when Advent begins in Gastein.

Traditional Advent markets in the Salzburg region, the scent of punch and roasted almonds. Along with living traditions such as Krampus and Perchten runs.

Around Bad Hofgastein, Bad Gastein and Dorfgastein, Salzburg Advent shows its particularly atmospheric side.
Quiet. Reflective. And full of mountain Christmas magic.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Questions. And Answers.

Is the hotel located right on the slopes?
Yes. DAS.GOLDBERG is located directly on the Schlossalm valley run and is the only ski-in ski-out hotel in the Gastein Valley. In winter, guests can set off straight from the hotel onto the slopes and ski back to the hotel door after a day on the mountain—without any detours. Its prime location right by the Schlossalm-Angertal-Stubnerkogel ski area makes DAS.GOLDBERG the ideal starting point for a relaxed ski holiday in Bad Hofgastein.
Which ski area is DAS.GOLDBERG located in?
DAS.GOLDBERG is located directly on the Schlossalm valley run, in the Schlossalm-Angertal-Stubnerkogel ski area—the largest connected ski area in the Gastein Valley. Together with the Sportgastein and Graukogel ski areas, the Gastein ski area offers around 220 km of pistes and varied runs up to 2,700 m above sea level. As part of Ski amadé, Gastein is one of Austria’s most diverse winter sports regions, offering perfect conditions for leisure skiers, families and sporty, ambitious winter athletes. Thanks to the ski-in ski-out location, your ski day at DAS.GOLDBERG begins right outside the hotel door.
Can I buy ski passes directly at the hotel?
Yes. Ski passes for the Gastein ski area can be conveniently purchased directly at the DAS.GOLDBERG reception. So your ski day starts relaxed, without any extra waiting at the lift ticket offices. Thanks to the ski-in ski-out location, guests then head straight from the hotel onto the slopes.
Is there a ski rental nearby?
Yes. Right at the valley station of the Schlossalm cable car, you’ll find our partner BERGLIFT Skirental. There you can conveniently rent skis, snowboards, ski boots and other winter sports equipment. Guests of DAS.GOLDBERG also benefit from a 15% discount on ski rental. Thanks to the immediate proximity to the hotel and the valley station, your equipment can be organised quickly and easily.
What can you do in winter around DAS.GOLDBERG?
In winter, a diverse mountain world unfolds around DAS.GOLDBERG for active and enjoyable holiday days. Thanks to the ski-in ski-out location on the Schlossalm valley run, skiers start straight from the hotel onto the slopes. In addition, winter hiking trails, snowshoe tours and cross-country ski tracks invite you to discover the snow-covered nature of the Gastein Valley.
Is there a ski room for equipment?
Yes. For safe and comfortable storage of winter sports equipment, DAS.GOLDBERG offers a heated ski room. Skis, ski boots and other equipment can be conveniently stored there after a day on the slopes. The ski boot dryer ensures your equipment is dry and ready to use by the next morning.
Is there a ski school nearby?
Yes. For ski courses and private lessons, we recommend Ski School Schlossalm, our long-standing partner right at the valley station of the Schlossalm cable car. Whether you’re a beginner, returning to skiing, or an experienced skier, the ski school offers suitable courses for children and adults, as well as individual private tuition. Thanks to the immediate proximity to DAS.GOLDBERG and the Schlossalm cable car, guests can reach the meeting points quickly and easily. Our reception team will be happy to help organise and book the ski courses you would like.
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