Winter activities in the Gastein Valley
Experience winter. Away from the slopes.
Winter in Gastein shows its quiet side.
And full of possibilities.
While tobogganing in the Gastein Valley.
On a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the winter landscape.
Or on the ice, skating and playing ice stock sport in Gastein.
Away from the slopes, moments are created that last.
Clear. Quiet. And very close to nature.
Then powerful once again.
When the primal energy of winter becomes palpable during a husky sled ride in Austria.
Or spectacular.
On the suspension bridge at Stubnerkogel – between the sky and the mountains, with a view over the Gastein Valley.
And sometimes surprisingly light.
When you experience winter in a completely different way with a mountain cart in Dorfgastein.
Art also finds its place in the snow.
At Art on Snow in Gastein, impressive works are created from ice and snow – ephemeral, unique, and in the heart of the Alpine mountains.
Winter activities in Gastein.
Diverse. Special.
And full of moments that last.
Tobogganing
Up the mountain. And back down to the valley with momentum.
Tobogganing in Gastein is one of the most popular winter activities in the province of Salzburg – for families, connoisseurs, and everyone who wants to experience winter in a playful way.
Several toboggan runs in the Gastein Valley offer a variety of routes – from leisurely to fast-paced. With panoramic views during the day. Or night tobogganing under floodlights.
On foot or comfortably by cable car to the top.
And then: curve by curve back down to the valley.
A winter experience full of lightness.
And guaranteed to leave you with a smile at the finish line.
Suspension bridge at Stubnerkogel
Step by step. Above the abyss.
The suspension bridge at Stubnerkogel is one of the most spectacular winter experiences in Gastein. At over 2,300 meters above sea level, it connects more than just two points – it connects courage and vision.
Beneath your feet: the depths.
Before your eyes: the snow-covered mountains of the province of Salzburg.
A highlight for everyone who wants to experience winter in Gastein from a new perspective.
Mountain carts in Dorfgastein
Experience winter in a different way.
With momentum. And a touch of adventure.
Mountain carts in Dorfgastein bring variety to the cold season.
Fast-paced like Mario Kart – downhill over around 500 meters in altitude, curve by curve through the wintry mountain landscape.
An experience between fun and adrenaline.
Direct. Intense. And with every descent, a piece of freedom.
A special tip for everyone who wants to rediscover winter activities in Gastein. And want to experience the playful side of winter.
Husky sled rides & dog sled races
Powerful. Original. And full of energy.
During a husky sled ride in Gastein, winter can be felt in a special way.
Guided by the dynamics of the dogs. And carried by the silence of the snow-covered landscape.
Step by step. Breath by breath.
An interplay of nature, movement, and trust.
A special highlight are the dog sled races in Sportgastein – where speed and team spirit become visible in an impressive way.
An experience that gets under your skin.
And stays in your memory for a long time.
Horse-drawn sleigh rides in the Gastein Valley
Wrapped in warm blankets.
And in the calm rhythm of the horses.
A horse-drawn sleigh ride in Gastein leads through snow-covered valleys and quiet winter landscapes – slow-paced, quiet, and particularly atmospheric.
Past forests. Along glistening snowfields.
And always accompanied by the steady sound of hooves in the snow.
A winter experience that provides peace.
And makes nature palpable in a very special way.
Ice skating & ice stock sport
Glide. Play.
And feel the winter.
When ice skating in Gastein, the snow-covered landscape becomes a stage for quiet laps and small moments full of lightness.
Clear. Cool. And accompanied by the gentle scratching of blades on the ice.
Those who prefer a more social atmosphere can discover ice stock sport, one of the most traditional winter activities in the Gastein Valley.
With feeling. With precision. And always with a touch of competition.
A winter experience between exercise and socializing.
And a wonderful addition to active days in the snow.
Art on Snow in Gastein
Art. In the snow.
And in the heart of the mountains.
Art on Snow in Gastein is one of the most extraordinary art festivals in the province of Salzburg – and the largest of its kind in the Alps.
For one week, the Gastein Valley becomes a stage for international artists and creative forms of expression.
The works are created directly in the snow and are distributed across the ski areas in Gastein – as an impressive open-air studio in a wintry setting.
From snow sculptures to modern installations.
A festival that combines art, nature, and winter in a special way.
An experience that inspires.
And lets you rethink winter.