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Skiing in Dorfgastein Austria

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Dorfgastein is the first of the ski resorts in the Gasteinertal and is situated close to the entrance of the Gastein valley just after where the road to Bad Hofgastein and Bad Gastein emerges from the tunnel.

Dorfgastein is a small and traditional village, with a number of hamlets which also offer accommodation such as Unterberg and Klammstein located nearby.

Elevation: 830 metres

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Dorfgastein was originally the toll collection point for the valley in the Middle Ages (a former trade route from Italy runs through the Gasteinertal) and the point of administration of the mining activities in the valley. The fortress - Burg Klammstein - at the entrance to the valley is a reminder of these days.

The principal hotel accommodation is around the centre of the village, although there are some establishments in the surrounding hamlets along the valley road.
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The Dorfgastein ski area rises to the Kreuzkogel and Fulseck, at an altitude of just over 2000m. The ski area connects into the area above Grossarl on the other side of the mountain range.
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The Gasteinertal (the Gastein valley) is relatively easy to access, with good road and rail connections. The most convenient airport is Salzburg airport.
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