Bad Hofgastein Ski Resort
Bad Hofgastein at a Glance
Bad Hofgastein is situated in one of the more open and sunny sections of the Gasteinertal, where the valley widens out before rising to the neighbouring resort of Bad Gastein.
Like its more renowned neighbour to the south, Bad Hofgastein is also a spa town, with a thermal bath area as well as an extensive ski resort. But the destination itself is more of a traditional style of Austrian resort, rather than the more historic and “town”-type setting of Bad Gastein.
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About Bad Hofgastein Ski Resort
Bad Hofgastein was originally the main administrative town, market and court (thus the “Hof” in the name) in the Gastein valley.
The position was one reason – it was located on an important trade route through Austria between northern Europe and Italy. Another was the important mining industry situated in the mountains around the settlement.
Once the minerals ran out the town declined until the boom from the thermal baths in the 19th century (along with the more ‘adventurous’ radon pools) The ski resort was opened in the late 1940s and has since been extended and linked to the neighbouring Bad Gastein area.
Most of the hotel accommodation can be found around the pedestrian centre of the village, although there are some establishments in smaller hamlets up and down the valley.
The Bad Hofgastein ski area is on the Schlossalm and reaches an altitude of 2300m on the western side of the valley. It connects to the Bad Gastein ski area via the Angertal ski centre.
The Gasteinertal (the Gastein valley) is relatively easy to access, with good road and rail connections. The most convenient airport is Salzburg airport.
Season Dates & Lift Tickets
Season Dates
2026/2027 operating schedule
Lift Ticket Prices
Adult Bad Hofgastein pass in high season
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