Bad Gastein Ski Resort & Transfer Guide
Bad Gastein is one of the biggest Austrian treasures - this historic and charming resort located in one of largest ski areas in Austria. The ski resort has more sophisticated after ski activities than many resorts and the world-renowned skiing includes several delightful wooded trails. Probably the most notable feature about Bad Gastein is the world-famous spas. Lively atmosphere attracts plenty of tourists every year. If you chose to spend your winter holidays there, be sure to choose Alps2Alps as your transfer provider.
Ski Resort Location
The resort is located in Gastein ski area, which is biggest in Austria. It is a historical resort since the 19th century with many modern features. Even snowboarders can find plenty of terrains to enjoy, particularly those from intermediate level up. Wide selection of restaurants and active nightlife is on the menu too.
Salzburg is the closest big city, but you can easily reach the resort from many other airports.
Closest Airports to Bad Gastein
If you’re flying to Arabba be sure to arrive via one of the closest airports:
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) – Tyrol, Austria
- Salzburg Wolfgang A Mozart (SZG) – Salzburg, Austria
- Memmingen Airport (FMM) - Memmingen, Germany
- Munich Airport (MUC) - Munich, Germany
Closest Train Stations to Bad Gastein
Bad Gastein is easy to reach if travelling by train. It is operated by Austrian railway - http://www.oebb.at/en/
Transfer Times
These transfer times to Bad Gastein are approximate only - traffic and weather conditions can significantly impact transfer times:
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) – 3 hours 30 minutes
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) – 1 hour 40 minutes
- Memmingen Airport (FMM) – 4 hours 10 minutes
- Munich Airport (MUC) – 3 hours 30 minutes
How Much Will Your Transfer Cost
Alps2Alps will offer the best possible deal on your resort transfers whatever are your travel plans when heading out to Bad Gastein. Our main goal is to provide the lowest price together with best possible service, therefore we take a dynamic approach to our pricing structure.
If you chose Alps2Alps as your transfer partner to Bad Gastein the price of transfer can be influenced by:
- Your arriving airport
- Number of people in your group
- Day and time of your transfer
- Distance to your desired ski resort
- Special offers at the time you book
During the off-season and off-peak travelling to Bad Gastein time means that you can count on great discounts - remember that if you choose your transfer in midweek (Monday-Friday) the transfer prices will be up to 60% lower than weekend prices! The final transfer price to Bad Gastein will also be influenced by vehicle utilization vehicle availability, transfer schedule and other costs like airport parking charges and road tolls.
To discuss any specific necessities of your trip or your plans to travel as a larger group, please get in touch with us directly so we can discuss this.
Resort Open & Closing Dates
Seasonal opening dates at Bad Gastein are subject to snow conditions, though are currently listed as follows:
- Season opens - 7th December 2019
- Season closes - 13th April 2020
Ski Resort Essentials
Bad Gastein sits at 1050m with pistes from 1100 to 2700m above sea level. Here are some essential stats of the ski resort:
- 12 black pistes
- 42 red pistes
- 18 blue pistes
- Ski lifts: 25
- Downhill pistes: 250km
- Cross country pistes: 90km
Bad Gastein ski resort is the biggest in the Gastein ski area offering world-class ski pistes.
The ski resort hosts one of Snowboard World Cups, therefore making it appealing to snowboarders as well.
Family Friendly/Kids
Families coming for ski holidays to Bad Gastein can enjoy many benefits - ski pass price discounts, kids up to 6 years ski for free, special offers is ski school and ski rental too.
It is the ultimate playground with over 200km of pistes for every taste and ski level.
Weather/ Snow Weekly Forecast
- https://www.accuweather.com/en/at/badgastein/24824/weather-forecast/24824
- https://www.yr.no/place/Austria/Salzburg/Bad_Gastein/
Maps of Bad Gastein
- https://affiliate.skiamade.com/de/winter/skiregionen/pistenpanorama?zoom=112
- http://www.piste-maps.co.uk/Piste-Maps/Austria/Gastein-PisteMap-2018.pdf
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Tourist Resources & Links
Bad Gastein location guarantees eventful and memorable ski holidays. If you’re heading to Bad Gastein these useful links will help you prepare for your trip, therefore you will get the most out of your ski holidays:
How to Choose Transfers to Bad Gastein
There are plenty of ways to get to Bad Gastein, but we ensure that none are more convenient than Alps2Alps. We will make sure that your transfer from the chosen airport will be in comfort and for the lowest price possible. If you book your transfer to Bad Gastein with Alps2Alps, you will always benefit from:
- The lowest possible transfer cost
- Friendly, English-speaking drivers
- Full commitment to punctuality and reliability
- 24/7 customer care ready to help
- Modern and comfortable vehicles
Book Your Ski Transfer to Bad Gastein
We highly recommend booking as early as possible to avoid missing out on the best deals. Get in touch with Alps2Alps and let us know your travel plans to Bad Gastein, we will take care of the rest!
