📷 Bad Gastein
Europe
Bad Gastein
Solid · 2025-26 season average
Closed for the season · average of 52 verified open days
Best months to book: March, February, April · last season + 31-yr record
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Off-season — closed March 21
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Sep 11
2d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0.3cm
7-Day Forecast
9.2cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
9
2026–27 season
Solid
2025-26 season average
Bad Gastein is closed for the season. Last season it averaged 32.6 across 52 verified open days.
March
#1 to book
63cm avg · scored 33.1
February
#2 to book
56cm avg · scored 39.7
April
#3 to book
51cm avg · scored 28.2
Best weeks to book
- #122 Mar – 28 Marscored 43.3
- #215 Mar – 21 Marscored 39.9
- #329 Mar – 4 Aprscored 39.9
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 31-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 17 Mar – 31 Mar. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Sat, Sep 12, 11:01 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Off-season
Last season ended March 21, 2026
178 runs · 17 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
Schlossalm Summit
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About Bad Gastein
Bad Gastein is a renowned ski resort located in the Gastein Valley of Austria, offering access to over 200 kilometers of slopes across four interconnected ski areas. The resort is known for its alpine charm, historic spa town atmosphere, and panoramic mountain views. Visitors benefit from modern lift systems, varied terrain suitable for all skill levels, and unique experiences such as thermal baths and après-ski in the picturesque village. Bad Gastein stands out for its blend of winter sports, wellness facilities, and vibrant cultural heritage.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Bad Gastein
- Where is Bad Gastein?
- Bad Gastein is a ski resort in Austria.
- How high is Bad Gastein?
- Bad Gastein runs from a base elevation of 1,083 m (3,553 ft) to a summit of 2,686 m (8,812 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,603 m (5,259 ft).
- How big is Bad Gastein?
- Bad Gastein has 770 acres (311 hectares) of skiable terrain, 178 marked runs and 17 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Bad Gastein?
- Bad Gastein is on the Salzburg Super Ski Card. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Bad Gastein?
- Bad Gastein typically operates from February to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Bad Gastein get in a typical season?
- Bad Gastein averages 136 inches / 345 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Bad Gastein in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #263 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier D · strong-event signal -4% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Bad Gastein averaged -4% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -27%, '15-16 -15%, '23-24 +31%. A pattern, not a promise.
