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Bad Gastein Resort Guide
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Best months to book: March, February, April · last season + 30-yr record
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Off-season — closed March 21
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Resort Guide
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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Bad Gastein
Lifts
17
Skiable area
311.4 ac
Longest run
10.4 km / 6.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(178 total)
Beginner
69
39% of terrain
Intermediate
89
50% of terrain
Advanced
20
11% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola6
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
Salzburg Super Ski Card
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Haeggbloms Bar – A stylish and popular après-ski spot in Bad Gastein, Haeggbloms Bar is renowned for its chic ambiance, creative cocktails, and regular live DJ performances, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Sep 21, 10:01 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 343cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 340cm full-season avg
343cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~236.7 cm. That's 31% below the 5-year average (343 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 30% below the 30-year average (340 cm).
Bad Gastein Season Snowfall
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Bad Gastein Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 463cm with an average of 135 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 25% above this average (579cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 62cm | 16 days | 29cm | 54cm | 16cm |
| December | 63cm | 18 days | 69cm | 91cm | 15cm |
| January | 59cm | 18 days | 97cm | 118cm | 13cm |
| February | 56cm | 18 days | 119cm | 138cm | 12cm |
| March | 63cm | 20 days | 130cm | 153cm | 14cm |
| April | 51cm | 17 days | 123cm | 151cm | 12cm |
| May | 35cm | 10 days | 62cm | 107cm | 10cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
52 days scored, from 22 Feb
63
Best Day
22 Feb
1
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
4
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 6322 Feb10cm
- 4324 Feb9cm
- 4223 Feb1cm
March 2026
- 4927 Mar7cm
- 4722 Mar2cm
- 4731 Mar2cm
April 2026
- 431 Apr2cm
- 392 Apr
- 353 Apr1cm
February scored highest for Bad Gastein in 2025-26. Based on 52 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Feb 20, 2027
Through Mar 21, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
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.
