Gastein Valley, a family-friendly vacation paradise
In the Austrian Alps, Gastein Valley is distinguished by beauty and the possibilities of leisure. An area appreciated by lovers of winter sports and by those who prefer on summer, the cool springs.
Here you will find medieval castles, meadows and sheep farms. Farm stays give tourists the chance to live and work on a real sheep farm and also offers you a taste of farm life in a peaceful, stress-free setting. You can taste, as well, local delicacies such as milk, cheese, sour cream, bacon, homemade bread, all prepared onsite.
For adults, there are over 300 km of trails and mountain paths, whitewater rivers, deep lakes and mountain ridges (Großglockner – 3798 m) waiting to be discovered or climbed.
Klammstein Castle (XIIIth century) houses a small local museum with sections for art, commerce, mining, etc. Weitmoser Castle was the residence of local nobility. Its first documentary attestation dates back from the year 1530.
Kids can really have their fun in the Gasti Children’s Club and
also, can meet “GASTI”, a fantasy figure that will provide humor and a pleasant stay for the little ones.
They can also ride bikes, horses, can search for gold in mountain rivers, can play golf or volleyball, practice archery, all this for a fantastic outdoor adventure.
Hohe Tauern is the second largest national park in Europe (over 1800 km2). On summer, colorful alpine flowers turn the meadows into the most beautiful landscape. From the observation points you can view and study wild goats, marmots, eagles and owls. And while you’re in Hohe Tauern National Park do not forget to visit the Krimmler waterfalls!
Dorfgastein, located at the Gastein Valley entrance, has retained its traditional village character even if now is a small resort. It is a place that provides everything for a lovely holiday and where you are welcome in any season.
Bad Gastein is a spa town, situated at the northern rim
of the Hohe Tauern National Park.
The fresh mountain air, thermal spring water that contains radon, earned the town’s fame as a health resort. Beside its water treatments, the town is popular for winter sports.
Gastein Valley has a very special flair provided by the beauty of
nature, a slower pace, the high-altitude climate and its traditional character. It is the right place to spend your vacation in any season, living memorable times with family and friends.
