What can you do in Bad Gastein, which events are coming up and which excursions are worth planning? This section brings together current information and practical tips for your stay in the Gastein Valley and Salzburger Land.
Discover Bad Gastein
Mountains, nature, thermal spas: Bad Gastein offers plenty of choice. Our tips help families, independent travellers and groups find activities that suit their stay.
Gastein event calendar
The top events in Gastein! The Gastein Valley is extremely lively – numerous events ensure many beautiful, exciting and touching moments all year round.
SkiGastein
High alpine peaks, magnificent descents, unique adventure mountains & fantastic views - that's Skigastein!
Ski rental in Gastein
Are you looking for the right ski equipment? The sports shops in Gastein rent and sell well-maintained and up-to-date equipment.
Official Tourism Website of Gasteinertal
All about one of the most popular travel destinations in Austria.
Gastein, Dorfgastein and Bad Hofgastein
Bad Gastein, Dorfgastein and Bad Hofgastein with webcams and up to date information from the region.
Ski, mountains and Spa
Information about events, for families and for sports enthusiasts - not only for the winter, but also for the summer.
Gastein in REAL - 3D Reality Maps
More than 120 hiking and biking tours including directions, elevation, difficulty and inns are reported in this realistic 3D illustration. The card does NOT work on smartphones!
Alpentherme - 32,000 m² of wellness
Europe’s most modern alpine health and leisure world with a breathtaking panoramic view of the Alps. Experience a totally new dimension of relaxation, regeneration and recreational fun.
Fly like an eagle!
Hover with the nearly 300-meter zipline "Flying Fox", which is open even in winter, over Bad Gastein and directly over the world famous waterfall!
Weather in Bad Gastein
Current weather and weather forecastAktuelles Wetter und Wettervorhersage
Excursions in the Salzburger Land
There is also plenty to discover beyond our local region. Use our recommendations as a starting point for day trips and add more experiences to your stay at the youth hostel.
Salzburg Land Tourism
What has Salzburg Land got to offer to its guests? From sport and fun, nature and wellness to culture and fine dining.
All you want to know about Salzburg
Are you planning a visit to the world cultural heritage city of Salzburg? Here you can find information on the Salzburg Festival and further events, tips on where to go shopping and not forgetting the sights.
Official website of Salzburg City
If you are looking for more than just tourist information then look here: Information on Salzburg for the locals.
What is there to do in the region of Salzburg Land?
From Abtenau to Zell am See, from Advent in Salzburg to a relaxing day in a spa.
SalzburgerLand Card – more vacation for less money!
The SalzburgerLand Card is ideal both for families and children and youth groups!
The weather in Salzburg
Current weather and weather forecast
Practical Tips
From getting here to planning onward travel, this page brings together selected external resources that can be useful during a stay in our house.
Getting here and getting around
For current rail and bus connections, use the official ÖBB journey planner. For directions to the youth hostel itself, see our Contact, Location & Arrival page.
Youth hostels in Austria and worldwide
The Austrian youth hostel network and Hostelling International provide information about other hostels and membership.
Car Rental Avis
with pickup points at Salzburg Airport and Salzburg Train Station.
Car Rental Budget
with pickup point at Salzburg Airport.
Car rental Sixt
with pickup point at Salzburg Airport.
Bus and Train Timetables
Health Information for Travelers
Breakdown-service and traffic information
Exchange Rates and Currency Converter
Junge Hotels in Austria
Book a youth hostel anywhere in the world
Data and Facts about Austrias economy, culture and media
Daily News from the Salzburg Region
