Experience the best of Gastein Valley with the Gastein Card
Active holidays in Austria
Active holidays in Austria mean two things at Hotel Sonngastein: right on site, tennis courts, a beach volleyball court and a large indoor adventure hall await. And outside, the mountains, valleys and forests of the Gastein Valley offer one of Austria’s most diverse activity regions. In summer and winter. For families and couples. For short breaks as well as longer holidays. A destination for everyone who wants to combine activity, nature and shared experiences – and create lasting memories.
Special experiences all year round
Active in and around Sonngastein
Your starting point for active holidays in Austria
Bad Gastein & region
Bad Gastein lies in the heart of the Gastein Valley in Austria, set within the impressive Tauern Valley and surrounded by the Hohe Tauern National Park – the largest national park in the Alps. The region offers over 600 km of hiking trails, 220 km of ski slopes across five ski areas, thermal spas, lakes and many excursion destinations. With the Gastein Card benefits, included for our guests, you enjoy numerous discounts and advantages throughout the region – for example on admissions or when using the mountain lifts in Gastein.
Benefits included for all guests
The Gastein Card
You receive the Gastein Card directly upon arrival at our reception, valid for your entire stay. With the card, many offers in the region are free or discounted by up to 50%. From guided hikes and mountain bike tours to reduced fares on the mountain lifts in Gastein and spa visits at the Alpentherme and Felsentherme. Also included are admissions to Klammstein Castle, gold panning and spa concerts. This makes your active holiday in Austria even more varied with the Gastein Card.
365 days active
Experiences in the Gastein Valley & Hohe Tauern
Hiking, tennis and more
Summer holidays
Long days, blooming alpine meadows and the Gastein Valley at its most colourful. Whether hiking in the Hohe Tauern National Park, playing on the hotel’s tennis courts or cycling through the valley – summer in Salzburg province offers countless options for an adventure holiday in Austria.
Skiing, tobogganing and après-ski
Winter holidays
Skiers enjoy five ski areas with over 220 km of slopes, while cross-country skiers have 70 km of groomed trails. Those looking beyond the pistes can try snowshoeing or tobogganing. After the last run, cosy mountain huts and our piano bar invite you to après-ski.
Salzburg province travel tips
Excursions around Bad Gastein
Choosing the Gastein Valley as your base means discovering some of Austria’s most impressive highlights. The city of Salzburg with its historic centre is within easy reach, as are Europe’s largest waterfalls and the Grossglockner High Alpine Road with its spectacular views. These are just a few of the many excursion destinations and sights around the Gastein Valley waiting to be explored.
Culture, sport & tradition
Events & festivals
Bad Gastein combines the calm of a traditional spa town with a vibrant events scene. Throughout the year, events bring culture, sport and tradition to the valley. From international sports events and music festivals to authentic local celebrations – the Gastein Valley offers varied experiences in every season.
For children, teens and adults
Weekly programmes at Hotel Sonngastein
Every week at Hotel Sonngastein is different: alpine hikes with your host family Zitka, e-bike tours, yoga, aqua fitness, archery, creative workshops, excursions and more. For children, teens and adults, we create varied weekly programmes that combine activity, enjoyment and time together in a special way.
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