Active, relaxed and full of variety: your summer in Salzburg province
Summer holidays in the Gastein Valley
When the alpine meadows bloom and the mountain lakes sparkle, the Gastein Valley reveals one of its most beautiful sides. Days are long, warm and full of ways to enjoy life outdoors: tennis, golf, horse riding, hiking, cycling and swimming. Summer at Hotel Sonngastein is made for everyone who wants to combine special moments in nature with ease and comfort – whether as a family or a couple. Spend your summer holiday in the Austrian Alps with us and create your own sunny memories in the mountains.
Holidays in Salzburg province
A place to fall in love with
One look outside is often enough at Hotel Sonngastein – and you immediately understand why so many guests love the view: the Gastein golf course with a panoramic backdrop of the Hohe Tauern National Park. The village centre of Bad Gastein is just a few minutes away, ideal for visiting the thermal spa, discovering historic architecture or taking a stroll through the spa town. In summer, the setting is pleasantly mild; in winter, the region shows its snow-covered side. The host family Zitka will guide you through all four seasons with great care and local knowledge.
Extensive network of hiking and cycling trails
A summer in motion
The perfect setting for your summer fairytale
Between colourful alpine meadows and refreshing mountain lakes
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What to look forward to in summer
Sonngastein summer highlights
Summer in the Gastein Valley offers more than one holiday can hold. Here are a few reasons why our guests keep coming back:
- Hohe Tauern National Park
- First-class hiking opportunities
- Several pools, swimming lakes and refreshing mountain lakes
- Spectacular suspension bridge on the Stubnerkogel
- Car-free cycling network
- Alpine mountain bike tours
- Panoramic viewing platform on the Stubnerkogel
- Tennis
- 18-hole golf course
- Mini golf
- Horse riding
- Traditional mountain huts and alpine pastures
- Spacious thermal spa facilities
- Varied cuisine
- Climbing
- Sophisticated cultural and event programme
- A wide range of excursion options
- Paragliding
- Roller downhill
- Huge Adventure Hall
Hotel with indoor tennis courts in Austria
Tennis in all weather
At Sonngastein, you can enjoy seven well-maintained clay tennis courts. Five outdoor courts are right by the hotel, with views of the Hohe Tauern, and two indoor courts are available in our air-conditioned tennis hall. Sunshine or rain, peak season or winter – tennis at Hotel Sonngastein is not weather-dependent. As a tennis hotel in Austria with indoor courts, Sonngastein is a rare find in Salzburg province and popular with families and couples alike. Host Axel Zitka is a passionate tennis player himself and is always happy to share tips or talk tennis.
For every age and level
Private lessons & group courses
Our certified tennis coach offers private lessons tailored to your level and goals. Many guests use their stay to develop their technique in a focused way. Children can also join group courses several times a week. Rackets and balls are available free of charge, and lessons can be booked easily at reception.
On horseback through valley and forest
Riding holidays in Austria
Just 300 metres from the hotel, you’ll find the Gastein Riding Club. Here you can enjoy riding lessons, outings through shady woodland and lessons for beginners and advanced riders. The offer is suitable for adults as well as children. Also, here we offer weekly pony riding in our supervised childcare. Riding tours take place two to three times a week in summer at Sonngastein and can also be watched by non-riders.
Horse riding in Austria is especially popular with our young guests. Some children find large horses a little daunting at first – but luckily, the nearby Islandpferdehof has smaller Icelandic horses. Known for their gentle, friendly nature, they are a lovely choice for children. At Oberhaitzinggut, kids can also groom, care for and feed the horses.
Our reception team will be happy to help with further information and bookings.
A dream in green
Tee off against the impressive peaks of the Hohe Tauern
18 holes with mountain panorama
Golf holiday in Austria
Golf holidays at their finest at Golf Hotel Sonngastein: stay with us right next to the 18-hole Gastein golf course and enjoy short distances, alpine views and attractive golf benefits. Tee 1, the golf club’s first tee, is just around a two-minute walk from our hotel. This makes Sonngastein the closest hotel to the first tee.
Golfclub Gastein is one of the oldest golf clubs in Austria and was founded in 1960. The spacious 18-hole course impresses with well-kept fairways, varied holes and a stunning mountain panorama in the Gastein Valley. Whether beginners, leisure golfers or experienced players: golfers will find ideal conditions here for a varied golf holiday in Salzburger Land.
For the perfect swing, the golf course offers a modern driving range with TRACKMAN Range as well as a golf school. This makes training particularly effective, interactive and exciting: shots can be analysed in real time, allowing technique and play to be improved in a targeted way. Taster courses and the driving range are also available to our guests at reduced rates.
Particularly attractive for your golf holiday in Bad Gastein: as a guest at Sonngastein, you benefit from a 25% green fee discount. We will also be happy to store your golf bags at the hotel free of charge. If you would like to discover additional golf courses in the region, the Golf Alpin Pass is available. Further information, personal tips and support in planning your golf holiday are available directly from our front desk.
Golf-Offers
Every week brings new experiences
Summer weekly programme
A group morning run along the Ache promenade, a relaxed alpine hike with the Zitka host family, aqua fit in the pool, archery at the Bellevue Alm, drone-flying class with state-of-the-art DJI equipment, yoga and much more: we love creating variety for our guests with our changing weekly programme.
For children and teens, we also offer their own dedicated programme with activities such as laser games, crafts, barbecues by the campfire, beach volleyball tournaments and slacklining.
Our weekly programme runs throughout the season and is included for all our guests. Participation is entirely voluntary – but once you’ve joined in, you’ll usually be back for more.