Summer holiday in the Gastein Valley

Hotel Sonngastein combines active holidays, family holidays and wellness in Bad Gastein. Hiking and cycling routes, guided activities, tennis beside the hotel, a nearby golf course and numerous excursion destinations are all within easy reach.

At the hotel, the 14,000 m² garden grounds, 1,700 m² Adventure Hall, children’s and teen programmes and pools with Gastein thermal water add even more variety. Families, couples and several generations can therefore find holiday experiences that suit them.

Yes. Sonngastein is a family-run hotel in Bad Gastein with an exceptional amount of space for children and parents. Facilities include:

• a 1,700 m² Adventure Hall with 38 attractions
• extensive garden grounds with play and sports facilities
• warm pools and an indoor pool with Gastein thermal water
• family-friendly rooms and spacious suites

Children aged three and over can also enjoy supervised childcare with a varied programme from Monday to Friday.

Yes. Teenagers have their own leisure programme with sport, action, shared activities and enough freedom. Depending on the weekly programme, activities may include tournaments, outdoor adventures, laser games, beach volleyball and creative media experiences.

The Adventure Hall also offers billiards, sports areas, games and places to meet other teenagers.

The Gastein Valley offers summer activities for almost every age and fitness level:

• hiking and mountaineering
• cycling and e-biking
• tennis and golf
• horse riding and excursions
• swimming, wellness and yoga
• mountain lakes, alpine huts, waterfalls and viewing points

The Gastein cable cars take guests comfortably to higher altitudes, making many viewpoints and family-friendly high-level trails accessible without a long ascent.

The Gastein Valley offers everything from gentle valley walks and family hikes to alpine pasture paths, panoramic trails and challenging tours in the Hohe Tauern National Park.

Popular destinations include:

• Spiegelsee at Fulseck
• the viewing points at Stubnerkogel
• the Arolla Pine Trail at Graukogel
• Palfnersee at Graukogel
• the Astenalmen near Böckstein
• Poserhöhe in Kötschachtal

Yes. Personally guided hikes and selected e-bike tours are regularly offered as part of the changing weekly programme.

Bicycles are available at the hotel, while e-bikes can be hired for a fee. The exact routes, requirements and registration times depend on the weather, season and current weekly programme.

There are plenty of options at Sonngastein even on rainy days:

• 1,700 m² Adventure Hall
• two indoor clay tennis courts
• indoor pool with Gastein thermal water
• saunas and relaxation areas
• fitness room and hotel cinema
• supervised activities for children and teenagers

A changeable summer day therefore does not have to become a lost holiday day.

Yes. The indoor pool at Hotel Sonngastein is filled with genuine Gastein thermal water. There are also two warm outdoor pools with views of the Gastein mountains.

The wellness facilities also include:

• saunas and steam bath
• infrared cabin
• relaxation rooms and sun terrace
• massages and wellness treatments

Yes. Five outdoor tennis courts and two indoor clay courts are located directly beside the hotel. Private lessons, children’s courses and rental equipment can be arranged at reception.

The first tee of the 18-hole Golfclub Gastein is only a few minutes from the hotel. Hotel guests receive a green-fee discount, and the golf facilities also include a golf school and a driving range with modern TRACKMAN technology.

Yes. Couples enjoy wellness, cuisine, hiking, golf, tennis, yoga and quiet places in the garden or Water World.

The hotel is also well suited to holidays with children, parents and grandparents. Childcare, the teen programme, thermal water, varied activities and spacious rooms allow every generation to follow its own interests while still enjoying plenty of time together.

Cable car tickets are not automatically included with every booking. Selected summer packages, such as “Summer Summit Joy”, include mountain and valley rides as part of the package.

The exact cable cars, services and travel periods included are shown with the respective package.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Hotel Sonngastein. The Gastein Valley offers numerous walking and hiking trails where you can discover the mountains together with your dog.

Please mention your dog when making your enquiry or booking. Information about prices, food, permitted areas of the hotel and further details is available directly from reception.

The 18-hole course at Golfclub Gastein is located directly beside Hotel Sonngastein. The first tee can be reached on foot in approximately two minutes.

Guests can therefore begin their round without driving or arranging a transfer. Sonngastein is the closest hotel to the first tee.

As guests of a partner hotel, you receive a 25% discount on green fees at Golfclub Gastein.

The driving range and golf taster courses are also offered to Sonngastein guests at reduced rates. Current prices and conditions are available from reception or the golf club.

Guests wishing to play additional courses in the region can also obtain the Golf Alpin Pass at preferential rates.

Yes. The driving range at Golfclub Gastein is equipped with modern TRACKMAN Range technology.

It digitally records ball flight, distance and other shot information. Results are displayed in real time, making training more focused, interactive and informative.

The TRACKMAN Range is suitable for experienced golfers as well as beginners trying their first shots.

Yes. In addition to facilities for experienced golfers, Golfclub Gastein offers taster courses, courses leading to the course licence and individual coaching.

Beginners can first practise on the driving range and discover the sport with professional guidance. Guests without their own equipment can ask about available clubs and hire equipment.

Golf packages are regularly available for guests wishing to obtain their course licence during their holiday.

Yes. Reception can assist with booking tee times and planning your golf stay.

The team also provides information about green fees, taster courses, course-licence programmes, golf packages and additional courses in the surrounding region.

Golf bags can be stored safely at the hotel free of charge. Early tee-time reservations are recommended for popular travel periods.