Hotel with a pool in Salzburg province
Water World
Bad Gastein has been known for its thermal water for centuries. At Hotel Sonngastein, you can experience it up close: our indoor pool is filled with 100% genuine Gastein thermal water – silky-soft, soothing and a treat for muscles and skin. Two outdoor pools open up views of the Hohe Tauern, while just 700 metres from the hotel a natural swimming lake awaits. Experience water in all its most beautiful forms at Hotel Sonngastein – your hotel with swimming pool in Austria.
Indoor and outdoor pools
Our pools
Spring of regeneration
The famous Bad Gastein thermal water
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The special water of the Gastein Valley
Thermal water
Bad Gastein owes its reputation as a spa town to a special natural treasure: its thermal water. 17 springs feed the valley with water that emerges from the ground at up to 48°C and has been valued for its healing qualities for centuries. It is especially known for helping with muscle and tendon complaints, rheumatic conditions and recovery. At Hotel Sonngastein, your hotel with a thermal-water pool in Bad Gastein, you can enjoy this water in the indoor pool, filled with 100% genuine Gastein thermal water. It is slightly mineralised, silky-soft and soothing for the skin and the whole body.
The natural noble gas radon, originally found in Gastein thermal water, dissipates quickly and is no longer present in our indoor pool. For those who wish to experience the natural warm thermal water in its original form, we also offer radon thermal bath treatments in a dedicated treatment area, completely separate from our wellness facilities.
Felsentherme & Alpentherme
Thermal spa experiences in Bad Gastein
The Gastein Valley has two large thermal spas open all year round: Felsentherme Bad Gastein and Alpentherme Bad Hofgastein. Both are fed by the valley’s natural thermal springs and are among the best-known thermal spa experiences in the region. A wonderful addition to the wellness offer at Hotel Sonngastein – and perfect for a relaxed family outing.
Learning to swim on holiday
Children’s swimming lessons at Hotel Sonngastein
Swimming is one of the most important skills children can learn – and a holiday at Sonngastein is the perfect setting. Our swimming instructor teaches children of all ages in a playful, personal and patient way. With individual attention and lessons tailored to each child, progress often comes quickly. Courses are flexible and can be adapted to your holiday plans. Individual and group lessons are available on request. More details and booking at reception.
Swimming under open skies
Mountain & swimming lakes in Bad Gastein
On a warm summer’s day, few things feel better than a refreshing swim. The mountain and swimming lakes in and around Bad Gastein invite you to cool off in the heart of nature – a little adventure in itself, especially if you find them by chance. Your Zitka host family will always have a few local tips for special places to swim in Gastein.
Which swimming pools are available at Sonngastein?
Sonngastein's water world features three different swimming pools:
- an indoor pool filled with genuine Gastein thermal water
- a warm outdoor social pool for the whole family
- a peaceful classic pool with underwater music
The classic pool is generally reserved for adults and teenagers aged 14 and over. On family sauna days on Sundays and Thursdays, younger children may also use it together with their accompanying adults.
How warm are the pools?
The indoor thermal pool has a water temperature of approximately 30°C.
The two outdoor pools are heated to around 33°C, making them pleasant to use even when outdoor temperatures are cooler.
Seasonal or operational variations in water temperature are possible.
Is the indoor pool filled with genuine Gastein thermal water?
Yes. The indoor pool is filled entirely with genuine Gastein thermal water.
The naturally occurring radon escapes shortly after the thermal water emerges and is no longer present during normal swimming-pool use.
Thermal water containing radon is offered only in separate thermal-water baths in dedicated treatment rooms. These treatments can be booked separately.
Can children use all of the pools?
Children can use the indoor thermal pool and the warm social pool together with their family.
The peaceful classic pool with underwater music generally has a minimum age of 14.
Family sauna days take place on Sundays and Thursdays. On these days, younger children may also use the classic pool together with their accompanying adults.
Are swimming lessons available for children?
Yes. Swimming lessons for children are available on request.
Depending on availability, individual or group lessons can be arranged. Lessons are adapted to the child's age, swimming experience and ability.
Further information about dates, prices and registration is available from reception.