Bad Hofgastein – ski holiday

Cross-country skiing in beautiful nature: Cross-country skiing in and around Bad Hofgastein offers beautiful, well-maintained trails running through magnificent alpine landscapes, perfect for both beginners and experienced skiers. With routes of varying difficulty, everyone can find a suitable path and enjoy the fresh mountain air and stunning views. Try the Kurparkloipe, which is lit at night, and the Angertal Trail in Bad Hofgastein, or head to one of the neighboring towns for a scenic cross-country ski adventure.

Randonnée skiing/ski touring with impressive panoramas: If taking the lift to the top is too easy for you, try ski touring in Bad Hofgastein. Although the climb is challenging, the reward is fantastic views and nearly untouched nature. There are many official ski touring routes up to the mountain peaks, so you can find your way or book a guide if you haven’t tried it before. A beautiful route in Bad Hofgastein is ST5a Senderbahn, where you can see all the way to Großglockner, Austria’s highest mountain, from the top.

Ice skating: A trip to the ice rink can be a welcome activity instead of skiing, especially for the little ones when ski boots get too heavy. In Bad Hofgastein, you can skate at Kursaal Bad Hofgastein, where there is a 1,200 m² artificial ice rink. Here, there’s plenty of space to practice pirouettes or play tag on the ice.

Tobogganing for all ages: Experience the thrill of tobogganing in Bad Hofgastein on the scenic Aeroplan toboggan run at Schlossalm. This run offers fast turns and long descents, perfect for both day and night rides with the family. Aeroplan is unique with its illuminated track until midnight, ideal for night rides after a day on the slopes.

Winter hiking with or without snowshoes: Bad Hofgastein also offers fantastic hiking trails in winter. You can choose between a gentle walk in the valley or a challenging hike with snowshoes in the mountains. It might be a good idea to book a guide for snowshoe hikes. End your hike with a warm cup of cocoa in one of the huts.

Wellness: Visit Alpentherme in Bad Hofgastein, a wellness oasis of 36,000 m², where healing thermal water flows through various pools. Perfectly located in the heart of the town, the spa offers relaxation and wellness for everyone, from families to couples, and is easily accessible on foot from local hotels. You can also take a trip to the neighboring town of Bad Gastein and relax in the thermal water at Felsentherme. Then you’ll be ready for another day of skiing!