the wonderful nature of the national park, the varied range of leisure activities and the large selection of sightseeing destinations in the surrounding area are a perfect setting for the ultimate vacation experience. the hot thermal springs and the healing climate of the gastein valley are world-famous.

the gastein valley offers countless sports and health activities: a thermal spa, golf, skiing, mountain biking, nordic walking, tennis, swimming and the famous spa therapies, such as radon treatment.

the gastein valley is the longest valley of the upper tauern, and renown especially because of its hot springs. it borders with the grossarl and the raurisvalley and in the south with the province of carinthia. it starts with the gasteiner gorge the entrance to gastein. only in th 16th century the gorge was accessible for horse carriages. today the holiday region gastein including dorfgastein, bad hofgastein and bad gastein in the heart of the province of salzburg a holiday address in demand. where since thousands of years cristal clear, healing, thermal water emanates, heartiness and hospitality enligthens the most valuable days of the year. bad hofgastein our small city in the middle of the valley, is a place of diversity. embedded in the picturesque gasteiner mountains. bad hofgastein offers a wide range of leisure time activities. the special wellness offer of the alpine spa gastein, miniature golf, horse back riding, bicycle riding, hiking, and a huge offer of cultural events make your holiday unforgetable.

the valley of gastein presents itself as the perfect winter resort, where you can find 2 large ski arenas as well as the sportgastein resort area (skiing from 1,600 to 2,700 metres above sea level, until may 01) and the graukogel ski area. the region features more than 200 km of groomed slopes, almost 100 km of cross-country ski runs, floodlit toboggan runs, an ice-skating rink, curling, après ski, romantic horse-drawn sleigh rides, and 2 world-famous hot spring spa resorts open all year round. your ski pass will enable you to also use more than 800 km of ski runs in the whole region of ski amadé in salzburg, as well as in styria. spring, summer and fall in the valley invite you to a number of activities such as golf, tennis, horseback riding, paragliding, mountain biking, hiking and trekking (there are more than 40 huts offering drinks and meals). salzburg and kitzbühel can be reached within a 1-hour drive, and the großglockner (austria’s highest mountain) is only 40 minutes away. in bad gastein you can try your luck in the casino.

located amidst a beautiful natural landscape, the hotel pyrkerhof is a cosy and personal hotel in bad hofgastein with a fantastic view. in winter the hotel is right next to the ski slope, while in summer it is an ideal starting point for hiking, mountain biking and excursions. our spa area features a sauna, an aromatic steam bath, massages and a solarium. the pyrkerhof is located about 50 metres above the centre of bad hofgastein, which can be reached via a beautiful trail in a 10-minute walk or a 2-minute walk. there you will find exclusive shops, parks, cafés and restaurants, as well as the famous “alpentherme” (alpine thermal springs).

gastein offers numerous activities nearby, including a casino, ski resort for skiing and cross-country skiing, ice skating, hiking, snow boarding, riding, golf, minigolf, tennis, climbing, swimming in lake gastein or visiting the alps thermae with various wellness facilities.

extensive skiing and hiking areas with lifts up to 2,700 meters above sea level are waiting for you. more than 200 km of downhill slopes with deep snow and mogul slopes, half pipes, carving slopes and cross-country ski runs offer a wide range of skiing options.

enjoy your vacation in a stylish environment offering all you need for a relaxing vacation in bad hofgastein. gesundheitszentrum hotel st. georg is housed in an elegant country estate, featuring cozy rooms and generous apartments with maximum comfort for the most demanding guests, a rustic style restaurant serving traditional austrian cuisine with personal meal plan, swimming pool, sauna, wellness centre, fitness room, solarium, cosmetics, special massage therapies as well as various seminar and meeting rooms. last but not least, secure parking facilities are available.

enjoy the amenities of the innovative hotel klammer's kärnten and the ideal combination of health, wellness and sport activities in the heart of bad hofgastein. the family-run property offers the ideal location for those looking for a high level of comfort and quality. discover one of the area's most renowned wellness centres (according to relax guide 2005) with panoramic sauna, steam bath, thermal outdoor and indoor pools and whirlpool. the degustation menu with wine tasting, barbecue parties on the terrace in summer and alpine excursions are particularly popular.

the hotel pyrkerhof is located close to the enchanting town of bad hofgastein, within a pleasant 10-minute stroll or two driving minutes from the town centre. dorfgastein, bad hofgastein and bad gastein are a real holiday paradise with individual character and tourism highlights. guests will find shops for every age, parks, cozy cafés and restaurants. the hotel offers a restaurant, a wellness area, a bar, a café and a cozy lounge with fireplace.