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| Bad Gastein | ||
| federal state | Salzburg | |
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| Residents | 3.980 (2018) | |
| height | 1,002 m | |
| Tourist info | 43 (0)6432 3393 560 http://www.gastein.com/de | |
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Bad Gastein is a glamorous health resort and a winter sports community in the Gastein Valley. Gastein is in Gastein Valley in the AustrianState of Salzburg.
background
The place owes its reputation as a health resort to the unique radon thermal springs.
In the middle of the Hohe Tauern National Park in the Salzburg region, Bad Gastein is 1,000 m above sea level. Its characteristic townscape with the buildings from the "Belle Epoque" blends in harmoniously with the natural surroundings. The Austrian world health resort offers relaxation and recreation, combined with an ideal mountain climate and Gastein thermal water.
Guaranteed snow, attractive slopes, cross-country trails of all levels of difficulty characterize Bad Gastein. In summer, hiking trails, running and Nordic walking routes, bike and bike tours in and around the Hohe Tauern National Park beckon.
getting there
By plane
Air travelers can reach Bad Gastein via the Salzburg Airport
(IATA: SZG) 97 km, the Munich Airport(IATA: MUC), 266 km, or Innsbruck airport(IATA: INN), 191 km.
By train
The typical for the Austro-Hungarian period 1 Tauern Railway Station The station of the Tauernbahn is located near the valley station of the Stubnerkogelbahn.
The trains are from the ÖBB operated, all express trains on the route stop in the place.
Busy counter times are: Mo-Fr 7:00 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. and 1:25 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sa 8:00 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. and 1:25 p.m. - 5:45 p.m., Sundays and public holidays 10 : 00 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. and 1:25 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
In the street
The approach from the room Salzburg coming takes place via the Tauern motorway subject to toll
towards the south up Bischofshofen and exit Gasteinertal, continue on the Austrian federal road B311 to Loin and junction on the B167 in the Gastein Valley. Continue over Bad Hofgastein to Bad Gastein.
The toll-free arrival from the north in route over Lofer and on well-developed federal highways, but with some through-roads, is from the autobahn Munich - Salzburg, Exit Traunstein-Siegsdorf in Germany and continue on the B306 (D) over Inzell, Schneizlreuth (Border), B178 (A) to Lofer, from there you can continue on the B 311 to Lend at the entrance to the Gastein Valley. Distance from the Traunstein motorway exit approx. 134 km.
Coming from the south, Bad Gastein is about the Mallnitz Tauern lock reached.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- The bathroom 1 Gastein waterfall - The landmark of Bad Gastein. The famous waterfall with a height of fall of 341 meters rages three steps through the center to the valley floor.
- At the Stubnerkogel - Accessible all year round 2 140 meter suspension bridge at almost 2,300 m above sea level and the Glocknerblick viewing platform, an adventurous rock path on the Stubnerkogel.
- in the Bad Gastein thermal spring park the thermal water gushes impressively and completely naturally from the rock.
- 3 Zirbenzauber on the Graukogel - The Graukogel is known for its particularly beautiful and ancient stone pine, some trees are almost 400 years old.
- 4 Glacier Mill - Natural monument in the center of Bad Gastein.
Churches in Bad Gastein
- 5 Nikolauskirche - 14th century, well-preserved late Gothic frescoes and stone pulpit.
- 6 Preimskirche - 19th century, with baroque and neo-Gothic sculptures.
- 7 Pilgrimage church in Böckstein , Mary of good advice. 1764-1767, the most important work of earlier classicism in the Salzburg region.
Museums
- 8 Gastein Museum - The focus of the museum, which was redesigned in 2011, is, among other things, the thermal water, the history of the spa, Gastein customs and the picture gallery.
- 9 Altböckstein Mining Museum - In this museum, which consists of an old salt barn and a Säumerstadl, the path from gold ore to gold can be followed on a functioning ore processing plant.
- 10 Imhof show power plant Nassfeld in Sportgastein - In the show power plant, models of various machines from the gold rush time are exhibited, which are explained in detail during an interesting tour.
activities
Numerous activities are offered in Bad Gastein, such as:
- Skiing on approx. 80 km of slopes
- Touring skiing
- 20.5 km of cross-country trails
- 110 km of hiking routes
- daily guided hikes
- a comprehensive yoga program
- Bike and mountain bike routes
- 18-hole golf course
- Riding spot
- fishing
- extensive cultural and event program
- historical audio guide
- Mini golf course
- Archery course
- Climbing wall
- Beach volleyball court
- Segway and e-bike rental
shop
kitchen
nightlife
- Casino Bad Gastein
- Silver Bullet. Bar & Restaurant.
- Gatz. Music club.
- Haeggbloms. Bar.
- Mums & Dads.
Bar & Lounge. - revolution. Bar.
- Wuehrers. Discotheque.
- The Flying Fox. Wine bar.
- Bellini. Bar & Lounge.
- Eden's Pub. Brittish Pub.
- Hexenhäusl. Party barn.
- Krone Alm. Bar.
accommodation
Cheap
- 1 Villa Mühlberger, Kaiserhofstr. 2, 5640 Bad Gastein. Tel.: 43 6434 2449, Email: [email protected]. Living with friends with an alternative flair and in a historical ambience.
medium
Upscale
- 2 CESTA GRAND Aktivhotel & Spa, Miesbichlstrasse 20, 5640 Bad Gastein.
- 3 Hotel Sonngastein, Sonnleitenstrasse 6, 5640 Bad Gastein.
- 4 Hotel Europaeischer Hof, Miesbichlstrasse 20, 5640 Bad Gastein.
- 5 Hotel village Grüner Baum - Bad Gastein, Kötschachtal 25, 5640 Bad Gastein. Tel.: 43 (0) 6434 2516-0, Email: [email protected].
- 6 Design Hotel & Spa Miramonte ****, Reitlpromenade 3, 5640 Bad Gastein. Tel.: 43 (0) 6434 2577-0, Email: [email protected].
health
Gastein cure
The Gastein cure rests on the three pillars of thermal water, vapor bath and healing cave and is positively supported by the alpine altitude of Gastein. The noble gas radon is used in various spa treatments. Inflammation, respiratory diseases, injuries to the musculoskeletal system and rheumatic complaints are treated.
Gastein healing cave
Actually Paselstollen The so-called healing cave is used in the context of radon balneology (therapy with the help of naturally outgassed radon). The health resort is through the Gastein spa, rehabilitation and healing cave operating company carried out its own website operates with its offers and information. The unique climate in the Gastein healing cave activates various mechanisms against inflammation in the human body and is used in particular in the treatment of severe rheumatism together with hyperthermia (overheating). However, the tunnel is also provided with a relatively high level of radioactive background radiation of an average of 44,000 Becquerel per m³ of air (in buildings, a guideline value of 200–400 Bq / m³ is the upper limit for a possible radon hazard), so that a longer stay is really only for therapeutic purposes should be done.
Gastein vapor bath
A specialty of Bad Gastein is the small radon thermal vapor bath located in the center of the village. Directly above the spring tunnel of Quelle IX (Elisabethquelle), the thermal water vapor is conducted in a system of shafts to box baths. The spa patient sits in the source steam for about 20 minutes. The therapeutic principle is very intensive radon absorption, which is possible without stressing the circulation and without the hydrostatic pressure of the full bath. The vapor bath differs from healing cave therapy in that it overheats the body much more gently. Therefore, this application is particularly suitable for people with limited resilience.
Gastein thermal water
The thermal water in the Gastein Valley is weakly mineralized and enriched with natural radon. Studies have shown that the rainwater seeps away at around 1,800 meters above sea level, sinks to a depth of 2,000 m, warms up and reappears at around 1,000 meters above sea level - from 17 different sources with a yield of five million liters per day. The water is basically radioactive Glauber's salt sources, the effect of which is attributed to the radioactive radiation of radon and the chemical ingredients.
Alternative healing methods
In addition, the Gastein spa and health care facility also markets alternative healing methods. These range from F.X. Mayr cure to Tibetan singing bowl therapies and kinesiological healing methods to those imaginary particles that supposedly move faster than light: the tachyon therapy.
Felsentherme
The large bathing and sauna complex is located at an altitude of 1,200 m near the train station. It offers relaxation and adventure areas, outdoor pools, restaurants and applications. The fitness area can also be used separately without visiting the thermal baths.
Practical advice
- 1 Bad Gastein spa and tourism association (Tourist info), Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Strasse 27, 5640 Bad Gastein. Tel.: 49(0)6432 3393 560, Fax: (0)6432 3393 537, Email: [email protected].
The post office in Bad Gastein is located at the train station, opposite the Felsentherme.
trips
Around Bad Gastein there are many hiking opportunities in the mountains of the Hohe Tauern National Park:
- Kötschachtal - A very attractive hiking destination for a more demanding mountain hike is here 11 Reedsee at 1826 m. The mountain lake has a beautiful location with a mountain panorama in the background. Ascent from the village of Kötschachtal in around 2.5 to 3 hours (easy walking time with around 850 meters of altitude). The Reedseehütte is not cultivated and a private self-catering hut (only for members of the Badgastein section of the Austrian Alpine Club).
- Inrun valley - around 6 to 8 km south of the town center near Böckstein. Above the Tauertunel, a beautiful, natural alpine valley for hiking.
literature
Web links
- http://www.bad-gastein.at/ - Official website of Bad Gastein
