Summer holidays in Gastein
Hiking paradise in the heart of the Austrian Alps!

NATIONALPARK HOHE TAUERN
Nature preserve in the midst of the Austrian Alps

This is a place where you can experience nature from its most beautiful perspective: Austria's highest mountain peaks and biggest glaciers, meadows strewn with colourful alpine flowers, imposing rock faces and refreshing waterfalls.

Replace the heat of the city against the fresh,
clean mountain air Gastein.

350 kilometres of hiking trails offer a broad range
of opportunities for families with children, as well
as for all fans of the high-Alpine countryside

Cycling and mountain biking in Gastein
On two wheels through the whole valley

Gastein is the perfect place for cyclists and biker. Discover the family-friendly, relaxing Gastein Valley Bike Path:
a cycling loop for big and small through landscapes that are simply enchanting.

Or do you prefer more athletic challanges during your vacation? As a mountain biker with aspirations to reach the highest peaks, you are certain to appreciate the perfect workout awaiting you on our challenging, variety-packed
forestry roads and trails. By the time you stop for refreshments at one of our mountain huts, you will definitely have earned each and every mouthful you take!

Active Vacation in Gastein:

You want to learn a sport or just try it? Gastein is the perfect place.

• Paragliding and ahng gliding
  The Gastein valley is - due to the excellent thermal - in flying circles very well known and very popular. To experience
  this unique perspective, can no previous knowledge is necessary if you entrust an experienced tandem pilot.
  
  
• Riding on beautiful treks
  Beautiful treks with sure-footed, good-natured Icelandic horses, will take you from the lush green meadows up to
  high-alpine elevations.
  
  
• Archery
  Work on your strength and concentration as you hone your skills on the archery parcours. After a short orientation session, you will set out in the Gastein Valley's Hunting Bow Parcours, which leads you along an idyllic forest path
  on a hunt for true-to-life replicas of wild animals. With each animal you "bring down" with your bow and arrow, you
  will earn points as your reward.
  
  
• Gold panning
  This experience is based on a century long history. The gold digging has a big tradition in the Gasteinertal. At a
  small river you are able to do gold panning in the water under experienced guidance. With some luck you will find
  your own first gold during your summer holidays in Gastein.