The bundle of mountains that hug the alpine town of Bad Gastein offers a sublime opportunity for rewarding climbs in Austria. It is home to the High Tauern, a chain of mountains in the Central Eastern Alps. It forms the border between the Austrian states of Salzburg, East Tyrol and Carinthia. Peaks here reach a height of 3,000 meters above sea level.
Country code
+43
Currency
Euro
Language
German
Best time to visit
Visit during the warmers months between June and September for ideal mountain climbing conditions
What’s the weather like?
The alpine mountains of Austria receive an alpine climate, featuring cold winters and cool summers
The spa town of Bad Gastein lies in the Austrian state of Salzburg in the picturesque valley surrounded by the Hohe Tauern mountains. It was first settled by Bavarians in the 9th century, with the region worked for farming and gold mining, across the Central Eastern Alps. The town has a long outdoor sports history, hosting the 1958 alpine skiing World Championships, as well as hosting frequent snowboarding and skiing tournaments
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