Edition 02/2016 sein gastin gastein. a for everyone! – Sp ins Skiing – Mounta Only in Gastein Valley: Skiing and SpaPage 02 Caribbean Feeling in Variety-packed and Advent the Snow: cozy: in Gastein: Palms on Music: Traditions the Alms! Living- and more! room Page 04 Page 08 Page 10 Page 02 Only in Gastein Valley: Skiing and Winter Wonderland Spa „Winter Wonderland Gastein“, a slogan that draws guests to Gastein Valley from around the world, and the best description there is of Gastein in winter! Snow, moun- tains and spas guarantee a new dimension of recreation set against a unique moun- ‚Gasteintain backdrop. inter Wonderland Gastein“, a ding on your mood, it will be time to head to the slogan that draws guests to pistes of Gastein Valley, out on a freeride tour, “ Gastein Valley from around or enjoy a leisurely winter hike. For a successful W conclusion to your day spent in this dreamland, the world, and the best description there is of Gastein in winter! Snow, mountains and what better than a pampering in the Celtic Spa: spas guarantee a new dimension of recreati- This wellness oasis inspired by Celtic mytholo- on set against a unique mountain backdrop. gy, including the Celtic Fin (90 degrees), Celtic In keeping with the motto „Skiing and Spas“, Bio (60 degrees), Celtic saltwater steam bath winter sports fans, as well as everyone who and a spring-fed indoor pool, will cater to your loves winter, will enjoy the unique possibilities every wish. Or maybe you would prefer a ho- available in Gastein – from classic skiing to chal- ney massage at the Celtic Vital. lenging ice climbing, always with the option of paying a soothing visit to one of the two spa re- „Allow yourself to be pampered sorts – a winter wonderland wherever you look! and do something good for yourself! Magical – In the midst of it all – in romantic, snowy Bad Holidays at Hotel Norica are about f Hofgastein – stands 4-star-superior Hotel Norica inding new sources of energy!“ Ernst Czerny, Thermenhotels Gastein Therme. Here, your dream of holidays and pure Hotel Norica relaxation come true and your timeout from Incidentally, guests of Hotel Norica have di- daily life is guaranteed. Your perfect vacation rect access via a spa-robe walkway to the Al- Therme day begins with a view of magnificent mountain pentherme, where even more relaxation and scenery, followed by a gigantic breakfast buffet. action awaits! And naturally, high-speed WiFi With your batteries fully recharged, and depen- is available throughout the hotel. Celtic thermal indoor pool Celtic tranquility Celtic spa Tower Suite 03 Edition 02/2016 n Gastein Valley, with its 4 ski areas - Stub- dropping 1460 vertical meters, will even push nerkogel-Angertal-Schlossalm, Graukogel, skiers in top physical condition – it‘s the lon- Skiing holidays in ISportgastein and Dorfgastein-Großarl – all gest in the Central Alps! skiers and snowboarders find their own piece Gastein Valley of paradise. In total, 208 perfectly designed Your car gets to take a bit of a vacation, too: pistes, runs for all ability levels, and many hills Our ski bus, free for everyone with a ski pass, dropping more than 1,000 meters, promise will bring you straight from our Thermenho- skiing experiences packed with variety. Ide- tels to the valley lift stations. al for families and laid-back skiers: the area around the Schlossalm and the slopes leading to Grossarl. There, countless ski huts also in- vite you to stop in for refreshments, while en- joying the panoramas and glorious sunshine. For boarders and the “young crowd”, the fun- park on the Stubnerkogel is a popular meeting place and an absolute must. If you are looking for greater skiing challenges, you are bound to be happy on the black-rated pistes of the Graukogel, as well as freeriding in Sportgastein. The „North“ piste in Sport- gastein, with a total length of 10.5 km and kiing & Spas – both go hand-in-hand in Ga- On an area of 32,000 m2, guests discover a stein Valley, just like skiing and snow. Being whole new dimension of recreation, wellness Sable to wind down a winter‘s day in the and fun. While their parents relish the peace wellness oases of our Thermenhotels, or in one of & quiet in Sauna World or in Relax World, the the two spa resorts, makes Gastein unique. kids can look forward to pure action on the slides, in a flowing canal, and in the multime- The Alpentherme in Bad Hofgastein is one of dia „Experience Dome“. For the littlest ones, the most modern wellness oases in Europe! childcare providers insure that mom and dad can enjoy a personal timeout. The location is an absolute dream, at 1200 m above sea level, right up against the rocky cliffs of the Hohe Tauern: This is the Felsentherme, with the highest thermal sauna in all of Austria. Due to its alpine elevation as well as the unique hot- spring-fed thermal waters of Bad Gastein, you enjoy an especially healthful and rejuvenating Pure rejuvenation experience. Fans of nude recreation will also find their own “Summit Pool” with views of at the the surrounding 3,000ers. In Gastein’s world of thermal spas, reenergi- spa resorts zing moments during your winter holidays are guaranteed! Palms on the Alms Te Vienna Authentic Caribbean atmosphere while Ferris Wheel sun-skiing in Sportgastein! Real palms, Hotelier family Czerny acquired exotic drinks, hot sounds, and snow for its guests one of the over rather than sand – 18.-19-3-17 in the 50-years-old gondolas from the Sportgastein ski area. giant Ferris wheel in Vienna, origi- nally commissioned by Emperor 20 Years of Franz Josef I, who was also pro- bably the most famous person to Harvest Festval ever “take the cure” in Gastein. Traditions, music, dance and crafts, as well as a selection of autumnal deli- Te highest farmers’ cacies – this is what Harvest Festival in Gastein Valley is all about. We celebra- market in the Alps te everywhere: at farms, processions right by the pistes – essentially, a drive-in! The - and, of course, Almabtrieb fairs – in stands next to the ski huts offer traditional and ho thanks for yet another bountiful memade products. Here some cheese, there some harvest. bacon and a schnapps – sampling encouraged! Farmers’ Market from 18 to 25 March 2017. Gastein “Ski Toques” a Menus created by toque-awarded chefs, t be ut fu such as Johanna Maier, await guests at s l select ski huts in Gastein Valley. Cuisine of o s Ski Amadé m e the highest level, in the midst of a moun- a tain world – something you only find in Guide e s Gastein! o This free app leads you T n straight to a friendly ski hut, helps you find pis- tes suitable for you, and shows you the most be- By sled or autiful photo locations. in y sleigh through Ga ll e stein Va Gastein Valley Whether you are drawn along by horses or huskies – romance and unforgettable na- Come on over! – ture experiences are guaranteed. Have a good tme! And it’s never been easier than in Gastein’s “Snow Living Room”! Chill and dance the night away, from 3 to 5 March 2017 in Bad Hofgastein, Angertal Ski Center. Summit Conquest Stubnerkogel - incl. Gourmet Breakfast Summit Conquest incl. Gourmet Breakfast Look and Dare Sunrise and the view of the surrounding From this scenic mountain in Gastein Valley, you not 3,000ers – these are the ingredients for an only enjoy unique, fantastic 360° views of Austria’s hig- unforgettable breakfast at the highest point hest mountain, the Grossglockner (3,798 m), you can in Ski Amadé, the Kreuzkogel at 2700 m! And also show off your courage on a 140 m-long suspension yet another bonus: Be the first to slice down footbridge. the virgin pistes back to the valley! 05 Edition 02/2016 FACTS & FIGURES ❱ 5 regions = 25 ski resorts ❱ 356 pistes ❱ 760 piste-kilometers ❱ 275 km easy (blue) ❱ 390 km intermediate (red) ❱ 95 km black (expert) ❱ 270 lifts ❱ 260 ski lifts and mountain restaurants ❱ WiFi almost everywhere ❱ 20 snowparks & funslopes Did you know? ❱ 4.500 snowmakers ❱ 90% snowmaking coverage Gastein Valley – the biggest on the pistes ❱ 120 pieces of piste-grooming equipment ski area in Ski Amadé: ❱ 400 free WiFi access points Anyone who has ever spent their winter vacation here can confirm that Gastein Valley, ❱ with its wide selection of slopes, reliable snow conditions and two spa resorts, is a 714 kilometers of tracked cross- true paradise for skiers and all winter sports fans. But did you also know that Gastein country trails is the biggest ski area in the Amadé ski alliance, and that the longest run in the Central Alps awaits skiing fans right here? ❱ 10,5 km – the longest piste Higher – faster – further – these are some ferent slopes, with a full range of difficulty to Cup pistes every single day, never skiing the of the ideals of today’s world. Also when choose from – all on a singe ticket! same piste twice. It simply whets your appetite Hit comes to recreation! In winter, too, for more. Always have the free Ski Amadé Guide Gastein Valley lives up to the highest expecta- Ski Amadé is also one of the top destinations app at your side! Based on your skills and the tions – since, even if 200 kilometers of beauti- for snowboarders. No wonder: there are 20 dif- weather conditions, it will suggest routes that fully designed- and groomed pistes still aren’t ferent snow- and funparks here, with gigantic are perfect for you, accompanying you through enough for – all of Ski Amadé is also “ready and kickers, gap jumps, airbags, tree lines, S-rails, one of the biggest ski areas in Europe! waiting” with 760 kilometers of fabulous pistes wall rides, half- and quarter pipes.