Gasteiner Valley
Wonderful Holiday Destination - the Gastein Valley
The Gastein Valley is famous for its natural beauty. Since bygone days this valley has been synonymous with health - Bad Hofgastein is not for nothing a world-famous health resort.
The changing seasons are particularly beautiful to watch here in the Gastein Valley. In the winter a snow-blanketed paradise, in spring a sea of blossoms, in summer a hiking heaven, and in autumn nature's most colourful masterpiece. Gastein has a unique look and appeal at any time of year.
Out of this world also, is the the Gastein mountains' unique climate. And the clean mountain air adds to your well-being. A rarity: deep inside the mountain region a climate exists that has both healing and strengthening properties. The cause is radon, heat and high humidity. Jointly these three agents produce a uniquely healing climate. In order to get the most benefit from this climate, you are advised to visit the Gastein Heilstollen - for newcomers, special 'snuffle tours' are offered.
Well-being is all-around, not just in the mountains: get acquainted with herbal healing powers during your holiday in Gastein. Liesl Gruber, our herb expert and hiking guide, who knows the Gastein Valley like the back of her hand, will introduce you to the world of herbs during informative and exciting herbal hiking tours.
The nearby National Park Hohe Tauern offers you countless further opportunities to experience nature: be part of the gold rush and discover the mystique of Tauern's gold. Even if you only wash out a tiny trace of gold, that'll be quite an achievement. The 'gold-washing' adventure can be pursued in the Angertal or at the Evian spring in Bad Gastein.
Not to be omitted from the list of famous sights is the Großglockner, with 3,798 m Austria's highest mountain. The equally famous Großglockner-High Alpine Road leads right up to the foot of the mountain. Open the top of your Cabriolet and cruise along this unique stretch of road - the diverse landscapes from blooming alp meadows to arctic vegetation will inspire you! All of this can be experienced in the National Park Hohe Tauern - just a stone's throw away from your holiday resort, the Grand Park Hotel Bad Hofgastein.
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