In general, the Austrian Resort of Bad Gastein is primarily famous for its ski skiing, since the overall length of its tracks is over 220 kilometers. In addition, there is a zone for cross-country ski lovers, which is about 90 kilometers.
But in general, it can be said that in view of its specifics, Bad Gastein is a resort that is more suited to catalysts, which have already quite a certain experience in this matter. Well, then here very friendly belong to snowboarding, and for them there are three sledding tracks.
However, in addition to the wonderful ride and cross-country skiing, the resort of Bad Gastein has long been famous for its terms. And all this is because this region is incredibly rich in salt gallery and radon waters, and those and those have a very beneficial effect on the human body. The most famous for the resort is the thermal complex is "Felsentherme" - in its pools almost used exclusively water from natural radon sources.
There are open and indoor pools in this complex, as well as with various types of underwater massage and with a waterfall and grotto, as well as a sports pool. This wellness center is open all year round in the morning and until the evening, and you can visit it the whole family. The cost of the ticket, which also includes visiting the sauna and the pool in the complex, starts from 24 euros per person.
In addition to the resort itself, there are also various thermal complexes in neighboring settlements. For example, in the neighboring Dorfgastein there is an Aquatcentre "Solarbad", where there is a large water slide and even a children's playground, which is very attractive for families with children.
In the very same Bad Gastein, Gastein waterfall is most popular, which is located right in the center of the resort. The waterfall consists of three thresholds, and its total height is 340 meters. You can visit it at any time of the year, and completely free. Also for lovers of old architecture in the town there are several very pretty churches and chapels related to different epochs, as well as vintage villas and some other buildings.