Europe's Famous Hostel
Skiing and Snowboarding
It’s pretty obvious what to do during winter when you’re in the Austrian Alps – especially when downhill skiing was invented here! With so much snow, snow and more snow, you guys can enjoy a massive range of activities in this great mountain landscape!
The Euro Youth Hotel is just 100 meters away from one of the main ski lifts in town, opening up a new world for skiers and snowboarders, or anyone who just wants to head up the mountain and enjoy the beauty of Alpine nature!
Hot Water Spas
Bad Gastein is renowned as a get well, health retreat where the emperors of yesteryear once flocked for peace, quiet and regeneration! The hot water in the Felsenbad Hot Springs spa comes straight out of eighteen thermal springs, deep within the mountain and it’s infused with Radon which helps to cure ailments of all varieties, from arthritis and joint infections to Asthma and Bronchitis. You can also drink it but we’re not sure how tasty it would be! One thing however is clear. You’ll leave feeling both exhausted and euphoric after all the toxins are drawn out of your body.
What’s Occurring Around Town?
Glad you asked. Bad Gastein’s first impression might be that of a sleepy little ski resort but once you dig beneath the surface you’ll discover much more. The place is steeped in history (Roman related and to do with Napoleon too) and it boasts a huge casino set in classic surrounds, along with the, oh so fun, Silver Bullet Bar. If you’re a culture vulture then be sure to check out the Gasteiner Museum in the Haus Austria, the Montan Museum (open from mid May, €2.20 per person) and Weitmoser Castle, a short train ride away in Bad Hofgastein.
Summer Activities
You guys are spoilt for choice because as soon as the six month ski season draws to a close the outdoor adventure scene really kicks off, with mountain biking, nature trail hikes, paragliding (also year round), rafting, canyoning, Nordic Walking and much more!
There are over 350km of superb hiking trails around Bad Gastein and if you go through the Tourist Office you can enjoy a day long guided walk, jam packed with multi lingual, story telling. Good times. Our top tip for the nature enthusiasts in the backpacker crowd is to head to Via Aurea on the trail of the Tauren Gold. Be sure to take your camera for this one.
For the mountain bikers out there, you can enjoy about 120km of dedicated tracks including the very cool Gasteiner Valley Cycle Path, which stretches from Böckstein to Klammstein, and if you can’t go a day without a jog then Arena Gastein is a top pointer.
Paragliding
This one get’s its very own paragraph because quite simply it kicks more ass than Jackie Chan on an ecstasy trip. In a nutshell, take the Gondel lift up to the Flying Eldorado Dorfgastein, strap a man with a parachute to your back and jump! There’s an exclusively reserved landing space too – just so you guys don’t have to worry about landing on assorted sheep and skiers.
Chilling Out
The bar and restaurant in the hostel don’t just serve up relaxing times after a hard day of adventure and activity. There’s also our world famous chef Ivan – who is more than pleased to fill your belly with traditional Austrian food, and then there’s the BBQs, and the roaring open fires . . . We really do spoil you guys!
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