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Bad Gastein is not the largest of the Austrian cities. If you want to combine mountain walks, baths with healing water, and visits to major shopping centers, you will be disappointed. There is not a large range of products of European brands in the town. It will be better to go to Vienna or Salzburg for a day or two for fans of thorough shopping. But if you don't want to spend a few hours slowly selecting clothes and shoes, you will find a fairly large variety of shops with local products in Bad Gastein. These are mainly souvenirs and food. It's best to plan a shopping trip in Bad Gastein on weekdays in the morning. Almost all the shops are closed after half-past six in the evening. You can buy groceries or souvenirs only at a few retail outlets on Sunday. But the prices are high there. Those who want to find cheap ski equipment in Bad Gastein should come to the town after Christmas or during the off-season. There is a real opportunity to buy a jacket or pants from the previous collection for half the original price at this time. In addition to branded stores, rental offices also have a good assortment of jackets, boards, skis, gloves, masks, and other things necessary for skiing. There is a separate hall with new items for sale in almost all of them, in addition to the hall with equipment for rent. Ointment based on marmot fat Murmeltier Salbe will be a good present for athletes, outdoor enthusiasts or just those who care about their health. It is not bad for getting … Read further

Our guide to Badgastein

Cuisine and top restaurants

If you want to eat well before a long day filled with exercise, it's best to eat a few sausages with potatoes or noodles in the morning. Sausages, like potatoes, are incredibly popular in the local cuisine. They can form the basis of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Salad with meat or fish is often eaten at the end of the day. Little seafood is prepared in local restaurants. However, this is natural for a … Open

Traditions and mentality of Badgastein

The land of Bad Gastein was settled more than thirteen centuries ago for the first time. The first settlers led a peaceful life. They were mainly engaged in raising livestock and hunting in the local forests. Gradually, the number of people increased. Bad Gastein became enough a large town to enter the domain of the archbishops of Salzburg. The medicinal properties of local springs were discovered in 1230. They … Open

Travel guide to Badgastein

The resort has a very interesting venue, the Museum of Badgastein, the opening of which took place yet in 1936. It exhibits a very interesting and diversified collection that includes rare minerals discovered in the resort and its neighborhoods. The museum also exhibits beautiful national costumes that local people wore over a century ago, as well as artworks by local painters and craftsmen. In the past, the … Open

Badgastein for children - what to visit

Bad Gastein is quite popular not only among single athletes but also among parents with children. Therefore, the local infrastructure will help you get only a good impression of a family holiday. It is worth noting that not only equipment stores and ski schools but also thermal baths are designed for small customers. However, in general, it will be boring in the town for children who are used to modern entertainment … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Attractions and active leisure

The Gastein ski area includes two hundred kilometers of trails. They are located near the nearby towns of Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein. Bad Gastein is known all over the world not only as a health resort with beautiful thermal waters but also as an ideal place for skiers with any skiing experience. Tracks of various levels of difficulty are located in the district. Approximately 35 kilometers of local trails are … Open

Austria - moving around the country

International air communication is well-developed in Austria. Many airports accept domestic flights, but they are less popular. The largest and most significant in Austria is the airport in Schwechat. It is 18 kilometers away from the capital and welcomes both standard and wide-body aircrafts. In 2006, a new terminal was opened, where exclusively VIP aircrafts and charter flights land. Since then, the airport in Schwechat has become one of the busiest in the whole country. The air harbor has shops and souvenir stalls, offices of international banks and currency exchange, cafes and restaurants of various classes, as well as baby care rooms and specially equipped facilities for disabled people. … Open

Overview of festivals and celebrations in Austria

Tourists travel to Austria to experience the local flavor and amazing features. The festivals and traditions of the Austrian people are the best for that. It’s enough to watch how people celebrate this or that event, in order to learn a lot of new and amazing things. The quantity of various holidays is simply huge. To some extent, they are usually associated with cultural and musical aspects, or religious events. … Open

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