famous road
Malta High Alpine Road
A 14.4 km road through the 'valley of falling waters', threading one-lane tunnels and waterfalls to end at the 200 m Koelnbrein Dam, Austria's tallest, deep in the Hohe Tauern.
16 km · about 30 min drive
State of Salzburg, Austria · Europe
Bad Gastein works well as a base: 10 minutes from Anger, 16km from Malta High Alpine Road.
Bad Gastein is a town located in State of Salzburg, Austria. With a population of 3,980, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Bad Gastein sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vienna time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bad Gastein to your route.
Bad Gastein (German pronunciation: [baːt ɡasˈtaɪn]) is a spa town in the St. Johann im Pongau District of Austria. Picturesquely situated in a high valley of the Hohe Tauern mountain range, it is known for the Gastein waterfall and a variety of grand hotel buildings.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Bad Gastein.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Bad Gastein.
Bad Gastein offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to Bad Gastein with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Bad Gastein as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Bad Gastein is located in State of Salzburg, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.1155 latitude, 13.1347 longitude.
Bad Gastein has a population of approximately 3,980 people, making it a town in Austria.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Bad Gastein as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Bad Gastein. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
Essential numbers in Austria
Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.
Full driving guide for Austria8 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
A 14.4 km road through the 'valley of falling waters', threading one-lane tunnels and waterfalls to end at the 200 m Koelnbrein Dam, Austria's tallest, deep in the Hohe Tauern.
16 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
Austria's grandest alpine toll road climbs 36 hairpins to 2,504 m at Edelweissspitze, facing the country's highest peak and the Pasterze glacier; open roughly May to early November.
22 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The highest viewpoint on the Grossglockner road, a 360-degree panorama over 30 peaks above 3000m.
23 km · about 25 min drive
photogenic
The Gothic spire of the St. Vincent pilgrimage church framed against the Grossglockner is one of the Alps' classic photographs; the village anchors the southern ramp of the High Alpine Road.
24 km · about 30 min drive
national park
The largest national park in the Alps, encompassing the Grossglockner peak, Pasterze glacier, and over 300 mountains above 3,000 metres.
29 km · about 35 min drive
cafe
The cafe at the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hohe viewpoint on Austria's most famous alpine road, overlooking the Pasterze glacier at 2,369 metres.
29 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Austria's most famous scenic drive, culminating at the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hohe viewpoint facing the Pasterze Glacier and Grossglockner peak.
29 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A year-round Alpine resort combining a turquoise lake with glacier skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn and the spectacular Sigmund-Thun Gorge.
34 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
Other places to explore near Bad Gastein.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning