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Ski holidays with children
Family-friendly ski areas in Gastein
Skiing with children
Building snowmen. Having snowball fights under blue skies. And endless fun on the slopes. The Gastein valley is made for unforgettable family adventures.
Four ski areas await snow lovers of all ages with the perfect mix of action and family-friendly relaxation. Lovingly designed practice areas, child-friendly ski courses, thrilling toboggan runs and inviting thermal spas: Around Dorfgastein, Bad Hofgastein and Bad Gastein, families will find everything they need for an exciting winter holiday.
Fun and games at GASTI Parks
Learning how to ski without stress? In Gastein, it’s child’s play – quite literally. The creatively designed practice areas in the ski region make learning great fun. Whether it’s the giant XXL GASTI Park in Angertal, the GASTI Park on Stubnerkogel or the GASTI Park in Dorfgastein – each offers a lovingly designed environment where little beginners soon become proud young skiers.
The 3 GASTI parks at a glance
XXL GASTI Park in Angertal: the family & beginners’ paradise
- 35,000 m² practice area
- one of the largest children’s and beginners’ areas in the Alps
- gentle conveyor belts and state-of-the-art lifts
- indoor and outdoor play zones
- mini funslope & practice course
- dedicated Skimovie track
- winter playground & GASTI children’s hut
- GASTI Alm: relaxation & lunch area for the little ones
- excellent infrastructure with ski schools, ski rental & ski bus
GASTI Park Stubnerkogel: the perfect start in Bad Gastein
- ideal location at Stubnerkogelbahn valley station
- 2 magic carpets & slalom forest for practicing
- double chairlift up to the easy practice slope
- ski schools & childcare on site
- various difficulty levels in one location
GASTI Park Dorfgastein – sunny learning at Fulseck
- 17,400 m² sunny practice area
- 4 magic carpets & platter lift for beginners
- 2 ski schools with modern teaching methods
- direct connection to GASTI’s Family Line (blue slope)
- mascot GASTI accompanies learners along the way
Ticketshops Gastein’s ski areas
Wide range of ski courses
What's the easiest way to learn to ski? Together with new friends, of course! Numerous ski schools in Gastein offer courses for beginners. Top-trained ski instructors are committed to accompanying children's first steps or turns in the snow. And the parents? They can now relax and explore the varied pleasure slopes of the four ski areas.
Top offers & packages
Top offers and packages
Winter kick-off: Hot springs & white slopes
- min. 3 overnight stays
- 3-day ski pass for Ski amadé
- 1 x 4 hours entry to one of the Gastein thermal baths
Alpentherme Hit
- 2 nights
- 2 x all-day tickets to the Alpentherme Bad Hofgastein
- 1 glass of Prosecco with flavor in the restaurant (for adults only)
Hire professional equipment
Have your kids outgrown their ski gear again? Or don’t have their own equipment yet? In Gastein, it’s easy to hire skis, poles and more. Many rental shops in the region offer state-of-the-art equipment and expert advice. This ensures that young skiers always have the perfect gear on the slopes, making skiing carefree and enjoyable right from the start.
Family highlights in Gastein
Action-packed fun
Tobogganing
On your sledges, get set, go! Perfectly groomed toboggan runs in the Gastein valley promise fast-paced descents for the whole family.
Family time on the ice
Ice skating in Gastein
Whether you prefer spinning pirouettes or carefree gliding, the spacious ice rinks in the Gastein valley offer families joyful winter moments full of fun.
Fun & relaxation
Thermal spas
After an active day in the snow, the warm thermal waters are a real treat – for example, at Alpentherme or Felsentherme spa.
High-speed fun in winter
Wild mountain cart rides
Hop on a mountain cart and race down Fulseck adventure mountain on three wheels – an action-packed addition to classic skiing fun!
Water fun in winter
Whether it’s for warming up after skiing or as a fun activity on a rainy day, Gastein’s thermal spas are a popular destination for families in winter. While the children race down the water slides, mum and dad can make the most of the wide range of wellness and sauna options at Alpentherme or Felsentherme spa. Ski day or spa day? In wintry Gastein, it’s easy to have both.
Family-friendly accommodation in the region
When travelling with children, it’s especially important that everyone feels at home. That’s why many accommodation providers in the Gastein valley are tailored to the needs of families. Cosy hotels and apartments, many of them located close to lift stations and ski depots, make a family break in Gastein both easy and comfortable.
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