Leisure & indulgence in Gastein

In the Gastein valley, food is not just served – it’s experienced. Whether up in the mountains or down in the valley, at bustling markets or in rustic mountain huts, culinary moments invite you to discover the region at its most flavourful. 

Sometimes the air is filled with the scent of freshly baked Bauernkrapfen, other times with that of a hearty roast. You might dine beneath the open sky or enjoy a gourmet menu in an elegant restaurant. Wherever and however you savour Gastein’s culinary delights: Regional ingredients, creative preparation and the incomparable Alpine scenery turn every bite into pure enjoyment. 

estive, heart-warming and full of surprises

Enjoyment in winter

Kletzenbrot with gray cheese or biscuits? Winter in the Gastein valley offers far more than that. When the alpine landscape glistens with snow, the taste of Gastein becomes even more intense – a hint of cinnamon, cloves, juniper berries, roasted and root vegetables mingled with creative flavours and culinary adventures. 

At the region’s Christmas markets, the scent of mulled wine and regional specialities fills the air with festive cheer. At the Ofen:Fest, the cozy warmth of historic forge ovens creates a cozy atmosphere and sociable encounters. And with the Gastein Skihauben dishes, Michelin-starred cuisine makes an appearance on the ski mountains.

Speaking of mountains: In Gastein, culinary enjoyment and winter sports go hand in hand, for instance, during early morning skiing at Schlossalm and Stubnerkogel with breakfast, at the "Gipfelfrühstück" peak breakfast in Sportgastein, a Gondola Dinner or as part of a Culinary Winter Journey on snowshoes. Those preferring a slower pace can savour regional delicacies at the Full-Moon Dinner or the open-air Markt:Abend evening. 

Paar genießt Dinner und Ausblick in der Gondel
Geselliges Miteinander im Alpenhaus Prossau in Gastein

Skiing and culinary delights

Skiing in the Gastein Valley doesn’t just mean top-quality slopes, but also culinary highlights right in the ski area.
From traditional alpine huts to modern mountain restaurants, the ski resorts in Gastein offer a wide selection of regional cuisine, hearty snacks, and refined indulgence after the descent.

The Gastein ski hoods

Enjoyment from the award-winning cuisine at Gastein's ski huts

A special highlight in the winter season are the Gastein ski hoods. Award-winning chefs from the Salzburger Land region bring their expertise directly to the ski huts. In cooperation with the participating huts, exclusive dishes are created using predominantly regional ingredients. Throughout the winter season, each hut offers one toque-awarded dish at an attractive price . A culinary invitation that you should not miss out on.

Hirsch und Maus:

Boiled fish soup made from regional fish with chive toast and smoked fish salad

 

Patron Stefan Viehauser

Weitmoser Schlossalm:

Salzburger Gerst'lsuppe with puréed pork cheeks, root vegetables and horseradish

 

Patron Andreas Döllerer

Angertal1180:

Deep-fried goulash arancini with Szeged cabbage

 

Patron Philip Rachinger

Valeriehaus:

Nutcracker - Nussschmarrn with roasted apricots

 

Patron Vitus Winkler

Weitblick:

Korean fried chicken burger with kimchimayo and cabbage

 

Patron Felix Schellhorn

Culinary winter events in Gastein

Market:Evening

Hamplplatz (next to the Kursaal)

Gastein Mountain Breakfast

Hauserbauer's Gipflstadl

Summit victory & breakfast in Sportgastein

Goldbergbahn Bergstation

Culinary Winter Journey at National Park Hohe Tauern

Kötschachtal

Full Moon Dinner

Sportgastein

Early Morning Skiing - Schlossalm

Schlossalm

Gastein Mountain Breakfast

Hauserbauer's Gipflstadl

Summit victory & breakfast in Sportgastein

Goldbergbahn Bergstation

Culinary Winter Journey at National Park Hohe Tauern

Kötschachtal

Early Morning Skiing - Stubnerkogel

Stubnerkogel

Gastein Mountain Breakfast

Hauserbauer's Gipflstadl

Summit victory & breakfast in Sportgastein

Goldbergbahn Bergstation

Culinary Winter Journey at National Park Hohe Tauern

Kötschachtal

Early Morning Skiing - Schlossalm

Gastein Mountain Breakfast

Hauserbauer's Gipflstadl

Summit victory & breakfast in Sportgastein

Goldbergbahn Bergstation

Culinary Winter Journey at National Park Hohe Tauern

Kötschachtal

Early Morning Skiing - Stubnerkogel

Stubnerkogel

Gastein Mountain Breakfast

Hauserbauer's Gipflstadl

Summit victory & breakfast in Sportgastein

Goldbergbahn Bergstation

Culinary Winter Journey at National Park Hohe Tauern

Kötschachtal

Full Moon Dinner

Sportgastein

Full Moon Dinner

Sportgastein

Gastein Mountain Breakfast

Hauserbauer's Gipflstadl

Summit victory & breakfast in Sportgastein

Goldbergbahn Bergstation

Packages and flat rates

Regional, fresh, close to nature

Delicious summer

When the alpine flowers bloom and the days grow long, Gastein reveals its lighter, more refreshing culinary side. In the warm season, dining becomes a conscious act of enjoyment – often right in the middle of nature. During a Dinner by the Waterfall, guests experience a unique evening setting beneath Bad Gastein’s impressive waterfall, while the Forest:Brunch pairs regional delicacies with the scent of trees and mountain air. 

Summer in Gastein is also about combining gentle activity with pleasure, for instance, during a Culinary Farm Walk or a Culinary Hut Walk with sweeping mountain views. And for those who like to get hands-on, traditional Bauernkrapfen making is a true highlight. The sweet treats are a local classic – best enjoyed warm and freshly baked right on the spot. 

Culinary summer events in Gastein

Nostalgic Gastein

Europäischer Hof

Social Walk - the guided dog walk

Bad Gastein, Badbruck

Freeride Tryout

Sportgastein

Guest Ski Race

Bucheben, Stubnerkogel

DJ Session mit Kamilo

APRES-SKI with DJs Lennart & Lukas / Berlin at the Mondi Bellevue Alm

MONDI Bellevue Alm

Impressions of the Winter Forest

Meeting point: KTVB-Bad Hofgastein, Tauernplatz 1

SkiYo - Ski & Yoga on Graukogel

Graukogel middle station

Geführter Stars- & Filmspaziergang durch Bad Gastein

Kur- und Tourismusverband Bad Gastein

Hut evening at Graukogelalm

Graukogelalm

Historical Torchlight Hike in January

Kur- und Tourismusverband

Ski touring to Fulseck

Floodlighting

Langlaufloipe Sportplatz Unterberg

Market:Evening

Hamplplatz (next to the Kursaal)

Yoga in the waldsternhaus

waldsternhaus, Mühlbachstraße 35

Live Music with the Silberkrug-Musi at the Mondi Bellevue Alm

MONDI Bellevue Alm

Nostalgic Gastein

Europäischer Hof

Gastein Mountain Breakfast

Hauserbauer's Gipflstadl

Summit victory & breakfast in Sportgastein

Goldbergbahn Bergstation

Pilates & Skiing: The Perfect Start to Your Ski Day

Freeride Gastein, Stubnerkogel

Guided ski tour for beginners

Meeting point: Skischool Dorfgastein Holleis

Take Off above Bad Gastein - Tandem Paragliding

Stubnerkogel

Nordic Day

Langlauf Sportschule Gastein

Yoga on Snow

Meeting point: Ski school Dorfgastein Holleis

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