Found in the High Tauern mountains, south of Salzburg, Bad Gastein experienced its first heyday during the Belle Epoque era, ensuring its buildings carry the heritage into the 21st century. Many come here to ski, although its steep slopes are better suited to the more experienced. Those seeking a more relaxing break flock to its spa resorts, immersing in its healing thermal springs and freshest of air. built on its steep, forested slopes. Notable spots in the area include the dramatic Gasteiner Waterfall, the Gothic frescoes of St. Nicholas Church and The Gasteiner Museum, where you can learn more about the history of its waters and those who’ve taken them.
The Comodo Bad Gastein
This design hotel offers a modern experience of Bad Gastein; digital nomads are catered for in a co-working space, and there’s an 18-seat cinema, a farm-to-table restaurant and an art gallery for exclusive exhibitions. The Comodo accommodates 70 bedrooms decorated in a minimal urban chic style, complementing the midcentury meets Scandi vibe in the public spaces. Plus it has all the amenities you’d expect from a good hotel in this town; indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness centre, a ski store room, a bar, a library and a spa with saunas and treatment rooms.
Hotel Salzburger Hof Bad Gastein
This Grande Dame dates back to 1889, perched in a convenient location just minutes’ walk from the ski lift and the Felsentherme thermal spa. There’s an onsite wellness centre of its own too, with an indoor pool. Hotel Salzburger Hof Bad Gastein also has a games room, a library and two bars (Bellini and Ritz) with live music for leisure, a vaulted wine cellar and six restaurants for onsite dining. The decor blends a rustic style with grander features such as wrought iron balconies and crystal chandeliers. Guest rooms range from small doubles to twins sleeping four.