Superb skiing in the beautiful Gastein Valley
An excellent snow record, great mountain restaurants and superb off-piste skiing
Five different ski areas - Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein, Dorfgastein, Sportgastein and Graukogel - all on one lift pass. Each area offers something different, so you can get great skiing whatever the weather!
With excellent and well-priced restaurants wherever you go in Bad Gastein, you'll be spoilt for choice. There are even gourmet ski huts on the mountain! Our ski hosts will reserve you the best tables for lunch.
Bad Gastein often receives the biggest dumps of snow out of all our resorts. This combined with the high altitude and the high-tech snow-making facilities means there is excellent snow well into April.
Ski Miquel has been coming to Bad Gastein for over 25 years and this attractive spa resort has always been a firm favourite with many of our guests. Only 1.5 hours from Salzburg, it has a larger ski area and higher mountains than most other Austrian resorts.
The Gastein valley offers diverse skiing and snowboarding across five scenic ski areas with wide, well-groomed pistes, super-quick modern lifts and rarely a queue in sight.
Steady skiers and snowboarders can cruise the whole west side on a great range of red and blue runs, including the longest piste in the Central Eastern Alps (an impressive 11km long!) and then take one of the super new gondola lifts back up from Bad Hofgastein.
The Gastein region has continually invested in upgrading it's lift system including the new Kieserlbahn gondola fitted just last year to add to the 6 gondolas it already had.
If you want a taste of the high Alps then join our ski hosting groups which explore a different ski area each day including Sportgastein, which has big terrain to explore and holds the snow well into the Spring months due to its high position.
For novices there are also some more gentle areas, with nice blue runs that wind around the mountain to help build up your confidence.
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Provides great skiing well into April, thanks to the high altitude and good quality artificial snow-making system, which runs right down to village level.
Excellent and well-priced, especially compared to big French resorts, for example. There are even gourmet ski huts on the mountain! Our ski hosts will reserve the best tables for you.
All the instructors speak good English and there is also a dedicated children’s ski school in the village.
The perfect way to relax your body and mind after an energetic day out on the ski slopes.
Lively Austrian bars like the Silver Bullet or Haeggbloms make for fantastic fun when you get back from your day on the mountain.
Schober Sport have over 4,000 rental items to offer! All their skis and snowboards are either new or no more than a year or two old, and they are always professionally prepared with state-of-the-art machines to ensure smooth gliding and perfect edge grip.
Their competent staff will be happy to help you choose the optimal equipment according to your preferences and requirements. They will also help to find the right boot model to fit your feet, making your downhill runs a real pleasure.
All rentals also include equipment storage at their depot next to the main lift, meaning no walking to and from the chalet in ski boots!
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The Ski Schule in Bad Gastein offers group or private lessons with their expert instructors to ensure you can reach new levels of ability.
Whether you’re new to the sport or an experienced skier or snowboarder, their professional instructors will help to refine your skills and improve your technique.
They also offer off-piste guiding to help you safely explore the incredible backcountry terrain that the Gastein valley has to offer.
There is plenty to see and do in Bad Gastein. After a day on the mountain, why not try the thermal baths in the centre of the village, with outdoor heated pools for you to soak your aching muscles in and enjoy the views of the magnificent snow-capped peaks around you.
If you're looking for a more unique spa experience, you can head to the Radhausberg, which is an old gold mine where you take a mining train into the mountain and enjoy the geothermal high temperatures and naturally occurring radon therapy, which Gastein is famous for.
For those who like walking and hiking, there are hundreds of kilometres of signposted hiking trails in the Gastein valley, which are of varying difficulty and lead you through the trees and up to the mountain huts on the pistes.
Or why not try a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride through the forests and see the mountains from a different perspective?
Alternatively you can take the direct train from the station in the village down to Salzburg and visit the birthplace of Mozart with its medieval castle. Take a day to explore the city, then get back to our chalet-hotel in Bad Gastein in time for the evening meal.
Bad Gastein is a charming Austrian resort with an excellent selection of shops and facilities, and a dramatic waterfall which roars through the heart of the village. Its streets are lined with classic Austrian architecture, and it was once the playground of Tsars, Kings and Emperors of Europe.
Famed for the healing properties of the local waters, Bad Gastein is home to one of the world’s best thermal spas, which lies just over the road from the ski slopes, where you can sit in the warm outdoor pools and take in the magnificent views - the perfect way to recuperate after a day of exertion on the mountain!
Bad Gastein is also a good place to experience the lively Austrian après-ski. The Silver Bullet has top-quality live music and a fantastic atmosphere, and there are plenty of other bars and quieter traditional eateries, or you could even consider taking a romantic sleigh ride!
There is no shortage of good restaurants in Bad Gastein, and there is somewhere to suit every budget. If you're looking for the best traditional Austrian cuisine you can't go wrong with the Gasteiner Wirtshaus or the Jägerhäusl. Both offer a fantastic array of Austrian dishes at reasonable prices.
For something a little more low-key, the Orania Stüberl has a cosy rustic atmosphere with tasty Austrian classics. Their helpful and friendly staff are always on-hand and provide great service.
Bad Gastein is a great place for lively Austrian après-ski. The Silver Bullet has top quality live music and a fantastic atmosphere - Expect there to be standing room only on some nights, and lots of dancing!
Haeggbloms Bar also has live music most nights and what it lacks in size it makes up for in personality - The bands and staff are very lively, so expect a good laugh!
There are plenty of other bars and quieter spots available, one highlight being Ginger 'n' Gin, with its art deco styling and a huge array of different gins on offer to help you relax after a day on the slopes.
My party of 21 had an enjoyable half-term week with Ski Miquel in the underrated resort of Bad Gastein. Chalet Tannenburg is ideally located 5 mins from the main gondola with wonderful views over the town and valley below. As with all SM accommodation, the rooms are basic but hot water is plentiful and the beds are comfy. Chalet Tannenburg’s dining area has space for all the guests and the atmospheric bar, which is open to the public (but only those ‘in the know’) has the cheapest prices in the resort at 4.5 Euros for a large beer. We loved skiing in the Gastein valley, which has reliable snow and plenty to offer but is not for near beginners and timid intermediates. We hired our skis and bought our lift passes thru’ SM, as this offered the best value for money and included handy ski storage at the main gondola. The après ski in resort has something for everyone, with The Silver Bullet & its live band a favourite with our group. As ever, the SM team were wonderful, with Chef Paulo doing justice to the menu and Emily, Daisy, Alex and Will looking after us all exceptionally well – thank you guys! If you’re seeking a good-value ski holiday, in a solid location with good food, a cheap bar, friendly staff & guests but no frills, then look no further than Ski Miquel. We’ve been coming to their resorts for 6 years now and will be back!
Our third Ski Miquel holiday. We love the formula - in particular the group dining and ski hosting. Thanks to Will, Paulo, Emily and Alex for looking after us and David and Daisy for ski hosting. We are already planning our next Ski Miquel trip!
We like the Ski Miquel formula. A good value holiday in accommodation which is conducive to meeting new people. The staff are all friendly and helpful and the food is excellent. The ski hosting was great fun. The staff have just one day off which gives a chance to sample some local cuisine.
This was my first ski trip, and I had an amazing time. Super friendly staff, very well organised and lovely food. The staff organise regular ski trips where they show you the routes, and split you into different groups depending on your preference. Hope to come back soon :)
I had an excellent ski holiday with some great snow and varying Conditions throughout the week. All three ski hosts very good. Chalet staff friendly, approachable and welcoming, would highly recommend a stay in the 2024 season, will definitely visit again.
Great fun and excellent value. The highs were manager David who is also a fantastic skier and provides really useful tips on your skiing. He was really attentive to the needs for good service and dealt with any hiccup that arose without undue fuss - his scrambled eggs were superb! The location is very good with easy access to the lifts. It is great having the bar in the hotel and we had a very good and diverse set of guests whose company was very welcoming on both the ski fields and around the communal areas. Ralph, the owner, was present and his passion for the business was great to see. All in all a very good holiday at very reasonable prices.
Just had a week with Ski Miquel staying at this chalet. We had a fantastic week which can be put down to the staff under the great management of Idan. He was also an excellent ski guide for the week. The skiing and the town of Bad Gastein are brilliant and there are lots to see and do either in town or by taking the train into Salzburg. A big thank you to you all!
We have just returned from a week at the chalet-hotel Tannenburg in Bad Gastein. We had a fantastic week and really enjoy the relaxed chalet-hotel model Ski Miquel make the most of (this was our fifth stay in a Ski Miquel chalet). The chef Paulo and his assistant chef made fantastic meals all week and really went out of their way to make good delicious food for our daughter which she was able to have earlier as waiting until 8pm would have been too long for her. Paolo was also lovely to chat to over cake after a long day skiing. Idan, Iona, Rebecca and Tom were very friendly, helpful and generally pleasant to be around each day. We had a few beginners and a child so we didn’t join the ski guiding this year but the other guests seemed to really enjoy it and only had good things to say about the guides and the trips to Sportgastein and Dorfgastein. Wednesday is the night off - we took the chair lift to the belle alm for fondue which we recommend but booking ahead is necessary and the Felsentherme spa is worth a trip, discount is available if you book 3 trips at once.
Wow amazing stay and skiing with Ski Miquel! Shout out to Manny, Leah and Patrick, hands down the best chalet staff around! Always looked after us and recommended the best nights out!! Such a friendly group!! The chalet was perfect for a big group of family and friends, really interactive stay and perfect location to slopes and access to buses to other resorts! Would definitely recommend.
This was another great skiing holiday with Ski Miquel, staying in the characterful Tannenburg. We first visited in 2018 and were so impressed that we returned this year and, again, were not disappointed. Dave, our resort manager and ski host, was brilliant as usual and made sure that everyone settled in quickly and were well looked after, both in the chalet and on the slopes. The skiing here is extensive and varied and under Dave's expert guidance we covered the pistes in Bad Gastein, Graukogel, Bad Hofgastein, Dorfgastein, Angertal and Sportgastein. Brilliant. A special mention for Ashley and her team, who worked so hard to make sure that the food at the Tannenburg was top class, with tasty and plentiful breakfasts, afternoon tea and cake for those who could tear themselves away from the apres-ski and excellent three-course dinners plus cheese and wine. Many thanks to all the staff. All in all this was a fantastic week, made all the more fun by a great crowd of guests who gelled from day one. Definitely a holiday to remember.
This was our family’s fourth trip with Ski Miquel to Bad Gastein. It was the first week of the season, so snow can be a risk. There was an excellent team led by Dave, ably helped by Ashley, Ben, Nadine and Fern. Food was especially good. Ski Miquel works with friendly guests in a cosy setting. It is the best value skiing holiday that we know. Keep up the good work.
A return trip to the Tannenburg and much of what I wrote last time is still in place. But some recent changes which are worth noting: 1. The menu has been overhauled - food was always good but this time the recipes seemed more adventurous - lamb tagine, cajun salmon and fillet steak (on the last night) were all excellent and a very welcome addition was the night of local cuisine - Goulash Stew with spaetzle and local veg and Apple Strudel went down really well. (Great job, Ashley!) 2. Several new lifts have opened since my last visit which make getting round the ski area much quicker than previously. SO, once again, thanks to Manager Dave, Ferne and Nadine for chalet support and Ben for manfully running the bar despite heavy pressure (!)
This Chalet-Hotel is run by Ski Miquel. This is the first time we have used them and what a great, all inclusive little company they are. The team in the UK office were all friendly and efficient and the team running the hotel were great and looked after us well for a week. If you're travelling solo, as a couple, or in a group, this company offers good social skiing options and a very social hotel environment. I wouldn't hesitate to book with them again, in fact I have just tried to travel in a few days time but they don't have availability, which is my loss!
We have just returned from a fab week at the Tannenberg with Ski Miquel. We travelled as a large group of family and friends, booking the whole hotel. The team there were brilliant, very kind and helpful, and clearly work extremely hard. The hotel itself could perhaps do with a little updating in places but it was clean and comfortable and that’s all we needed. The food was lovely and we all looked forward to dinner each evening. A big shout out must go to Dave and Tommy who took us ski guiding every day. This enabled us to really get the most out of our week, booking lunch at their recommended restaurants was also a huge bonus, and saved us wasting valuable ski time ;) Bad Gastein is a lovely resort, the spa was great for a bit of relaxation, my little baby boy especially loved it! Thankyou Ski Miquel for a great week, already looking forward to next year!
This was my first holiday with Ski Miquel and I wouldn’t want to go with anyone else now! We had the best week in the Tannenburg with our lovely friendly hosts and brilliant rep Dave. The food cooked by the chef Josh was amazing! Every night was totally delicious, good portion sizes and as a veggie rather food was tasty and creative. The accommodation itself was great too, really quiet so slept like a log and no issues with hot water which we have done in previous chalets. Bad Gastein itself was really cool, some great bars including the Chrystal Bar where we enjoyed live music and some very fun apres! The ski guiding was my most favourite thing about this holiday. I have never had it before and it was a total game changer! Dave tailored the days around the weather and every day skiing was well organised with a scheduled coffee and lunch break to avoid the crowds and tables booked for us, we didn’t have to worry about a thing! He explained any tricky bits of the mountain and just made the days so enjoyable. It was also nice touch that he sat with us at dinner, if we could request him on every Ski Miquel holiday from now on I would! Tommy, Flo and Georgie all made us feel very welcome too, never making us feel we were a nuisance (which I’m sure we were!) All in all a fab week with no complaints!!
