Live in and around Bad Gastein

Events in Gastein

Experience Gastein from all sides - a wide variety of events are on offer: From the Snowboard World Cup to yoga days and cultural events to traditional folk festivals - there's something for everyone here!

DANCE YOUR WAY INTO YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAY

Dance Party summer

The Tanz:Fest offers you a wide-ranging dance programme. The dance teachers from the Chris dance school in Vienna, the Tanzloft Saarland, Tanzstern Salzburg, the Seidel dance school in Singen and Vadim Garbuzov and Kathrin Menzinger will ensure your dance progress and unforgettable dance experiences in Gastein, where the perfect summer holiday awaits you.

Whether workshops in our indoor locations or on the mountain, a few relaxing hours in the Alpentherme Gastein or one of the many evening events – the Tanz:Fest Gastein offers many opportunities to spend the perfect dance holiday.

Christmas Feeling

Advent at Bad Hofgastein

from 28. November 2025

When soft snowflakes fall and torches flicker in the evening light, Bad Hofgastein is transformed into a stage of winter magic.

Enjoy a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride through the sparkling spa gardens, take a guided torchlight hike through the silent night and warm your heart and hands with a fragrant punch in a festive mug. A lovingly selected Advent gift rounds off the experience.

Admission to the Advent market is free!
Time: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Pure Action in the Morning – Mountaincart Dorfgastein

Early Winter Mountaincart

Starting December 9 – every Tuesday

Getting up early is worth it – the Early Winter Mountaincart in Dorfgastein offers pure adventure in the crisp mountain air of the early morning. At 7:30 AM, the ride begins at the Fulseck cable car valley station, just as the first rays of sunlight bathe the freshly groomed trails in golden light. On three wheels, you’ll race down into the valley and experience winter from a completely new perspective – fast, spectacular, and full of fun. An unforgettable experience for anyone who loves to combine action and alpine nature in the heart of Gastein Valley.

Winter Dreams in the Gastein Forest

Winter Impressions Hike

Starting December 11, 2025 – every Thursday

When snow crunches underfoot and the crisp mountain air refreshes the spirit, the Gastein winter forest reveals its quietest and most beautiful side. During the guided “Winter Impressions Hike,” participants experience the wintry landscape in all its facets. Beginning December 11, 2025, the tour takes place every Thursday at 1:00 PM, offering a peaceful escape filled with nature, tranquility, and the genuine winter atmosphere of Gastein Valley.

Beats in the Snow – Gastein Dances Through the Winter

Grand Lighthouse musicfestival

January 23 – 26, 2026

From January 23 to 26, 2026, the Lighthouse Festival brings electronic beats to the Gastein mountains. From the rave at Bellevue Alm featuring Shanti Celeste, to the legendary Grand Pool Party at the Felsentherme on Saturday, and electrifying nights at the Grand Hotel de l’Europe and the Kraftwerk by the waterfall – international DJs like Steffi, Isabella, Jorkes, Morgan, Blasha & Allatt, and Wolfram turn Gastein into an unforgettable winter stage for music lovers.