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Skigastein: your year-round destination for Alpine adventures
Skigastein is a true outdoor paradise in summer for families, hikers, and nature lovers. Nestled in the mountain landscape of the National Park Hohe Tauern, the region offers breathtaking panoramic views and ideal conditions for active summer days.A variety of hiking trails, themed paths, and nature experiences make Skigastein especially family-friendly. There are also exciting adventure activities in nature designed especially for children.Bike trails and scenic tours further expand the range of activities for active holidaymakers. A highlight are the wide views over alpine meadows and mountain peaks, as well as traditional mountain huts offering local cuisine. Skigastein stands for nature, movement, and unforgettable summer experiences in the Austrian Alps.
SUMMER IN SKIGASTEIN
Tickets for your personal hiking bliss
Explore the hiking world of Skigastein with the right tickets for every adventure. Whether you're looking for day passes or multi-day tickets, here you'll find the prices and booking options that fit your plan. Take the opportunity to secure your tickets online and get ready for unforgettable hiking experiences!
Day ski passes
Multi day ski passes
Winter saison tickets
With the season pass, you can experience the Gastein summer in all its facets – as often as you like. Whether it’s an early morning trip to the summit, a spontaneous visit to the waterfall, or a relaxed family hike: the freedom to immerse yourself in nature anytime is in your hands.
Early bird sale until June 30!
Season Pass: Gastein–Großarl
Sports & Adventure Card
Mountain & Thermal Spa Card
Prospective Operating times in summer 2026
Operating hours of Stubnerkogelbahn cable car during summer
| Friday, 22 May to Sunday, 11 October daily | from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. continuous in operation |
TIP: The Stubnerkogel near Bad Gastein is a certified viewing mountain of the Best Austrian Summer Lifts and offers a 360° panorama.
Operating hours of Schlossalmbahn cable car during summer
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TIP: The Schlossalm in Bad Hofgastein is a certified family mountain of the Best Austrian Summer Cable Cars with playground, motor skills park and more.
Operating hours of Graukogelbahn cable car during summer
Weekend operation:
| from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.* |
| Thursday, 18 June to Sunday, 18 October - daily | from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.* |
| In case of good weather, additionally open from October 19 to 26 | from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.* |
*In case of adverse weather, operations may be suspended on a daily basis at short notice. In October, the season may end early if winter sets in.
Operating hours of Gipfelbahn Fulseck, Kieserlbahn & Panoramabahn cable car during summer
| Start of the summer season on 19 June 2025 Partial operation Thursday, 19 June to Sunday, 22 June 2025 daily | from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00* p.m. continuous operation |
| Tuesday, 24 June 2025 | from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00* p.m. |
| Main season Friday, 27 June to Sunday, 14 September 2025 daily | from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00* p.m. |
| Late-season Partial operation 16 September to 7 October 2025 every TU, FR, SA & SU from Friday, 10 October to Friday, 31 October 2025 daily in good weather conditions additionally open on Sunday, 2 November 2025 | from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00* p.m. |
| Last descent from the mountain station Last descent from the middle station | 4.00 p.m. 4.30 p.m. |
*No operation in case of adverse weather.
TIP: In summer there will be mountain cart rides on the Fulseck in Dorfgastein from the mountain station to the middle station.
Summer operating hours of Goldbergbahn cable car in Sportgastein
Goldbergbahn cable car only operates on special promotion days during summer – on the weekend of the “Nassfelder Almfest”. On these days, Goldbergbahn cable car is in operation. Season tickets and Almorama Cards (multi-day tickets) are also valid for the Goldbergbahn on the action days at the Almfest in Sportgastein.
| On the special promotion days: Saturday, 8 August and Sunday, 9 August | from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m |
TIP: From the Goldbergbahn mountain station, it is just a few minutes' walk to the Kreuzkogel summit cross at 2,686 meters. The ascent on the action days is rewarded with a spectacular view of the surrounding mountain landscape. Be there and experience the mountain panorama!
Circuit Hiking Days
Schlossalm, Kasereben, Sender and Stubnerkogel cable cars in operation from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
If it rains in the morning, the hiking swing day will not take place
- Sunday, 29 June 2025
- Monday, 7 July 2025
- Monday, 14 July 2025
- Monday, 21 July 2025
- Monday, 28 July 2025
- Monday, 4 August 2025
- Friday, 15 August 2025
- Monday, 18 August 2025
- Monday, 25 August 2025
- Saturday, 6 September 2025
Evening rides
| STUBNERKOGEL from 06.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. | GRAUKOGEL continuously until 08.00 p.m. | SCHLOSSALM from 06.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 21 June 2025 | Friday, 11 July 2025 | Saturday, 21 June 2025 |
| Friday, 04. July 2025 | Friday,1 August 2025 | Friday, 8 August 2025 |
| Friday, 25 July 2025 | Thursday, 14 August 2025 | Saturday, 23 August 2025 |
| Friday, 29 August 2025 |
No operation in case of adverse weather.
Summer aktivities
Hirsch & Maus
Mountain Restaurant Hirsch & Maus
At Hirsch und Maus, you can enjoy a modern cuisine that reimagines classic dishes with fresh and creative ideas. Seasonal ingredients and contemporary touches create a varied and exciting dining experience. The menu is complemented by a carefully curated selection of wines and drinks from the cellar, perfectly matched to enhance each dish.
Mountain huts
Restaurants in the Gastein Valley
Thermal spas in Gastein
Joint efforts for the environment: Skigastein embraces sustainability
Nature holds a special place in our hearts, inspiring us to facilitate a sustainable form of hiking and skiing vacation through various initiatives. From your journey to the resort to on-site transportation and the operation of cable cars and lifts: We are committed to offering an environmentally friendly holiday experience.
Energy – Solar and PV
CO2 – Fuels and more
Social – Regional partners
Nature & marketing – Biodiversity
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