Family Summer in Gastein
In summer , the mountain world around Gastein has much more to offer families than “just” breathtaking landscapes, friendly people and rustic alpine huts. A popular destination for family vacations, Gastein draws visitors with its countless child-friendly activities: expeditions to watch ibex, bread-baking in a charcoal oven and, of course, lots of hiking! But that is far from all of the opportunities which await families in Gastein.
In July and August, the Gasti Holiday Club opens its doors to children between ages four and twelve. From Monday to Friday, their fun-loving clown, Pongi, will get up to all kinds of enjoyable activities with the kids: treasure hunts, Kids’ Olympics, outings to the region’s farms and alpine huts. With Pongi, things never get boring. And he is always ably assisted by the fairy, Edda, who knows all the Gastein Valley’s tales and legends. At the Gasti Holiday Club, professionally trained staff will take great care of your children.
Yet another tip for your family getaway in Gastein is a guided llama-trekking tour through Gastein and the surrounding mountains After a brief introduction into how to behave around the llamas, it will be time to head out: The very trusting llamas will be loaded up with rucksacks, while there is also room for one person on the saddle. Your local guide will lead you out to the Riedl-Alm in Bad Hofgastein, where you will be greeted by a hearty country platter. Other theme hikes lead out along self-guided herb paths, to old gold-panning sites, or on horseback along exciting bridle paths.
The spas & pools of Gastein of course, also have lots in store for families with children. Which guarantees that you and your youngsters will enjoy each and every day of your vacation - even if it should happen to rain on occasion. After all, what is better than spending a grey day splashing about in warm, bubbling waters? But that won’t happen too often since summers in the Gastein Valley are almost always long and sunny.
