Austria · Salzburg
Gastein Waterfall
Gasteiner Wasserfall
The Gasteiner Ache tumbles through the middle of the spa town of Bad Gastein in a series of drops, long believed locally to add healing ionized air to the town famous thermal-spring cure tradition. A paved path with bridges follows the cascade through the town center.
The Gasteiner Ache tumbles through the middle of the spa town of Bad Gastein in a series of drops, long believed locally to add healing ionized air to the town famous thermal-spring cure tradition. A paved path with bridges follows the cascade through the town center.
Gastein Waterfall drops 341 metres (1119 ft) on the Gasteiner Ache. It is a tiered-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Bad Gastein, with SZG the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Snowmelt through late spring and summer keeps this multi-drop falls at its most powerful.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Snowmelt through late spring and summer keeps this multi-drop falls at its most powerful.
Entry: Free
Getting there
- Base townBad Gastein
- AirportSZG
- CountryAustria
- RegionSalzburg, Europe
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
47.1214, 13.1319
Quick answers
How tall is Gastein Waterfall?
Gastein Waterfall drops 341 metres (1119 feet). It is a tiered-type waterfall on the Gasteiner Ache.
When is the best time to visit Gastein Waterfall?
Peak flow is May to September. Snowmelt through late spring and summer keeps this multi-drop falls at its most powerful.
What can you do at Gastein Waterfall?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Gastein Waterfall?
The usual base is Bad Gastein, and the closest airport is SZG. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Free.
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