The property is situated at an elevation of approximately 1,000 meters above sea level in an elevated location in the Gastein Valley, offering ideal conditions for living and working close to nature in an alpine setting. The high altitude ensures a pleasant climate, plenty of sunshine, and crisp mountain air—a tangible benefit for quality of life, relaxation, and health.
Bad Gastein, one of Austria’s most famous spa and tourist resorts, is about a ten-minute drive away. The town combines historic architecture with modern infrastructure and offers a wide range of restaurants, cafés, shopping, medical services, schools, thermal baths, and a year-round program of recreational and cultural activities.
A unique health-related feature of the region is the world-famous Gastein Healing Tunnel. It has been attracting international visitors for decades and is considered a key driver of health tourism in the valley—a clear competitive advantage with steady, year-round demand.
The surrounding towns, such as Bad Hofgastein and Dorfgastein, further enhance the area’s attractions. Bad Hofgastein is known for its Alpentherme spa, a well-maintained town center, and numerous recreational activities, while Dorfgastein is particularly popular with families and winter sports enthusiasts. Sportgastein, one of the most snow-reliable ski resorts in the Eastern Alps, is also within easy reach.
The Gastein Valley offers exceptional diversity year-round: several ski resorts, cross-country ski trails, cycling and hiking trails, a golf course, thermal spas, and numerous natural attractions and places to visit. This combination makes the region particularly attractive for both permanent residence and tourism.
The area also has excellent transportation links. Salzburg International Airport is about 1 to 1.5 hours away and offers numerous domestic and international flight connections. This is complemented by a rail connection with direct service to Salzburg, Munich, and Vienna.
Overall, this location combines alpine tranquility, health and year-round tourism, and excellent accessibility. It is a location that offers a high quality of life while also demonstrating strong economic sustainability.
Perched in a scenic location above Bad Gastein lies a property that offers more than just space: it combines work, living, and tourism in one of the most popular regions of the Gastein Valley. Located about a ten-minute drive from the town center and directly on the Gasteiner Höhenweg trail, this site is both peaceful and bustling—a combination that proves its value over the long term.
The approximately 2,000 m² property offers not only space, but also panoramic views and room for development.
Spanning approximately 1,000 square meters of usable space, this property features a well-thought-out overall design that underwent a comprehensive renovation and an additional story was added in 2021. The building was constructed using solid masonry and is in a modern, very well-maintained condition.
The restaurant is a central feature of the property and offers seating for approximately 70 guests indoors and outdoors. It is a popular destination for hikers, day-trippers, and locals. A large, modern, and professionally equipped commercial kitchen ensures smooth operations. Adjacent to the restaurant is a versatile retail space, currently used as a shop, which can be flexibly adapted for various concepts.
The tourism section features six high-quality, spacious apartments available for rent:
two units accommodating up to four people and four apartments accommodating up to six people. The well-designed layout, the size of the units, and the location make them particularly attractive to families and groups and provide ideal conditions for consistent occupancy.
In addition, there is a large, comfortable private apartment as well as a staff apartment available, which is ideal for one or two people—perfect for ensuring smooth operations on-site.
A particular highlight is its location along the Gasteiner Höhenweg: one of the most popular hiking trails in the valley, which runs at an altitude of around 1,000 meters above sea level, traversing flower-filled meadows, sparse forests, gorges, and past waterfalls on a nearly flat route. Along the way, small attractions, animal enclosures, and ever-changing views of the surrounding towns and mountains ensure a consistently high number of visitors. The nearby Gadaunerer Gorge was voted the most beautiful place in Austria in 2024 on the ORF program “9 Places – 9 Treasures,” further highlighting the appeal of this location.
Conclusion:
A modern, solid, and versatile property with steady demand, an excellent location, and a clear layout. Ideal for hosts, operators, or investors looking to combine dining, tourism, and retail in an established location in the Gastein Valley.
