Gastein Waterfall
Gasteiner Wasserfall
The Gastein River drops about 340 meters in three tiers through the town center. Bridges and footpaths offer close views of the mist, making it the town's landmark.
The Gastein Waterfall is a three-tiered cascade formed where the Gastein River (Gasteiner Ache) runs through the center of Bad Gastein, with a total drop of about 341 meters. Grand Belle Époque hotels were built on the cliffs on either side of the falls, creating the town's most iconic view. The best vantage points are the Wasserfall Bridge, which spans the falls beside Straubingerplatz, and the footpath along the falls (Wasserfallweg), which leads all the way down to a viewing platform at the lower tier. The falls are illuminated at night. The spray here carries a very high concentration of negative ions, and locals recommend walking along and “breathing” in the spa air. Admission is free and the falls are open year-round. In winter the steps may ice over, so watch your footing.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bad Gastein Belle Époque Centre
- Felsentherme Gastein
- Kaiser Wilhelm Promenade
- St. Nicholas Church
- Kötschach Valley
- Altböckstein Mining Museum
- Stubnerkogel & Suspension Bridge
- Graukogel