Gastein Healing Gallery
Gasteiner Heilstollen
A radon healing site in a former gold mine tunnel at Bockstein, where you ride a small train deep into the mountain and rest in hot, humid air.
The Gastein Healing Gallery lies in Bockstein, about 4 km south of Bad Gastein. It was originally the Paselstollen, a tunnel dug in the 1940s while searching for gold. Miners noticed that their joint pain eased while working inside, and the site later developed into a healing facility. Visitors change into bathrobes, ride a small tunnel train about 2 km into the mountain, and lie still for about an hour in an environment of 37–41.5°C, 70–100% humidity and trace amounts of radon. It is said to ease rheumatism, ankylosing spondylitis and respiratory conditions. Formal treatment courses require a doctor's consultation, but general visitors can book a single "tunnel experience" session. People with heart conditions and pregnant women should not enter. Book in advance and confirm opening hours.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat, by reservation (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Altböckstein Mining Museum
- Stubnerkogel & Suspension Bridge
- Sportgastein & Nassfeld Valley
- Felsentherme Gastein
- Gastein Waterfall
- Bad Gastein Belle Époque Centre
- Kaiser Wilhelm Promenade
- St. Nicholas Church