Badgastein (Bad Gastein) is a spa town in the Salzburg area situated on the edge of the beautiful Hohe Tauern national park. The Kaiser and Bismarck were frequent visitors in the 19th century and the buildings reflect these days, with vintage multi-storey hotels built into the hillside. To stay in a Badgastein holiday rental is to take a trip back in time.

Badgastein is one of Austria’s many spa towns, and in the early days of their popularity there were many health claims made for the waters, not least of which was that inhaling radon was beneficial. This has now been discredited of course, but a visit to one of the baths is still a very pleasant experience, and when staying in a Badgastein serviced apartment a spa treatment is a good way to spend a lazy afternoon.

As a city with medieval beginnings, Badgastein’s church of St Nicholas (Nikolauskurche), completed in 1380, is a must on anyone’s sightseeing list. The hotels of the town look quite modern at first, as they are quite a few storeys high, but a second look shows that they are well over a hundred years old. Many have spas and they are open to non-residents, so you can visit them from your Badgastein aparthotel or holiday apartment.

An unusual feature of Badgastein folk is their preponderance of pre-Christian festivals and characters. Almost a ‘patron’ of the town, Krampus is a horned god who is full of mischief. There are several days in December given over to festivities in his honour and it is great fun to be staying in a Badgastein city centre (center) apartment at this time of the year. Every four years there is an even more spectacular event, the Perchentenlauf and if you can wait until the right time, a stay in a Badgastein short term apartment will really give you a holiday to remember.

Following on from the treatments given in the 19th century, Badgastein still has a number of spas and treatment centres, and even if you are in the peak of health, a couple of trips there is worthwhile. If you use your time at a Badgastein serviced residence to hike in the national park, you might well need the ministrations of one of the qualified therapists, especially on your feet! What with the amazing architecture and the beautiful surrounding countryside, they will be working very hard during your holiday in Badgastein!

CityCentreApartments.com offers you a holiday stay with comfort and freedom. Serviced and self-catered apartments, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than equivalent hotel rooms and give you spacious surroundings which hotel rooms simply cannot match. Whether you’re looking for a short or long stay apartment, we are able to provide you with a holiday base combining all the amenities and comforts of home.

CityCentreApartments.com has a wide range of accommodation ranging from budget serviced apartments, through to mid range and luxury serviced apartments. Compare prices and get an instant booking confirmation today!