Villas in Dorfgastein
Dorfgastein suits couples and small families who want a ski or hiking base at the quiet northern entrance of the Gastein Valley. The cable car leaves from the village centre, and the ski area is shared with the Grossarltal. Homes here are small, mostly for two to four, so larger groups will struggle.
- Villas
- 7
- From, per week
- £498
About Dorfgastein
Dorfgastein is a village of about 1,600 people at around 810 metres, at the northern entrance of the Gastein Valley. It is a small, family-friendly community. For centuries Klammstein Castle was the seat of the archbishops' keeper of the valley, before the administration moved to neighbouring Hofgastein. The homes are in and close to the village, a short walk from the valley station of the Dorfgastein cable cars. The castle stands high above the historic trade route and has a museum. Evenings are quiet. Most homes sleep two to four, and most have a sauna and a garden; check each listing.
Is Dorfgastein right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and young families skiing the Dorfgastein-Grossarltal circuit
- Not for you if
- You want a lively après-ski scene or a large group home, because Dorfgastein is a small village and most homes here sleep four or fewer.
Near Dorfgastein
Grossarltal
Dorfgastein shares its slopes with the Grossarltal as the Dorfgastein-Grossarltal ski area, part of the larger Ski amadé region.
Bad Hofgastein
The neighbouring town that took over as the valley's administrative seat from Klammstein, and a stop on the Tauern Railway up the valley.
Paarsee
A lake that makes a good summer hiking trip from Dorfgastein once children have outgrown the short themed trails.
Getting to Dorfgastein
Fly to Salzburg: the drive from the airport takes just under an hour. Without a car, take bus 2 from the airport to Salzburg Hbf and the train on to Dorfgastein, which takes around two and a half hours in all. A car is optional if you plan to ski and walk locally.
When to go to Dorfgastein
Winter brings skiing from the Fulseck and many kilometres of cross-country trails. Summer is for walking: the three short GASTI family trails, the Bear Trail to the Amoseralm and a hike to the Paarsee.
Villas in Dorfgastein
4-star property
in Dorfgastein
Dorfgastein, Gastein Valley, Austria
4
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£93
per night
5-star property
in Dorfgastein
Dorfgastein, Gastein Valley, Austria
4
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£467
per night
Hartlbauer in Dorfgastein
Dorfgastein, Gastein Valley, Austria
4
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£157
per night
5-star property
in Dorfgastein
Dorfgastein, Gastein Valley, Austria
4
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+8 more
from£93
per night
in Dorfgastein
Dorfgastein, Gastein Valley, Austria
4
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£93
per night
5-star property
Hartlbauer in Dorfgastein
Dorfgastein, Gastein Valley, Austria
5
2
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+8 more
from£216
per night
3-star property
AlpenNest
Dorfgastein, Gastein Valley, Austria
2
1
0
DishwasherParkingWashing Machine+6 more
from£71
per nightDorfgastein villa holidays: questions answered
Which ski area is at Dorfgastein?
The village lifts serve the Dorfgastein-Grossarltal ski area, one of four ski areas in the Gastein Valley and part of the larger Ski amadé region. The cable car leaves from the village centre for the Fulseck and its views.
Is Dorfgastein good for families with young children?
It is a family-friendly village. In summer the GASTI themed trails take at most an hour and a half, including the Legend Trail with a detour to Klammstein Castle and its museum, and the cable car starts in the centre.
Can you get to Dorfgastein by train?
Yes. The Tauern Railway serves the village, with trains from Salzburg Hbf, and bus 2 links Salzburg airport to the main station. The same line continues up to Bad Hofgastein and Bad Gastein.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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