The valley of dreams for snow boarders in Gastein near Salzburg
A snowboard funpark and pristine backcountry routes are waiting for you
The Gasteinertal valley is a haven for snow boarders and especially attractive for sporting boarders.
Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein and Dorfgastein are a paradise for boarders, from the beginner to the expert. Practice on perfectly groomed pistes, enjoy jumps at the spectacular funpark or explore the pristine backcounty – surrounded by the wonderful scenery of the Gasteinertal valley there is something for every taste. Caution! If you want to explore the Gasteinertal valley off the groomed pistes, deep snow experience and good equipment (LVS device, helmet, backpack with snow shovel, avalanche probe and first aid kit) are required. For the case of an emergency save the numbers of the cable car companies and the mountain rescue on your mobile phone.
Snowboarding courses for all levels
Beginners, freestylers, freeriders and speed freaks – all will find the right offer at the snow sports school Schneesportschule Gastein. Taking their first turns on a snowboard or improving their technique, style and sense of security under the supervision of a certified Austrian snowboard instructor. Under the tutelage of Philipp Holleis, national champion and second place winner of the “Universiade“ at the halfpipe, participants will learn from an expert. In groups you will practice “drifting“, “carving“ and “freestyle“. Children six years of age and older are welcome, and there certainly is no age limit for adults!
What is waiting for the snowboarding beginner?
Learning to snowboard is fun at all ages!
- Familiarisation with the equipment
- safety rules
- controlled falling
- side slipping; frontside - backside
- drift turns
- taking a ski lift
advanced learners who want to improve their style
The snowboard experts at the snow sports school Schneesportschule Gastein have good hints and tips for you:
- drift turns in difficult terrain
- basic carving turns
- deep snow
Race Carving
Private lessons with the experts of the snow sports school Schneesportschule Gastein, improve your turns
- carving turns perfected
- slalom training on demand
Freestyle
Practice and improve your style under the supervision of snowboarding experts. A special practice area is available for freestyle and race courses, a snowboard funpark with rails, kickers and funboxes.
- tricks
- jumps
start of snowboarding courses at the snow sports school Schneesportschule Gastein
- for all participants: Sunday, Monday and Wednesday
- starting a course for beginners is possible on another day during main holiday seasons
- starting a course for advanced snowboarders is possible on every day
The wide range of offers at the snow sports school Schneesportschule Gastein
- group and half-day courses for beginners and experienced boarders
- courses with lunchtime supervision for children and youths
- small groups for optimal progress
- freestyle courses (halfpipe, straight jump, rails, funboxes)
- freeride tours at the Gasteinertal valley
- racing and carving courses
Whether you are a snowboarding beginner, veteran or freestyler – request a non-obligation offer for your snowboarding course at the snow sports school Schneesportschule Gastein today. Your competent winter sports partner will send you an attractive offer promptly.

