Alpine Lifestyle Est. 1791

Urban Nature Hotel at the Bad Gastein Spa Palace

Whether it’s the historic charm of the bathhouse or the sleek vibe of the new building – the Urban Nature Hotel Bad Gastein is your alpine retreat with views and attitude. A hotel with a rich history, where cosmopolitan vibrancy, unapologetic self-expression and the very best of spa culture come to life. A place of contrasts that fosters a sense of community without being pushy. That inspires without preaching. A place that doesn’t separate the old from the new, but brings together the best of both worlds.

Between mountain scenery and bathing culture

Highlights at Bad Gastein Badeschloss

In the middle of the Alps, right by the thundering waterfall of Bad Gastein. A hotspot back then – a real statement today. The Urban Nature Hotel im Badeschloss in Bad Gastein was once built as a bathhouse on Straubingerplatz and has always been the place to go for big names and free spirits.

Moderner Hotelturm mit einzigartiger Fassade inmitten der Berglandschaft von Bad Gastein – architektonisches Highlight neben dem historischen Hauptgebäude des Urban Nature Hotels im Badeschloss Bad Gastein

Prime location right next to the Gastein Waterfall

Alpine Swim Club with a heated rooftop infinity pool

Sauna area with 3 saunas and stunning views over Bad Gastein

102 unique rooms and suites

Auntie Heidi soul food restaurant and 2 bars

Ski storage and free public ski bus

Stay longer, pay less

Stay longer, save more

Did you know? At Urban Nature, you can stay longer and still save money. For example, if you’re looking forward to four nights of sunshine, top-notch design and urban vibes – you’ll only pay for three nights’ accommodation. Err, nice, isn’t it?

And even better? This doesn’t just apply to four nights, but also to five, six and seven nights. We’ll knock one night’s stay off the price for you, and your wallet will thank you for it.

Book now & see you somewhere in between! :-)

A room with a bed, a bath and a window.
Rooms to dive into

Rooms with mountain views and a sense of style

Alpine Swim Club

Spa & Wellness in Bad Gastein

A woman in a black swimsuit is floating peacefully on her back in a sun-drenched swimming pool.Two women, wrapped in yellow and white striped towels, are relaxing in a modern sauna with wooden walls and dried flowers hanging from the ceiling.
Urban vibes, alpine tranquillity

Alpine Swim Club

Rooftop infinity pool

Sauna area

Relaxing Treatments

Quiet zone

Yoga & Fitness Area

Delve a little deeper

Urban Nature Hotel Bad Gastein Wellness

Infinity Pool mit Ausblick auf Bad Gastein und die Alpenlandschaft – Frau entspannt auf gelber Luftmatratze mit Blick auf Kirche und historische Gebäude

Rooftop infinity pool

Bad Gastein Hotel Pool
Moderne Sauna mit Panoramafenster und Ausblick auf Bad Gastein und die umliegende Bergwelt.

Sauna area

Sauna area
Frau bei Hot-Stone-Massage mit schwarzen Lavasteinen auf dem Rücken

Treatments

Book treatments & massages
A modern relaxation room with stylish loungers, large panoramic windows and views of the mountains and the church in Bad Gastein

Quiet zone

Pop in and relax
Gruppe junger Erwachsener bei einer geführten Yoga-Session in einem stilvollen Innenraum

Yoga & Fitness Area

Zwei Personen entspannen auf Sonnenliegen auf einer Panoramaterrasse mit Bergblick in Bad Gastein

Day Spa

Bunte Auswahl an regionalen und mediterranen Spezialitäten auf einer orangenen Tischplatte mit Fleisch, Getränken und Vorspeisen
Alpine Soulfood

Food & Drinks

Stilvolles Restaurant mit eleganter Bar, Kronleuchtern, langen Tafeln und modernem Design

Auntie Heidi

Restaurant Auntie Heidi
Drei junge Erwachsene genießen bunte Cocktails an einer stilvollen Hotelbar

Drifters Hang Out

Drifters Hang Out
Check it out!

Events at the Urban Nature Bad Gastein Bathing Palace

Life is buzzing at our Badeschloss. But there’s plenty going on in the area around the hotel too. Relaxed DJ sets, thrilling live performances and inspiring poetry slams – there’s always something new to discover. Before you start your day, have a quick look at our events calendar. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing evening or an experience full of urban mountain vibes – here you’ll find everything to make your stay at the Badeschloss even more unforgettable!

A panoramic view of Bad Gastein featuring historic buildings, modern architecture and the surrounding Alpine landscape in summer
Mountains

Location & Directions

Let's go adventuring

Head for the lifestyle hotel directly on Straubingerplatz

Directions by car

How do you get to the Urban Nature Hotel in the Badeschloss in Bad Gastein? It’s really easy: follow the B167 until you reach Straubingerplatz. Your destination: the hotel’s main entrance. If your sat-nav isn’t quite up to the task again, simply enter Straubingerplatz 4, 5640 Bad Gastein. You can stop right in front of the hotel to unload. Please do make sure, however, not to obstruct traffic on Straubingerplatz, and please do not park in front of the main entrance for long periods – otherwise you’ll just block the flow and create a bad atmosphere.

Parking made easy

You can park your car in the parking garage by the waterfall - just 250 meters from the hotel. 12 per day and you have the perfect parking space. No stress, no drama. How to pay? Easy at reception before you leave.

Heads up:
If your car measures over 1.90 m, then head to the rear entrance of the parking garage - this will leave your head free for the mountains and urban mountain vibes and you can enjoy your stay in chill mode without any parking garage drama.

Arrival by train

The train takes you to Bad Gastein and offers picturesque views along the way. No traffic jams, no stress. It takes you about 20 minutes to walk from the station to us. But beware: it’s a steep climb! If you want to skip the hike on arrival, simply take a cab or the public bus (bus stop: "Wasserfall") – and arrive at Badeschloss completely relaxed.

You can check current connections directly with the train companies – simply enter "Bad Gastein" (DB) or "Bad Gastein Bahnhof" (ÖBB & SBB), book your ticket and sit back.

With the KlimaTicket, you can explore all of Austria without a car. The ticket is valid on all public transportation—from trains and city transit to transportation networks throughout the country. It costs 1,400 euros for one year, with discounts available for young people, seniors, and families.

Arrival by plane

Ready for take-off? The journey to the Urban Nature Hotel Bad Gastein by plane begins in the air - and ends in the middle of the alpine vibe. Flying high, taking a deep breath and straight into summit bliss.

Salzburg Airport (96 km away): From the runway straight into that Alpine feeling - Salzburg Airport is your fast lane to your urban nature hideaway in the Alps. From there, you can reach us directly in around 75 minutes by rental car.

Munich Airport (250 km away): Fancy a bit of road trip romance? From Munich Airport, it will take you around 3 hours and 20 minutes to get to the Urban Nature Hotel in Bad Gastein. But don't worry - the route takes you directly through the fascinating Alpine landscape, so you can enjoy the most beautiful urban mountain views on the way to us.

Want something even more relaxed? No problem! We will be happy to organize your transfer directly from the airport to the hotel. Just let us know in advance, send us your flight times and number and we'll take care of the rest.

Benefit from the Guest Mobility Ticket

From 1 May 2025, a mobility charge will be levied throughout the Salzburg region. In return, all overnight guests will receive the Guest Mobility Ticket, which allows them to use all public transport throughout the Salzburg region (city and regional buses, suburban trains, regional and long-distance trains, and the Salzburg Verkehr shuttles) for the duration of their stay.

Travel well and affordably

From 1 May 2025, a mobility charge will be levied throughout the Salzburg region. In return, all overnight guests will receive the Guest Mobility Ticket – which allows them to use all forms of public transport throughout the Salzburg region (city and regional buses, suburban trains, regional and long-distance trains, as well as the Salzburg Verkehr shuttles) for the duration of their stay.

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Frau entspannt in einer freistehenden Badewanne mit Blick auf die Berge von Bad Gastein und spielt mit SchaumInfinity Pool mit Ausblick auf Bad Gastein und die Alpenlandschaft – Frau entspannt auf gelber Luftmatratze mit Blick auf Kirche und historische Gebäude
Weitläufige Alpenlandschaft mit grünen Berghängen, kurviger Straße und Bergfluss unter dramatischem Himmel – Naturidylle in der Region Bad GasteinKreatives Interior im Hotel:Modern gestalteter Rezeptionsbereich mit Schwimmbadleiter als Designelement, gelb-weißen Akzenten und stilvollen Sitzgelegenheiten.
Zwei Personen entspannen auf Sonnenliegen auf einer Panoramaterrasse mit Bergblick in Bad GasteinJunge Frau in grün-weißem Schlafanzug und Schlafmaske streckt sich entspannt auf einem gemütlichen Hotelbett
Luftaufnahme des Hotelensembles in Bad Gastein mit modernem Turm, historischen Gebäuden und Pool, eingebettet in grüne BerglandschaftJunges Paar beim Wandern in den Bergen von Bad Gastein – Frau lacht auf dem Rücken ihres Partners, umgeben von alpiner Natur
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