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Height: 1,002 m (3288 ft) Bad Gastein is a spa town in Austria, situated in the middle of the National Park Hohe Tauern, at 1,000 meters (3,280 ft.) above sea level. It hosted the 1958 World Championships in alpine skiing. It is located at the head of the Gastein valley, within the state of Salzburg, in which Salzburg is the major city. The town is popular for winter sports, summer hiking, and its healing water treatments. During the past few years, Bad Gastein renovated its "Felsentherme" and Congress Center. In December, Bad Gastein also hosts the snowboard WM and boardercross. Most of the Gastein Valley contains moderate to good skiing/snowboarding, with plenty of chairlifts and gondolas. Many establishments on the slope offer warmth, food, and strong drink. Information from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Gastein
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