Gasteiner Museum

Hohe Tauern National Park


Tap into the source of Bad Gastein at this museum, which spells out the town's history and the wonders of its thermal waters, from the bath-loving Romans to the Romantic painters inspired by its waterfall. The collection spans everything from Krampus (devil) costumes to vintage tourist posters and 19th-century oil paintings of Bad Gastein. English audio guides are available.


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