Gasteiner Bergbahnen

What Gasteiner Bergbahnen does

Gasteiner Bergbahnen Aktiengesellschaft is an Austrian alpine tourism operator headquartered in Bad Hofgastein, Salzburg, that runs cable cars and ski lifts across four integrated ski areas in the Gastein Valley — Schlossalm-Angertal-Stubnerkogel, Sportgastein, Graukogel, and Dorfgastein-Großarltal — collectively offering more than 200 km of pistes, vertical drop above 1,000 meters, and altitudes up to 2,650 meters. The company markets year-round mountain experiences: in winter, ski lifts, snowboarding, ski touring, sledding, and après-ski; in summer, hiking, mountain biking, paragliding, climbing, and the Panoramawelt Gastein attraction platform (suspension bridge, 360-degree viewing platforms, themed trails such as Zirbenzauber). On-mountain F&B is anchored by Bergrestaurant Hirsch & Maus and will be expanded in late 2025 with the new Bergrestaurant Kleine Scharte on Schlossalm.

Its core technology is cable car and lift infrastructure, supplemented by an online ticket shop (skigastein.skiamade.com), an ancillary booking platform (skiperformance.com), a press portal, and digital distribution partnerships including the Ski amadé consortium ticketing platform and the ÖBB Kombiticket integrated rail-plus-lift ticket. Sustainability infrastructure (solar/PV at valley stations, e-charging stations, ski and hiking bus services) is part of the operating footprint.

The business model is direct-to-consumer with group/B2B channels: revenue is generated primarily from day tickets, multi-day ski passes, season passes (ALL-IN Card White winter, ALL-IN Card Green summer, SuperSkiCard Premium), summer hiking tickets (Wanderschaukel, Almorama Card, Berge- und Thermen Card), on-mountain restaurant operations, and gift/voucher sales. Pricing is unit-based for day tickets, annual subscription for season passes, and consortium-shared for Ski amadé products. Customer segments span winter sports enthusiasts, summer outdoor enthusiasts, families, and leisure/wellness tourists, with a horizontal segmentation approach across these use cases. Distribution combines the company's own e-commerce storefront, the Ski amadé platform, ÖBB Kombiticket, group booking forms, and bus tariff programs.

Name

Gasteiner Bergbahnen

Legal name

Gasteiner Bergbahnen Aktiengesellschaft

Website

https://skigastein.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gasteiner Bergbahnen AG operates four integrated ski areas in the Austrian Gastein Valley, providing year-round cable car, lift, hiking, and mountain F&B services to winter sports, summer outdoor, family, and wellness tourists via its own ticketing platforms and the Ski amadé consortium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alpine Mountain Tourism

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (71392), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Ski & Mountain Resorts (Lift-Served Skiing/Riding) (THAAAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mountain Gondola & Chairlift Passenger Transport (Non-ski Commuter/Tourist) (THAIAKAD), Winter Adventure & Mountain Resorts (Ski, Snowboard, Snow Activities) (THAAAAAK), Snow Tubing, Sledding & Winter Fun Parks (THAAAJAG)

Keywords

• Ski lift operations
• Cable car services
• Alpine tourism
• Mountain railway transportation
• Winter sports destination

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Hofgastein

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Lift Tickets and Season Passes: Primary revenue stream from sale of day tickets, multi-day ski passes, summer tickets, and season passes for both winter skiing and summer hiking activities. Includes specialty products like ALL-IN Card White (winter season), ALL-IN Card Green (summer), SuperSkiCard Premium, and Berge- und Thermen Card.
2. Mountain Restaurant Operations: Revenue from on-mountain dining at restaurants including Hirsch & Maus and other culinary establishments at ski resort locations
3. Voucher and Gift Card Sales: Sale of value vouchers and gift cards for mountain experiences

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gasteiner Bergbahnen AG operates cable cars, ski lifts, and mountain railways across four ski areas (Schlossalm-Angertal-Stubnerkogel, Sportgastein, Graukogel, and Dorfgastein-Großarltal) in the Gastein Valley of Salzburg, Austria. The company sells ski passes, summer hiking tickets, season passes, and value vouchers, and operates year-round mountain experiences including the Panoramawelt Gastein attractions, on-mountain restaurants, and apr\u00e8s-ski venues.

Product overview

Gasteiner Bergbahnen AG operates the Skigastein ski resort and summer tourism platform as a multi-product offering centered around cable car transportation and mountain experiences. The core products include four ski areas (Schlossalm-Angertal-Stubnerkogel, Sportgastein, Graukogel, and Dorfgastein-Großarltal) with over 200 km of pistes, connected via the Online Ticketshop platform. Ticketing products span summer and winter seasons with options like Almorama Card, ALL-IN Card White, Super Ski Card Premium, Wanderschaukel-Ticket, and Berge- und Thermen Card. Non-ski offerings include the Panoramawelt Gastein (year-round panorama attractions), Bergrestaurant Hirsch & Maus, and Après-Ski entertainment venues. The company operates as an integrated tourism destination rather than a modular software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Ticketshop Digital ticketing platform for purchasing summer and winter lift tickets, season passes, and specialty tickets for cable cars in the Gastein Valley, integrated with the Ski amadé network.
• Sommertickets (Summer Tickets) Summer season tickets and day tickets for cable car rides including ascents/descents, the Almorama Card multi-day product, and the Berge- und Thermen Card combining mountain access with thermal spa visits.
• Wintertickets (Winter Tickets) Winter ski pass products including day tickets, multi-day tickets, ALL-IN Card White, and Super Ski Card Premium for skiing across the Ski amadé network.
• Schlossalm-Angertal-Stubnerkogel Ski Area Main connected ski swing in Skigastein featuring top-prepared slopes and modern lift facilities, certified as a family mountain under the Best Austrian Summer Mountain Railways program.
• Sportgastein Ski Area Highest located piste and freeride area in Ski amadé, offering glacier-free skiing at altitudes reaching 2,650 meters.
• Graukogel Ski Area Demanding natural snow ski area with the Zirbenzauber stone pine trail, known for scenic views and alpine charm.
• Dorfgastein-Großarltal Ski Area Diverse ski swing connecting Dorfgastein with the Großarltal valley, offering a colorful range of piste experiences.
• Panoramawelt Gastein Year-round panorama world featuring attractions like the Stubnerkogel suspension bridge, viewing platforms with 360-degree views, and themed trails such as the Zirbenzauber stone pine trail.
• Bergrestaurant Hirsch & Maus Modern on-mountain restaurant at Schlossalm combining contemporary design with alpine coziness, offering regional cuisine with panoramic views of the Hohe Tauern mountains.
• Bergrestaurant Kleine Scharte New mountain restaurant being constructed on the Schlossalm, with groundbreaking in April 2025 and planned opening in December 2025, operated by the Scharfetter family.
• Apr\u00e8s-Ski Entertainment Venues A selection of apr\u00e8s-ski venues including Silver Bullet Bar, Haeggbloms Bar, Lederhosenbar, Bellevue Alm, Cafe Christl, and Weitmoserin for post-skiing entertainment.
• Stubnerkogel Aussichtsberg (Viewpoint Mountain) Certified scenic viewpoint mountain offering 360-degree panoramic views, featuring attractions such as suspension bridges and viewing platforms.
• Wanderschaukel-Ticket (Hiking Swing Ticket) Hiking area ticket for summit hopping, valid for Schlossalm, Kasereben, Sender, and Stubnerkogel cable cars during the summer season.
• Berge- und Thermen Card Combined card offering access to both mountain railways and thermal spas in the Gastein Valley, integrating alpine and wellness experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ km of pistes across 4 ski areas
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ski amadécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGasteiner Bergbahnen is a member of the Ski amadé consortium, Austria's largest ski association, representing the Top of Ski amadé. This partnership provides access to a network of ski areas, joint marketing, and integrated ticketing systems including products like ALL-IN Card White, SuperSkiCard Premium, and other consortium-wide season passes.
• ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with ÖBB for combined train and ski lift tickets, allowing visitors to travel by train to the Gastein Valley and use the ski lifts seamlessly. The ÖBB Kombiticket integrates rail travel with ski access.
• Gasteinertal Tourismus GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional tourism organization partner for marketing the Gastein Valley destination, including joint promotional materials, event coordination, and destination management.
• Alpenterme Gastein and Felsentherme Bad GasteinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with thermal spas offering combined packages like the Berge- und Thermen Card that integrates mountain railway access with thermal spa visits, promoting wellness tourism in the region.
• B2B PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOpen to B2B collaboration opportunities with companies seeking partnerships that generate added value for guests, environment, and community. Interested parties can inquire via email for potential collaborations.
• Oberbank AG Bad HofgasteinminorOthersBanking partner for Gasteiner Bergbahnen AG, IBAN: AT75 1509 5003 2100 0192

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mayrhofner Bergbahnen: Operates cable cars and ski lifts in the Mayrhofen/Hippach ski region in Tirol. Closely comparable as a regional Austrian ski lift operator with multi-area product, summer offerings, and consortium-style integration.
• Bergbahnen Sölden: Operates the Sölden ski area in Tirol, Austria — a comparable integrated ski resort with multiple ski areas, cable cars, and lift infrastructure serving both winter and summer tourism. Directly comparable on business model, product mix, and target customer.
• Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn: Operates one of Austria's largest interconnected ski regions with a comparable multi-area lift model, year-round tourism, and direct-to-consumer ticketing. Same operational template and customer profile.
• Schmittenhöhebahn AG: Operates the Zell am See / Schmittenhöhe ski area in Salzburg, the same Austrian federal state as Gastein. Closely comparable on size, customer mix, and integrated winter/summer product.
• Ischgl Silvretta Arena: Cross-border Austrian-Swiss ski area operated by Silvrettaseilbahn AG. Comparable as a premium integrated ski destination with year-round tourism, cable car infrastructure, and consortium-style marketing.
• Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel: Kitzbühel cable car company operating a flagship Austrian ski destination with multi-area lift infrastructure, premium ticketing, and integrated summer experience. Same business model and customer base.
• Silvretta Montafon Bergbahnen: Operates cable cars and ski lifts in Vorarlberg, Austria. Direct comparable as a regional integrated ski resort operator with year-round tourism, multi-area pistes, and consortium participation.
• SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental: One of Austria's largest interconnected ski regions (Tirol) operating as a cooperative of lift companies. Comparable in scale, multi-area product, and direct-to-consumer ticketing model.

Broad incumbents

• Compagnie du Mont-Blanc: French operator of cable cars and mountain railways in the Mont-Blanc region. Comparable as a European integrated cable car / ski lift operator with multi-site portfolio and year-round mountain tourism.
• Jungfraubahnen Holding AG: Swiss mountain railway and cable car operator in the Jungfrau region. Comparable in core business of cable car / mountain railway operations and year-round tourism, though significantly larger and publicly listed.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gasteinerbergbahnen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gasteiner-bergbahnen-ag

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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