Gastein Waterfall

The Gasteiner Ache river drops through the very centre of the town in three tiers, with a total height of 341 metres. This is a rare sight: the waterfall is not situated outside the settlement but forms its very axis — bridges and stairways lead right alongside the water, and hotels stand on the rocks on either side. The roar can be heard from the upper streets, and at night the middle tier is illuminated. Access is short and requires no hiking equipment.