The Straubingerplatz ever since was the heart of the spa’s town, located right next to Bad Gastein’s picturesque waterfall. The goal was to establish Straubingerplatz as a vibrant hub for visitors and locals alike, the Badeschloss attracting both guests and locals of all ages. The hotel Badeschloss celebrates its own history, while taking a playful approach to bathing culture. It is a place where the past meets the present, and its atmosphere is vibrant and sociable. 


The facade of the 13-floor newbuild behind the original builidng was designed as a double-skin, coloured-concrete construction. The fact that the skins have different thicknesses gives the facade a lively appearance and a relief-like character that blends into the Alpine surroundings. This principle extends to the different designs of the windows: Ornamental brass balustrades add sparkle to the otherwise rock-like structure. The upper storeys feature bay windows that project beyond the facade and serve as decorative elements and “display cabinets” for bathtubs.

The proverbial – and literal – crowning glory is the infinity pool on the roof; the glass crystal steps into the pool take centre stage and are a reference to the glass domes on the roof of the Bad Gastein conference centre, planned by architect Gerhard Garstenauer. 


The name – Badeschloss – means “bathing palace”, which perfectly describes what the hotel is all about. The community table is clad with white tiles, the yellow table in the lobby is reminiscent of a diving board, the guidance system is inspired by swimming pools, as is the open kitchen. A long wall of lockers – which recalls the changing rooms in public baths – serves as a cloakroom for locals who want to join the party.

In the core of the old building, the F&B areas are located, each room designed according to a baroque sequence of spaces. Following the overall theme, only a "light layer" in the form of light blue wall tiles was added to the restaurant, three original Lobmeyr chandeliers were updated to modern standards, the solid wood floor restored, and a "new layer" added with neon accents on benches and tables. A specially curated art concept was developed with the local art festival.


The rooftop spa in the newbuild spans three floors, and the spacious terrace on the 13th floor boasts a rooftop pool with stunning glass crystal steps. The modern signature wall with lettering spelling out “Alpine Swim Club” sets the tone, complemented by wavy metal lines, wooden slats, flashes of cobalt blue, and a terrazzo look. 


„A bath you can spend the night in” – that is the concept for the exclusive rooms in the original building of the cosmopolitan-style Badeschloss. This idea infuses the entire atmosphere and is reflected in a variety of scenarios revolving around bathtubs or showers. Due to the polygonal shape of the new building, all rooms here open up to the stunning view and impress, for example, with a bathtub with a panoramic view.