World-class tennis at the Bad Gastein ski resort

World-class tennis will be played in Bad Gastein from July 21 to 29 this year. The best young female tennis players will compete for victory in the WTA tournament. The winner will receive $175,000.

Bad Gastein, the magnificent ski resort in the Salzburger Land region of Austria, is showing its summery side. World-class tennis players at the Bad Gastein ski resort—that's quite a sensational headline. The little mountain village of Bad Gastein, home to 5,600 people, is dressing up in its finest summer attire. The jewel among Austria's ski resorts lies at an altitude of 1,000 m, surrounded by the crystal-clear mountain air of an idyllic landscape.

Even during a summer vacation, a stay in Bad Gastein is an experience. The ski resort, the golf course, the famous thermal springs, the casino and now tennis—all of these are attractions in Bad Gastein. The tennis tournament is a great reason to take a short summer vacation in Bad Gastein. For the first time, Bad Gastein will host competitions for the titles of Austrian club champion and European tennis champion. In this unique tennis competition, professional and amateur sport will be brought together.

The female tennis players are staying at the Europäischer Hof in Bad Gastein. The Europäischer Hof offers excellent sports facilities in a luxurious setting. The Gastein golf course is right next to the hotel. Bad Gastein is a vacation destination for discerning travelers at any time of year. Whatever your interests, you are sure to find something in its exceptional range of leisure activities. 200 km of ski slopes reach elevations of up to 2,700 m. There are runs of every difficulty level. Many a tennis fan will discover a passion for skiing holidays in Bad Gastein.