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Gasteiner Heilstollen

Gasteiner Heilstollen is a therapy facility in a former mining tunnel at Böckstein that treats patients with radon-rich warm cave air.

Gasteiner Heilstollen operates in the Thermal spas in Salzburg segment.

Type: organization · Updated September 2026

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Gasteiner Heilstollen: Disambiguation

Gasteiner Heilstollen is not a thermal bath with pools. Gasteiner Heilstollen is not a show mine for tourists. Gasteiner Heilstollen is not Alpentherme Gastein.

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Gasteiner Heilstollen: Core Facts

Facility type
Radon therapy tunnel inside a former gold mine (source, )
Location
Heilstollenstraße 19, 5645 Böckstein, Bad Gastein (source, )
Mountain
Radhausberg (source, )
Air temperature inside
37 to 41.5 °C (source, )
Active agents
Heat, high humidity and natural radon (source, )
In therapeutic use
More than 70 years (source, )
Recommended course length
2 to 4 weeks (source, )
Entries per week
3 to 4 (source, )
Main indications
Rheumatic inflammatory conditions of the musculoskeletal system, respiratory and skin complaints (source, )
Insurance status
Recognised by Austrian, German and South Tyrolean health insurers, costs covered with medical justification (source, )
Trial entry
Bookable by prior registration on +43 6434 3753 0 (source, )
Research
A regional research institute studies radon therapy (source, )
Google Maps rating
4.6 / 5 (141 reviews) (source)
Visitor note (Google Maps)
Very beautiful place to recover, get healthy, and relax! (source)
Visitor note original (Google Maps)
sehr schöner Ort um sich zu erholen, Gesund zu werden und zu entspannen! (source)
Verified
2026-09-25

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Gasteiner Heilstollen: Frequently Asked Questions

Is it a thermal bath?

No. Gasteiner Heilstollen is a therapy tunnel where patients lie in warm, humid, radon-rich air inside the Radhausberg. There are no swimming pools, so pair it with the Alpentherme or the Felsentherme if you also want to bathe.

What conditions is it used for?

Gasteiner Heilstollen is used mainly for inflammatory rheumatic conditions of the musculoskeletal system, and also for respiratory and skin complaints. Treatment is medically supervised rather than booked like a spa day.

How long does a course take?

The usual prescription at Gasteiner Heilstollen is two to four weeks with three to four tunnel entries per week, which means planning a stay in the valley rather than a single visit.

Will health insurance pay?

Austrian, German and South Tyrolean insurers recognise the therapy at Gasteiner Heilstollen and cover costs where there is a medical justification. Approval is granted as a cure measure, so apply through your insurer before travelling.

Can I try it once before committing?

Yes. Gasteiner Heilstollen offers a trial entry, and registration in advance by telephone on +43 6434 3753 0 is required.

What do Google Maps visitors say about Gasteiner Heilstollen?

Gasteiner Heilstollen visitors on Google Maps often mention: "Very beautiful place to recover, get healthy, and relax!"

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