Sign up for the conference in our registration system, book your accommodation here, and sit back while we take care of the rest!
In case of any open questions do not hesitate to get in touchBy railway
If feasible, we strongly encourage participants to choose a climate conscious travel option such as train travel to the conference. Bad Hofgastein can be reached by a direct railway line from Salzburg (75 minutes via Railjet or EC) or Munich (180 minutes via EC), and there are many international connections to Bad Hofgastein with travel via Salzburg, Villach Central Station, or other stops on the railway line.
In partnership with the Salzburg regional government, we are pleased to offer EHFG 2024 delegates complimentary train travel between Salzburg and Bad Hofgastein.
Timetables and connection information are available on the website of the Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and we also recommend checking out options for your international train connection via Trainline.
If you have trouble identifying a suitable rail itinerary or need further advice, please do not hesitate to contact us.
By plane
Arrival at Salzburg Airport
Salzburg Airport is the closest to the conference venue. Transfer time is approx. 60 minutes.
The EHFG shuttle service between Salzburg Airport/Bad Hofgastein is in operation between Sunday 22 and Saturday 28 September. The welcome desk at the airport will be operational from Monday 23 until Wednesday 25 September. In order to schedule your pick-up time, we ask you please enter your flight details in our registration system. Please note that the shuttle drive from Salzburg to Bad Hofgastein is around 2 hours. On the way to Salzburg we count 4 hours including the check-in time (2 hours transfer plus 2 hours check-in).
Arrival at Munich Airport
A special shuttle service will additionally be provided to / from Munich Airport, as follows:
- morning of Tuesday 24 September (leaving at 11:00 am - please select flights arriving before 10:00): Munich airport - Bad Hofgastein
- morning of Wednesday 25 September (leaving at 11:00 am - please select flights arriving before 10:00): Munich airport - Bad Hofgastein
- afternoon of Friday 27 September (leaving at 14:30): Bad Hofgastein - Munich airport
Munich Airport has two arrival terminals. Please collect your luggage and exit through customs. Independent of your arrival in Terminal 1 or 2, please walk towards Starbucks located in Terminal 2, Gates G & H on level three. Our shuttle driver will be waiting for you with a clearly visible "EHFG Shuttle" sign.
If you would like to book a shuttle to/from Munich airport please contact us via office@ehfg.org. Please note that the shuttle drive from Munich to Bad Hofgastein is around 3-4 hours. On the way to Munich we count 6 hours including the check-in time (4 hours transfer plus 2 hours check-in).
By car
Tauernplatz 1, 5630 Bad Hofgastein, Austria.
For further information please see "Get your directions" below or refer to https://www.gastein.com/en/service/arrival/car/.
External shuttle providers
Gastein Valley to/from Salzburg or Munich airport:
To book your hotel please follow this link. If you need any help or further information, please contact the Gastein Tourism team by emailing info@gastein.com or by phone from Mon-Fri from 8:00-16:00 on +43 6432 3393111.