Bad Gastein is a spa town in Austria, situated in the middle of the National Park Hohe Tauern, at 1,000 meters (3,280 ft.) above sea level. It hosted the 1958 World Championships in alpine skiing. It is located at the head of the Gastein valley, within the state of Salzburg, in which Salzburg is the major city. The name "Bad" means "spa", reflecting the town's history as a resort.
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