When the temperature starts to get to you, the Alps promise a more temperate climate, along with cool mountain lakes and breathtaking summits. If you want to escape the summer heat, these five alpine hideaways provide a perfect getaway for young and old!

Waldhaus Sils

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The luxurious Waldhaus Sils has been awarded 5 stars, and rightly so: Nestled between two lakes, the hotel sits in an excellent location atop a hill above the idyllic village of Sils Maria in the Engadine. An extensive range of wellness and relaxation options awaits you on over 1500m². Versatile saunas, steam baths and professional massages can all be found in the Waldhaus Spa. In addition to wellness retreats, there is also a wide range of activities: Thanks to its ideal location, several hiking routes and bike trails are easily and quickly accessible from the Waldhaus Sils. Holidaymakers will find golf and tennis facilities in the immediate vicinity, as well as opportunities for water sports and boat trips. The Waldhaus is particularly enticing in culinary terms. Guests enjoy delicious regional dishes, made by a passionate team. So nothing stands in the way of an active and relaxing summer in the Engadin!

Waldhaus Sils
Via da Fex 3, 7514 Sils Maria, Switzerland
Tel.: +41 81 838 51 00
Web: waldhaus-sils.ch

Hotel Traube

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Originally a monastery and later used as an inn, the Hotel Traube in Pfunds has been a haven of hospitality and tradition since 1586. The family-run hotel combines the coziness and hospitality Tyrol is famous for with modern comfort, offering its guests a home away from home. The Hotel Traube consists of the WIRTS.haus and AKTIV.haus, and provides for anything your heart desires. In the WIRTS.haus, the old main building, you will find traditional, yet contemporary, rooms, a restaurant, the FUXlounge and a wellness area within th historic walls. The AKTIV.haus focuses on body and soul. It offers the heated OUTDOOR.pool, a gym and modern rooms, which are cozily furnished to convey a sense of coziness.

Hotel Traube
Stuben 10, 6542 Pfunds, Austria
Tel.: +43 5474 5210
Web: traube-pfunds.at

Hotel Tauernhof

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Time for living: that's the motto of the family-run Hotel Tauernhof in Grossarl. With panoramic views of a breathtaking mountain landscape, the hotel offers the ideal location for a wide selection of hiking trails in the picturesque Grossarl Valley. There are also plenty of tours to enjoy by bike or with climbing equipment. The Tauernhof also offers free scooter rentals, so you can explore the Grossarl region even more. Wellness fans also get their money's worth here, as relaxation is a top priority at the Tauernhof's wellness paradise. In addition to the sauna world, there's great 2,000m² pool area. Those who want to relax can retreat to the adults-only section and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. As for dining, Head Chef Maximilian Ruppert places particular emphasis on regional and seasonal products. The Tauernhof also offers special activities directly at the hotel: Throughout the summer, there is a pleasantly intimate barbecue evening every Friday. In short: a time-out that will stay with you.

Hotel Tauernhof
Unterbergstraße 55, 5611 Großarl, Austria
Tel.: +43 6414 2640
Web: tauernhof.com

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Alpenstern Panoramahotel

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Run by the warm-hearted Bischof and Steinfeld families, the Alpenstern Panoramahotel is an exceptional 4-star-superior hotel. The traditional, yet modern, hotel is located in the heart of the Bregenzerwald hiking region. Guests appreciate the perfect starting point directly on the popular hiking trail network of Damüls, and those who don't want to scale the mountain alone can be guided to the summits by our newly qualified mountain guide and hostess, Corina. Strollers, hiking enthusiasts or even rock climbers – there is a suitable route for everyone. In addition to the extensive sauna world, the Alpenstern also boasts stylish outdoor and indoor pools. Also brand new in summer are the yoga classes with Esther Alexandra Groiss, who brings body and soul into harmony.

There are also plenty of culinary delights at the Alpenstern: guests can dine in the "Genusshalde" restaurant, which has been awarded two toques, feast on a 5-course menu of their choice in the in-house restaurant "1580" or indulge in the delights of the "Löffelspitze". Chefs Peter Bischof and Sandro Abel share a very special passion: Austrian cuisine, which they like to interpret in new and modern ways. And whenever possible, with regional produce. Experienced sommeliers Corina and Max recommend the most enjoyable wine to accompany the delicious dishes.

Alpenstern Panoramahotel
Oberdamüls 191, 6884 Damüls, Austria
Tel.: +43 5510 513
Web: hotel-alpenstern.at

DAS EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort

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DAS EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort offers an ideal starting point for numerous activities in the beautiful Grossarl Valley. Their Hike In - Hike Out offer provides countless scenic routes through gorgeous alpine landscape – from casual strollers to athletes, there is something for everyone. Once you reach the summit, there are a total of 40 mountain huts to stop off at and enjoy traditional dishes – with amazing panoramic views of the picturesque mountains.

Wellness is also a priority here: The EDELWEISS Mountain Spa extends over 5 floors and offers saunas, pools and a wide range of treatments. The delicious EDELWEISS Mountain Cuisine is a rare treat: Local products and seasonal ingredients are exquisitely prepared by head chef Alexander Hettegger, who has earned two toques by Gault&Millau for his cooking. The restaurant area was recently renovated so that guests can dine in a relaxed and elegant atmosphere. From August, the entire hotel will shine in new splendor - with new, cozy suites and a renovated main building, raising the bar even further.

DAS EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort
Unterbergstraße 65, 5611 Großarl
Tel.: +43 6414 3000
Web: edelweiss-grossarl.com