The Most Beautiful Hotels for a Summer Retreat in the Austrian Alps
In the land of mountains, there's truly no shortage of top addresses - get to experience wonderful hotels for an ideal summer retreat.
August 12, 2024
Gourmet and Panorama Hotel Alpenstern
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When summer arrives in Bregenzerwald, the mountains become a place of absolute longing. Between the green alpine meadows and rugged peaks of the Damüls-Mellau hiking area, Alpenstern is in a dream location as a starting point for adventures. Holidaymakers benefit from a wide range of activities, such as guided hiking tours, outdoor picnics, biking and yoga. Here, you are very close to nature - you can also enjoy the breathtaking view in the à la carte restaurant with a sun terrace while enjoying Alpine specialties. All guests who want even more are of course welcome to enjoy fine dining at Restaurant Löffelspitze.
Genießer- und Panoramahotel Alpenstern
Damüls 191, 6884 Damüls, Austria
Tel.: +43 5510 5130
Web: hotel-alpenstern.at
Price: Doubles from € 126
Alpine Resort Sportalm
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In the Sportalm's logo, you'll find the strong ibex not without reason: the active hotel is located north of Wildspitze in the middle of a breathtaking glacier world and invites holidaymakers to immerse themselves in the high mountain nature, whether on hikes, mountain biking or climbing adventures. With the Pitztal Summer Card, guests can also enjoy a wide range of free attractions. After a day outdoors, recharge your batteries in the Naturpark Spa with saunas and an infinity pool or in the lovingly and sustainably furnished rooms. The tasty cuisine with seasonal and regional delicacies is also a highlight.
Alpine Resort Sportalm
Plangeross 36, 6481 Plangeroß, Austria
Tel.: +43 5413 86203
Web: sportalm.net
Price: Doubles from € 143 incl. three-quarter board
DAS EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort
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It has been a feel-good place for generations and a place where enjoyment plays the leading role: DAS EDELWEISS combines all of this under one roof. And it keeps up with the times: in order to meet the ever-increasing demands of hospitality, the luxury hotel has undergone a massive makeover in recent years. New wellness areas (especially for the youngest guests) and new rooms with fresh interiors have been created. In time for the 2024 summer season, guests will benefit from the modernization of all rooms and suites, the construction of two new Top Adults Suites and the reimagined original restaurant Die Hoamat 78.
DAS EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort
Unterbergstraße 65, 5611 Großarl, Austria
Tel.: +43 6414 3000
Web: edelweiss-grossarl.com
Price: Doubles from € 235
Chalet Falk
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The newly built luxury chalet with the best facilities in Carinthia is truly unique: located in the Nockberge Biosphere Park at an altitude of 1323 meters, it offers unparalleled peace and privacy. This unique property is characterized by its spacious, open architecture, which brings the picturesque natural surroundings right into the house. With 250 square meters on three levels, it offers eight beds in four suites, each with its own bathroom, a lounge with an open fireplace and exclusive kitchen, a private spa with panoramic sauna, a heated outdoor pool and a 1200 square meter private garden with a cosy fireplace and direct access to the Oswald stream. You can also book a private chef on request.
Chalet Falk
Falkertweg 5, 9546 St. Oswald, Austria
Tel.: +43 676 4734934
Web: chaletfalk.at
Price: Chalet from € 750
Moar Gut
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It doesn't take much to make children's eyes light up and give families an environment in which they can grow creatively, become one with nature and indulge in complete relaxation. Moar Gut is just such a place. The sustainable resort extends over 150,000 square meters and offers exciting nature experiences for young and old thanks to its own organic farm and quiet spots. Lillee Baby Spa was opened in summer 2024 to pay special attention to the youngest guests. Floating, gentle massages and baby yoga stimulate the natural motor skills of newborns. They're precious moments of closeness for mother and child.
Moar Gut
Moargasse 22, 5611 Großarl, Austria
Tel.: +43 6414 318
Web: moargut.com
Price: Doubles from € 295
Neubergerhof
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The inviting four-star family and hiking hotel in the beautiful Salzburg mountains makes a family vacation a very special experience. Not only is the outdoor infinity pool an absolute highlight here, but rides with the hotel's eight horses are also on the program. The area surrounding the hotel also offers the perfect terrain for hiking enthusiasts. The comfortable rooms exude alpine charm and are furnished with natural materials to promote a good night's sleep so that you get to relax after an exciting day. The 3/4 gourmet board includes a children's buffet.
Neubergerhof
Neuberger Straße 11, 5532 Filzmoos, Austria
Tel.: +43 6453 8381
Web: neubergerhof.at
Price: 7 nights from € 994 per person
Amrai Suites
Amrai Suites
Get to experience Maisäß, Steinschafe and Funkenfeuer: Montafon is a valley full of customs that are still actively practiced today. To immerse yourself in the unspoiled nature with its rich culture, it's best to stay at the AMRAI Suites, a charming oasis of well-being in the middle of the mountains. The rooms are a tribute to the region, spacious and designed with attention to detail. Enjoy the unique view from the spectacular infinity sky pool or experience exciting active adventures as part of the BergePLUS adventure program away from the crowds.
Amrai Suites
Außerlitzstraße 23, 6780 Schruns, Austria
Tel.: +43 5556 211200
Web: amrai-suites.at
Price: Suite from € 300
Bergdorf Prechtlgut
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Hardly any other place exudes as much alpine charm as Prechtlgut. The 9,000 square meter area in Wagrain is home to traditionally built wooden chalets, providing a retreat for guests who appreciate the peace and nature of the mountains. The chalets are cozy and inviting, combining the original with a touch of contemporary luxury. Because warm summer days are best spent outdoors, the turquoise-blue swimming pond in the garden is a popular meeting place. Hikes and mountain bike tours start right on the doorstep and take you to lofty heights if you wish. Connoisseurs can either dine in their own chalet or round off the evening in the Prechtlstadl restaurant.
Bergdorf Prechtlgut
Hofmark 1, 5602 Wagrain, Austria
Tel.: +43 6413 2030420
Web: prechtlgut.at
Price: Chalet with breakfast from € 295
This article appeared in the Falstaff TRAVEL issue Summer 2024.