Get ready for winter - 6 special retreats in the mountains
Cosy chalets and stylish hideaways: Enjoy your winter break in the mountains in style at these 6 special addresses.
19 December 2021
Picturesque winter landscapes, snowy peaks and glittering snow - in winter the mountains show their most beautiful side! In these 6 special hideaways guests enjoy a special winter break!
The Arula Chalets
Oberlech 706, 6764 Lech am Arlberg, Vorarlberg, Austria
arulachalets.com
With an ideal ski-in/ski-out location, the Arula Chalets score points in the Lech ski area. The two chalets are characterised by modern alpine furnishings and numerous extras, such as their own spa areas, butler service and an in-house ice skating rink. On nice days, guests can enjoy the panoramic view of the mountains in the heated outdoor jacuzzi, or treat tired muscles to a relaxing massage. In the evening, the in-house chefs provide hungry guests with excellent dishes - of course with the matching wine accompaniment.
Chalet Mimi
Oberlech 141, 6764 Lech am Arlberg, Vorarlberg, Austria
chaletmimi.com
Already the morning starts at Chalet Mimi with breathtaking views. The elegant chalet is situated in a perfect ski-in/ski-out location and already from bed guests can admire the first rays of sun on the surrounding mountain peaks in the morning. Up to 14 people stay comfortably in the hideaway - perfect for a family getaway. A highlight is the 14-metre indoor pool and the in-house spa area where you can be pampered all around. The private chef serves Austrian and international delicacies with a matching wine accompaniment, perfect after a long day on the slopes of the Lech ski area.
AlpenParks Chalet & Apartment Alpina Seefeld
Geigenbühelstraße 125, 6100 Seefeld, Tyrol, Austria
alpenparks.at/seefeld
In idyllic Seefeld in Tyrol, cozy retreats for couples or families await with the AlpenParks Chalets. The chalets and holiday apartments in chalet style playfully combine tradition with modern luxury and some have a private sauna or infrared cabin for tired muscles. In the main house, guests can relax in the spa area, order snacks in the bistro - or cater for themselves in the chalet. Amidst the snow-covered fairytale landscape, travellers here will be delighted to find numerous cross-country ski trails and the picturesque lake to stroll around. Perfect for a quiet break away from the hustle and bustle.
Quellenhof Leutasch
Weidach 288, 6105 Leutasch, Tyrol, Austria
quellenhof.at
In the middle of the Olympiaregion Seefeld, a special hideaway awaits you with the Quellenhof in Leutasch. A wide network of cross-country ski trails awaits enthusiastic winter sports enthusiasts right outside the front door. The Leutasch valley is the ideal place for romantic winter hikes through the picturesque landscape. On cold days, guests sweat in the sauna, do laps in the heated outdoor pool or unwind with soothing treatments - the menu ranges from Ayurvedic treatments to skin care for men. Indulgence is not neglected in the in-house restaurant, where regional products are processed into tasty creations. The perfect wine accompaniment comes from the extensive Vineum wine cellar.
Hotel Waldrast Dolomiti
Hauensteinweg 25, 39040 Siusi allo Sciliar, South Tyrol/Trentino, Italy
hotel-waldrast.com
Personal service and hospitality are top priorities at the family-run Hotel Waldrast. The charming hideaway is located in the ski area Alpe di Siusi/Gröden and is part of the Dolomiti Superski ski pass network. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy endless kilometres of perfectly groomed slopes in the South Tyrolean Dolomites. After a long day on the skis, the WaldSPA invites you to unwind. In addition to heated pools, relaxation rooms and numerous saunas, the spa menu leaves nothing to be desired. The culinary delights also score points: In the evening, a 4-course menu of choice awaits, while the breakfast buffet ensures the perfect start to the day. The picturesque location and the cosy rooms round off the time out at the foot of the Alpe di Siusi.
Sonnwies Dolomites
Alter Runggerweg 20, 39040 Luson, South Tyrol/Trentino, Italy
sonnwies.com
The Sonnwies Dolomites is the perfect retreat for families. In addition to childcare for big and small adventurers, the hotel's own organic farm is waiting to be discovered by the young guests. In the midst of the Eisacktal Dolomites, families can go snowshoeing, tobogganing, or practice their first ski turns on the magic carpet behind the house. Those who want to take it a little easier on cold days can relax in the adults-only spa, or let off steam with the kids in the aqua park.