Every parent knows: if the kids are happy, so are mom and dad and the grandparents. It's therefore all the more important to pay attention to a few things when choosing hotels for family vacations. Questions such as: What equipment for babies and toddlers is already available, is there a playroom, is there a babysitting service and what's the kids experience? All these questions need to be clarified in advance. Fortunately, there are now many fantastic hotels in Austria that specialize in vacations with children.

HOCHKÖNIGIN - Mountain Resort****

© die HOCHKÖNIGIN, Lorenz Masser

This wonderful hotel in Maria Alm in Salzburg is perfect for families. The Family Spa offers a comprehensive range of wellness facilities including a steam bath and sauna as well as a private indoor pool. Families can also use the fantastic outdoor infinity pool and the whirlpool in the QUEEN SPA. The outdoor playground, FUN ARENA & KIDDYZONE 24/7 - with soft play area, children's cinema, giant slide, soccer corner and much more - provide plenty of action. Outdoor adventures await the little ones in the forest slide park, at the Prinzensee lake, on bike tours, archery or on the summer toboggan run. So it's no wonder when everyone falls into their cozy beds in the family rooms in the evening, tired but happy ...

Offer "Children's laughter - summer in the mountains"

• from 5 nights in the booked room category
• Pleasure pension
• Use of the QUEEN SPA and FAMILY SPA - while the children run around in the Fun Arena, parents can relax in the new TIARA SPA - adults only
• 1 hour riding with Paula or 20 minutes on the open-air go-kart track per child
• Daily activity program, daily free cable car rides

the HOCHKÖNIGIN
Hochkönigstraße 27, 5761 Maria Alm, Salzburg, Austria
Tel.: +43 6584 7447
Web: hochkoenigin.com
Price: Doubles from € 325

 

EDELWEISS*****

© the EDELWEISS

Babies, toddlers, children and teenagers feel just as at home here as parents and grandparents. This is partly due to the special variety and numerous special features for families. Prinz Edelweiss accompanies the kids on an unforgettable vacation. He can even be found on the bed linen of the beautiful family suites. Whether you're letting off steam on the five slides in the water slide park, relaxing in Prinzenland or making new friends in the kids' club: The activities on offer are incredibly varied. It ranges from baking apple strudel with Prince Edelweiss to a nature day including a sausage barbecue and a train ride. Childcare is included from the age of three, and individual care is available for babies for an extra charge and subject to availability. The Baby Mountain Area with mini ball pool, breastfeeding area and much more is available for them.

DAS EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort
Unterbergstraße 65, 5611 Grossarl, Austria
Tel.: +43 6414 3000
Web: edelweiss-grossarl.com
Price: Doubles from € 680

 

Hotel Tauernhof****

© Hotel Tauernhof

Hotels for family vacations today have to offer more than just an extra bed in the room. This can be seen at Hotel Tauernhof in Grossarl. Here, guests will find everything they need for a happy family vacation. In addition to beautiful family suites, there's also a petting zoo, playrooms, a large adventure playground and a spa and wellness area of over 2,000 square meters, including indoor and outdoor pools. Parents and their children can enjoy quality time in the breathtakingly beautiful natural surroundings during a picnic in the countryside. Those who want to get even closer to it can go on a discovery tour with binoculars or visit the farm. There are barbecues, pony rides and all kinds of exciting things to do. Numerous hiking and biking tours also start right on the doorstep. There are over 40 mountain huts to take a break at..

Hotel Tauernhof
Unterbergstraße 55, 5611 Großarl, Austria
Tel: +43 6414 2640
Web: tauernhof.com
Price: Doubles from € 285

 

POST Family Resort****S

© POST Family Resort

As one of the best hotels for families in Austria, the POST Family Resort offers the perfect mix. It simply got it all. For example, the fantastic nature of Salzburger Land. Or the fact that child and baby care is available 10 hours a day. The little ones can look forward to a holiday paradise including a six-hectare adventure land. The outdoor thermal water pool and natural bathing lake make the dreams of little mermen and mermaids come true. And active kids can get up close and personal with friendly horses at the riding stables, beat their parents at mini golf or a game of tennis or have fun in the trampoline park. But that's not all. There's also a soccer pitch, a climbing and bouldering tower and a water playground to conquer.

POST Family Resort
Niederland 28, 5091 Unken, Austria
Tel: +43 6589 42260
Web: post-familyresort.com
Price: Doubles from € 560

 

Family Nature Resort Moar Gut*****

© Moar Gut

Moar Gut in Grossarl is also one of the most luxurious hotels for family vacations. Discerning families will find a fabulous retreat for quality time together in the middle of the Salzburg mountains. Little guests will have the time of their lives here. And their parents? Likewise! Because Moar Gut caters to the needs of every single family member. 46 family suites ensure that every guest - no matter how old - gets the attention they deserve. The resort extends over 150,000 square meters and has the character of a car-free village. Loving childcare workers look after the little guests. All the equipment you need for a vacation with babies and children is also available. The range of activities is particularly varied. Even the youngest ones can look forward to baby wellness and baby swimming courses. Horse riding, wellness, nature experiences and much more await guests.

Familien Natur Resort Moar Gut
Moargasse 22, 5611 Großarl, Austria
Tel: +43 6414 318
Web: moargut.com
Price: Doubles from € 980