Falkensteiner Hotel Kronplatz

The active hotel in the Dolomites offers unique experiences for mountain lovers year-round. Designed by star architect Matteo Thun, the luxury retreat with 97 light-flooded rooms and suites is also a highlight for connoisseurs. As soon as the first drop of wine is ready and the ripe chestnuts fall to the ground, it's Törggelen time in South Tyrol – a nostalgic custom that's essential to the region! The Falkensteiner Hotel Kronplatz honors the tradition and refines the popular custom at their Gourmet Törggelen in a rustic parlor, located directly in front of the hotel. The whole thing is accompanied by a masterful wine pairing. The chestnuts are sourced locally. The festivities breathe new life into authentic (and beloved) rural dishes.

Falkensteiner Hotel Kronplatz
Seilbahnstraße 1c, 39031 Reischach/Bruneck, South Tyrol/Trentino, Italy
Tel.: +39 0474 862400
Web: falkensteiner.com/kronplatz
Price: doubles from €359 per night

Hotel BLÜ

In idyllic Bad Hofgastein, the lovingly designed Hotel BLÜ is the new place-to-be. While the valley is still autumnal and invites you to stroll and relax, the mountain peaks are already covered with a thick layer of snow. It's the perfect time to stay at Hotel BLÜ, a place fully dedicated to free expression. Good sleep and relaxation are prioritized here just as much as diverse culinary delights. In addition to local delicacies, the hotel's in-house restaurant also serves oriental Levant cuisine. In autumn, the game is on for gourmet guests: warming soups, fruity tofu, but also local venison and more make up the seasonal menu. In addition, the colorfully designed establishment is also known for its international à la carte breakfast and the fabulous BLÜ Bar. By the way, Hotel BLÜ and the restaurant forego a winter break, which makes it the ideal location for Christmas parties and other events in the region.

Hotel BLÜ
Kaiser Franz Platz 1, 5630 Bad Hofgastein
Tel.: +43 6432 6230
Web: hotelblue.at
Price: doubles from €130

Mörwald

Discerning travelers will find a luxurious getaway at the Hotel am Wagram. From the double rooms in the superior category to the spacious penthouse suite, guests will feel completely at home amid the elegant surroundings. The high-quality Wittmann beds tempt guests to press the snooze button just one more time. The hotel's own spa area provides additional relaxation. Furthermore, the house shines with its culinary variety, for which Toni Mörwald is personally responsible. His motto "eating time is living time" is ingrained into the concept of the in-house restaurants, all of which know how to enchant with their tasteful creations. From simple pleasures at Kochbar im Wirtshaus in Feuersbrunn to the upscale dining culture at Zur Traube and the gourmet restaurant Toni M., guests can look forward to an unparalleled culinary journey, where taste and conviviality are always at the forefront.

Hotel am Wagram
Kleine Zeile 13 - 17, 3483 Feuersbrunn am Wagram, Austria
Tel.: +43 2738 22980
Web: moerwald.at
Price: doubles from €150

Ansitz Plantitscherhof

Indulgence is at the forefront at Ansitz Plantitscherhof. In addition to excellent cuisine, guests can look forward to fine wines, as well as exquisite whiskey, rum, gin, fine brandies and cigars. In addition, the lovingly tended garden is the perfect refuge to enjoy the autumn sunshine in Merano. For an exuberant start to the day, the hotel serves hearty breakfasts for gourmands. The extensive buffet leaves little to be desired with countless pastries, hearty cold cuts and plenty of healthy options. Chef Norbert Hanifle is responsible for outstanding dinners. He selects only the highest quality ingredients for his excellent creations, which combine the best of South Tyrolean cuisine with international specialties. He also makes sure to create a balanced menu that is not just delicious, but healthy as well.

Hotel Ansitz Plantitscherhof
Dante Street 56, 39012 Merano, South Tyrol, Italy
Tel.: +39 0473 230577
Web: plantitscherhof.com
Price: doubles incl. breakfast from €160

Genusshotel Riegersburg

The Steirisches Vulkanland region is known for its culinary highlights. With its extensive nature and high-quality products, the region in southeastern Austria is a popular destination for gourmets. In addition, the medieval Riegersburg is an adventurous excursion destination that offers revealing insights into the region's rich history. The Genusshotel Riegersburg, nestled in a traditional vineyard with a view of the castle, is the ideal place to discover the diversity of southeastern Styrian cuisine, which chef Rainer Kaufmann is a master at. When the days become shorter (and noticeably colder), the hotel invites you to celebrate and is happy to pamper guests with local delicacies. In the idyllic courtyard you can enjoy the contemplative ambience with fiery mulled wine, small delicacies, a warming fire bowl and festive music. For private celebrations, the Genusshotel offers individual packages that make every Christmas or annual kick-off party an unforgettable event. Insider tip: The celebration can also take place in the nearby DAVID GÖLLES - house of whiskey, gin & rum. At both locations, Kaufmann conjures up a multi-course menu alongside regional delicacies.

Genusshotel Riegersburg
Starzenberg 144, 8333 Riegersburg, Austria
Tel.: +43 3153 20020
Web: genusshotel-riegersburg.at/
Price: doubles from €310

Hotel Petrus

With its curved facade, the Hotel Petrus is perfectly nestled into the mountain massif of Kronplatz. Guests have an unobstructed view of the Zillertal Alps, and the Rieserfernern – the ideal starting point for a vacation in the Dolomites. The 49 stylish rooms are individually furnished and the suites score with special highlights such as an outdoor bathtub and outdoor sleeping facilities. The three sisters who now run the hotel always come up with fun experiences. A special highlight is the Petrus.Secret.Picnic - a treasure hunt that leads to secret places in the area, where a lovingly stocked picnic table is ready and waiting. At the two in-house restaurants, one of which has won a Gault Millau award, guests embark on a culinary journey through South Tyrol. Utmost quality is key: much of the food is homemade, and the kitchen team focuses on natural, regional cuisine with organic products from local producers. At Kaminstube, a gourmet restaurant, chef Hannes Baumgartner creates first-class South Tyrolean specialties. Once a week, he invites guests to a tasting menu with wine pairing by sommelière Brigitte Aichner. Breakfast is based on small private buffets at the table and a daily changing breakfast menu, in the spirit of break-slow instead of break-fast. In addition, a spacious spa area with an indoor-outdoor pool, five saunas, and regional and individual wave treatments awaits.

Hotel Petrus
Via Reinthal, 11, 39031 Riscone BZ, Italy
Tel.: +39 0474 548263
Web: hotelpetrus.com
Price: doubles from €280

Romantik SPA Hotel Seefischer

Lake sauna with a fantastic view, private marina, SPA house on the lake and probably the most beautiful place to watch sunsets: For romantics, the 4-star superior retreat of the Berndl family on Lake Millstatt is perfect. At the heart of the Seefischer is the SPA house. In the cozy Seefischer indoor beach, Lake Millstatt is within reach. The light-flooded panoramic relaxation room extends over two floors and conveys a feeling of comfort, peace and relaxation. A real highlight are the five Rose Suites, the modernly furnished treatment rooms of the Seefischers with a view of the lake. In the restaurant, which has won many awards from restaurant critics and has recently been redesigned, it is possible to observe the hotel's own small marina, where many a swan strays very close to the shore. The modern restaurant with wine library and show kitchen provides an atmospheric stage for chef Jürgen Moldaschl's culinary creations. The rooms are youthfully fresh and airy, with new materials and fabrics in shades of green and blue, as well as artwork and stylish lamps, bringing the colors of the lake indoors. The next culinary highlights on the program are truffle gala dinners on November 3, 10 and 17. The six-course menu will be accompanied by wine from top vintners in the Alpe Adria region.

Romantic SPA Hotel Seefischer ****^s
Fischerweg 1, 9873 Döbriach am Millstätter See, Austria
Tel.: +43 4246 77120
Web: seefischer.at
Price: doubles from €360

Hotel Magdalener Hof

The Bolzano Domicile combines zeitgeist and tradition, attention to detail, relaxing tranquility and pure life. The familiar, stylish and unconventional ambience invites you to relax on the unique panoramic terrace with spectacular mountain views - to start the day under the first warming rays of the sun, to celebrate the evening at romantic twilight or for an after-dinner drink with twinkling stars above. Guests are welcomed here in an authentically warm, and typically Italian way. The devoted team responds skillfully and with special sensitivity to the wishes of visitors. Restful nights in feather-soft sheets, a little daydream with a view of the greenery, fresh fruit for in between and pampering care products made from hemp oil promise an enjoyable time. Culinary, the stylish hotel stands out with delicious variety: market fresh, Mediterranean, wherever possible regional-seasonal, with special refinement. Classics, contrasts and the mix of many cultures make up the offer. Mediterranean fish dishes, the spicy paella for two or the popular master steak, carved directly at the table, are on the menu. And what would a time out in Italy be without homemade pasta? Whether it's lunch or dinner - this is where people meet, strike up conversations and make new friends.

Hotel Magdalener Hof
Via Rencio, 48/A, 39100 Bolzano BZ, Italy
Tel.: +39 0471 978267
Web: www.magdalenerhof.it
Price: double room from € 168,- per night

SILENA, your soulful hotel

VILA VITA Pannonia

Luxurious residences on the lake, bungalows with Burgenland charm or stylish apartments, rooms and suites invite you to dream and relax. In the four restaurants and bars you can enjoy high-quality dishes for every taste. The chefs of the house serve international delicacies, Austrian feasts or upscale creations for gourmets. In addition, there is a large selection of beverages, top regional wines and exquisite drops from all over the world. The culinary variety can be experienced à la carte, at the rich buffets in the family restaurant or at the show cooking. 
The new lifestyle restaurant die Möwe at the VILA VITA Pannonia is the perfect place to spend wonderful gourmet evenings. Directly on the picturesque bathing lake, the chefs conjure up culinary highlights from regional, seasonal treasures of the Seewinkel region. Highlight in autumn: the Martini-Gansl! In November, guests can look forward to the special menu variations "the goose" in the period from 10 - 13.11.2022 from the VILA VITA pasture goose. Also for the Christmas season is provided. In the restaurant die Möwe can be organized from 17.11-.23.12.22 (each from Thursday to Sunday) private Christmas parties - an atmospheric get-together with colleagues in a Christmas atmosphere and exquisite delicacies is guaranteed.

VILA VITA Pannonia
Storchengasse 1, 7152 Pamhagen, Austria
Tel.: +43 2175 2180
Web: vilavitapannonia.at
Price: double room from € 233,- per night

Christags & Stefani Menu
6-course menu in "the seagull
Price: € 69,- per person

Christmas buffets in the popular stadium of the Csarda 
25. & 26.12.2022
Price: € 40,- per person

die HOCHKÖNIGIN - Mountain Resort

The noble and at the same time cozy hotel is run by the Hörl family, which has been at home here for several generations. A project of the heart, where everyone lends a hand. Attention is paid to top service and modernity, without forgetting traditions. The inside and outside are skillfully combined. Large glass fronts allow a view of nature. Rain showers, rooms, some of which have their own sauna, light-flooded rooms and high-quality furnishings are a matter of course here. This connection to nature is also maintained in culinary terms. The ingredients for the wonderful creations come partly from the own organic farm, the Ebengut. Breakfast fans can look forward to an extensive buffet, which is best stocked with homemade. In the evening, guests choose from delicious menus. In the pre-Christmas period, it becomes especially cozy and contemplative in the HOCHKÖNIGIN. Guests can look forward to home-baked cookies in the rooms. Once a week a torchlight hike takes place and twice a week guests join chestnuts and mulled wine on the terrace of the house and enjoy the view of the snowy landscape.

Die HOCHKÖNIGIN - Mountain Resort
Hochkönigstraße 27, 5761 Maria Alm, Salzburg, Austria
Web: hochkoenigin.com
Tel.: +43 6584 7447
Price: DR from € 366,-

Garten-Hotel Ochensberger

Not an off-the-peg hotel but a gem and place of longing with a lot of joie de vivre, naturalness and charisma. Regionality and sustainability is lived basic attitude in the environmentally certified 4* garden hotel Ochensberger. Grown down-to-earthness, warm and honest hospitality, genuine and authentic friendliness, coziness combined with innovative ideas for a stay full of relaxation and enjoyment. Tasty cuisine with regional ingredients and passionate hospitality promise an enjoyable time in the multifaceted restaurant areas of the garden hotel. The culinary treasures of the region are prepared in the kitchen workshop with much love and heart blood and come predominantly from farmers from the close environment - one tastes that! Awarded 2 Falstaff forks, Ochensbergers Restaurant is a gourmet address that offers its guests authentic Styrian culinary delights with international accents. Until November 15, guests enjoy specialties of the East Styrian pasture goose and delicacies from the duck.

Garten-Hotel Ochensberger
Untere Hauptstraße 181, 8181 St. Ruprecht an der Raab, Austria
Tel.: +43 3178 51320
Web: ochensberger.at/
Price: double room from € 174,- per night