Family winter holiday
The most beautiful hotels for ski & wellness.
11 November 2020
Time out with your loved ones: unforgettable moments, relaxation and action are the focus of a family holiday. Our top family hotels offer enough space for everyone and, with their diverse offers, make the eyes of parents and children sparkle. While mum and dad relax with pleasure, a paradise full of experiences opens up for the young guests. We have the most beautiful hotels for a winter holiday for the whole family!
Exclusive holiday resort in the Alps: Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier
Pseirerstrasse 47, 39010 St. Martin in Passeier, South Tyrol
You can't decide whether you'd rather spend your holiday in a gourmet, wellness, family, golf or perhaps a luxurious active hotel? Then simply treat yourself to everything at once! This is exactly what the Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeirer offers, which is now one of the largest and most exclusive holiday resorts in the Alps. The right combination of tension and relaxation is well catered for: two top equipped fitness and exercise rooms with personal trainer, seven tennis courts, a riding centre, a 4-hole golf course and the only 3D indoor golf course in South Tyrol provide variety. In terms of relaxation, the 10,000 square metre spa area with 22 saunas, 11 indoor and outdoor pools and much more leaves nothing to be desired. Culinary delights are served in the gourmet restaurants "Quellenhof Gourmetstube 1897" and the Sky Restaurant "Teppanyaki", in addition to the classic gourmet half-board with a 6-course menu of choice. The rooms are also truly special: the highlight is the 320 square metre exclusive Sky Chalet with its own infinity pool and counter-current system, whirlpool, outdoor sauna, fitness room, controllable Sky glass roof and suite's own observatory to gaze at the stars together. And those arriving as a family will be thrilled by the extensive range of activities for kids: whether Acqua Family Parc with water slides and Lazy River flow channel, family sauna, golf, horse riding and tennis courses for children, teen room and playrooms, mini club, football and beach volleyball pitch, 3D cinema, climbing hall or bowling alley. Nobody will get bored at the Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier - neither the parents, nor the kids or teens.
Innovative family paradise: Dachstein King FAMILUX Resort
Am Hornspitz 1, 4824 Gosau, Austria
The resort in the middle of the Salzkammergut combines child-friendly, well thought-out facilities with contemporary, sophisticated design. Fun, adventure and relaxation for families come just as naturally here as cosy togetherness. Cinema and theatre, soft play area, go-kart track and sports hall and much more await the young guests. Watch your kids whizz down the 100-metre tyre water slide in the slide arcade or let off steam on the bouncy castle in the adventure playground. 25 highly trained Kids Coaches look after the little guests all day from Monday to Sunday, babies can holiday from the 7th day of life.
Nature experience for young and old: Forsthofgut
Cottages 2, 5711 Leogang, Austria
Organic farm and luxury hotel: Stanglwirt
Kaiserweg 1, 6353 Going am Wilden Kaiser, Austria
The Stanglwirt is an organic farm and wellness and luxury hotel in one and has been welcoming its guests with Tyrolean hospitality for over 400 years. A number of highlights await young and old here: Parents can really enjoy their wellness holiday while taking a dip in Europe's largest hotel-owned brine pool or the natural bathing lake, swimming lanes in the 25-metre sports pool with OMEGA timing, sweating in one of eight saunas, steam baths and grottos or during a natural cosmetic treatment in the herbal spa. Little water rats can look forward to the large children's water world with a 120-metre slide, while a beautiful 200-year-old farm awaits young nature lovers, inviting them on an adventurous and varied journey of discovery in rural nature: Whether petting rabbits, feeding sheep, collecting eggs or brushing ponies, the direct and informal contact with the animals in the children's farm makes every child's heart beat faster. Children have a great time in the tree house, jumping in the hay or in the stable cinema, as well as in the many varied leisure games that qualified kindergarten teachers put together for all children every day. In addition, the children's offer with children's ski school, tennis school and riding school, Lipizzaner carriage rides and rides through the snowy winter wonderland of the Wilder Kaiser is thrilling. In addition, there are many other exciting possibilities for unforgettable holiday hours: such as children's cooking classes with regional delicacies or creative natural fabric crafting in the children's carpentry workshop.
Golf paradise with family character: Alpenresort Schwarz
Obermieming 141, 6414 Mieming, Austria
The 5-star hotel is located directly at the Mieminger Plateau Golf Park. Demanding families get their money's worth here between golf and spa. While the little ones are pampered daily in the competent hands of the Kids Coaches, parents can also enjoy space for themselves. In the kids' club, fun and action in a cosy atmosphere are the top priorities. In addition, swimming and riding courses, a "Young Spa", an adventure farm and an adventure playground entice the young guests of the hotel to romp and discover.
Family experience in the Zillertal: Almhof Family Resort & SPA
Mouth 45, 6281 Gerlos, Austria
The Almhof Family Resort & SPA in Gerlos is an ideal family hotel in the Zillertal for all generations - and has been awarded 5 Smileys and a 4-star superior hotel. In spacious rooms, suites and apartments families find security, space and time. The modern alpine style hotel is run by the Kammerlander family and makes both young and old guests happy. The friendly and committed team offers a feel-good atmosphere and a wide range of activities for children, teenagers and parents. Children are entertained at the football camp, at the survival training or with the ponies and rabbits. The large outdoor play area offers plenty of space, and parents can keep an eye on their children from the terrace, the sunbathing lawn or the outdoor pools. Teenagers can let off steam for free with canyoning, in the high ropes course, with the flying fox or in the climbing tower. In summer the five side valleys of Gerlos are ideal for hiking, in winter the in-house children's ski area with drag lift, five conveyor belts and Almi's ski school await you. With its 143 kilometres of slopes, the Zillertal Arena is one of the largest and most popular family ski areas in Austria. Parents find pure relaxation in the spacious Adults Only Wellness Tower over five floors, while they can leave their children in the professional childcare with a clear conscience. Or the whole family can visit the Almhof Water World with its panoramic indoor pool with swimming channel into the outdoor pool and the large family open-air whirlpool.
Family-friendly luxury: Alpenhotel Montafon
Silvretta Street 175, 6780 Schruns, Austria
This luxury hotel is located in the midst of the impressive mountain world of the Montafon in Voralberg. Its central location makes it the ideal starting point for numerous family activities in both summer and winter - from cycling tours to hikes and skiing In the Alpenhotel Montafon itself, culinary delights and an excellent wellness offer await you. Relax in the sanarium, Finnish sauna and brine steam bath or indulge in a massage or full body peeling. A true adventure playground is offered by the Aktivpark Montafon as the largest leisure park in Vorarlberg with alpine pool, adventure forest, adventure kingdom, mini golf course, tennis club and much more. The whole family will find relaxation in the FamilienSPA with sanarium, Finnish sauna, brine steam bath, tepedarium, spacious relaxation rooms with water beds and indoor pool.
Time out for young and old: Alphotel Tyrol Wellness, Chalets & Family Resort
Innerratschings 5B, 39040 Racines, South Tyrol
The Alphotel Tyrol is an exclusive wellness and spa hotel in South Tyrol. Its enchanting location in the wildly romantic Ratschings makes the 4-star superior house an ideal starting point for your winter holiday. Nestled in a 10,000 m² park in the middle of the Ratschings hiking and skiing area, the Alphotel Tyrol offers a magnificent panoramic view of the Stubai and Zillertal Alps. In the exclusive Bellavita Spa, let yourself be pampered by luxurious treatments. The newly expanded wellness area offers an alpine sauna world with daily infusions, as well as several pools. In the hotel's own park you will find a beautiful pond landscape, where lovely walks contribute to pure relaxation. Families will find great childcare and activities for children of all ages, for example in the petting zoo, bowling alley and go-kart track. The large adventure playground in the garden, as well as the 400m² indoor play world offer space to let off steam. The spacious wellness area houses an alpine sauna with 8 different sweat cabins, a lake event sauna, plunge pools and much more. The "Saunanestl" with Finnish sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin and hot whirlpool is also suitable for families. In the water world with whitewater canal and XXL infinity whirlpool as well as children's pool, young and old have fun.
Nature and idyll: Feuerstein Nature Family Resort
Pflersch 185, 39041 Brenner, South Tyrol
The Feuerstein Nature Family Resort is a power place close to nature in the Alps. It is located at the head of the Pflerschtal valley in the north of South Tyrol - not far from the Austrian border, surrounded by a spectacular mountain scenery and rushing waterfalls. The 5-star family hotel combines a timeless, purist design with an honouring of nature. The rooms are furnished with natural elements such as silver quartz stone and wood from the hotel's own valley. Large glass fronts allow an unobstructed view of nature. The Feuerstein Nature Family Resort's extensive range of facilities for children is particularly unique: in addition to outstanding facilities such as a play barn, a painting studio or a wood workshop, a full 70 hours per week of nature-based childcare is offered. And while your little ones have the time of their lives and make new friends, you can enjoy undisturbed moments as a couple. Look forward to hiking, mountain biking or skiing in the surrounding mountains or take time for yourself and relax at the Mountain SPA.
5 star family holiday: Schlosshotel Fiss
Laurschweg 28, 6533 Fiss, Austria
1,436 metres above sea level, in the middle of the premium holiday region Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, unforgettable castle moments and an alpine time-out for heart and soul await you. In winter, thanks to the unique ski-in/ski-out location, you can be on the slopes in no time with the passenger lift, and in summer you are right in the middle of the hiking and biking paradise. In the special family rooms and family suites there is enough space for up to six people and for an excellent family holiday in the middle of the Tyrolean Alps. The exclusive water world, where the kids call the shots, is completely acoustically separated from the adult area - and with a 48-metre giant tyre slide, swing bay, baby pool and much more, the absolute top spot for kids and teens. The in-house Kidsclub is the club for pirates, snowmen, detectives, treasure hunters and artists. With great adventures from dawn to dusk, crazy, educational and impressive, children from the age of two will be thrilled. In the spacious Kids Club rooms of the family hotel in Fiss as well as outside in one of the most awarded family holiday regions in the Alps. New at Schlosshotel Fiss is the youth club, to give teenagers even more fun, action & privacy. Bouldering wall, dance floors and game consoles await.
East Tyrolean active holiday: Almfamilyhotel Scherer
Village 145, 9942 Obertilliach, Austria
The Almfamily Hotel Scherer is located at 1450 metres above sea level in the idyllic mountaineering village of Obertilliach in the Tyrolean Gailtal. A family holiday awaits guests here in the midst of the fantastic mountain world of the Lienz Dolomites and the Carnic Alps. In Obertilliach you can enjoy your skiing holidays with the children away from the big crowds. The skiing area at Golzentipp with its small ski lifts and flat slopes is ideal for the first skiing attempts of your offspring. But also advanced winter sports enthusiasts on snowboard and ski will find suitable slopes in the excellently prepared family ski area. The family-friendly wellness area ensures relaxation on all levels: for kids there is a sauna with a starry sky, the temperature of which is set to suit children.
Hideaway for demanding families: Sonnwies Dolomites
Alter Rungger Weg 20, 39040 Luson, South Tyrol
The Sonnwies Dolomites is one of the most exclusive family paradises in South Tyrol. It is located in the middle of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Dolomites in a wonderful southern location and extends over more than 2 hectares with about 300 sunny days a year. The Sonnwies has been awarded several times as a "Families only Resort", and of course singles with children are also welcome here. The outstanding childcare and the many activities that the Sonnwies offers for young and old make it a perfect hideaway for demanding families. The unique combination of mountain farm and luxury family hotel creates a very special atmosphere. Discerning families will find a special retreat in the midst of nature at this family hotel in South Tyrol on a farm with integrated luxury hotel, surrounded by meadows and forests. The offer for families is extra large: family rooms and suites with lots of space and private room, 70 hours of childcare, babysitting, and exciting nature programs for teenagers make the stay unforgettable. Special highlight: a private farmhouse with a pony paddock for riding, a petting zoo and a hay barn. In the wellness and beauty department, parents, children and mums-to-be are fully pampered. The water worlds of the Hotel Sonnwies Dolomites are a place of longing for adults and children alike: experience a rapid descent down one of the many water slides, let off steam in the large outdoor pool or splash around together in the baby pool - four children's adventure pools, a pool cinema, the children's sauna and swimming courses leave nothing to be desired.
Picture credits: Mike Rabensteiner, Sonnwies Dolomites, Almfamilyhotel Scherer, Feuerstein Nature Family Resort, Alphotel Tyrol Wellness, Chalets & Family Resort, Alpenhotel Montafon, Almhof Family Resort & SPA, Alpenresort Schwarz, Stanglwirt, Forsthofgut, Dachsteinkönig FAMILUX Resort, Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier
