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Family Mountain Spa

Family wellnesshotel at Salzburger Land!

The Well & Wine Spa area at Hotel Kessler-Meyer

Experience wellness on the Moselle in the wellness area of ​​the adults-only hotel.

Nine wellness hotels for your spring holiday

Nature is finally coming to life. Blooming meadows and warm rays of sunshine draw us outside - it's the best time to head out into the sunshine. We have discovered nine places that are particularly beautiful after the dreary winter.

Well-being on a new level

A spa glow-up with attention to detail… and to the region

Sustainability at Gut Sonnberghof

For us, sustainability isn't just a buzzword; it's a philosophy deeply rooted in our history and our daily actions. We strive every day to reduce our ecological footprint and offer our guests a sustainable experience.

Zillertal Best Spa

Nature adventure & wellness holiday in the heart of the Zillertal!

Sustainable coexistence for a future worth living.

HARMONY BETWEEN HUMANS, ANIMALS AND NATURE!

Sustainable Holiday

Sustainability in the Riederalm!

Many new things from March 2025

The renovation of the Leading Spa Resort Strandhotel Dünenmeer has begun.

Romantic time-out at 2,200 meters: Hotel Riml in Hochgurgl

High above the Ötztal, at an impressive 2,200 meters above sea level, a very special break awaits spontaneous guests, sports enthusiasts and lovers at the Hotel Riml. The exclusive adults-only hotel combines wellness at the highest level, exclusive sports facilities and culinary highlights to create an unforgettable experience - simply unique!

Unique time out in the Seewinkel region of Burgenland!

Treat yourself to a well-deserved break and escape from everyday life at VILA VITA Pannonia****S. Here, in the heart of idyllic Burgenland, an oasis of relaxation and enjoyment awaits you. Surrounded by untouched nature, you can experience pure relaxation and enjoy unforgettable moments.

The history and renaming of the Meiser SPA Resort

The 4 star superior Hotel in Germany!

Day Spa at Hotel Aviva

in upper Austria!

Katja Newman

In 2025, a hotelier will look back on 15 generations and 25 years as boss 25 years as boss at the Black Forest Parkhotel Adler, 90 percent of the interior renovated, 15 million euros invested. When someone has been running a traditional hotel for so long, and it is more successful than ever despite the tense situation in the industry, it is particularly interesting to know how it is done!

NEW: PRIVATE HOMES

Discover your exclusive home in the new apartments in the Hotel Tuxerhof - a perfect combination of first-class comfort and stylish design. Enjoy the view of the mountains. Be together. Forget about time. Freedom and the opportunity to retreat. For couples, friends and families.

The nature and wellness hotel Höflehner opens a brand new yoga house

As part of its 15th anniversary, the nature hotel has set new standards in the field of wellness and yoga hotels with a unique center of peace and strength and sustainable construction.

Alpine wellness redefined: Expanded Alpine Spa

Sometimes all it takes is a small change to make a big difference - be it a break from everyday life or new impressions that enrich the body and mind. The Almwellness Hotel Pierer on the Teichalm creates exactly that: a place where guests can regenerate, breathe deeply and recharge their batteries. With the latest expansion of the 5,000 m² Almspa, the hotel is setting new standards for sustainable relaxation.

Your romantic and exclusive honeymoon in South Tyrol

Honeymoon de luxe at Quellenhof See Lodge!

Relaxing places for the winter season

From tranquil places of power, idyllic retreats and soothing wellness offers. You are invited to experience winter from its most beautiful side and recharge your batteries in wonderful wellness temples. Walk through the crunching snow, warm up in the sauna and relax with a soothing massage.

Yoga-Retreats at Schwarzwald

– a conscious break away from everyday life

Welcome to the 5 star superior hotel in Austria!

The Stock resort in Tyrol!

The Black Forest Tree Ritual

– feel the full power of the forest

Arrive, immerse yourself, slow down

Alpine wellness on the next level with an extension of the 5,000 m2 alpine spa and an AlmIstria pop-up restaurant: The Almwellness Hotel Pierer on the Teichalm now offers its guests exclusive innovations for sustainable relaxation.

2024 winners

Over 56,000 votes were collected and analysed by independent wellness enthusiasts. The wellness world has 18 new LEADING SPA AWARD winners. Get to know the most beautiful wellness hotels in Austria, Germany and Italy now.

Introduction to cold practice: cold bathing at Ritzensee

Located on the idyllic Ritzensee, the Ritzenhof in Saalfelden offers an oasis of relaxation and recreation.

Bring body and mind into balance at the Almwellness Hotel Pierer

With the power of alpine herbs and the soothing tranquility of untouched nature, you can bring body and mind into balance and ensure lasting relaxation at the Almwellness Hotel Pierer with its 5,000 m2 alpine spa and alpine garden.

Culinary_ON POINT at Hotel Wöscherhof

A piece of Tyrol on every plate.

Alpine wellness on a higher level

The Almwellness Hotel Pierer creates a source of relaxation, health and well-being with a spacious and high-quality Almspa and Almgarten in the middle of the natural landscape on the Teichalm in eastern Styria.

Exploring nature

Active holiday at Spa & Genuss Resort Der Birkenhof in Bavaria!

LAKESIDE RESIDENCES, BUNGALOWS & SUITES...

Your dream holiday in VILA VITA Pannonia in Burgenland!

PRECIOUS MOMENTS OF HAPPINESS

Parent-child time at Feuerstein!

Experience meets relaxation

Hiking and wellness holidays in the Black Forest!

Deep relaxation in autumn at the Leading Spa Hotels & Resorts

Gentle relaxation, nature in transition and indulgence at its peak: this is what makes autumn the time for wellness. Forget everyday life and relax in one of the most beautiful wellness hotels & spa resorts.

Sustainability at Hotel Romantischer Winkel

Responsible use of resources!

Wellness vacation with children - not possible? It is possible!

The Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten am Schluchsee in the Black Forest offers great offers for both parents and children, so that everyone gets their money's worth.

Premium Spa at Lürzerhof

Exclusive wellness hotel in Salzburg!

Find yourself. In the middle of the Alpine mountain landscape!

The Alpenpalace Luxury Hideaway & Spa Retreat is surrounded by a 30,000 m² private garden and offers space to feel free against a backdrop of mountains.

Discover nature in the Bavarian Forest

The Brunner family, the hosts of the 4*Superior Hotel Eibl-Brunner, and their team live in harmony with the beautiful nature around Frauenau in the Bavarian Forest. The hotel is centrally located and offers the perfect starting point to immerse yourself directly in the nature of the Bavarian Forest National Park. The national park covers a total of 25,000 hectares, making it the largest contiguous forest area in Central Europe.

Wellness in Zillertal

WELLNESS & SPA _ ON POINT. THE QUINTESSENCE OF GOOD AT THE HOTEL WÖSCHERHOF!

Feel the healing power of thermal water

With its bubbling thermal springs, the romantic town of Bad Kleinkirchheim is predestined for a spa holiday in Carinthia. The healing power of nature can rarely be felt and experienced as clearly as here.

Yoga at Hotel Alpenpalace

Yoga is meditation in motion.

Vacation on the Baltic Sea

Exclusive wellness holiday on the Baltic Sea

New Leading Spa Resorts in Austria

Since May we have been able to welcome the following hotels to the Leading Spa Resorts family. The Kesselgrub Holiday World**** in Salzburg - The Mohr Lifestyle Resort****s in Tyrol - The Fritsch am Berg **** in Vorarlberg

Summer holiday for all the senses

Wellness in summer is the trend. You can combine relaxation and adventure, come to rest and enjoy the summer holidays with unbeatable wellness offers. Here are the perfect destinations and oases of peace for a natural break and refreshment.

Extraordinary celebrations and weddings with a castle atmosphere!

Would you like to spend a beautiful, unforgettable and breathtaking day with dear guests at your celebration or wedding? Then you are exactly right here!

Pure relaxation at Pfalzblick Wald Spa Resort

Spring time out!

Mayflower syrup

The juice of May tree leaves is often used as a home remedy for coughs.

Day Spa at Hotel Eibl-Brunner in Bavaria

Take a day off and let your mind unwind.

The König Ludwig Inspiration SPA in the Allgäu

Live individuality, enjoy nature and feel relaxation!

Springtime - allergy time

It's finally here! The long-awaited spring!

Spring: time to blossom with warmth, spa and wellness

The sun is still gentle, the air is fresh and the first harbingers of spring are sprouting. There is no better place to watch winter fade away than a wellness oasis. Welcome spring with relaxation, warmth and tempting offers. Nature is blossoming and so are you!

LEADING SPA AWARD STYRIA 2023: Natur-Wellnesshotel Höflehner Wellness in Styria

Natur-Wellnesshotel Höflehner Wellness in Styria: an excellent tip The winners of what is probably the most coveted wellness award in the country have been announced. Among them is the nature and wellness hotel Höflehner in Gumpenberg in Styria.

LEADING SPA AWARD SALZBURG 2023: EDELWEISS Mountain Resort

DAS EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort wins wellness award DAS EDELWEISS secures one of the most coveted wellness awards in the country with the LEADING SPA AWARD.

LEADING SPA AWARD ITALY 2023: Alpen Tesitin

Top-class wellness at Alpen Tesitin There is a clear sign of quality in the wellness sector: the LEADING SPA AWARD. Once a year, an independent jury honours the best spa hotels in Austria, Germany and Italy. The Alpen Tesitin in Val Pusteria/Pustertal brings the only award to Italy in 2023.

LEADING SPA AWARD TIROL 2023: Zillergrund Rock

Tirol's most beautiful spa oasis: ZillergrundRock Luxury Mountain Resort If you want to escape the daily grind, follow the LEADING SPA AWARD. It has been honouring the most beautiful 4- and 5-star superior wellness hotels for 13 years and in 2023 will go to the ZillergrundRock, located directly at the beautiful Zillergrund Nature Park.

LEADING SPA AWARD VORARLBERG 2023: Alpenstern

Panoramahotel Alpenstern: Wellness oasis in the middle of the mountains The Panoramahotel Alpenstern is located in the western mountains of Austria and offers its guests one of the most beautiful places to switch off and relax. It is a well-deserved winner of one of the most coveted wellness awards in the country.

LEADING SPA AWARD SCHLESWIG HOLSTEIN 2023: Upstalsboom

Upstalsboom Wyk on Föhr: Winner of the exclusive wellness award It's like being on holiday in a faraway world when you arrive on Föhr. With its location, concept and hospitality, the Upstalsboom Wyk won the wellness award of the year!

LEADING SPA AWARD NORDRHEIN WESTFALEN 2023: Landhotel Voshövel

Every year, outstanding wellness centres are chosen as the winners of this exclusive award. The Landhotel Voshövel impressed the jury with its individuality and sensitivity for recreation and relaxation.

LEADING SPA AWARD HESSE 2023: Göbel Schlosshotel "Prinz von Hessen"

Audience winner: Göbel's Schlosshotel "Prinz von Hessen" At this year's LEADING SPA AWARD, the wellness oasis impressed guests across the board with an outstanding relaxation concept and hospitality that comes from the heart.

LEADING SPA AWARD SAARLAND 2023: Seezeitlodge

Best of Spa: The Seezeitlodge wins the LEADING SPA AWARD again For the third time in a row, the Seezeitlodge wins the highest wellness award, the LEADING SPA AWARD. The wellness oasis has thus beaten off stiff competition to become the guest favourite in Saarland.

LEADING SPA AWARD BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG 2023: Treschers

Award-winning for the third time: wellness dining at Treschers on Lake Titisee The LEADING SPA AWARD is well known to wellness connoisseurs. It has been honouring premium-class wellness experiences for 13 years. This year, Treschers am Titisee is delighted to receive its third award in a row.

LEADING SPA AWARD NIEDERSACHSEN 2023: Romantischer Winkel

The winners of the LEADING SPA AWARDS 2023 have been announced and the Romantischer Winkel can be particularly pleased as it has secured the exclusive award for the third time in a row.

LEADING SPA AWARD BURGENLAND 2023: Reduce Hotel - Burgenland

REDUCE Hotel Vital Winner of the LEADING SPA AWARD If you want to experience top-class wellness, follow the LEADING SPA AWARD. Once a year, it honours the most outstanding 4- and 5-star superior partner hotels. In Burgenland, the REDUCE Hotel Vital can place the award on its mantelpiece.

LEADING SPA AWARD RHEINLAND PFALZ 2023: Pfalzblick - Rheinland Pfalz

Top address for wellness holidays: Pfalzblick Wald Spa Resort Once a year, the LEADING SPA AWARD honours outstanding 4- and 5-star superior wellness hotels and the award winners for 2023 have finally been announced. For the second time in a row, this includes the Pfalzblick Wald Spa Resort with its fabulous water, vitality and sauna worlds.

LEADING SPA AWARD CARINTHIA 2023: Hotel Pulverer - Carinthia

Enjoying time in Carinthia: Wellness tip from LEADING SPA This year's winners of the LEADING SPA AWARDS have been announced. The award also goes to Carinthia, honouring the Hotel Pulverer as the most popular wellness and relaxation oasis for the second time.

LEADING SPA AWARD UPPER AUSTRIA 2023: Aviva

Award-winning wellness bliss for singles and solo travellers The AVIVA make friends hotel is the perfect wellness hotel for anyone who wants to leave everyday life behind. With its feel-good concept, it impresses across the board and secures this year's LEADING SPA AWARD OBERÖSTERREICH.

LEADING SPA AWARD BAVARIA 2023: König Ludwig Inspiration Spa

There are places where you feel good from the very first second. One of these places is Das König Ludwig Inspiration SPA, which won the LEADING SPA AWARD BAYERN 2023 with its unique concept.

LEADING SPA AWARD 2023: The winners have been chosen

It is one of the most important events in the wellness industry when the exclusive Leading Spa Award is presented. Once a year, the partner companies of the Leading Spa Resorts have the chance to win the highest honor for their services and a harmonious overall concept. The guests themselves decide who makes it onto the wellness favorites list.

Fasting on the Baltic Sea

Therapeutic fasting treatment at the Grand Hotel Seeschlösschen Sea Retreat & SPA on Timmendorfer Strand. Under the medical supervision of Dr. med. In Schwaab, the Grand Hotel Seeschlösschen offers therapeutic fasting on Timmendorfer Strand. Therapeutic fasting is the most natural therapy method that promotes detoxification and regeneration of the entire organism.

The anniversary week at the Alpbacherhof

15 years ago, Lois and Maria Margreiter decided to take over the Alpbacherhof in Tyrol and devote themselves entirely to being hosts. That's: 15 years of passion. 15 years of guest experiences and friendships. 15 years of further development, expansion, progress. Three generations of the family work at the Alpbacherhof on the front line. Together with the team, they have one goal in mind every day: that every guest has the best time of their life at the Alpbacherhof.

5 stars for the Ortner's Resort!

Now it's official, the BTG (the official awarding body for hotel stars in Bavaria) has made its decision. The Ortner’s Resort is now classified with 5 stars and is therefore the first five-star hotel in Bad Füssing and also the only 5-star resort with its own thermal spring and SPA in the whole of Bavaria.

Dandelion – a valuable medicinal plant

A sun-yellow glowing herb that has conquered a place on meadows, pastures, field edges and also in the garden.

Spring fatigue

When the days get longer and warmer again, our organism has to adapt again.

Leading Spa Award 2022 Carinthia: Thermenwelt Hotel Pulverer

Enjoying time in Carinthia: Wellness tip from LEADING SPA. The whole world in harmony. This is what wellness feels like at Hotel Pulverer. Where healing water flows through the thermal world, tranquility flows through the rooms and the LEADING SPA AWARD CARINTHIA 2022 is finally at home.

Leading Spa Award 2022 Upper Austria - Hotel Gut Eichingerbauer

Famous wellness award goes to the Salzkammergut. The LEADING SPA AWARD has a clear message: top-class relaxation! And they are officially available at the Hotel Gut Eichingerbauer. The LEADING SPA AWARD OBERÖSTERREICH 2022 goes to the enchanting St. Lorenz am Mondsee.

Leading Spa Award 2022 South Tyrol: Feuerstein Nature Family Resort

Family wellness creams off the renowned LEADING SPA AWARD. The LEADING SPA AWARD has been recognizing the best wellness concepts for 12 years. In 2022, the Feuerstein Nature Family Resort brought the coveted award to South Tyrol.

Leading Spa Award 2022 Veneto: Quellenhof Luxury Resort Lazise

Bravissimo: Quellenhof Lazise wins international wellness award. The 5-star resort on Lake Garda turns out to be a wellness pearl. With its exclusive concept, it brings the coveted LEADING SPA AWARD to Veneto.

Leading Spa Award 2022 Styria: Spa Hotel Erzherzog Johann

Over 38,000 votes voted the Hotel Erzherzog Johann the most popular wellness hotel in Styria and awarded its coherent concept the LEADING SPA AWARD STYRIA 2022.

Leading Spa Award 2022 Lower Austria: Schlosspark Mauerbach - Adults Only

Schlosspark Mauerbach named LEADING SPA AWARD winner. Top-class wellness has a new name in the Vienna Woods: Schlosspark Mauerbach. With its unique concept "Between business and relaxation", the wellness hotel wins the coveted LEADING SPA AWARD LOWER AUSTRIA 2022.

Leading Spa Award 2022 Bavaria: Wellness Hotel Hüttenhof

Hüttenhof: A wellness heaven in the Bavarian Forest. This is how it feels when the moment becomes an unforgettable moment. The adult hotel in the Bavarian Forest will enchant you with award-winning pampering moments.

Leading Spa Award 2022 Lower Saxony: Romantic angle - RoLigio® & Wellness Resort

Et voilà, the winners of the LEADING SPA AWARDS 2022 have been announced and a very special jewel in the wellness heaven of Lower Saxony can look forward to it: The Romantic Angle is bringing the award to Bad Sachsa.

Leading Spa Award 2022 Baden-Württemberg: Treschers - The hotel on the lake

Award-winning: wellness at Treschers am Tiiisee. The LEADING SPA AWARD is well known to wellness connoisseurs. For 12 years it has been awarding spa hotels in the premium class. This year the Treschers am Titisee is happy about its second award in a row.

Leading Spa Award 2022 North Rhine-Westphalia: Romantic & Wellness Hotel Deimann

Wellness in a class of its own: Romantik- & Wellnesshotel Deimann wins award. The LEADING SPA AWARD is one of the most coveted wellness awards in Germany. There can only be one winner per federal state and in 2022 the Deimann will win the coveted award.

Leading Spa Award 2022 Rhineland-Palatinate: Pfalzblick Wald Spa Resort

Top address for wellness holidays: Pfalzblick Wald Spa Resort Water, vitality and sauna worlds: all good things come in threes. Or at least three. Because the Pfalzblick combines everything that makes a 4-star superior wellness holiday. It is not for nothing that the coveted LEADING SPA AWARD RHEINLAND PFALZ 2022 goes to Dahn.

Leading Spa Award 2022 Burgenland: Reduce Hotel Vital

The REDUCE Hotel Vital has created a feel-good place for all the senses. Between nature and culture, guests can experience top-class spa and wellness. An outstanding concept that has now been honored with the LEADING SPA AWARD BURGENLAND 2022.

Leading Spa Award 2022 Saarland: Seezeitlodge Hotel & Spa

Best of Spa: The Seezeitlodge wins the LEADING SPA AWARD. LEADING SPA has awarded 16 top-class wellness hotels. From more than 38,300 holiday reviews, the Seezeitlodge once again emerged as the favorite in Saarland.

Leading Spa Award 2022 Salzburg: Hotel Gassner

The renowned LEADING SPA AWARD was presented for the 12th time. The visitors of the portal Leading Spa Resorts chose the Hotel Gassner as one of the winners. This officially makes the house one of the most popular Leading Spa Resorts in Salzburg.

LEADING SPA AWARD TYROL 2022: Bio wellness hotel Holzleiten

The Holzleiten convinced the visitors of the portal Leading Spa Resorts with a wellness world that you can simply let yourself go. A special experience that was awarded the coveted wellness prize for the first time in 2022.

Leading Spa Award 2022 Vorarlberg: Sonne Lifestyle Resort

Reason to shine: Wellness Award for the sun. Nature, luxury, Bregenzerwald. Three good reasons to visit the Sonne Lifestyle Resort in Vorarlberg. But the main reason: The LEADING SPA AWARD VORARLBERG 2022 officially chooses the sun as one of the most popular wellness hotels in the country!

Leading Spa Award Voting 2023

Vote for your favorite hotels and help decide who will be the "Leading Spa Award Winner 2023".

3 ways to calm your mind.

Nettle "Master of Essences"

It is characteristic of the nettle that it is extremely poisonous on the outside and gentle and loving on the inside.

Leading Spa Awards - Vote for your favourite!

You can cast your vote on the respective hotel pages and award your hotel / resort with the Leading Spa Award 2022.

Draw energy with power soups

A power soup is the best thing you can do in the colder season. Regardless of the ingredients, it is mainly cooked for a long time, and the overcooked solid parts are strained.

Why a cooked breakfast?

Since our organs are more or less active at different times of the day, we can support our body in a very natural and simple way.

Autumn time is also chestnut time

In the colder season, chestnuts simply belong as a warming delicacy.

Dry and chapped skin from a TCM perspective

Is your skin tight or are your hands and feet cracked?

Astoria Resort Seefeld becomes Alpin Resort Sacher Seefeld-Tirol

From mid-September, the two hotels in Austria will become three: Astoria Resort Seefeld will operate as Alpin Resort Sacher Seefeld-Tirol from September 15th. With this step, the Sacher Group is entering the resort hotel industry and the family business is now also setting standards in this category.

Autumn time from the point of view of TCM

Autumn is just around the corner. The days are getting shorter and the temperatures cooler. It is a time of retreat and preparation for the dormant phase of winter.

Why veggie often tastes better in hotels

Bernhard König is chef at the Parkhotel Adler, also a certified master chef and one of the few spice sommeliers in Germany.