Here, right by the lake, surrounded by the stunning mountain scenery of the Steinernes Meer, the warm-hearted host family around Hannes and Martina Riedlsperger have created an exclusive place of indulgence - a place to relax, recharge your batteries and have a really good time.

The Spa am See is located between the two buildings that make up the Wellnesshotel Ritzenhof. The underground wellness oasis opens directly onto the shore of Lake Ritzensee with a private sunbathing lawn. There you can doze in one of the shell and floating loungers with the sound of the reeds in your ears. An indoor pool, Finnish sauna, textile sauna, steam bath, sanarium, infrared cabin and massages or beauty treatments tailored to your individual needs await you in the spa by the lake.

In winter, the cross-country ski trail runs right past the spa and provides access to the region's extensive network of trails. Some people also chase their childhood memories on ice skates on the frozen Ritzensee or simply warm themselves by the flickering fire.

The stylishly furnished rooms and suites are deliberately kept simple; nothing should distract from the essentials. Clear lines and materials replace the sensory overload to which we are exposed in everyday life. The reduction to the essentials helps you to switch off quickly and consciously move in the here and now.

Griaß di
Even Aunt Lisl knew that in addition to mountains and well-fluffed pillows, you also need a good meal, a cozy place to relax, an open heart and good food for a really good gut feeling. That was over 70 years ago.
Since then, we as a family have gone many new ways to preserve this special feeling of home and to reinterpret vacation for you. Our wellness and hiking hotel Gassner **** superior has grown out of the small forest guesthouse - and the pretty Gassner tree house too.

As a genuine family business, we are the perfect complement, because we could hardly be more different. Together with our wonderful Gassner Seilschaft, we bring a lot of warmth, charm and life into the hotel. That's probably why so much of our work is so individual and varied.
Come and join us and be surprised by the wonderful way in which our contrasts attract you. Mia gfrein ins auf di!

Feel good
Still waters and cozy warmth. Deep-rooted naturalness and airy lightness. From inside to outside. From above to below. From sweet idleness to conscious being. In our Crystal and GardenSPA on over 1,200 m², the opposites merge so naturally that you will realize with a satisfied smile how wonderfully enriching it can be to always find a new favourite place for yourself. Before, after, instead or in between - you can mix everything with everything for a relaxing break.
1,200 m² wellness indoor color light pool, natural "mountain lake" pool, salt sauna, panoramic outdoor sauna, organic sauna with spruce scent, mountain crystal steam bath, Swiss stone pine sauna, ice fountain, infrared loungers, family relaxation room and family dress-on-sauna

Out and about
Are you a true child of nature and just as drawn to the outdoors as we are? Wonderful, because as a member of the best hiking hotels in the Alps, our main aim is to find strength and inspiration in nature all year round.
On at least 5 guided hikes, we, hiking guide Monika and boss Hans-Peter Gassner, would like to introduce you to the diversity of nature in the surrounding mountains, hike with you through blooming alpine pastures and climb over perpetual ice to the region's panoramic peaks.

We would like to accompany you on snowshoe and winter hikes to the idyllic snow-covered places of the Hohe Tauern National Park and show you personally how renewing it can be to walk at eye level with nature.

Gassner tree house
Wonderfully close to nature and also a little off the beaten track. 147 m² all to yourselves. A retreat for newlyweds, longtime lovers and the whole family. We believe that when it comes to togetherness, you need a particularly cozy place on this earth and so our dream of an extraordinary vacation nest is yours.

There are many beautiful houses. But the most important thing is the people who live in them, laugh together and do their best together. So feel free to speak from the heart and meet us at eye level.

The Gassner family with the entire rope team.

Certified hiking hotel of the Wanderhotels, Austrian Hiking Seal of Quality & Ecolabel Award, EU Ecolabel, HolidayCheck Award Winner 2024

Gently nestled between mountain peaks, it lies there, in perhaps the most beautiful valley in the world. Our Hotel Valavier is located in the Brandnertal – embraced by the Rätikon and guarded by the sky itself.

Immerse yourself in gentle water. Free yourself from everyday worries. Let yourself be carried by the element. Find lightness. Let yourself drift. The view of the sky. No matter whether in the year-round heated outdoor pool directly in the paradise garden. Splashing around with the children at the children's pool. Or indoors in the stylish sky bath, with a heavenly panoramic view over the Brandnertal. We love it when you show up with us to hide away.

Real warmth and real people: these are our inclusive services. Come in to Valavier!

AVIVA is totally different. Eat together at large, sociable tables, get involved in a comprehensive daily programme of activities and entertainments with other guests, take part in more than 100 themed sports days (such as yoga, hiking, mountain biking, marathon training, etc.) and many events (beach party, white night, Oktoberfest, wine festival, etc.). There are guaranteed to be no couples and children at AVIVA, so you can simply chat, make friends, dance, party and relax - or simply have some time to yourself.  AVIVA is a relaxed, informal club holiday at 1,000 metres above sea level that retains superior four star standards, offering a 2,000-plus m2 spa with captivating views of the Alps, where you can dine in company, party in the hotel’s disco and field, brew beer in the Brau Boutique, relax in traditional comfort in the hotel’s mountain meadow, chill out in the magical location, pamper yourself with massage and beauty treatments, or simply enjoy some “me” time.

The luxury of nature in Schladming-Dachstein
Experience the nature and wellness hotel Höflehner****S at 1,117 meters in the Ennstal Alps - your top destination for winter vacations, wellness stays and health care retreats in Styria. The hotel was awarded thetitle of Best Longevity & Wellness Hotel of the Year 2026 by Gault& Millau. Immerse yourself in a world of closeness to nature, wellness, activity program, healthy cuisine and restful sleep.

Our 5,000 m² Premium Alpin Spa offers an infinity pool, sports pool, rooftop whirlpool, indoor pool, 12 saunas and individual relaxation areas. Enjoy yoga, spinning, Pilates, guided hikes, ice bathing, meditation and fitness programs - all with a fantastic view, just like in the yoga house or the fitness studio.

The Naturelle Spa offers more than 80 treatments, from natural oil massages to cosmetic treatments, combined with rituals from the Höflehner NaturLinie. Partner and teen treatment rooms offer privacy and spa offers suitable for children.

Exclusive health care retreats for longevity, better aging & biohacking or women's retreats combine exercise, regeneration and nutrition.

The Naturkulinarium focuses on regional, sustainable cuisine from three worlds of indulgence - healthy, creative and traditional. The included gourmet board includes a rich buffet breakfast, a light lunch, a cake buffet and a 5-course dinner menu.

In the heart of the Styrian Teichalm at an altitude of1237 m , the multi-award-winning Almwellness Hotel Pierer awaits you - a unique wellness hotel in Austria that combines the power of nature, soothing relaxation and modern health concepts to create a holistic experience. Just 1.5 hours from Vienna, it is a place where relaxation, regeneration and mindfulness become tangible.

The A.L.M. method: Authentic - Local - Mindful
The focus is on the specially developed A.L.M. method, which combines the natural power of alpine pastures with mindfulness and prevention .
It is based on four pillars of well-being:

• Regenerating treatments with alpine herbs
• Conscious nutrition from the Alminarium natural kitchen
• Restful sleep in exclusive rooms & suites
• Activating exercise in an untouched mountain landscape

This philosophy makes a stay at the wellness hotel a sustainable, holistic experience that lasts far beyond your vacation.

A.L.M. Refugium - 5,000 m² of alpine spa for pure relaxation
The 5,000 m² A.L.M.-Refugium is the heart of the hotel - a luxurious Almspa with water world, sauna area and relaxation oases.
Highlights:

• Indoor panorama pool with cozy lounger niches
• Infinity pool & whirlpools with alpine views
• Heated natural swimming pond (May - October) with alpine beach
• Nine saunas, including organic alpine herbal sauna, aroma steam bath & tunnel sauna
• Ice shower with Kneipp path, rain shower with a view of nature, infrared cabin

Relaxation oases invite you to bathe in the forest and meditate.

Treatments & alpine rituals
At Wellnesshotel Pierer , treatments become a holistic experience.
Customized massages, beauty & apparatus-based cosmetic treatmentswith alpine herb oils and certified natural products ensure lasting regeneration. An exclusive alpine ritual accompanies every treatment - with freshly squeezed fruit juice, fragrant compresses and a final alpine herbal tea. An experience that touches body, mind and soul in equal measure.

In the small but fine organic wellness hotel HOLZLEITEN on the Mieming sunny plateau in Tyrol, the clocks tick a little differently: More quality, slower and more conscious - decelerating is not an empty phrase here, but holistic experience and enjoyment with all your senses. Holistic is also defined through the consistent use of 100% organic. “For us, organic is quality, joie de vivre and experience. For us, being an organic hotel means the consistent implementation of our personal sustainable philosophy, ”says hotel manager Simon Wilhelm, describing the very special break. And where could this exquisite gem be better located than in Tyrol? The Mieminger Plateau - 40 km west of Innsbruck - is a sensual oasis of idyllic meadows and larch forests, the Fernpass lakes and the rugged mountain scenery. In the midst of this picturesque setting, the award-winning Holzleiten is located at an altitude of 850 meters. On cloud 7 in the organic wellness heaven The spa area of the BioWellnesshotel HOLZLEITEN offers a wealth of opportunities to do something good for yourself and your well-being - tailored to your needs: balance & harmony, detox & cleansing, beauty & beauty or relax & enjoy . Various saunas, a brine steam bath, an infrared sauna as well as the year-round heated energy outdoor pool and a natural bathing pond complete the offer - always including a view of the impressive Alpine backdrop. Culinary hotspot with regional expertise The BioWellness Hotel Holzleiten has long since developed into a well-known culinary hotspot. The kitchen and cellar offer what your heart desires. When it comes to organic products, Holzleiten does not make any compromises. Chef Kurt Regensburger only uses ingredients from certified organic agriculture. We cook according to the basic rules of the 5-element kitchen. It goes without saying that the products used - wherever possible - come from farmers in the neighborhood. Nature as far as the eye can seeWith over 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, the sunny plateau Mieming & Tirol Mitte inspires with the longest summer in the Alps. Its exceptional microclimate allows spring to move in early and golden autumn to last a long time - ideal conditions for all outdoor activities. Golfing on the 27-hole course, mountain biking with the e-bike, hiking and much more. The area around Holzleiten has the perfect infrastructure for everyone who loves exercise.

In addition to the breathtaking surroundings, the indoor area impresses above all with its professionalism and authenticity. The versatile spa and wellness landscape extends over a total of 4,000 m². The extensive pool landscape has a large indoor pool with integrated bubble loungers and massage jets as well as a splash shower. The panoramic whirlpool offers a fantastic view of the idyllic landscape from above. Depending on the weather, the outdoor pool can be used through the airlock. The sauna area has two outdoor log cabin saunas with a natural biotope, Finnish sauna, bio sauna, steam baths, Himalayan salt grotto, Kneipp pool and relaxation rooms. There is a separate ladies' sauna area with bio-sauna and loungers in the beauty pavilion. Anyone who takes a sauna, works out or swims laps naturally needs some well-earned relaxation afterwards. Comfortable loungers and double loungers with a fantastic view over the Black Forest and the beautiful sun terraces invite you to relax. There are also quiet islands for two to four people.

For more relaxation, there is a wide range of soothing treatments to choose from: massages, facial or body treatments, baths and wraps or traditional wellness rituals - alone or as a couple. The signature treatments from nature are also unique, such as special treatments with wild herbs from the Black Forest, massages with warm granite stones and fir oil or rubdowns with pine cones.

Original Ayurveda from Sri Lanka! Original Ayurveda treatments have been offered at the Vier Jahreszeiten am Schluchsee for more than 20 years. The Ayurveda center is integrated on a separate floor of the hotel and an Ayurveda doctor and specialists from Sri Lanka, the country of origin, carry out the holistic treatments. This means you can experience an Ayurveda cure with authentic treatments and experience the traditional philosophy of this millennia-old health teaching. The Ayurveda treatments, which last several days, include consultations, original Ayurveda treatments and the Ayurvedic nutritional concept. The team of therapists from Sri Lanka takes a sensitive and professional approach to the special needs and life situations of each individual guest, making each individual Ayurveda treatment a lasting pleasure.

Culinary: The aim of the Vier Jahreszeiten am Schluchsee is to offer hospitality at the highest level. This includes not only the best regional ingredients, but also imaginative creations. The legendary Vier Jahreszeiten gourmet breakfast buffet, for example, provides top-class indulgence, including a wide selection of gluten-, lactose- and dairy-free products. At lunchtime and in the afternoon, Café Gugelhupf invites you to enjoy small dishes and a large selection of cakes from the in-house patisserie. In the evening, 6-course menus with vegetarian / vegan alternatives or delicious à la carte dishes are offered in the panorama restaurant. The restaurant "Am Kachelofen" offers varied buffets with the best from the hotel's home region, the Black Forest, as part of the half-board (open depending on occupancy). In the cold winter months, the Schwiizer Stübli also opens for rustic fondue evenings. The evening ends with delicious cocktails at the carousel bar.

Sport & activity: Regardless of the season, the Black Forest offers unlimited outdoor opportunities. Whether hiking in the most beautiful natural surroundings, golfing on green meadows or cross-country skiing on well-developed trails. And if the weather doesn't play ball, the Vier Jahreszeiten am Schluchsee offers a wide range of indoor sports activities with or without supervision as well as well-equipped fitness areas. From A for entertainment to Z for informality - the hotel's guest services offer a varied program of activities and entertainment: sports and relaxation courses such as yoga or Pilates, guided hikes or e-bike tours, casino royal evenings with blackjack and roulette, quiz evenings and musical entertainment six evenings a week.

Yoga and Ayurveda form the heart of our hotel in Gerlos. With many years of experience and in-depth knowledge, our Ayurveda team will support you in planning your yoga and Ayurveda vacation - starting with determining your Dosha constitution through harmonizing Ayurveda treatments to individual dietary recommendations. Your health is a top priority. Yoga and Ayurveda exist in harmony with nature. We do the same with the management of our 4-star hotel in Gerlos. We don't just want to live from our earth, we want to live with it. As soon as you enter our hotel in Gerlos, you will feel the connection to nature. It surrounds you in the wellness area, in the pool area, even the fitness room of your 4-star hotel in Gerlos is flooded with sunlight. You can see, feel and taste nature in the form of delicious gourmet dishes. The ambience and the surroundings of our 4-star hotel in Gerlos will inspire you from the very first moment.

The dreamy rooms and spacious suites of your hotel in Gerlos 4 star superior will whisk you away to elegant dream worlds. Wonderfully cozy, quiet, homely and luxuriously relax in the private refuge of your 4-star hotel in Gerlos. Whether as a couple, for yourself or in the company of your loved ones, this 4-star superior hotel in Gerlos is the right place to forget everyday life for a while and indulge in relaxation.

The location of our hotel in Gerlos 4 star superior is unique. In winter a hotel right on the ski slope in Tyrol, in summer the perfect hiking hotel in Tyrol. Ideal for enjoying nature.

Take a deep breath, relax and enjoy the heavenly silence. In winter, children can let off steam with all kinds of snow activities - in summer, however, the hotel belongs entirely to the adults. Couples and singles will find the enjoyable retreat they are looking for in our adults-only hotel. Parents and young people aged 13 and over can spend relaxing family time all to themselves.