Your wellness hotel in Bavarian forest

For years, the Sterr family has always followed the motto: quality instead of quantity, which is why the Wellnesshotel Sterr, with just 34 rooms and suites, has been one of the smallest four-star wellness hotels in the Bavarian Forest for years. The quiet and exclusive ambience is extremely popular with many regular guests.

Comfort and exclusivity for every single guest are really important here, and this is also reflected in the Sterrs' garden paradise. Around the swimming pond, year-round heated outdoor pool and water lily pond, there are numerous romantic sunbathing spots spread over several levels. So everyone really will find their own favorite spot. A professional team of wellness experts takes care of the balance of body and mind with a variety of exclusive wellness treatments. Only selected product lines such as Pharmos Natur are used, naturally pure natural products without animal testing.

The excellent cuisine under the direction of Kurt Muhr also promises the best prospects for connoisseurs. His gourmet experts round off your stay with a brilliant ¾ pampering board. Whether with the excellent breakfast buffet, the popular afternoon buffet or the creative 5- or 6-course menus. And in combination with the friendly and attentive service team, a stay with the Sterrs is a real pleasure. The simple recipe: an extra pinch of attention that conjures up vacation moments: enjoy every moment!

Bergdorf Sterr: Less than 100 meters from the hotel, the six rustic old wood chalets are arranged around a peaceful swimming pond in a unique symbiosis with nature to form a small mountain village. Four chalets for two people and two chalets for four people captivate guests with their stylish, rustic charm. A successful example of privacy with an open fireplace, private sauna and outdoor whirlpool on the terrace. With their loving attention to detail, these chalets were and still are style-defining in the region. The Bergdorf is the epitome of relaxing coziness, and it is located very close to the hotel, which Bergdorf guests can use in all its diversity if they wish: whether garden, bar, restaurant or wellness area. As a chalet guest, of course, you don't have to do without any amenities.

The Sterr family and the superb service team ensure that you don't have to worry about anything other than enjoying a well-earned break. Because this is where true luxury lies. The attentive and attentive service is able to provide guests with a vital breakfast every morning, which is put together daily according to their own wishes. Naturally, without disturbing the peace and privacy of holidaymakers. As a special highlight, an evening chalet menu can also be served in the chalet on request. In this special place, time simply seems to stand still. Snuggle up in the velvety-soft bathrobes and enjoy the sweeping view of the Bavarian Forest mountains - it couldn't be more beautiful. The incomparably peaceful atmosphere envelops visitors after just a few moments and creates unforgettable memories of this unique vacation.

The Romantik Hotel Jagdhaus Eiden am See, is a family-run hotel in the 5th generation. Family zur Brügge invests a lot of passion and work in the hotel. Some of the modern hotel rooms have the wonderful view to the Zwischenahner lake. The two different restaurants spoil with regional cuisine with international influences. The gourmet restaurant “Apicius” is awarded with a Michelin Star. In both restaurants products from the garden are used: eggs from the own free-range chickens, herbs and vegetables from the own garden and the greenhouse. The wonderful landscape offers many leisure time activities as stand-up-paddling boards, pedal-boat on the own private beach. The surrounding area can be discovered by bicycle, Segway or foot.
If you are looking for something special, you will find it here.

The following highlights at our 4-star superior hotel will delight you:

• 360° panoramic rooftop poolheated all year round (29 - 32°C)

• Multi-storey bathing & sauna area with indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness room and 9 different saunas & steam baths as well as 12 relaxation rooms

• Romantic deck with cozy loungers
• Countless outdoor relaxation areas in the extensive garden SPA with walking paths on the themes of "Chakras" and "Celtic cycle of the year"
• Unique wellness pagoda with an extensive range of treatments
• In-house herb and vegetable garden
• Varied Body & Mind Fitness weekly program with active and meditative courses, e.g. yoga, heart chakra and kundalini meditation, Hui Chun Gong, shamanic drum journey, gong meditation, pranayama breathing exercises, aqua fitness
• Restaurant "GaumenZauber" with 3/4 cuisine: local specialties, gourmet vital cuisine for veggies and fish lovers
• Hotel bar "BlueFOX" for a cozy end to the wellness day
• Last but not least: the attentive and friendly Birkenhof team

Top 5 of the most popular hotels in Austria. 27 apartments, suites & chalets with plenty of space in alpine lifestyle design. Living and relaxing in rooms with lots of light and air that simply do you good. WaldSPA on 600 m² as a real rooftop spa - Fine Art of Relaxing.

Highlight! Heated panoramic indoor pool and outdoor pool on the roof. Adults Spa with saunas, relaxation rooms and fresh air room to recharge your batteries. NEW! Sky textile sauna in Swiss stone pine - relaxation area for families & outdoor lounge. Spa treatments with massage, yoga and meditation in the natural garden. Huge natural garden with cuddly islands and cocoons for dreaming.

Let off steam in the fitness room with state-of-the-art cardio equipment. Farmhouse parlor with breakfast room, lobby and bar with open fire. Old hay barn from 1901 with animal enclosure. Playroom for toddlers and fun zone for teenagers with Xbox and Fun4four. Forest playground with 40 meter rope slide, giant trapoline and sky swing. Small farm store with products from local agriculture. Underground garage with e-charging station and parking spaces for your car.

The beautiful natural surroundings of the Alpbach Valley and the Tyrolean mountains provide an idyllic backdrop for your dream vacation. From the lovingly designed panoramic wellness garden and the spacious terrace, you are guaranteed the best view of the impressive mountain panorama.

A dreamlike wellness oasis with numerous bathing and sauna attractions awaits you on a generous 1,600 square meters. Various saunas and steam baths, a modern indoor pool, a year-round heated outdoor pool and panoramic whirlpool as well as relaxation rooms with waterbeds and floating loungers will delight all wellness fans. Guests aged 18 and over will find a quiet retreat in the adults-only area. Guided hikes for hotel guests, soothing beauty treatments, the yoga and fitness offer and entertaining evenings with live music or blackjack round off the stay perfectly.

For active vacationers and outdoor fans, the Alpbachtal with its untouched fields, lush meadows and breathtaking Tyrolean mountains is a true Eldorado. In summer, marked trails and extensive routes delight all hikers, bikers and e-bikers. The "Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau", which is one of the top 10 ski resorts in Tyrol, offers everything a snow lover's heart desires in winter.

In the modern alpine restaurant with its wonderful alcove seating overlooking the natural surroundings and on the adjoining terrace with uninterrupted mountain views, you can enjoy the 4-star superior hotel's highly acclaimed gourmet board. From morning to night, the kitchen team will spoil you with vital and tasty delicacies. Regionality and seasonality are at the forefront of the selection of ingredients.

Holidaymakers, couples and families are looked after with passion, Tyrolean cordiality and excellent service - for your vacation and the most beautiful feel-good time!

Europe's greenest hotel is in South Tyrol: on the trail of sustainability
In 2023, the climate-positive Naturhotel Leitlhof was awarded the title of "Europe's Leading Green Hotel" for the fourth time and can once again call itself an official "climate partner". The hotel also meets the criteria of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. The commitment to nature and climate protection includes the energy supply with its own wood-fired combined heat and power plant, electric car charging stations and local suppliers.

South Tyrolean slow food in its most original form
The cuisine at Naturhotel Leitlhof is sustainable, regional and seasonal. The chefs use freshly picked herbs from their own garden to refine their dishes. The nearby farm "Mühlhof", which also belongs to the Mühlmann family, provides the hotel with many types of vegetables and potatoes from its own fields. These ingredients are used to cover all the kitchen requirements. The high-quality meat also comes directly from the farm - from the hotel's own Angus cattle farm.

Hiking in the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites
As a member of "Wanderhotels - best alpine", the nature hotel is the ideal starting point for hikes, mountain and trekking tours. The trails into the world-famous Sesto Dolomites start right outside the door. The hotel's own hiking map with tips from local guides and two certified guides show Leitlhof guests the most beautiful routes off the beaten track several times a week. Tip: Hike to the Toblacher Pfannhorn at 2,663 meters.

Alpine spa between onsen pool and pine sauna
Since 2023, Leitlhof guests have been enjoying the 3,000 square meter wellness area in the South Tyrolean four-star superior hotel. The newly designed spa landscape attracts visitors with highlights such as the Japanese-style onsen pool, the black Finnish sauna and the fragrant Swiss stone pine sauna. The omnipresent panoramic view of the Dolomites makes the wellness experience even sweeter. As part of the numerous wellness treatments, the wellness professionals use products from the South Tyrolean cosmetics line Team Dr. Joseph. These are certified organic and 100 percent natural.

Insider tip for historically interested strollers
Just a ten-minute walk from the Naturhotel Leitlhof (and three minutes from the second hotel, Atto Suites & Cuisine), the historic center of San Candido surprises with its culture and long-established craft businesses. The collegiate church, Franciscan monastery and the famous DoloMythos Museum in the pedestrian zone take visitors on a journey through time between the World Heritage Site and the Middle Ages. Cozy felt slippers have been rolled at the Zacher hat maker's workshop for generations.

By bike and train through Val Pusteria/Pustertal
Val Pusteria/Pustertal in the north-east of South Tyrol is a paradise for two-wheeled enthusiasts thanks to its numerous attractive routes, some of which even cross borders. Guests of the Naturhotel Leitlhof can hire bikes and mountain bikes free of charge at the hotel, e-bikes for a fee. With the Mobilcard, buses and trains can be used free of charge throughout South Tyrol. Among the most beautiful routes are those to the Sesto mountain pastures and to Cortina d'Ampezzo - guided bike tours regularly take Leitlhof guests there.

The direct location of our hotel on the lake invites you to go for walks and sporty outdoor activities, and our area is directly adjacent to the 18-hole course of the Schloss Haag golf club. The city of Geldern is located in North Rhine-Westphalia in close proximity to the Dutch border. Trips to the neighboring country are therefore possible spontaneously - also by bike, because the Lower Rhine is a paradise for cyclists.
In the See Park Terrassen restaurant, particular emphasis is placed on freshness and top quality. Regional specialties and vitality cuisine form the focus of the seasonally changing menu.
The special location of the hotel on the lake offers the perfect ambience to find inner balance and leave everyday life behind. All hotel areas offer a clear view of the Lower Rhine landscape. This also applies to the exclusive SPA area, to which over 8,000 square meters are reserved. In addition to the unique sauna world with 7 saunas and relaxation areas, a heated outdoor swimming pool and the panorama pool with a view of the lake and the golf course are available to guests. Holistic beauty programs, various relaxation rituals, classic and feel-good massages as well as beauty treatments for face and body make the See Park SPA an oasis of sensual experience. The private SPA suite is available to guests for an individual SPA experience. The wellness offer is rounded off by the well-equipped fitness area - also with a unique panoramic view. Professionally trained fitness trainers are happy to support guests with their individual training program and offer daily courses such as Pilates, aerobics and back training. The 24 panorama rooms in our new building offer absolute tranquility and a wonderful view of the lake. When it comes to the elegant furnishings, comfort comes first. Noble materials and warm colors create a cozy atmosphere, floor-to-ceiling windows open up a wide view over the lake into the green.

As one of the few adults-only hotels in South Tyrol, the 4-star S hotel offers a stylish ambience to enjoy a romantic time for two.

Royal relaxation is guaranteed by the spacious spa area with indoor and outdoor pool, natural bathing pond, whirlpools and 4 saunas with several infusions per day and plenty of resting places.

In some of the exclusive suites you can also enjoy private spa moments. The suites with a private sauna and a free-standing bath add a golden touch to your time-out.

In addition to those looking for relaxation, active vacationers also feel like kings at Kronplatz, a real adventure playground, they will certainly get their money's worth.

Precious moments of culinary pleasure make your holiday unforgettable. In addition to the imperial breakfast, the hotel offers cakes and hearty snacks in the afternoon and an excellent 4-course menu in the evening.