the HOCHKÖNIGIN ****S- Mountain Resort & Wellness Hotel in Maria Alm am Hochkönig

The HOCHKÖNIGIN ****S is a modern, elegant mountain resort in the heart of Maria Alm in the Hochkönig vacation region, one of the most spectacular landscapes in Salzburger Land. The resort combines stylish design, exclusive wellness areas and authentic Alpine nature experiences. Guests enjoy wellness vacations, active vacations, summer vacations and winter vacations in Maria Alm - individual, varied and at the highest level.

The resort is just a few minutes' walk from the gondola lift and the village center and offers an incomparable panoramic view of the Steinernes Meer. For couples, families and solo travelers, the HOCHKÖNIGIN is an ideal place for relaxation, enjoyment and active time-outs.


Wellness & Spa - TIARA SPA (Adults Only), QUEEN SPA & FAMILY SPA

TIARA SPA - Adults Only Rooftop Spa
The new TIARA SPA is an exclusive adults-only area on the roof of the resort. It offers:

• Relax pool with panoramic view

• Finnish sauna
• Spacious sun terraces
• Elegant relaxation rooms with far-reaching views

An ideal place for guests looking for an adults-only wellness hotel on the Hochkönig or a romantic vacation in Salzburger Land.

QUEEN SPA - wellness on two floors
The spacious QUEEN SPA impresses with:

• 17 meter long outdoor infinity pool
• indoor pool
• Whirlpool with a view of the mountains
• Several sun terraces
• Saunas, steam baths & relaxation rooms

The spa area is one of the strongest arguments for a wellness vacation in Maria Alm.

FAMILY SPA
The resort also offers additional facilities for families:

• Indoor pool
• Children's sauna
• Family-friendly relaxation zones

Ideal for a wellness vacation with children in Salzburger Land.

Massages, herbal treatments, signature treatments and beauty offers complete the comprehensive wellness program.


Culinary delights - regional cuisine & organic farm products

The HOCHKÖNIGIN attaches great importance to regional delights, sustainable ingredients and high-quality products from its own organic farm. The kitchen team creates fresh, creative dishes every day - from Alpine cuisine to modern gourmet compositions.

Special features:

• 6-course gourmet menu in the evening, also vegan
• Breakfast buffet with live cooking
• Products from the host family's own organic farm
• HIGH QUEEN BAR with signature cocktails
• Sun terrace #sea view with alpine panorama

An ideal place for gourmets looking for a hotel with gourmet cuisine in Maria Alm.


Summer vacation on the Hochkönig - hiking, biking & the Hochkönig Card

In summer, the HOCHKÖNIGIN is located right at the starting point of numerous activities. Guests enjoy:

• over 340 km of hiking trails
• impressive climbing routes & via ferratas
• around 20 mountain bike trails
• varied family offers such as the Prinzenberg Natrun adventure mountain

With the Hochkönig Card, which is included free of charge for guests, holidaymakers benefit from, among other things

• free cable car rides
• free admission to excursion destinations
• numerous discounts in the region

Perfect for guests looking for a hiking hotel in Maria Alm or a bike hotel in Salzburger Land.

Winter vacations in Maria Alm - Ski amadé, winter sports & snow fun

The resort is located in the Hochkönig / Ski amadé ski area, one of the largest ski associations in Austria.
Experiences in winter:

• 140 kilometers of slopes - perfectly groomed
• Start your day's skiing directly behind the hotel (T-bar lift)
• Numerous winter hiking trails
• Toboggan runs & snowshoe routes
• Cross-country ski trails in the immediate vicinity

Ideal for guests who are looking for a ski vacation hotel in Maria Alm or a wellness hotel directly in the ski area.


Location & accessibility

The HOCHKÖNIGIN is centrally located in Maria Alm in Pinzgau and is easily accessible all year round:

• by car (Salzburg, Munich, Innsbruck)
• by train (Saalfelden train station)
• by plane (Salzburg Airport approx. 1 h)

The Natrun gondola lift is only approx. 300 m from the hotel - ideal for summer and winter guests.
The village center of Maria Alm is within walking distance and offers restaurants, stores and authentic alpine culture.


Activities & included services
The resort's free activity program includes

• Yoga
• Singing bowl meditation
• Fitness & exercise
• Guided activities
• Bike tours

Guests will find the perfect balance of relaxation, nature experience and alpine energy.


The Hochkönig vacation region - Maria Alm, Dienten & Mühlbach

The Hochkönig region is one of the most diverse vacation regions in Austria.
It is known for:

• the impressive Steinernes Meer
• the majestic Hochkönig summit
• Hiking trails for all levels
• Climbing routes and bike trails
• family-friendly adventure mountains
• the Hochkönig / Ski amadé ski area

A perfect destination for a year-round vacation in Salzburger Land.

Hochkönig vacation region - Maria Alm, Dienten & Mühlbach

The Hochkönig vacation region in Salzburger Land is one of the most diverse Alpine regions in Austria. Guests can expect 340 km of hiking trails, countless biking and climbing routes as well as the Hochkönig / Ski amadé ski area with 140 km of pistes. Families, couples and active vacationers enjoy nature, tranquillity and authentic Alpine culture here. In summer, guests benefit from the Hochkönig Card with free mountain railroads and many included services.

The wellness hotel Schloss Döttingen is located in a small enchanted village, Döttingen near Schwäbisch Hall. Embedded in a dreamlike landscape idyll with a variety of possibilities to give yourself and your health and mind peace and balance. The Dumler family and the fantastic SchlossGeister team take care of the hotel every day with love, simplicity and passion.

Inthe middle of the green landscape, you are not just immersed in a hotel, but in a true place of culinary delights, which is implemented by family head Josef Dumler with care and recipes of a special, sensitive kind. A TRULY RETURNING PLACE which becomes an experience thanks to the warm and natural service of all the staff.

The heart of the hotel is the natural RelaxationSpirit Spa. At any time of year, the natural pool in the garden - filled with pure spring water from the hotel's own spring - offers guests a natural spectacle. Whether you are a hotel guest or a day spa guest, the hotel offers you the freedom to give yourself space to escape the FLOW of everyday life.
An indoor pool with whirlpool invites you to take a dip. Further relaxation can be found in one of the saunas, the steam bath or the infrared loungers. Tosoothe, revitalize and pamper body and MIND the spa offers a wide range of treatments and wellness servicesin its own BEAUTY REFUGE . Professionally trained therapists are on hand to provide you with an individual and caring range of therapeutic and Ayurvedic massages, holistic cosmetics, manicures and pedicures.

Schloss Döttingen is the perfect place to completely escape from everyday life, relax deeply and recharge your batteries for your daily processes. Whether you are planning a romantic getaway or simply want to enjoy the beauty of nature, Döttingen Castle will enchant you with its magic and warmth. Let yourself be pampered and return to the source of serenity, tranquillity and naturalness.

RELAX MADE EASY
On more than 2500 square meters we offer everything your heart desires to relax and feel good. Regardless of the weather, our water world with indoor and outdoor pool always leaves everyone perfectly happy. Whether steam grotto, herbal vitality, Finnish natural stone sauna or sweat room - the soothing warmth has a restful and relaxing effect on body, mind and soul. Our retreats in the salt stone room or the cuddly bunks are the perfect place to relax and unwind. In summer, a unique garden landscape awaits you with body shape loungers, a chill-out area, lounges and cozy islands. Our spacious terrace is also a real place in the sun to relax and recharge your batteries.

MASSAGE & BEAUTY
And if you want to be as fresh and beautiful as the morning dew yourself, the best thing to do is to contact our WALD SPA. With a variety of wellness treatments and exclusive cosmetic lines, our beauty fairies work wonders on body and mind. To their heart's content, the guests are pampered and advised by the SPA team. Specially tailored facial and body treatments ensure that you look as radiant as you feel.

ENJOYMENT
With a power breakfast from the varied breakfast buffet, you can start the day perfectly. Open organic teas, superfood fruits, freshly prepared egg dishes and various types of muesli ensure an enjoyable wellness breakfast. Our wonderful afternoon snack with a warm dish, homemade cakes, soups and salads offers just the right thing for sweet and savory lovers. The delicious 5-course evening menu is the ideal way to end each day of your holiday. It doesn't matter whether you're a meat lover, a vegetarian or a fish eater - everyone is guaranteed to enjoy our food.

ACTIVE
Frauenau, the "glass heart" on the Glass Road, is centrally located in the beautiful low mountain range landscape of the Bavarian Forest, in the nature park and the Bavarian Forest National Park. The state-approved resort stands for a glassworks tradition and a glass art scene that is unparalleled in Europe. In the summertime, the area in and around Frauenau offers a wide range of excursion destinations. Hiking tours, lakes, mountain bike tours and much more make your holiday a special experience. The Golfpark Oberzwieselau, which is only a 5-minute drive away, guarantees golfers maximum playing pleasure in front of a fantastic backdrop in the Bavarian Forest. Frauenau and the Hotel Eibl-Brunner also exude their very special charm in winter. The ski lift, ski school and a cross-country skiing center in the center of the village attract winter enthusiasts. Next to you you can see snow-covered treetops, above you the bright blue sky and in front of you nothing but limitless snow fun - that's winter holidays in the wellness hotel Eibl-Brunner.

In the morning the sun rises over the peaks, in the evening the lights sparkle in the valley. In this absolute top location on a sun-drenched south-facing slope above Burgeis, every corner of DAS GERSTL Alpine Retreat opens up views that you will never forget, just like the warm, down-to-earth hospitality of the owner family Gerstl.

At 1,500 meters above sea level, guests can enjoy pleasant temperatures even in the warmer months, while relaxing in the open air on box seats by the 18-meter-long, year-round heated infinity pool, on cosy day beds or in the outdoor whirlpool in the sauna garden. Relax, read a good book, take a dip in one of the pools, let your gaze and thoughts wander - all of this is possible at Hotel Gerstl.

The exclusive suites also invite you to do nothing. The new 60 square meter pool suite with a private infinity pool and whirlpool, a large veranda and its own garden for undisturbed togetherness is certainly a special experience. The pleasant vacation feeling of lightness and light-heartedness spreads at the latest during a floating aperitif in the cool water.

If you do want to leave the retreat, there are hikes to nearby Switzerland, mountain bike trails, irrigation canals along historic irrigation channels or a visit to the smallest town in the Southern Alps: the medieval town of Glurns. The Gerstl team also offers daily guided excursions, from guided e-bike tours to joint forest bathing.

After a day full of activities and fresh mountain air, the evening ends with a delicious, multi-course meal. For all their innovative spirit, the Gerstl family relies on tried and tested dishes: the hotel's regionally oriented cuisine, which sources its products from the surrounding area to support the farmers in the valley and protect the environment with short transportation routes, is already a tradition. Once a week on r30 Day, all ingredients even come from within a radius of no more than thirty kilometers - this is when the creativity of head chef Michael Ziernheld and his team is particularly in demand. It is clear how much everyone is behind this concept. When the first elderflowers can be harvested in early summer, for example, fresh blossoms from many of the employees' gardens are brought to the hotel for processing. Fruit, herbs and berries are also grown locally by the GERSTL Unique team. If you would like to take a look behind the scenes of the Gerstl's gourmet workshop, you can do so at the weekly kitchen party. Here, culinary delights are celebrated in a special way and guests are invited to watch the chefs prepare dinner and collect the delicacies from the kitchen in person. If that's not enough, book an exclusive evening at Gerstl's Chef's Table in the middle of the action in the hotel kitchen.

The extent to which the family is rooted in the region is illustrated not only by the r30 philosophy in the food, but also by its continuation in other areas: Building materials are sourced locally wherever possible and are processed by local craftspeople, the cosmetic products are made from regional ingredients and even the staff almost all come from within a radius of just 30 kilometers.

In addition to our outdoor and indoor pool with whirlpool, we offer you two new wellness areas with several Finnish and bio saunas, as well as two steam baths and an infrared cabin & infrared loungers under the motto "Ludwig meets Buddha".

On the approach to our sunny plateau (860 m) you are greeted by the Alpsee. A footpath behind the hotel leads to the Buchenegg waterfalls. And the biggest adventure playground awaits in front of it. The Alps.

Great breakfast buffet, 4-course menu of your choice and snack time or BBQ on the sun terrace every afternoon.

Welcome to the 4*-Superior Ludwig Royal.

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.

Not only are the hotel's 67 rooms and suites spacious, but also the entire 130,000 square meter hotel park. There is plenty of space in the coastal forest for vacation apartments and separate country houses, many of which are traditionally thatched. Guests decide for themselves how much hotel service they want.

Relaxation and slowing down or sporting power, active vacations and exercise in nature - the boundaries are fluid here, one thing leads to another. Optimal conditions have been created for this: the FISCHLAND SPA- & SPORTWELT with 4500 square meters, which is unparalleled on the Baltic Sea coast. The glass fronts in front of the indoor pool offer a view of the greenery. The sauna area also includes an outdoor sauna in the dunes with access to the Baltic Sea.

Indoor and outdoor tennis court. Badminton. A fitness area equipped with state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment. Yoga, Pilates, circuit training or aqua aerobics - guests can choose from the daily course and activity program. In the open air, there are tennis and badminton courts, a fitness trail through the forest and bike hire. In summer, kitesurfing and surfing are practiced on the hotel beach. A special experience: tennis on the dunes. Golf courses and riding arenas are not far away either; the hotel cooperates with regular partners. Underthe direction of sports manager Axel Ritter, beginners and advanced are advised and accompanied by experts. The distances are short, the barriers low to enjoy sport at your own pace or under professional guidance. Also for the youngest: qualified childcare for 3 to 16-year-olds is available at least 5 days a week.

The Fischland shares thedunes, pine forest and long beachwith its sister hotel, the Strandhotel Dünenmeer. Guests can enjoy all of the resort's amenities on both sides. The 800 meters between the hotels can be bridged by a shuttle service if required - or a walk. Fine, fresh and healthy cuisine is part of the program: guests can try out all the restaurants and bars during "Dining around" - from the family restaurant in "Fischland" to the "Strandläufer" in "Dünenmeer", even directly in the dunes - in "Blockhus" or "Strandbude". The "Ostseelounge" on the "Fischland" rooftop is the pinnacle of indulgence: André Beiersdorff and Matthias Stolze's modern regional cuisine is adorned with a Michelin star.

Wellness
Whether it's the unique luxury of swimming in seawater, the source of life, or unwinding in our saunas with a unique view of the moving sea - in our 4000 m² sauna and bathing area, everyone feels like they're in seventh heaven. The wellness oasis at the Strandhotel Georgshöhe offers a holistic pampering program for body and soul. In an intimate atmosphere, we guide you step by step back to your very own balance and complete relaxation. Begin your search for balance and regain strength, joie de vivre, well-being and vitality - even after your stay.

Fitness
Our fitness studio has been equipped with new, professional equipment from Technogym. In the 300 square meter fitness resort you will find 25 stations in the strength area and 15 stations in the cardio area to increase your physical endurance and your personal well-being. Work out in a pleasant atmosphere under the professional guidance of a trainer. Let our gourmet restaurant N'eys whisk you away to a world of sensory delights and enjoy Frisian down-to-earthness combined with elegant Mediterranean lightness.

Culinary delights
In our restaurant by the sea, our cuisine impresses with fresh, local produce, an excellent selection of wines and warm service, whether it's our daily or wellness menu or à la carte.

In the middle of the Salzburg mountains, guests of all ages can enjoy year-round swimming fun in the new indoor pool with outdoor grotto.

Highlights for family vacations include the water play park with tube slide and trio slide, the Kesselino children's club, the new mini bowling alley in the youth room and the small pony farm for exciting riding adventures.

The Panorama Mountain Spa is adults only.
The approx. 5,000 m² garden paradise invites you to experience authentic nature in summer with the hotel's own swimming lake, relaxation niches, play equipment and fragrant herb and vegetable garden.

With the Salzburger Sportwelt Card - the free guest card - you receive numerous services and access to the most beautiful attractions at reduced admission prices in the surrounding area. There are around 190 offers in and around Altenmarkt-Zauchensee. SalzburgerLand has the highest density of experiences in Europe - and Altenmarkt-Zauchensee is right in the middle of these opportunities.

Panorama Mountain Adults Spa

• Health-promoting Swiss stone pine relaxation room
• Healing salt grotto with Himalayan salt stones and infrared loungers
• Brine steam bath with positive effects for the respiratory tract and skin
• Organic herbal sauna
• Finnish stone pine sauna
• The nine SNOWROOMs provide cooling
• Panorama outdoor whirlpool

Family wellness world

• Large, light-flooded indoor pool for swimming outdoors with grotto
• Rain-Dance
• SnowSky
• Steam bath
• Finnish sauna
• Fire relaxation room with infrared loungers
• Small water play park, slide tower with a tube slide & trio slide
• Toddler water pool

General facilities:

• New fitness and exercise room with new Life Fitness equipment for endurance and strength training
• Approx. 5,000m² garden paradise with private swimming lake in summer
• À la carte restaurant, hotel restaurant and cozy cocktail bar "Green Alpine Bar"
• Day spa offers
• Kesselinos children's club with childcare and soft play area
• Children's cinema
• TeenZone with new mini bowling alley, air field hockey, billiards and much more.
• an approx. 130m² seminar room with space for up to 100 people
• Soul balance: massage and beauty treatments for your own well-being
• Bathing bag and cozy bathrobe for the duration of your stay

Further amenities:

• Salzburger Sportwelt Card - free guest card - with it you receive numerous services and access to the most beautiful attractions at reduced admission prices in the area
• Free transfer to and from Eben/Altenmarkt/Radstadt train station (on request)
• Public e-car charging station directly in front of the hotel
• Free parking directly in front of the hotel
• Sufficient shopping facilities directly in the village of Altenmarkt
• Ski bus stop right next to the hotel
• Central to Ski amadé, one of the largest winter sports areas in Europe
• Countless activities around the region: Therme Amadé experience, skiing, cross-country skiing, ice skating, tobogganing, winter hiking trails, managed huts, etc.