The Hotel Freund is picturesquely situated on a hill on the edge of the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the climatic health resort of Oberorke. Finally there... you are in the FREUND, in your individual time-out, in your long-awaited time for two.

Recreation and pure relaxation in a personal and warm atmosphere awaits you here. Our light-flooded oases of peace with a view of the wellness garden, the sparkling turquoise pool with a 360-degree view of nature, various indoor and outdoor saunas convey a sense of closeness to nature, warmth and well-being. An exceptional range of treatments in the Orkeland SPA Orient round off the relaxation experience.

You can get active with us in many different ways. Hiking from the hotel door, riding our Finnhorses or your own horse, yoga, biking, walking and many other options.

You will find your favorite place in the individually designed living and sleeping rooms with a fantastic view over fields and forests. With unusual materials and refreshing colors, size and comfort just as you wish.

The pleasant water temperatures - the fantastic view - a pleasure for your unique wellness vacation and active vacation in Austria!

Unwind and relax in the available saunas, aroma steam baths, brine grotto, ice grotto or use the waterfall shower for a refreshing experience!

Become a summiteer and explore the wonderful region on hikes or bike rides in summer and fall. In winter and spring you can enjoy the heavenly, snow-covered landscape and snowy peaks - plan your skiing vacation - experience perfect conditions on over 720 kilometers of perfectly groomed slopes in the Sportwelt Ski Amadé and only a 2-minute walk from the Schlosshotel Lacknerhof to the entrance of the "8er-Jet" lift system.

Let yourself be inspired by the variety of our beauty offer - feel like royalty and experience the special flair - that is our promise to you!

Indulgence is our philosophy.
Culinary delights from our experienced kitchen team will enchant your discerning palate. Our head chef will spoil you with creative recipes from national and international cuisine, making your heart beat faster.
Our pampering hotel in the province of Salzburg attaches great importance to using regional and seasonal ingredients, mainly from the Pongau region, which are delivered fresh every day. Only the best ends up on your plate and you can enjoy our ¾ pampering board to the full! Spend the night in style like dukes, princes or emperors. Our castle hotel has the perfect rooms for you and your well-deserved stay. Inspired, decorated and individually designed - we offer you a wonderful selection for your vacation, from the duke's room to the prince's suite to the legendary emperor's suite. Enjoy the private atmosphere in your suites with a free-standing bathtub or your personal whirlpool in your room.

Your needs are important to us!
In order to make your stay perfect, we would be delighted if you could let us know in advance whether we can take your individual needs into account when furnishing your room or putting together your menu (allergies, food intolerances).

"Feel the Mountain Experience!"
For over 90 years, our family-owned hotel has been a beloved retreat in the heart of Val di Sole, Trentino, nestled within the stunning Dolomites. With a commitment to both tradition and innovation, we offer an array of exceptional services to ensure your stay is nothing short of extraordinary.

Indulge in pure relaxation at our hotel's wellness center, spanning over 2500 square meters across two distinct areas. The Family Spa boasts an outdoor pool, indoor pool, bio sauna, and Turkish bath. Meanwhile, the Adults Only Spa features an outdoor pool, Turkish bath, bio sauna, three relaxation zones, a private spa, an event sauna for Aufguss rituals, a cold plunge pool, and a spacious garden. Discover serenity and rejuvenation in every corner.

Exciting summer adventures await you! Val di Sole is the ultimate destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you crave the thrill of rafting on the Noce River, hiking amidst the Dolomite peaks, or embarking on a bike or e-bike tour, you've found the perfect place!
Embark on adventures with our guides, included in your stay, who will unveil hidden gems through a weekly program of family activities.

A haven for ski enthusiasts! Just a short distance from the hotel lies the "Ski Area Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta," Trentino's largest ski resort, featuring over 150km of slopes, 108 lifts, 4 snow parks, and 2 family parks. Complimentary ski storage and shuttle service to the slopes are provided.

Cucina Italiana!
Experience our half-board package, featuring a lavish international breakfast buffet with live cooking stations and a five-course à la carte dinner. Our menus showcase authentic Italian and local cuisine, crafted with the finest locally-sourced ingredients to captivate and satisfy your palate.

An established hotel: the Riedlberg has been owned by the Graßl and Mühlbauer families since 1912 and has been carefully expanded from a small mountain inn to a 4-star superior wellness hotel, yet has remained manageable with 58 rooms and suites.
The secluded location in the middle of a large forest estate guarantees heavenly tranquillity and pure, clean air. The unspoiled landscape invites you to take long hikes in the pristine landscape of the Bavarian Forest as soon as you arrive. Since 2020, our guests have also been able to rent e-mountain bikes or an e-car for excursions directly on site.
Our feel-good dreamland covers 5000 square meters with indoor pool (31°) and whirlpool (36°), year-round infinity pool (31°), as well as year-round brine pool (36°). A spacious garden area with various retreats is available to every guest. The modern and comfortably furnished SPA landscape extends over two levels:
Sauna with light therapy, modern Swiss stone pine sauna, large Finnish panorama sauna, 2 steam baths, infrared cabin for 4 people, salt gallery and flower bath as well as 6 different relaxation areas offer every guest their personal favorite spot.
Choose from our wide range of massages and cosmetics with products from the brands BABOR, Gertraud Gruber, Kurland and PINO and enjoy our varied activity program with Nordic walking, Qi Gong, gymnastics and much more.
Our winter guests are in for a special treat: you can use the hotel's own ski lift and toboggan run right outside the front door free of charge when the snow conditions are right - ski school and ski rental are located right on the slope.

Wellness
The new wellness area leaves nothing to be desired: Pure relaxation awaits you in the 31° C panoramic indoor pool, in the 36° C XXL sky whirlpool with relaxation loungers or in the equally new rooftop swimming pool (32° C), all with a view of the magnificent Bavarian Forest mountains. After long hikes, you can relax your feet in the foot spa and fortify yourself with healthy tea and fresh juices at the tea bar. Or you can enjoy the soothing warmth of the sauna area with Finnish sauna, aroma steam bath, brine and herbal bath.

In summer, enjoy the peace and quiet in the idyllic wellness garden with sunbathing islands. In the new exclusive beauty and massage area, you will be pampered by expertly trained beauticians with high-quality care products from Guinot and Klapp. Soothing massages and beauty treatments will make your inner and outer beauty shine!

Culinary delights
Let yourself be pampered in one of the 5 different ambiences or enjoy haute cuisine in Oswald's Gourmetstube. Thomas Gerber and his team impress with classic compositions interpreted in an innovative way and can look forward to 1 Michelin Guide star and 4 toques in "Der grosse Restaurant und Hotel Guide" for Oswald's Gourmetstube. Quality at the highest level awaits you.

As part of Oswald's gourmet board, you can look forward to an extensive breakfast buffet, salads, soups and snacks at lunchtime and homemade cakes and coffee in the afternoon. In the evening, our team will spoil you with a 5-course menu of your choice.

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.

The centerpiece: our wellness area 20 Stories Sauna & Spa
Here you will find a place of pure relaxation, where body and soul come to rest at the same time. Our sauna area invites you to enjoy everything from gentle warmth to deeply relaxing infusions, while refreshing tropical showers, Rasul baths and soothing wellness treatments turn every moment into a little luxury.

In the heated outdoor pool , you glide between the sky and the water, feeling the vastness, the freedom and the light feeling of simply letting go. The proximity to the Baltic Sea, the fresh breeze and the sound of the waves give you a feeling of boundless lightness - and suddenly everything else is far away.

Arrive. Enjoy. Wanting to stay.
As soon as you enter the lobby, you are surrounded by warm light, fine materials and that deep "This is the right place for me." Take a seat in our bar or indulge yourself in the SunDown Restaurant : Breakfast in the morning light, coffee and cake in the afternoon or dinner at sunset. And best of all: we always serve you the view from the panoramic window.

Here, tranquillity, nature and luxury merge into unforgettable moments. Every view of the sea, every sunrise, every relaxing hour in the sauna reminds you that a vacation is more than just a time-out - it's an arrival at yourself. SlowDown Bottsand | Hotel & Spa: Your place for relaxation, enjoyment and real moments by the sea.