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.

All five senses on the fifth floor: awaken your spirits at the very top of the Bergland! The Sky Spa above the rooftops of Sölden is breathtaking. A 2,200 m² wellness retreat with a constant view of the mountains surrounding Sölden. The local mountain, Nederkogl, a three-thousand-meter peak, greets bathers in the indoor pool as well as in the panoramic outdoor whirlpool. Here you can swim in revitalized Grander water, which is also used throughout the hotel to refresh body and soul.

The sauna area with Finnish sauna, steam bath, bio sauna and textile sauna is a hot spot in the truest sense of the word. Cool down and relax in the varied relaxation and rest areas. Skin contact with nature is the order of the day here: relaxing in the "Heustadel" is a feast for the senses amidst fragrant hay beds filled with hay from the hotel's own farm.

"Signature Treatment" is the formula for inner and outer beauty at "Sky Beauty". There are no standardized treatments, only individual cosmetic and therapeutic applications. The program is put together after a detailed initial consultation and fits the guest's personal needs like the proverbial key to a lock. A fitness room, equipped with Techno Gym machines, as well as a gym and yoga room perfect the interplay of tension and relaxation.

The gourmet worlds at Bergland are divided into the hotel restaurant with 190 seats and the à la carte restaurant "Wine & Dine". The hotel restaurant, with its many cozy seating niches and parlors, presents itself as a two-level pleasure retreat. Architectural sophistication is evident in the careful choice of colors and materials.

THE Bergland summer highlight in the usual sophisticated casual luxury design: the high-end outdoor pool combines turquoise blue water with the unique mountain backdrop surrounding the Bergland Hotel in the center of Sölden. The "Skyfall" elevator takes you directly from the Sky SPA to the greenery of our garden, where exclusive loungers and the cool water await you - jump in and dive in deluxe!

The 5-star sports and pleasure hotel Silvretta in the heart of Ischgl has been run by the Zangerl family since it was established in 1930 and has retained its family atmosphere to this day.

In winter as well as in summer, guests experience warm attention and genuine Tyrolean hospitality. With the "sports and enjoyment" concept, every guest has the opportunity to choose their own focus for the holiday.

The rooms and suites of the hotel convince with a traditional and noble alpine design.

Another highlight of the hotel is the Vital.Spa Silvretta.Mondin. In our VITAL.SPA you will find the perfect balance to your sporting activities in nature. The 1200m² wellness and spa area extends over three levels and has two pools, various saunas, steam baths, a Sinnema and numerous beauty and body treatments. Only products from selected brands with natural ingredients are used. For all sports enthusiasts there is also a fitness area and in summer the free Silvretta activity program is available.

Due to the culinary diversity in the different restaurants, the guests can let themselves be pampered, leaving nothing to be desired. From traditional Tyrolean cuisine in the WIARTSHAUS or KITZLOCH restaurant to pizzas and Italian delicacies in the BÄRAFALLA restaurant or a delicious menu in the ALPIN half-board restaurant. Whether traditional, rustic or exclusive, there is something for every taste. Products from the in-house farm "Maashof" and from our own "Larein Alpe" are used in all restaurants. The guests are guaranteed the best Tyrolean quality. The hotel also has two après-ski bars: the KUHSTALL and the Kitzloch.

Our pool landscape is generously designed on different levels with the wellness pool, the brine pool, the sports pool for swimming lengthways and especially our nude pool on the roof terrace. In our 7 different saunas you can enjoy the view of the vineyards with a wonderful panoramic view.
The health weeks with pur-life are a highlight with courses on back fitness, fascia and bellicon®. We offer tours with racing bikes and mountain bikes all year round. Hike with the Lindenhof hiking guides or train with trained fitness trainers in the Fit & Fun House. Our yoga teacher offers gentle relaxation techniques and yoga units.
Culinary moments in Naturno: you will be enchanted by the great wines and regional delicacies. Every week there is an evening wine tasting with South Tyrolean wine producers in the shelter as well as various wine tastings with the sommelier in the DolceVita Resort Lindenhof. The wine rally inspires with three Vinschgau vintners and a product tasting in the organic farm shop. Our chefs use high quality and sustainably produced ingredients from the region.
In the Lindenhof Lifestyle DolceVita Resort, 70 rooms and suites await you, including some with sleeping in the open air, with modern and elegant furnishings, especially made from local larch.

4-star superior wellness hotel
We are a refuge for adults and young adults who are looking for relaxation, slowing down and real peace and quiet.
Awarded the 7th best wellness hotel in Austria by Holiday-Check, we are the vacation resort in the middle of nature - a place for warm encounters, mindfulness, safety and sustainability.
The Schäfer family
Genuine hospitality? That's what we stand for with our name! Admittedly, we may have stolen this phrase, but we live it with all our hearts. One of the Schäfers is always there, so that all guests are personally welcomed, looked after and bid farewell at the end. And that's a good feeling!
BergSpa
You may have noticed that we are a little different. Where others are loud, we are very quiet. Relaxation rooms where you can find real peace. Your heart expands and your thoughts wander. Characterized by openness and generosity, our spa area extends over two floors with a total of 1,600m². Diverse, cozy retreat areas, natural colors, lots of light and fantastic views of the Walser mountain peaks.
With our specially developed BergSpa fascia method - a combination of fascia treatments, healing herbs and expert hands - we show an effective way to a new body awareness.

The superior board
Breakfast.afternoon snack.dinner
Enjoy fine cuisine in a dignified, peaceful atmosphere. Carefully prepared by expert hands. Served at your reserved table. And this is your DAS SCHÄFER Superior Pension.
Winter and summer in the best company
All members of our family are certified hiking guides. We know the Great Walser Valley with all its paths, mountains, streams, waterfalls and special features. With the Schäfer family's hiking guides, you'll be able to walk over hill and dale! Whether it's a summit or circular hike, a herb hike or one of the special themed trails in the Grosses Walsertal. To listen to and immerse yourself in the silence of our diverse and extraordinary nature. Explore the most beautiful places in the valley with us by e-bike, on foot or with snowshoes, off the beaten tourist track.
Sustainability
The sensible and efficient use of resources and raw materials is our daily bread. Many small details, sensibly and sustainably solved, add up to the sum of our ecological footprint - and it is precisely this that is particularly important to us. Sometimes it's just little things, sometimes an investment is necessary, but it's worth it. ALWAYS!

Living & vacationing in harmony with nature
The Große Walsertal Biosphere Reserve is located in the Austrian province of Vorarlberg and extends in the middle of Vorarlberg in an easterly to north-easterly direction towards the mountainous center of the province. In 2000, the Große Walsertal was designated a model region by UNESCO as a "biosphere park" due to its particularly outstanding and diverse nature. Green grass mountains next to rugged limestone peaks - this is how diverse and varied the mountain world presents itself. Active relaxation, cultivated cultural landscapes and untouched areas.

• 6 municipalities
• 3,452 inhabitants
• Highest peak: Rote Wand 2,704m

All this and much more awaits you at the Thermenwelt Hotel Pulverer in Bad Kleinkirchheim. Enjoy wellness and spa facilities that sustainably increase your well-being. Feel the unique power and energy of the healing thermal water, the source of which flows directly from the church of St. Kathrein. Water, the source of all life, has a cleansing, revitalizing and regenerating effect on body and soul.

Experience the many facets of healing thermal water during your spa vacation and discover our 4,200 m² spa and adventure sauna landscape. Look forward to 10 different saunas and a newly designed 1,200 m² natural bathing pond with integrated thermal infinity pool, which invites you to relax and linger.
Our vitality oasis pampers your body with a variety of classic and energetic treatments tailored to your individual needs.

We spoil you with culinary delights using products from our own "Hochwalder" farm, including fresh fish from our own pond, fallow deer from our own enclosure, herbs and vegetables from our garden and eggs from happy hens. The range is complemented by high-quality products from farmers and partners in the region to offer you the highest quality and authentic enjoyment.

If you appreciate the special flair of traditional Carinthian hospitality, we cordially invite you to our à la carte restaurant Loystubn . Awarded with 2toques by Gault & Millau, you can enjoy traditional home cooking as well as international specialties, accompanied by exquisite wines with a focus on Austria and selected international wines - for unforgettable moments of pleasure in a special ambience.

Arrive and feel good: It's easy in the new Luxury Mountain Resort. You check in in the new Sky Atrium with a fascinating view of the Alps, before you settle into your new, high-quality, spacious and stylish
Relax living (dream) space. Lovingly selected details and an overall fascinating architecture create a particularly noble feel-good atmosphere.
Then two wellness areas, with a total of over 3,000m2, await you. The new Sky Spa with the #bestskypoolever2 - the unique panorama infinity pool on two levels, the indoor pool, the spacious sauna area and the many relaxation attractions, will simply inspire you.
Unique and sensational active and adventure program: rafting, hiking, biking, e-biking, sunrise hikes, and much more. From the resort it goes directly into the nature park of the Zillertal Alps. Whether guided hikes to the most beautiful places, a challenging e-bike tour or a fun rafting tour in the ZillergrundRock, boredom doesn't stand a chance. If you want to be more comfortable, you will be happy about the pleasure hike and the many in-house leisure activities.
In winter: unlimited skiing fun, tobogganing adventures, snowshoe hikes or ice skating fun. Brilliant inclusives and services for your perfect adventure holiday: guided hikes, ticket service, separate room for skis, shuttle bus service and so much more!
The popular gourmet board will spoil your taste buds with delicious delicacies throughout the day. As a family business in the 5th generation, your well-being, sustainability in the use of resources and special personal warmth are very important to the host family.
For years, the model company has only been awarded the best ratings and 100% recommendation on all portals.

Green meadows and gentle mountains surround the charming half-timbered town of Hallenberg in the southern Hochsauerland district. The DIEDRICH Wellnesshotel & Spa was founded here in 1898 and has been run by the family ever since. They have transformed their traditional house into a unique wellness and well-being domicile. Now in its fourth generation, the hotel's hospitality is based on a special concept that offers guests plenty of space to slow down and relax.

Regional naturalness and traditional charm characterize the modern-authentic ambience. The adults-only hotel inspires with a holistic time-out. Stressed-out people will find everything they need to bring body and soul back into harmony in the well-tempered outdoor infinity pool, the pillar indoor pool and the "Timeless" relaxation area. The sauna area with sauna terrace, Swiss stone pine bio sauna, alpine snow grotto and ascetic relaxation room is very attractive. Various massages, baths and beauty treatments enhance your stay.

The hotel's activity program ranges from breathing meditation to nature hikes and yoga. In addition to the wellness offers and the extremely warm hospitality, the honest, fresh cuisine with predominantly regional products is another reason why guests return to the DIEDRICH time and time again.

The rooms also offer plenty of space to relax and unwind.

Spend carefree holidays at VILA VITA Pannonia. The diversity of the holiday resort is impressive - for sports enthusiasts and bathing beauties, for wellness lovers as well as for big and small gourmets. The natural area in which the VILA VITA Pannonia nestles is over 200 hectares:

With cozy Pannonia country houses including a kitchen, several bedrooms and a private garden, with the newly designed Pannonia suites or luxurious residences on the lake. The in-house bathing lake invites you to linger. The innovations in the wellness and sauna parc ensure even more feel-good time. Whether in the new panorama sauna, the renovated reed hut sauna or the new outdoor whirlpool, relaxation is the order of the day!

When it comes to culinary delights, the VILA VITA Pannonia leaves nothing to be desired. The offer ranges from the VITAL bistro, to rustic delicacies in the Csarda, to the gourmet restaurant "die Möwe" right on the hotel's own bathing lake.