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.

Thermen Bad Nieuweschans offers the finest in wellness and enjoyment of nature: a thermal bath at 36° C and a park bath with 34° C warm, mineral-rich healing water from its own spring, an outdoor pool, a garden with sunbathing area and a large sauna area invite you to relax. From April to October, the large bathrobe park with hammocks and barefoot path attracts guests.

The hotel restaurant is one of the top 10 in Groningen and one of the 500 best restaurants in the Netherlands.

Thermen Bad Nieuweschans is characterized above all by its thermal baths with warm, mineral-rich healing water from its own spring. In the sauna garden there is a panorama pool, a Finnish sauna and a kelo, herbal and earth sauna. Inside, 3 new saunas have recently been added.

An extensive 10-hectare park borders directly on the garden.

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.

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.

Surrounded by a green park, the Tannenhäuschen is a place of pure relaxation and deceleration. With our 5,300 m² AQUA SILVA Spa , we have created a special kind of feel-good place, ideal for a wellness weekend or wellness hotel short break of relaxation. A large sauna park with eight saunas, two indoor pools, an outdoor pool, as well as numerous rooms for wellness treatments are waiting to pamper you with all your senses.

Don't miss out on the "Tannenhäuschen magic"!

The entire spa area at Hotel Norica is dedicated to Celtic history and mythology. Unique design, selected materials and a well thought-out lighting and color concept ensure an optimal feel-good ambience.

Our swimming pool is filled with thermal water, which has a cell-revitalizing effect and has a temperature of approx. 32°C. For optimum relaxation, there are three relaxation rooms called Celtic Silence, Celtic Dream and Celtic Senses.

The sauna world at the Hotel Norica offers a comprehensive range to ensure that sauna lovers feel completely at ease: From the Celtic Fin (90° sauna), the Celtic Bio (60° sauna), the Celtic Sole (45° steam bath with 13% brine) and the Celtic Infra (infrared cabin) to the Celtic relaxation room for dreaming and a shower area with ice crusher for cooling off, sauna fans will find everything their heart desires here!

In addition to classic VITAL treatments such as baths, massages and wraps, Celtic Vital also offers special Celtic treatments.

A special luxury for all hotel guests is the direct connection to Alpentherme Gastein. Through the underground, heated corridor, you can walk directly from the hotel to the spa in your bathrobe - regardless of the season and weather.

Our philosophy is to offer excellent cuisine of the highest quality. This is made possible by outstanding regional and international products, as well as attention to detail. The rich breakfast buffet with show kitchen, egg kitchen and juice bar leave nothing to be desired. As part of the half-board you will receive a 4-course menu of your choice.

Divided into six individual lodging houses, the count's style is reflected in each of the 135 rooms and suites. Step inside, let yourself be enchanted by the special atmosphere and enjoy the variety of excellent cuisine and award-winning spa. In the multi-award-winning 1,800 m² wellness area, you can bathe in the healing waters of the hotel's own springs and enjoy an oasis of calm with whirlpools, saunas and steam baths. Various beauty treatments and wellness offers await you at the Beauty Spa by Clarins.

The "Gräflicher Park Health & Balance Resort" is an unmistakable retreat for your wellness vacation in NRW. Surrounded by the idyllic landscape park with its own springs, moorland ponds, extensive lawns and comfortable hotel rooms, the traditional resort is located in the Teutoburg Forest on the eastern edge of North Rhine-Westphalia.

For seven generations now, the "Gräflicher Park Health & Balance Resort" has been characterized by its holistic approach to the human body, mind and soul. The resort has been offering a place for relaxation, awareness and new vitality since 1782. This is fed, among other things, by the healing waters of the hotel's own natural park springs, which are used in the health-promoting drinking cures or hydrotherapies in the medical spa.
The expertise ranges from traditional healing methods that have been tried and tested for thousands of years to the most modern approaches in the areas of wellness, spa and medical health care. In the resort's renowned fasting center, Gräflicher Park offers various medically supervised fasting cures such as the proven F.X. Mayr cure, but also purely herbal alkaline fasting programs.

Lawn tennis courts, golf, guided hikes through the park or the Teutoburg Forest, forest bathing, a 25 m long, year-round heated outdoor pool filled with spring water, a professional fitness room and a daily changing activity program make the Gräflicher Park Health & Balance Resort an ideal destination for active holidaymakers.

And relaxation and slowing down from everyday life are not neglected either. The Gräflicher Park offers yoga retreats with renowned yoga teachers, which you can enjoy with all your senses in the beautiful natural setting. Whether beginner or advanced, all levels get their money's worth here.

At the Gräflicher Park Health & Balance Resort you can expect exquisite, healthy and regional cuisine with products of excellent quality. The chef does not use additives such as preservatives. The Green Hotel Gräflicher Park sources around 80 percent of its food from farmers and companies in the region. Most of the game meat, for example, comes from the count's own hunting grounds. The heavenly sweet cakes and desserts come from the hotel's own patisserie. Professionally trained diet chefs provide a nutritious diet plan individually tailored to the guest as part of the fasting cures. Whether vegan, sugar-free or lactose-free, the resort offers alternatives for everyone.

Experience it for yourself and discover the unique wellness experience of the Gräflicher Park - for a day, a short break or an extended wellness vacation.

Sensations, scents, and colours will plunge you in an atmosphere of old-world charm that will transport you to a new dimension of relaxation where you can fully relish the tranquillity of this place. Admire the beautiful view of the pool on the Resort’s inner courtyard and the luxuriant vegetation, comprising lush palm trees, fruit orchards and rose bushes. Let the outdoor scenery flow in through the large windows and seduce you in a space decorated with sophisticated touches of elegance.

The Resort’s inner courtyard features a large mosaic tile swimming pool, surrounded by large and comfortable oversized sun loungers, modern umbrellas, and elegant side tables, designed to provide our guests with exclusive quality service.

At the end of 2022, the renovation and expansion work of the new Spa will begin, inspired by the well-established concept of the award-winning Almablu Wellness & Spa of Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa. entirely renovated and expanded to more than 2700 m2. Right from the start, the guests of Almar Giardino di Costanza Resort & Spa will still be able to enjoy the wellness treatments of the rich Almablu offer based on traditional Chinese medicine and developed exclusively by a pool of experts with the aim of rebalancing body and mind.

The wellness experience offered by Almablu Wellness & Spa of Almar Giardino di Costanza Resort & Spa is a real journey through time that will make our Guest relive Sicily in the different historical periods during which diverse dominations, the Roman, the Arab, and the Norman, took place and influenced and enriched this splendid land with their own costumes and traditions.

To create a memorable Guest experience, the Resort provides a wide range of treatments that incorporate the ancient knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which identifies in the balance of QI energy the tool to achieve physical and mental energy and improve the overall feeling of wellbeing. The treatments are the same as those offered by the well-established, award winning Almablu Wellness & Spa at Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa and are designed and created exclusively for us by a pool of experts, with the aim of rebalancing body and mind, relieving them from stress, tension, and fatigue.

All our Suites and Junior Suites have exclusive balconies or spacious private terraces that bring unrivalled brightness to the room. The furnishings, renovated before the opening, are refined and elegant, meticulously appointed, in delicate shades of pearl white and cashmere gray. The high semi-vaulted ceilings with touches of Baroque plaster in the decorations emphasize the Island’s elegant and authentic style.

The AquaMadre Restaurant offers its Guests a culinary experience that blends modernity with Western customs but stands out for the new twists provided by global influences. The gastronomic options offered by AquaMadre Restaurant include an extensive selection of traditional dishes that retrace quintessentially Sicilian flavours, using only the best local raw materials.
      
Turchinu Lounge & Terrace is the Resort's main Lounge Bar. "Turchinu" is the Sicilian expression used to describe the color turquoise, that is, the intense blue-green inspired by the marine landscape of the Western Island. The panoramic terrace extends outside the bar and overlooks the Resort’s inner courtyard. It is decorated with the exact same shades of light blue green, the mere sight of which induces peace and serenity to the mind, allowing the body and mind to relax.

Enjoy this fascinating panorama poolside at our Citrus Pool Bar while savouring a refreshing summer drink lying on comfortable oversized loungers or sitting on fun blue majolica stools in the pool. An ambience that also invites you to try the extensive selection of products of the traditional Sicilian “rotisserie”: panelle, arancine, onion rings, mixed fried fish with red shrimp from Mazara del Vallo, will be just a sample of the delicacies that you can choose from among our wide range of local dishes.

Just 15/20 minutes from our Resort is located the exclusive Lido di Costanza; a tribute to Costanza d’Altavilla, mother of Emperor Frederick II, protagonist of the Arab-Norman era. Enchanting place to spend the hottest days. Sunbeds and umbrellas available for all guests of the Resort A gulf to be experienced thanks to the catering services that surround it. Culinary proposals based on local fish to be savored on a panoramic terrace facing the sea that offers a typical view of the West coast. Alternatively, a dedicated refreshment corner will be available all day and will accompany you with fresh snacks and drinks on the hottest days.