In the heart of the Bregenzerwald, surrounded by clear mountain air and vast nature, lies a place that slows down without standing still: the Sonne Mellau - Feel good Hotel. An adults-only boutique hotel that creates space for peace, ease and genuine relaxation - far away from noise, everyday life and obligations. With no minimum stay. But with all the more freedom.
What makes the Sonne special is its personal atmosphere. Few guests, plenty of space, open retreats - here everyone can be who they are. Host Natalie Läßer and her team live a warm, unobtrusive hospitality that creates closeness without being intrusive. Arriving here immediately feels right.

Wellness & exercise with a view
The 1,500 m² spa area offers a relaxing variety of saunas, steam baths, relaxation zones and an adventure garden pool. The offer is complemented by a modern fitness room, a bright yoga room and the popular sun deck - with a warm pool, comfortable loungers and a view of the mountains. A place to take a deep breath, let go and recharge your batteries.

Culinary delights that do you good
The exclusive all-inclusive cuisine combines regionality with lightness: fresh, healthy, creative. Many of the ingredients come from the Bregenzerwald, the cooking is modern and conscious - from breakfast to dinner. Enjoyment without compromise, included as a matter of course.
The Sonne Mellau is not a classic wellness hotel. It is a feeling. And a place that you will want to return to - in summer and winter.

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 family-run wellness hotel Ebner's Waldhof is located directly on the shores of Lake Fuschl, and whether in the Waldhof Spa, the water and sauna world, the culinary delights or the sports facilities, we always strive to fulfill the wishes of our guests.

Relax in the over 4000m² wellness area with the heated indoor adventure pool & whirlpool, year-round heated outdoor saltwater pool and the 200m² outdoor sports pool. And our saunas invite you to sweat:

• Finnish sauna
• saunarium
• Brine inhalation steam bath
• Infrared parlor sauna
• Block sauna
• Brine graduation system

Various lounging areas are available for you to relax in, such as the two-storey lounging gallery with a fantastic view of Lake Fuschl or the garden around the outdoor pool.

The Waldhof Spa is all about alpine wellness: hydrolates are made from local wild and medicinal herbs in Austria's first herbal kitchen and used for various treatments.

The Waldhof cuisine also enchants with its vital herb menus and regional dishes. From the breakfast buffet to the lunch snack and the afternoon snack to the 5-course evening menu, enjoyment is the top priority.

Let us spoil you with the local world of herbs!

Surrounded by orchards and a Mediterranean-Alpine atmosphere, the resort offers peace, space and architecture that harmoniously brings the landscape inside with warm natural materials and large windows.

The bright rooms and suites combine timeless design with natural materials and open up a wide view of the surrounding nature. Spacious rooms, warm colors and clear lines create a relaxed living atmosphere that invites you to unwind right from the start.

A special highlight is the "Alcielo" - the exclusive rooftop wellness area on the top two floors of the hotel. With a panoramic pool, bio-sauna under a glass dome, stylish relaxation areas and a roof garden, this is an extraordinary world of well-being with a view over South Tyrol.

The spacious spa area with several pools, saunas and individual treatments invites you to harmonize body and mind. In culinary terms, the Alpiana focuses on creative cuisine with high-quality regional ingredients. Together with the warm hospitality of the Margesin host family, the result is a place that harmoniously combines relaxation, enjoyment and experiencing nature.

Thanks to the privileged location of the Alpenstern in Damüls, you can set off directly from the hotel into the alpine nature paradise in summer. In winter, you can enjoy skiing in & skiing out at the highest level. 300 kilometers of hiking trails, over 100 kilometers of slopes, family hospitality and regional delights in various restaurants await you. Alpine interior, various sizes, individual rooms in modern design. The selection of rooms and spacious suites stands for maximum living comfort. The modern ambience, which reflects nature, makes it easy to relax and unwind. Fragrant wood, warm colors and natural materials create a pleasant atmosphere and pamper you with absolute well-being.

The wellness area promises regeneration and relaxation. An indoor pool and an outdoor infinity pool offer panoramic views of the picturesque Damüls mountains and provide refreshment. The relaxation rooms provide the perfect setting to relax and enjoy the impressive mountain views. The sauna world promises different temperatures, wonderful fragrances and absolute tranquillity. Juices, teas and healthy snacks are available at the vitamin bar for refreshment between sauna sessions.

The culinary delights at the 4* Superior Panoramahotel Alpenstern promise a full range of delights that are pleasing to the eye and delightful to the palate. The gourmet breakfast buffet offers specialties from the region. Sausage and cheese delicacies from local farmers, freshly prepared egg dishes, muesli, juices, fresh fruit and much more will spoil you in the morning. In the evening, experience the taste of the Bregenzerwald combined with creative dishes from all over the world with multi-course gourmet menus. Excellent wines accompany you through an evening of exclusive indulgence. As our guest, you can of course also dine à la carte in our panorama restaurant.

The Panoramahotel Alpenstern is the perfect place for your vacation in a top location.
Look forward to luxurious vacation days above the rooftops of Damüls.

The Klosterhof welcomes its guests in aunique, secluded location in Bayerisch Gmain. Surrounded by greenery, with a gigantic view of the Upper Bavarian Alps and just a stone's throw away from the legendary festival city of Salzburg, the hideaway with its excellent spa is the perfect feel-good place for anyone who wants to combine relaxation and a mountain experience in style. The 65 panoramic rooms and suites offer views of the Lattengebirge mountains through oversized glass fronts. In the spa lofts, this view can be enjoyed from the private whirlpool in the room - a breathtaking experience that brings luxury and nature into harmony in a unique way. The Klosterhof was awarded the EU Ecolabel, the official eco-label of the European Union, in 2022 , making it the first German hotel to receive this Europe-wide recognized sustainability seal.

Wellness & health: Artemacur Spa & Artemacur Health Center
The fascinating mountain backdropalso accompanies guests of the Klosterhofin the 1500 m² spa area. Whether in the panoramic sauna, the indoor or outdoor pool, the fitness studio or the yoga room - the unobstructed view of the mountain massif is omnipresent. The treatments in the award-winning wellness area draw strength and tranquillity from the local nature. For deep relaxation, a pleasant warmth flows through the guests on the quartz sand lounger filled with Reichenhall salt. In the Alpen SoleDom, visitors to the wellness area can experience the unique feeling of weightlessness and float in Reichenhall's Alpine brine. The extensive activity program offers yoga classes, Pilates, meditation and aqua gym as well as guided hikes and mountain bike tours for hotel guests.
The associated health center under the direction of owner Dr. med. Andreas Färber offers sports and nutritional advice as well as mental coaching .The holistic Artemacur Wellbeing concept follows a holistic approach and has won several awards.
Holidaymakers will find relaxation and inspiration in the rooms of the luxurious design hotel. Each of the rooms is adorned with an exclusive work of art and the high-quality furnishings add to the feel-good factor.

Cuisine & indulgence at the Klosterhof
Under the motto "Your mood defines your food", the Klosterhof offers its guests a multi-course gourmet menu for three different types of gourmet, which has absolutely nothing to do with the classic half-board cuisine from the standard hotel industry. The young and ambitious head chef Sascha Förster places particular emphasis on exciting dishes with influences from Michelin-starred cuisine.
The combination of health and indulgence is integrated into the dishes with ease. Both at breakfast, where a green wall tempts you to use fresh herbs, with healthy lunch bowls in the afternoon, and in the evening, where there is a purely plant-based "Kraut & Rüben" menu based on a vegan diet without industrial substitute products in addition to the creative and cosmopolitan "Chef's Choice" menu, the vital and regional "Bergwiese" menu.

The gourmet summit with Förster's personal, individual culinary signature takes place every Saturday: In anexclusive setting for just 12 people, the "Secret Forest - Fine Dining Experience" takes placein a secret location . Together with his kitchen team, Sascha Förster transforms the best products from the Alps and around the world into extravagant and unique gourmet creations. His dishes reveal many an extravagant combination that merge into a surprising symbiosis after the first bite. The Secret Forest Fine Dining Experience was awarded two golden forks by Falstaff after its first year and is a "must" for every gourmet.

"Enthusiasm for life" is the hotel's motto. In 2016, owners Henrike and Dr. med. Andreas Färber opened the Klosterhof as a unique relaxation oasis in the Berchtesgadener Land region with precisely this enthusiasm. Since then, this enthusiasm can be felt every day at the Klosterhof: among the owners, the staff and, above all, the guests. A house full of enthusiasm in the middle of the mountains: find peace, recharge your batteries and live enthusiasm!

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).

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.