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 Feuerstein is a veritable land of milk and honey for children and an ideal place for parents to relax and recharge their batteries. A unique offer based on the philosophy of Maria Montessori awaits our little guests as part of our nature-based childcare: Crafts and handicrafts in the wood workshop, playing, climbing and jumping in the play barn, painting in the studio, building sandcastles in the mud room, going on a treasure hunt, baking bread on a stick over an open fire and much more.

While the little ones are well looked after, parents can sit back, relax and enjoy time together. The surrounding mountains beckon you outdoors, the separate adults-only spa area is the perfect place to relax, yoga and meditation sessions ensure pure relaxation and the well-equipped fitness room invites you to work out.

Wellness enjoyment for the whole family awaits in the 3,000 m² Mountain Spa with infinity outdoor pool, three indoor pools, an over 100 m long water slide with timer, various saunas and cozy corners for moments of relaxation together.

Horse lovers will also get their money's worth at the Feuerstein - in the new riding stables with petting zoo. Pony rides, taster lessons for beginners, exciting riding lessons for advanced riders, vaulting and cavaletti lessons and rides through the impressive mountain scenery are all on the program.

Culinary delights ranging from Mediterranean to Alpine cuisine with ingredients from the region are served in the restaurant, which consists of eight dining rooms, and those who want to treat themselves to a very special evening can visit the hotel's own gourmet restaurant, Artifex.

The spacious rooms, suites and chalets, furnished with high-quality natural materials, offer a first-class living atmosphere, with something to suit every family constellation.

Let yourself be enchanted by this magical place.

The 43 rooms and 14 studios are perfectly proportioned and elegantly composed, and were designed by star architects NOA from Bolzano South Tyrol, alongside other areas such as the fine dining restaurant "Kantine Rosine", the "Queen Vicky Bar", the "Rosensaal Kino" and the unique SPA in the roof truss.

The unique and AHEAD Europe award-winning Premium SPA in the roof truss extends over almost 800 square meters on 2 floors. The highlight is the open and heated infinity pool with a direct view of the old town, which is open all year round. The offer is rounded off by a Finnish sauna, steam sauna, banya and fresh air area, as well as several treatment rooms. All directly under the roof gable. Our restaurant provides culinary delights at gourmet level.

At BALANCE, enjoyment and slowing down are redefined. Situated on a hill, it offers an exceptional feel-good experience based on the 4 elements for body, mind and soul, with a focus on health and wellness.

In addition to a 2000 m2 SPA with many new features, dreamlike rooms and suites and fantastic lake views, you can expect plenty of time for yourself. When health, art and pleasure are combined, then a special time-out has begun at BALANCE.

Here you can forget about time and let yourself fall into a world of relaxation and recreation. Let yourself be pampered by experienced hands, feel the beneficial effects of our treatments and experience how stress and worries fall away from you. Here you will find space for deep relaxation and regeneration.

Like the tulip, the habicher hof stands for joie de vivre and optimism - and inspires with a Tyrolean attitude to life, modern living comfort and lots of charm. With a spacious wellness area, several saunas and the combined indoor and outdoor pool with a length of 25 meters, the habicher hof is a place to take a deep breath and relax. Enjoy relaxing hours in the relaxation room or let yourself be pampered with luxurious wellness treatments.

In the evening and in the morning you will be spoiled by chef Michael and his team with regional and unusual delicacies and enjoy our vitality board with breakfast, 5-course gourmet menu in the evening and the typical Tyrolean "Nachmittagsjausn".

The habicher hof is your feel-good hotel in the Ötztal - for over 60 years.

Here, right by the lake, surrounded by the stunning mountain scenery of the Steinernes Meer, the warm-hearted host family around Hannes and Martina Riedlsperger have created an exclusive place of indulgence - a place to relax, recharge your batteries and have a really good time.

The Spa am See is located between the two buildings that make up the Wellnesshotel Ritzenhof. The underground wellness oasis opens directly onto the shore of Lake Ritzensee with a private sunbathing lawn. There you can doze in one of the shell and floating loungers with the sound of the reeds in your ears. An indoor pool, Finnish sauna, textile sauna, steam bath, sanarium, infrared cabin and massages or beauty treatments tailored to your individual needs await you in the spa by the lake.

In winter, the cross-country ski trail runs right past the spa and provides access to the region's extensive network of trails. Some people also chase their childhood memories on ice skates on the frozen Ritzensee or simply warm themselves by the flickering fire.

The stylishly furnished rooms and suites are deliberately kept simple; nothing should distract from the essentials. Clear lines and materials replace the sensory overload to which we are exposed in everyday life. The reduction to the essentials helps you to switch off quickly and consciously move in the here and now.

This spa resort offers a retreat in the heart of nature and a prominent location on a small, wooded headland in the county of St. Wendel with views over Lake Bostalsee. Its closeness with the surrounding region and the creative mindset of hosts Kathrin and Christian Sersch are evident throughout the entire hotel. Guided by their motto “Real beauty. Beautifully real.” the hosts have created a hotel exuding ingenuity and attention to detail that will appeal to spa-goers, sports enthusiasts, connoisseurs and lovers of culture and nature.

Awaiting guests are 97 modern rooms and suites, the Restaurant LUMI including terrace, Bar NOX with its fire lounge, a library, three conference rooms and the Seezeit Spa. The renowned Berlin-based architecture company, GRAFT, was commissioned with creating the heavily nature-inspired architecture. The interior design and lighting concept was developed by Birgit Nicolay of NICOLAY DESIGN based in Stuttgart and New York.

The hotel is a member of the Hideaways Hotels Collection, and since the beginning of 2019, of Design Hotels TM . According to GEO Saison, it is one of the "100 most beautiful hotels in Europe 2018".

AVITA Resort - Luxury. Peace. Security.
Welcome to the AVITA Resort - one of Austria's leading wellness retreats, nestled in the gentle hills of southern Burgenland. Here, natural warmth is combined with exclusive wellness culture, first-class cuisine and a stylish ambience.

In the midst of an idyllic natural landscape, guests experience a spacious spa and sauna world with a total of 24 saunas - including the spectacular Event Seesauna and as a refreshing highlight: Austria's first snow sauna. The exclusive hotel wellness area AVITA Exklusiv and the stylish Lady's Spa offer additional space for rest, relaxation and regeneration.

15 pools - from the pleasantly warm thermal pool to the refreshing organic natural bathing pond with charming romantic walkways - invite you to immerse yourself and let go. Whether in the light-flooded relaxation room or the lovingly designed romantic garden: At the AVITA Resort, everyone will find their own personal retreat to relax in.

The 4-star superior resort with its 108 rooms and suites impresses with its elegant design, maximum comfort and personal hospitality. Regional gourmet creations await gourmets - from vital breakfast variations and creative lunchtime delights to gourmet experiences in the evening.

Whether it's a romantic wellness weekend, an extended break or an inspiring retreat from everyday life: the AVITA Resort creates space for deep relaxation - with a very special feeling of security that lingers on.

Everything my heart desires - at the AVITA Resort.

At the Posthotel Achenkirch, adults will find a very special vacation paradise in the middle of the Tyrolean mountains: the Karwendel mountains and the idyllic Lake Achensee offer a breathtaking atmosphere for a special break! Whether in the dreamlike nature all around, the spacious sauna area, the water worlds and luxurious spas, here we pamper your senses in the most indulgent way. Discover space for the self in the exclusive adults-only resort: feel the happiness of the earth on the backs of noble Lipizzaner horses, relax with yoga in the great outdoors or with healing pleasures in the new health restaurant, where Far Eastern healing art merges with Alpine cuisine.

To mark 100 years of the Posthotel Achenkirch, the Posthotel Stammhaus opened this year with exclusive SigNature suites, a bathrobe restaurant, hands-on cuisine, creative rooms, relaxation, reading and play rooms as well as an extensive range of indoor and outdoor fitness facilities.

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.