In the morning the sun rises over the peaks, in the evening the lights sparkle in the valley. In this absolute top location on a sun-drenched south-facing slope above Burgeis, every corner of DAS GERSTL Alpine Retreat opens up views that you will never forget, just like the warm, down-to-earth hospitality of the owner family Gerstl.

At 1,500 meters above sea level, guests can enjoy pleasant temperatures even in the warmer months, while relaxing in the open air on box seats by the 18-meter-long, year-round heated infinity pool, on cosy day beds or in the outdoor whirlpool in the sauna garden. Relax, read a good book, take a dip in one of the pools, let your gaze and thoughts wander - all of this is possible at Hotel Gerstl.

The exclusive suites also invite you to do nothing. The new 60 square meter pool suite with a private infinity pool and whirlpool, a large veranda and its own garden for undisturbed togetherness is certainly a special experience. The pleasant vacation feeling of lightness and light-heartedness spreads at the latest during a floating aperitif in the cool water.

If you do want to leave the retreat, there are hikes to nearby Switzerland, mountain bike trails, irrigation canals along historic irrigation channels or a visit to the smallest town in the Southern Alps: the medieval town of Glurns. The Gerstl team also offers daily guided excursions, from guided e-bike tours to joint forest bathing.

After a day full of activities and fresh mountain air, the evening ends with a delicious, multi-course meal. For all their innovative spirit, the Gerstl family relies on tried and tested dishes: the hotel's regionally oriented cuisine, which sources its products from the surrounding area to support the farmers in the valley and protect the environment with short transportation routes, is already a tradition. Once a week on r30 Day, all ingredients even come from within a radius of no more than thirty kilometers - this is when the creativity of head chef Michael Ziernheld and his team is particularly in demand. It is clear how much everyone is behind this concept. When the first elderflowers can be harvested in early summer, for example, fresh blossoms from many of the employees' gardens are brought to the hotel for processing. Fruit, herbs and berries are also grown locally by the GERSTL Unique team. If you would like to take a look behind the scenes of the Gerstl's gourmet workshop, you can do so at the weekly kitchen party. Here, culinary delights are celebrated in a special way and guests are invited to watch the chefs prepare dinner and collect the delicacies from the kitchen in person. If that's not enough, book an exclusive evening at Gerstl's Chef's Table in the middle of the action in the hotel kitchen.

The extent to which the family is rooted in the region is illustrated not only by the r30 philosophy in the food, but also by its continuation in other areas: Building materials are sourced locally wherever possible and are processed by local craftspeople, the cosmetic products are made from regional ingredients and even the staff almost all come from within a radius of just 30 kilometers.

Top 5 of the most popular hotels in Austria. 27 apartments, suites & chalets with plenty of space in alpine lifestyle design. Living and relaxing in rooms with lots of light and air that simply do you good. WaldSPA on 600 m² as a real rooftop spa - Fine Art of Relaxing.

Highlight! Heated panoramic indoor pool and outdoor pool on the roof. Adults Spa with saunas, relaxation rooms and fresh air room to recharge your batteries. NEW! Sky textile sauna in Swiss stone pine - relaxation area for families & outdoor lounge. Spa treatments with massage, yoga and meditation in the natural garden. Huge natural garden with cuddly islands and cocoons for dreaming.

Let off steam in the fitness room with state-of-the-art cardio equipment. Farmhouse parlor with breakfast room, lobby and bar with open fire. Old hay barn from 1901 with animal enclosure. Playroom for toddlers and fun zone for teenagers with Xbox and Fun4four. Forest playground with 40 meter rope slide, giant trapoline and sky swing. Small farm store with products from local agriculture. Underground garage with e-charging station and parking spaces for your car.

Just the right place for nature lovers, connoisseurs and mountain enthusiasts. At 1,200 m above sea level, fantastic rooms and suites, culinary masterpieces and a 3,000 m² wellness area to relax and unwind await you. The indoor and outdoor pool with magnificent panoramic views, the spacious sauna area and the Alpine SPA are true guarantees for a soothing wellness experience that will stay in your heart.

Let yourself be taken in by the here-you-are feeling and enjoy 4-star luxury in all areas! To top it all off, countless experiences and adventures await you in the surrounding natural landscape in both summer and winter. Hiking, climbing and cycling tours start right on the doorstep, and skiing and cross-country skiing areas are also within easy reach. Fantastic conditions for an unforgettable vacation in the Allgäu!

Following our vision of “living nature because nature is what we are”, we offer a platform for authentic, sustainable relaxation with a Forest Spa, Sky pool, and the daily Saltus Relaxation Program with yoga, meditation, forest bathing, Qi-Gong and more.

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.