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.

In the heart of the Styrian Teichalm at an altitude of1237 m , the multi-award-winning Almwellness Hotel Pierer awaits you - a unique wellness hotel in Austria that combines the power of nature, soothing relaxation and modern health concepts to create a holistic experience. Just 1.5 hours from Vienna, it is a place where relaxation, regeneration and mindfulness become tangible.

The A.L.M. method: Authentic - Local - Mindful
The focus is on the specially developed A.L.M. method, which combines the natural power of alpine pastures with mindfulness and prevention .
It is based on four pillars of well-being:

• Regenerating treatments with alpine herbs
• Conscious nutrition from the Alminarium natural kitchen
• Restful sleep in exclusive rooms & suites
• Activating exercise in an untouched mountain landscape

This philosophy makes a stay at the wellness hotel a sustainable, holistic experience that lasts far beyond your vacation.

A.L.M. Refugium - 5,000 m² of alpine spa for pure relaxation
The 5,000 m² A.L.M.-Refugium is the heart of the hotel - a luxurious Almspa with water world, sauna area and relaxation oases.
Highlights:

• Indoor panorama pool with cozy lounger niches
• Infinity pool & whirlpools with alpine views
• Heated natural swimming pond (May - October) with alpine beach
• Nine saunas, including organic alpine herbal sauna, aroma steam bath & tunnel sauna
• Ice shower with Kneipp path, rain shower with a view of nature, infrared cabin

Relaxation oases invite you to bathe in the forest and meditate.

Treatments & alpine rituals
At Wellnesshotel Pierer , treatments become a holistic experience.
Customized massages, beauty & apparatus-based cosmetic treatmentswith alpine herb oils and certified natural products ensure lasting regeneration. An exclusive alpine ritual accompanies every treatment - with freshly squeezed fruit juice, fragrant compresses and a final alpine herbal tea. An experience that touches body, mind and soul in equal measure.

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 personal all-round care of the hotel team lets you relax quickly. We will pamper you with culinary delights with creative natural cuisine, free of flavor enhancers, but refined with many herbs from our own garden. The spacious hotel complex offers a romantic garden with many retreats, but also active sports on the doorstep.

Our Highlights:
* indoor-outdoor pool with 15 m all the year heated
* 2 sauna areas with 6 cabins and 5 relaxing rooms, fitness-studio
* gardenSpa with cosmetics/massage department
* fine garden with many relaxing places and natural pool
* separate children pool with 34 °C
* in winter ski slpe & cross contry ski trail directly at the hotel
* premium-inclusive-board with excellent kitchen and drinkbar

True to the motto "Come up to come down", the Hotel BERGEBLICK is your place of absolute freedom and bliss in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps. In the middle of the dreamlike nature of the Wackersberger Höhe, right on the edge of the forest and with a magnificent view of the majestic peaks of the Alps, our hotel is as generous as the landscape that surrounds it. Space, freedom and naturalness are not only reflected in the architecture of our hotel, but are the essential core of our philosophy. At Hotel BERGEBLICK, you live in and with nature. Large panoramic windows, minimalist lines and plenty of wood blur the boundaries between inside and outside. The open design, which deliberately dispenses with walls, doors and visual boundaries, gives you maximum freedom in everything you do. In the Senses Sundowner Lounge, you will find an inspiring place that not only encourages you to let go and enjoy yourself, but also gives your business plans the necessary lightness. As in the rest of our hotel, sustainability and naturalness also define the atmosphere of our rooms, suites and lodges, which, with their spaciousness and warmth, become your retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Senses Spa and living nature
Wellness at Hotel BERGEBLICK begins in the Senses Spa and continues in nature. Natureness, the fusion of nature and wellness: that is what we believe in. Our Senses Spa is a little paradise surrounded by greenery, far away from the crowds and the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether it's relaxing in the Bio Relax Outdoor Pool and the Bavarian Gumpe or grounding meditation and yoga sessions in the Senses House, you'll find your own personal realm of regeneration in our spectacular outdoor spa. Pure wellbeing also awaits you in the 100 m² Indoor SPA & Beauty, which provides a feeling of weightless bliss with fantastic saunas, panoramic relaxation rooms, the Beauty Lounge and our Nature Gym. Being close to nature is also the all-important factor around our hotel. Right on our doorstep, you will find numerous activities in the fresh Bad Tölz healing climate air, giving you the true luxury of our time: health, peace and relaxation.

We see our own thermal spring as the source. Water as the invigorating element. Immerse yourself, forget the time and let us pamper you. Pure deceleration. As Bad Füssing's founding hotel, we are proud of our tradition. We have our sights firmly set on the future. We have created a unique resort wellness world that sets completely new standards and certainly leaves no wish unfulfilled. "The place for all the senses"

A family holiday in a class of its own
At ULRICHSHOF, family holidays become the most wonderful journey of discovery: children enjoy exciting adventures, while parents indulge in wellness, cuisine and design of the highest standard. Luxury and joie de vivre come together across more than 64,000 m² – a place where families laugh together and share unforgettable moments. Not just any holiday, but a feeling that lasts.

Pleasure meets experience
The panoramic restaurant ‘OHM’ is an architectural and culinary highlight. Natural materials, generous window fronts and an open show kitchen create an ambience that appeals to all the senses. While the adults enjoy culinary delights, children enter their own world of adventure: the ‘Spiel-KISTE’ (play box). A trampoline hall, climbing paradise, teens' lounge, bowling and bumper cars await on 10,000 m² – an indoor adventure land where not only children's dreams come true. Outside, there is a forest playground, petting zoo and the hotel's own riding stable.

Wellness for young and old
The ULRICHSHOF is the wellness hotel of the kids hotels: wellness becomes a family adventure on 5,500 m²: the kids splash around in the rock pool with a pirate ship or whizz down the tube water slide, while the adults enjoy soothing tranquillity in the separate parents' spa with natural pool. Saunas, infrared cabins, a fire lounge and individual beauty treatments and massages in the forest spa ensure pure relaxation.

Luxury with a view
Those seeking something extraordinary will find special retreats at the ULRICHSHOF that meet the highest standards. The exclusive pool suites enchant with their unique atmosphere. The 150 m² penthouse impresses with a panoramic roof terrace, private sauna and a 9-metre infinity pool – plus a view over the Bavarian Forest that guarantees unique holiday moments.

Family time with that special something
Whether exciting adventures for children, relaxing moments for parents or shared experiences – the ULRICHSHOF makes family holidays unique. Here, every day becomes a journey of discovery that will be remembered for a long time to come.

OUR HIGHLIGHTS FOR YOU:
• Over 5,500 m² wellness area with 9 sports & fun pools and an 81 m tube water slide
• Wellness offers for the whole family
• Separate parents' spa with natural bath (from 16 years)
• Childcare daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Extensive range of inclusive services
• Focus on regional, sustainable cuisine
• Numerous indoor and outdoor play options
• Hotel's own riding stable and petting zoo
• 10,000 m² play area and bumper car track
• Hotel's own sledding hill

We look forward to seeing you!

The Brandl family and the ULRICHSHOF team

ULRICHSHOF is quietly located on the edge of the forest on a 64,000 m² hotel area in Zettisch in the nature paradise Bavarian Forest.

Bad Kötzting is 10 km away. The nearest train station is in Furth im Wald, 10 km away.

The Bavarian Forest is known as Europe’s most beautiful low mountain landscape, remarkable natural park in Germany and impressive magic forest in Bavaria. When speaking of the forest itself, it is usually meant the breathtaking cultural landscape in the east of Bavaria on the border to Bohemia. Endless hiking trails in untouched nature and a wide range of leisure and cultural activities in every season have made the Bavarian Forest one of the famous family holiday regions in Germany.

The winter in the Bavarian Forest is like a wonderland of forest and snow. Next to you a snow-covered tree top, above you the bright blue sky and in front of you nothing but limitless snow fun - this is winter holidays in the Bavarian Forest. Whether on the sledge hill behind the Spiel-KISTE or in one of the three nearby ski areas Hohenbogen, Eck-Riedelstein or ArberLand at Großer Arber, fun with the whole family is guaranteed. In the ski areas, perfectly groomed slopes and cosy places to stop await visitors.

Those who want to take it easy can experience pure wellness while strolling through the area. The fresh, clean air and refreshing nature give strength and new vital energy. A wellness or family holiday in the Bavarian Forest is therefore for many an absolute insider tip.

Griaß di
Even Aunt Lisl knew that in addition to mountains and well-fluffed pillows, you also need a good meal, a cozy place to relax, an open heart and good food for a really good gut feeling. That was over 70 years ago.
Since then, we as a family have gone many new ways to preserve this special feeling of home and to reinterpret vacation for you. Our wellness and hiking hotel Gassner **** superior has grown out of the small forest guesthouse - and the pretty Gassner tree house too.

As a genuine family business, we are the perfect complement, because we could hardly be more different. Together with our wonderful Gassner Seilschaft, we bring a lot of warmth, charm and life into the hotel. That's probably why so much of our work is so individual and varied.
Come and join us and be surprised by the wonderful way in which our contrasts attract you. Mia gfrein ins auf di!

Feel good
Still waters and cozy warmth. Deep-rooted naturalness and airy lightness. From inside to outside. From above to below. From sweet idleness to conscious being. In our Crystal and GardenSPA on over 1,200 m², the opposites merge so naturally that you will realize with a satisfied smile how wonderfully enriching it can be to always find a new favourite place for yourself. Before, after, instead or in between - you can mix everything with everything for a relaxing break.
1,200 m² wellness indoor color light pool, natural "mountain lake" pool, salt sauna, panoramic outdoor sauna, organic sauna with spruce scent, mountain crystal steam bath, Swiss stone pine sauna, ice fountain, infrared loungers, family relaxation room and family dress-on-sauna

Out and about
Are you a true child of nature and just as drawn to the outdoors as we are? Wonderful, because as a member of the best hiking hotels in the Alps, our main aim is to find strength and inspiration in nature all year round.
On at least 5 guided hikes, we, hiking guide Monika and boss Hans-Peter Gassner, would like to introduce you to the diversity of nature in the surrounding mountains, hike with you through blooming alpine pastures and climb over perpetual ice to the region's panoramic peaks.

We would like to accompany you on snowshoe and winter hikes to the idyllic snow-covered places of the Hohe Tauern National Park and show you personally how renewing it can be to walk at eye level with nature.

Gassner tree house
Wonderfully close to nature and also a little off the beaten track. 147 m² all to yourselves. A retreat for newlyweds, longtime lovers and the whole family. We believe that when it comes to togetherness, you need a particularly cozy place on this earth and so our dream of an extraordinary vacation nest is yours.

There are many beautiful houses. But the most important thing is the people who live in them, laugh together and do their best together. So feel free to speak from the heart and meet us at eye level.

The Gassner family with the entire rope team.

Certified hiking hotel of the Wanderhotels, Austrian Hiking Seal of Quality & Ecolabel Award, EU Ecolabel, HolidayCheck Award Winner 2024