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.

South Tyrol - that's the place where Alpine down-to-earthness meets Mediterranean lightness. Where enjoyment and culinary delights are writ large, where the heart is in the right place and where people are simply a little happier - and it is precisely this way of life that Luis Hillebrand, a true South Tyrolean, wants to bring to life - in the middle of the Allgäu. The more than 7,000 square meter garden with two natural lakes, Merano promenade, Kaltern hill and new palm tree infinity pool still form the heart of the complex today.

There is an alpine part with huts made of rustic shingles and an original Ultner herb garden and a Mediterranean part with palm trees and an infinity pool. This is where the two hearts of the South Tyroleans meet, combining Alpine lightness with Mediterranean flair and reflecting the multifaceted landscape of South Tyrol.

The more than 2,500 m² wellness area offers an indoor pool, a whirlpool, a bio sauna, a Finnish sauna, a South Tyrolean organic herbal sauna, a steam bath, forest lounges and a new Merano palm relaxation room.

In the restaurant, Alpine down-to-earthness meets Mediterranean lightness. Delicious dishes with natural ingredients, the herbs come from the hotel's own garden. High-quality products from small producers from our homeland - that's all you need, emphasizes Luis Hillebrand. South Tyrolean speck, fresh Alpine cheese, original Schlutzkrapfen or a racy glass of wine from the Merano winery. 100% South Tyrolean feeling - in the middle of the Allgäu.

How good it feels to pause for a moment. letting go. To rearrange the thoughts. What makes the Granvara Relais & Spa Hotel so unique? The dream location in Val Gardena for endless nature experiences, the magical views of the Dolomites, the incomparable moments of relaxation in the new spa. But above all: the all-encompassing calm. A feel-good hotel embraced by nature. True luxury in its finest form. Exclusivity at every corner. And you? In the middle.
What is important to us.
OUR VALUES IN WORDS.
What accompanies you from the first moment at the Granvara Relais & Spa Hotel is the untouched nature and tranquility that makes our hotel exclusive. A unique, unobtrusive service is always there when you need it. We want to create a second home for you. A luxurious home. And a home of stillness and strength. We love the powerful nature around us and do our best to preserve it.
Relax in peace of mind.
WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO DREAM?
Open the door and be flooded with well-being. Enter and let go. An archipelago of time islands awaits you in the Granvara. Here you can immerse yourself in a sea of tranquility and free development. Embraced by the luxury of nature and the fascinating cinema of the Dolomites. A dream come true?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Away from everyday life, at an altitude of 1,700 m on the Arlberg's energy plateau, you will experience complete freedom in Oberlech am Arlberg. Dramatic panoramic views, car-free in winter, in the middle of nature, surrounded by loving vacation companions that you can take advantage of as you please. Ski-in & ski-out in winter and walk-in & walk-out in summer. True to the motto "More space, more time", we offer everything your body, mind and soul need for Holistic Selfcare & Longevity.

HOLISTIC SELFCARE: THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY CONCEPT IN THE ALPS.
Our concept aims to promote holistic wellbeing and longevity - the term used to describe healthy ageing. To this end, we offer conscious time-outs with various retreats, yoga sessions and unique experiences that touch you on a physical, mental and spiritual level.

ME TIME:
Take time for your personal ME time and experience yoga at special places of power or authentic alpine bathing and hikes along the path of being. The energy medicine treatments and great teachings are led by experienced coaches and trainers. You can enjoy BEING in the natural living room of the Goldener Berg.

SPA TIME:
Our Alpine Spa, renovated in 2024, will not only impress you with vigorous swims in the 23-metre-long outdoor infinity pool with whirlpool function. You also have the choice between three large saunas, some with wonderful views of the mountains. There is also a mountain cave pool terrace and indoor pool, also with a magnificent view of the Omeshorn, the local mountain. The extended relaxation rooms also look in this direction and the Swiss stone pine room in particular increases the level of relaxation thanks to the delicate scent of this wood. The fitness room and adjoining yoga and meditation room offer space for conscious movement.

TIME TO ENJOY:
Plant-based alpine cuisine with delicious vitamin bombs, detoxing with vegan-vegetarian, alkaline and ketogenic menus, through to dishes that are familiar to us: Grandma's recipes, traditionally prepared the way we've always loved them. Whichever culinary option you choose, you are sure to find a fine wine from one of Austria's largest wine cellars to accompany it. Everything is possible - nothing is a must. In winter, you can choose from 4 restaurants (1 of them with 3 toques from Gault Millau) and 2 sun terraces as part of our Dine Around half board.

BERGZEIT:
Summer & fall:
Blooming wildflower meadows and the view of the mountain peaks let you forget everyday life at the Hotel Goldener Berg. Around 350 km of marked hiking trails as well as bike routes and climbing tours are waiting to be discovered. The Lech Golf Club has an 18-hole and a 9-hole course. A vacation at the Hotel Goldener Berg is also ideal for families, as numerous activities for young and old await you in the surrounding area. As a guest at the Goldener Berg, you can book the Lech Card from 2 days: enjoy special benefits such as free use of all cable cars, guided themed hikes, use of the local bus and much more.

Winter:
Free from the crowds, get on your skis right outside the hotel and off you go: over 300 kilometers of pistes and 200 off-piste kilometers await you in Austria's largest ski area. But even without skis, you are in good hands on the Goldener Berg: Directly from the hotel, there are many kilometers of wonderful hiking trails, cross-country ski trails or Nordic walking as well as jogging trails, which are perfectly groomed every day. All of these sports in beautiful natural surroundings are easy to learn and bring joy to the heart. The snow-covered mountain panorama around the Hotel Goldener Berg is also a perfect backdrop for mediation, alpine bathing, heart and tidal walks.

It's time to surrender to the good, conscious life - to give your body something that is of uncanny importance.