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AUSTRIA’S FINEST
Experience Hotels
www.austria.info/experience
Experience Hotels
1 Biohotel Stanglwirt
Getting there
7 Karawankenhof Thermal
Going am Wilden Kaiser,
Tyrol
www.stanglwirt.com
Spa Hotel
Pages 6-7
Pages 18-19
Warmbad-Villach, Carinthia
www.karawankenhof.com
CZECH REPUBLIC
Getting to our Experience Hotels from the UK generally requires airport
transfers. You can of course easily arrange for a hotel representative to
collect you from the nearest airport and although this might represent an
additional charge, there are many low-cost airlines offering cheap flights
from UK airports. Once there, savings are instant considering the high
quality service which is hard to find at such reasonable cost.
SLOVAKIA
LOWER AUSTRIA
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VIENNA
Linz
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Bratislava
Vienna
UPPER AUSTRIA
Munich
GERMANY
3 Das Central Alpine . Luxury . Life
Auweg 3, 6450 Sölden/Ötztal
www.central-soelden.at
Schwarzstraße 5-7, 5020
Salzburg
www.sacher.com
Pages 10-11
Page 22
4 Gartenhotel Theresia
10
Philharmonikerstrasse 4,
1010 ViennaWien
www.sacher.com
Pages 12-13
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5 Hollmann Beletage
Köllnerhofgasse 6,
1010 Vienna
www.hollmann-beletage.at
Auerspergstraße 11, A-5700
Zell am See, Salzburg
www.salzburgerhof.at
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SWITZERLAND
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Innsbruck
HUNGARY
Graz
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CARINTHIA
ITALY
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Klagenfurt
SLOVENIA
Venice
Ljubljana
Hotel Sacher Wien
5753 SaalbachHinterglemm, Austria
www.hotel-theresia.com
6 Hotel Kaiserhof
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9 Hotel Sacher Salzburg
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TIROL
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Zurich
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A-5360 St. Wolfgang, Austria,
Salzkammergut
www.weissesroessl.at
AR
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Weissen Rössl
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5 Ramolweg,
6456 Obergurgl
www.edelweiss-gurgl.com
Salzburg
8 Romantik Hotel Im
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2 Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl
Salzburgerhof
The Trattlerhof
Harmstätt 8,
6352 Ellmau, Austria
www.kaiserhof-ellmau.at
Gegendtalerweg 1, A-9546
Bad Kleinkirchheim
www.trattlerhof.at
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Feel on top of the world
with AUSTRIA’S FINEST
Experience Hotels
A small but exclusive collection of hotels offering
affordable luxury. It’s the essential way to experience
life at its best and unwind in style. Our selection of
AUSTRIA’S FINEST Experience Hotels introduces resorts
in the most fantastic locations – even those in cities. Look
through our brochure and discover your kind of experience.
Why choose us?
Whatever your expectations of a holiday - AUSTRIA’S FINEST
Experience Hotels will endeavor to exceed it.
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remium quality hotels, full of traditional
Austrian warmth and character, with
excellent, value-for-money facilities and
services, and staff passionate about
creating a welcoming, relaxing atmosphere
for valued guests.
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ersonalised service means helping
guests plan holiday activities and friendly,
sociable hosts who chat with guests about
the local heritage, or the wine you are
drinking with dinner.
• Finest international spa facilities, exclusively
staffed by highly qualified, experienced
therapists, offering a wide range of medical,
pampering and alternative treatments.
• A plethora of outdoor activities - hiking,
Nordic walking, horse riding, mountain biking,
golf and, of course, downhill and crosscountry skiing. For the more adventurous,
there is snowboarding, paragliding, kayaking,
rock climbing or white-water rafting.
• Austria is an easily-reached, year-round
•A
ward-winning chefs use local, organic
produce to create traditional and healthy
restaurant menus.
destination. Your Finest Experience is just
a 2-hour flight away.
• Near most of these hotels you will find a
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co-friendly hotels use carefully selected,
natural and renewable building materials,
following strict environmental regulations.
diverse array of cultural events alongside a
dining scene that’s just as zesty. Join Austrians
treating life as a celebration, they are famous
for enjoying their culture to the fullest.
An Austrian experience break can be easily arranged through a host of tour operators
and travel agencies. If you prefer to make your own arrangements, then please visit the
Experience website www.austria.info/experience to discover our latest offers.
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The Experiences
When you set foot in Austria you will notice the difference in
air quality straight away. As you embark on your experience
of a lifetime, clean cities and countryside offer an impressive
cultural repertoire and outstanding natural beauty.
A multitude of outdoor activities await, whether you fancy a break in one of
Austria’s picturesque cities, or prefer to be more in touch with nature. Why not
challenge yourself to have a stab at rock climbing or kayaking? Alternatively, take
things slowly and try a round of golf on one of Austria’s many prestigious courses.
Whatever your interest, experts will help you perfect many new skills. Explore
the calming effect of a lakeside holiday, take a sailboat out for the day, or enjoy
a cultural excursion – there’s plenty of choice.Organized group activities provide
opportunities to meet like-minded people.
Food is an integral part of your holiday. Much produce is locally sourced and
often grown or made by the hotels to produce culinary delights.If you get the
opportunity to lend a hand with making local cheese or baking bread, it will
doubtless increase your appreciation of these local specialties. Round this
off with a wine-tasting experience and your taste buds will be truly spoilt.
Immerse yourself in a host of splendid festivals in Austria’s capital, Vienna, or
Salzburg, where there is plenty of history and architecture to enjoy. If you’ve
overdosed on culture, just watch the world go by in one of Vienna’s many
famous coffee houses.
If you simply want to chill out then staying in an Austrian spa is an ideal
way to give your body and mind a treat. Spa therapies often incorporate
tried-and-tested products made from local ingredients for effective, unique
and unusual treatments.
The best Alpine spa experience combines indoors and outdoors. Beyond
the hotel walls lie myriad ways to complement spa treatments with fun,
healthy exercise in the spiritually uplifting setting of lush green slopes and
clear sapphire skies.
Austria is synonymous with nature: mountains or gently rolling landscapes,
pure untreated drinking water in the lakes and mountain springs, uplifting
panoramas and a silence broken only by birdsong. Hotels tend to be built to
a traditional design, using local Austrian pine, which has been found to lift the
mood and increase sociability.
A medical study, the Austrian Moderate Altitude Study 2000, discovered
that after an activity-based three-week stay in the mountains, participants
had lower blood pressure, had lost weight and had increased oxygen levels
in their blood. The opportunity to be active in such unique surroundings will
leave you feeling on top of the world, and give you plenty of things to talk
about when you return home.
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Biohotel Stanglwirt
HHHHH
Eco-friendly living with an indulgent twist in
unique surroundings
Ideal for • Families • Couples • Tennis players • Equestrians • Golfers • Skiers
The Hotel
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If you think it is impossible to mix indulgence
with healthy living, pay a visit to the Biohotel
Stanglwirt. Beautifully designed, the entire
hotel including all suites, rooms and furniture
is built from Austrian wood, adhering to
eco-friendly principles. Spend days horse
riding on our Lipizzaners, hiking or in the
spa, with evenings at one of the six elegant
restaurants, all of which serve produce from
the hotel’s local farm.
stretching and Kinesis are on offer, and there
is also a renowned golf training centre which
has its own golf sport academy just a few
steps away from the hotel. Alternatively there
are no less than 14 tennis courts to choose
from. The most amazing picturesque farm
provides a true children’s paradise, whilst
white Lipizzaners from the hotel‘s own private
stud farm graze out on the green pastures in
front of your hotel room, providing a dreamy
view... It‘s just like being in a fairytale!
The Experience
Spa Treatments
The Stanglwirt, in all its picturesque
splendour, is a place for everyone who
enjoys something a bit special and
impresses instantly with the natural wood
generously used throughout. You will be
treated to hospitality which is fully committed
to an organic philosophy. The food on offer
in the Stanglwirt is of the highest standard
and quality; meat and cheese come from
own farm animals. The waters throughout
the wellness & spa facilities such as the
spacious rock sauna, the organic pine
sauna, salt water grotto, natural stone sauna,
the Wilder Kaiser sauna, the whirlpool area
and the mountain crystal steam grotto come
from their own natural spring. The relaxation
rooms have fantastic views of the Wilder
Kaiser mountains. Spa treatments are
extensive and of the highest standard and
the unique indoor fitness garden is open
daily. A variety of courses for all hotel guests
such as Yoga, Pilates, Aquagym, Back Fit,
Nordic Walking, Bums - Tums and Thighs,
The Stanglwirt’s new insider treatment, straight
from Hollywood is molecular cosmetic, which
promises to deliver youthful skin without
surgical intervention. Experience an impressive
12000 square metres of newly developed
in and outdoor fitness and wellness facilities.
Indulge in an oasis made from Kaiser stone
with grottos, winding paths, caves and
waterfalls at the new Rock Spa. For something
soothing, Biohotel Stanglwirt has its own
Ayurveda specialist and treatments include
massages for mums-to-be and a profi-lift
power massage, a type of Yoga for the face.
À la carte Experiences
• Vast choice of luxurious spa and
anti-aging treatments
• Horse riding on Lipizzaners from
own stable (in- and outdoor)
• Learn how to play tennis the
professional way
Facilities
• 171 guest rooms and suites
• 6 restaurants and 2 bars
• 5 pools plus hot & wet areas
• 2 saltwater indoor & outdoor pools with
bubble massage areas
• International 25m sports swimming pool
with Omega time recording
• 14 tennis courts
• Children´s farm with animal zoo
• State-of-the-art “Fitness Garden”
(indoor 500m²)
with medical fitness
• Driving range incl. private golf sports
academy
• Private ski school
• Exclusive shopping alley
• Natural swimming pond
• Separate family and adult spa areas
Biohotel Stanglwirt
Going am Wilden Kaiser, Tyrol
Tel +43 5358-2000
Outdoor Life
Email info@stanglwirt.com
Canter on one of the hotel’s Lipizzaner
horses, try Nordic Walking, get some expert
golf coaching, or perfect your backhand
at the acclaimed Peter Burwash school
for tennis. The hotel has its own hunting
grounds and offers guided walks in the
Wilder Kaiser mountains which also present
fantastic skiing opportunities in winter.
Web www.stanglwirt.com
Nearest airports Salzburg 70km,
Innsbruck 90km, Munich 152km
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Hotel Edelweiss
& Gurgl
HHHH
Picture-book scenery combined with elegance,
tradition and rustic design awaits
À la carte Experiences
Facilities
• Hiking
• Cycling
• 1,200m² Glacier Spa and
relaxation area
• Cultural excursions with the
Ötztal Card
• Heated indoor and
outdoor pools
• Spa & beauty
• Beauty area
• Wellness programme
• 132 rooms and suites
Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl
• Hotel restaurant with
conservatory and
wine cellar
5 Ramolweg, 6456 Obergurgl
• Children’s play area
Email info@edelweiss-gurgl.com
• Hotel is being renovated
from 21 April to 12
November 2015
Web www.edelweiss-gurgl.com
Tel +43 5256-6223
Web www.gletscherblick-gurgl.com
Nearest airports Innsbruck 90km
Ideal for • Nature lovers • Couples • Hikers • Skiers • Families
The Hotel
The charming Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl is
ideal base for anyone looking for a real
mountain experience. Perched at 1,930m
above sea level and surrounded by towering
3,000m peaks, it offers a wonderful mixture
of breathtaking nature and pure relaxation.
The location provides the perfect spot for
hiking on summer holidays and, being
situated directly adjacent to the ski lift, ideal
conditions for ski holidays alike. An extensive
wellness area leaves nothing to be desired
and ranks among top wellness destinations.
The hotel will however be closed for
renovation between 21. April and the 12.
November 2015. 75 rooms will receive a
complete, state of the art, make - over and
guests can look forward to a new bar, hall
and a restaurant with awarded cuisine, which
then also offers fondue specialities. In the
meantime there are a group of new, luxurious
“Gletscherblick” chalets in the village centre.
Simply divine, with a view second to none,
they are an amazing alternative. Picture
bottom left shows “Gletscherblick” bed
room. For more information please contact
the Team info@edelweiss-gurgl.com
The Experience
If you are into a mixture of mellow and
fast-paced experiences and activities,
the Edelweiss & Gurgl offers the ideal
combination. Explore the many hiking trails
that the region has to offer, safely guided by
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a member of hotel staff, and make a few
friends along the way. Find out what it feels
like to stay in a mountain hut at 3,006m
above sea level, try horse riding in the
modern indoor riding centre or, for those who
are experienced, even out in the mountains.
Have a go at archery or Nordic Walking.
Children will love this hotel as they can enjoy
themselves in a large play area whilst parents
find time for themselves. Experience the
unique views over the mountains from
the heated outdoor pool, then let hotel chefs
pamper your palette with an evening of
fine dining. After a long day out in the fresh
mountain air what could be more rewarding?
The Spa
The state-of-the-art 1,200m² Glacier Spa
features steaming saunas, large indoor
and outdoor pools, a bubbling whirlpool
and highly-trained staff who will not fail to
relax every muscle in your body. There is a
multitude of treatments available to choose
from and only the best products are used.
The Sauna
Premium materials, like wood and stone,
create a lovely and most soothing
atmosphere. Strengthen the body’s
defences by ridding it of all toxins in the
Finnish or the herbal aroma sauna, as well
as in the Laconium. The cold-grotto and
adventure showers will later revive you,
leaving you feeling fantastically refreshed.
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Das Central Alpine . Luxury . Life
HHHHH
Rustic Alpine Luxury with a touch of Italian
Ideal for • Couples • Families • Skiers • Hikers • Nature lovers • Gourmets
The Hotel
“Das Central - Alpine . Luxury . Life” lies
in the heart of Ötztal valley and is an
Eldorado of winter sports and summer
activities. The 5-star hotel is a top address
for sports enthusiasts, for those in search
of relaxation, and for people who crave a
casual atmosphere, but who also appreciate
luxury and culinary delights. Designers
strived to give each of the 125 rooms
and suites their individual touch. They are
furnished in various styles - from modern, via
contemporary, to a rustic Tyrolean feel. The
3-floor, Venice-inspired Venezia Water World
offers relaxation, adding saunas and steam
baths. The Beauty & Wellness Residence
offers innovative spa treatments based on
international and Alpline healing traditions.
The Experience
Experience a sunrise in the middle of Ötztal’s
glacier realm. When the mountains are
still wrapped in the dark of night, you will
take the bus to the reservoir at Tiefenbach
glacier, at an altitude of 2,900m. Witness an
unforgettable natural spectacle when the sun
slowly emerges from behind the summits.
Enjoy your breakfast at the glacier lake
before heading back into the valley, or out
on a hiking tour (only in summer). Das
Central has a perfect, harmonious
combination of award-winning cuisine and
superb wines. Guests can enoy Austrian
Alpine cuisine, creative Mediterranean and
Asian cooking, and select from a wine cellar
housing more than 30,000 bottles of wine
from all over the world.
The Spa
Das Central Hotel is a member of the ‘Best
Wellness Hotels Austria’. Their beautifully
designed well-being oasis delivers on vitality
and relaxation. Specialists and highly trained
staff offer individually adapted spa treatments
for profound and lasting results. Guests can
select from an à la carte spa menu which
features world renowned treatments from
the Far East and all over the world, ensuring
physical and mental well-being. Renowned
names such as Linge St. Barth, Vinoble
and Alpienne are some of the premium
brands supplied.
Facilities
• Fine dining in our ice Q restaurant at
3,048m altitude
• 125 individually and lovingly
furnished rooms and suites
• AREA 47 - the ultimate outdoor park
• Soothing SPA treatments
• Toque-rated cuisine for
perfect culinary experiences
Tel +43-5254-2260-0
• Wine cellar housing more than
30,000 bottles of wine from all over
the world
• 1,500m of relaxation area for
recuperation of body, mind
and spirit
Web www.central-soelden.at
• Al Fresco breakfast at the glacier lake
• 3-storey Venezia Water World
with 10 different saunas
• Varied activity and leisure programme
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Das Central Alpine . Luxury . Life
À la carte Experiences
2
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20m2 fitness center for the
ultimate workout
Auweg 3, 6450 Sölden/Ötztal
Email info@central-soelden.at
Nearest airports Innsbruck 83km,
München 228km
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Gartenhotel Theresia
HHHH Superior
An eco-friendly, family-run art hotel in the
Sound of Music country
Ideal for • Singles, couples & families • Organic food enthusiasts & vegetarians •
Sports fans • Allergy sufferers
À la carte Experiences
Facilities
• Free tennis (in and outdoor) in summer
• Outdoor Feng Shui Garden
Restauran
• Hay, Moorland, mare’s milk, algae &
clay body packs
• Body butter massage
• 53 rooms and suites with
wooden floors
• Cinnamon-coconut-vanilla-sugar
body scrub
• 5 in and outdoor pools,
32 - 38°C
• “SOS Treatment” for face and body
• NEW from May 2015:
Natural swimming pool
• “Green SPA Individual” massage
The Hotel
The Daily Telegraph referred to the Gartenhotel
Theresia as “The flagship of a new Austria,
where tradition meets today in absolute luxury”.
The trendy, ecological Theresia boasts elegant
rooms and suites plus an art collection to be
proud of. The interior is a designer‘s dream of
space, and style. The hotel caters for all dietry
requirements and takes pride in offering fully
organic cuisine to ensure an award-winning
“Green bonnet” culinary experience. Visiting
this welcoming family-run establishment means
to consciously live and experience the harmony
of past, present and future. Enhanced by the
lively and charming personalities of the hosts,
your visit here will surely be a memorable one.
The Experience
Besides a culinary excursion for spoilt taste
buds there is plenty to do, summer and
winter. During the summer months there is
a picturesque, luscious pool to dip into with
plenty of sun loungers to top up your tan. The
house-own gym and ball court are always
available plus there are numerous outdoor
activities to be enjoyed. Hiking trails and
bicycle paths start right outside the hotel. And
besides the many guided walks on offer, once
a week the host will personally take you on
a guided tour to a local organic bee keeper
or cheese producing mountain farm which
is a perfect opportunity for single travellers to
meet other guests if they so wish. All organic
products can be sampled and purchased
at the hotel. Alternatively, let the host guide
you to discover the impressive art collection.
There is simply never a dull moment and the
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Theresia Joker Card offers many services free
of charge such as summer cable cars, hiker
bus services, etc. As a partner of Zell am See
golf course you receive 25% off your greenfee
at the local, 36 hole golf course which is just
25 min drive from the hotel. Come winter
there are ski safaris and winter walks right on
your doorstep including ski lifts, slopes and
the ski school meeting place.
• Hydro-active, anti-stress, deep
cleansing and bio-lifting facials
• 6 treatment and
2 relaxation rooms
Gartenhotel Theresia
• Sun terraces
• Separate textile and
naked sauna areas
• Outdoor Feng Shui Garten
Restaurant
• Year round kids club (from
2 years onwards)
• Partner ski school and ski
rental, ski pass purchase
point in the hotel
Glemmtaler Landesstraße 208
5753 Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria
Tel +43-6541-74140
Email info@hotel-theresia.co.at
Web www.hotel-theresia.com
Nearest airports Salzburg 88km,
Innsbruck 160km, Munich 223km
• Panorama fitness studio
The Spa
Theresia’s “Mountain Green Spa” is simply
magnificent. Through the exclusive use of its
eco-certified natural premier cosmetic ranges
by Annemarie Börlind and its associated
medical cosmetic range DadoSens (suitable
for those with allergies in particular), the
newly refurbished spa offers the very latest
in a vast selection of ecological treatment
therapies. Alternatively, unwind in the luxury
sauna world and the breathtaking water
world with 5 well heated in – and outdoor
pools, beautiful natural swimming pond as
well as kids pool - all filled with extremely
soft, natural, energizing and specially vitalized
water from the hotel mountain springs, great
for hair and skin. Spa treatments on offer
are numerous and divided into a whole
range of expertise, from facials, classical
relaxation massages and physiotherapy, right
down to the use of medical techniques like
spinal column therapy, designed to alleviate
and prevent individual problems. Relief is
achieved through accupressure, relaxation
therapy, lymphatic drainage, reflexology and
much more.
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Hollmann Beletage
HHHH Luxury
This contemporary, unconventional yet elegantly styled
boutique hotel is situated amidst historical buildings
directly in the heart of Vienna
À la carte Experiences
• Unconventional hotel stay
• Great starting point for Viennese
excursions
• Opportunity to embrace all that is
innovative, creative and interesting
Ideal for • City lovers • Sociable spirits • Couples • Gourmets
Facilities
• 26 rooms
The Hotel
Far from an ordinary chain hotel, the
Hollmann Beletage is a little hidden treasure
in a quiet back street of the famous Austrian
capital’s old town. All efforts have been made
to create a welcoming, relaxing home away
from home. Rooms in this characteristic
19th century building are extremely cosy and
beautifully styled with minimalist, high quality
decor. There is a huge living room for all
guests to share, providing a chance to meet
fellow travellers. Staff is relaxed and friendly
and the breakfast bar presents an innovative
mix of freshly prepared, healthy dishes to
strengthen you for the day of exploration that
lies ahead.
The Experience
Any trip to Vienna will include a busy itinerary,
so it’s a huge bonus to start the journey from
such a chic central location. A walk to the
famous Stephansdom from here only takes 2
minutes on foot. Shopping in the city centre
is 3 minutes away and even a visit to the
Viennese Opera House just takes an evening
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stroll. Should you seek something more out
of the ordinary, helpful staff will be delighted
to point you in the right direction. Even
though things are less hurried in Vienna, after
an eventful day an urban garden and a small
sauna oasis allow you to withdraw from city
life and unwind. Back at the hotel, let the
experiences of the day pass by on a couch
in the living room where John Malkovich
sat, browse through the books Donna Leon
left behind or hit the keys on the piano that
David Helfgott practiced on. For alternative
entertainment, grab a bag of fresh popcorn
and visit the hotel’s home cinema.
• Spa
• Cinema
• Games room and living room
• Spa-Suite Séparée with own chimney,
kitchen, etc.
• Hotel Living Room – meeting library
with piano
• Hotel Game Room – designed in
classic style
• Hotel Cinema with 8 lovely restored
theatre-seats
Hollmann Beletage
Köllnerhofgasse 6, 1010 Vienna
Tel +43-1-96-11-960
Email hotel@hollmann-beletage.at
Web www.hollmann-beletage.at
Nearest airports Vienna 20km
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Hotel Kaiserhof
HHHHH Superior
Where the finer things in life come
with a very personal touch
Ideal for • Families • Couples • Outdoor enthusiasts
• Wellness fans • Gourmets • Golfers
The Hotel
Extremely elegant is how the Hotel Kaiserhof
in Ellmau would best be described. Find
yourself surrounded by the most picturesque
nature display of the Wilder Kaiser which
you can indulge in through your window. The
hosts understand that feeling good is feeling
free, so no effort is spared to help you let go
and to be pampered. Rooms are not only
luxuriously designed, but also very generous
in size. Designed to ensure that guests can
enjoy their privacy with plenty of space to
exhale, traditional Tyrolean elements are
combined with modern touches to make
your space a perfect home away from
home. The tower suite is furnished in French
cherry wood, has a large walk-in wardrobe
and a roof terrace with canopy for added
sophistication.
The Experience
The unique natural landscape around Ellmau
provides outdoor enthusiasts with a diverse
range of leisure facilities all year round.
If you do not want to strain your leg muscles
too much, explore the beautiful Wilder Kaiser
region playing golf. The beautifully laid out
27-hole golf course is only 5 minutes away.
Alternatively, northic walking, combining
walking, jogging and skiing, is a perfect
method to gently exercise the whole body.
Of course there is so much more on offer
and for all those sports enthusiasts this
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terrain is made to try yourself at paragliding
or ice climbing and lots more.
For your children this is a dream come
true as there is an adventure playground
and plenty of exciting day trip excursions
to ensure they sleep sound at night. But if
they don’t and you need some quality time
alone, childcare is available. The Kaiserhof
is Gault Millaut awarded, so enjoy the best
of ingredients which are absolutely fresh and
come directly from the region, guaranteeing
flavorsome creations – local cuisine with
an international touch. Enjoy a delicious
romantic dinner on the panorama terrace
with unique views onto the surrounding
Wilder Kaiser mountain range - an
experience that is hard to beat.
The Spa
Generate energy from tranquillity and
immerse yourself in the hotel spa with its
wonderful panoramic views and some
delightful special features such as a waterfall
for relaxing sound effects. Lie back, let go
and replenish in this refuge of calm. The
hotel was tested anonymously in 2015 by
the renowned Relax Guide and was awarded
3 lilies and 17 points. Of course, such high
standards come with an array of high quality
beauty, body and facial treatments to choose
from, which will leave you feeling and looking
radiant for some time to come.
À la carte Experiences
Facilities
• Amazing countryside
• 38 living units, uniquely
furnished to the highest
standard
• Dine in style and enjoy awardwinning cuisine, awarded with
1 star and 14 points by Gault
Milliau 2015. The Kaiserhof
also won Austria’s cook of the
year 2011 award
Hotel Kaiserhof
playground with trampoline
spa area
• Large panorama indoor
• Unique panorama terrace
swimming pool (waterfall,
massage bench, currents)
• 5 individually styled restaurants
•
F
innish sauna & private partner
• Elegant “Kaiserbar”
spa with Roman Laconium
• Children’s adventure
• Bio-soft sauna & aroma
playroom with Video
steam bath with coloured
and DVD
light effects and daily
• In summer: adventure
changing aromas
Harmstätt 8, 6352 Ellmau, Austria
Tel +43 5358 2022
Email info@kaiserhof-ellmau.at
Web www.kaiserhof-ellmau.at
Nearest airports Salzburg 70 km,
Innsbruck 90 km, Munich 150 km
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Karawankenhof
Thermal Spa Hotel
HHHH
Pure living pleasure combined with great atmosphere,
a gentle breeze of modern architecture and a dose
of passion to please guests
Ideal for • Families • Wellness fans • Sport enthusiasts • Golfers • Tennis players
The Hotel
The Karawankenhof is exciting and young
at heart. Situated right on the pulse of the
Warmbad-Villach thermal spa resort, it provides
a perfect summer and winter destination in
Carinthia. The design concept is light and airy
with a fresh ambience and an invigorating world
of colour, without being too overwhelming. High
quality materials used in the rooms and suites
are pleasant to the touch and great to snuggle
into. The cherry on the cake is the unlimited,
complimentary use of one of Austria´s most
exciting thermal spas. Just stroll straight over
from your room in your bathrobe.
The Experience
The Warmbad-Villach thermal spa resort is
nestled in an idyllic landscape surrounded by
magnificent mountains. Here you are no more
than a stone’s throw away from the most
beautiful countryside with deliciously scented
greens and mighty crests, plus endless paths
to be discovered by bikers and hikers. For
tennis fans there are 10 outdoor and 3 indoor
courts, and for golfers there is a driving range
in the resort and within proximity 22 of the
most beautiful golf courts in Carinthia, Italy
and Slovenia. Guests who admire refreshing
turquoise-blue lakes with impressive scenery
are just at the right address. They can engage
in the world famous IRONMAN, annual
triathlon fun, second to none. Enjoy soft
winter sports with 130 km of ski slopes and
well-prepared cross country tracks which are
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within less than half an hour’s drive. Bordering
on Italy and Slovenia, this is an ideal location
for day trips to the Adriatic Sea or Venice.
Enjoy an amazing thermal spa, spread over
four floors, offering a great mix of fun, fitness &
wellness. Children will love the wide choice of
tube rides and water fun, whilst parents can
enjoy high quality treatments in the premium
spa. One of the highlights is the Hamam.
The fitness area ticks all the boxes for those
who are devoted to working out. Firm up
your body with state of the art equipment.
Fancy a medical fitness test with performance
diagnostics or perhaps a spinal workshop?
Qualified sport scientists are on hand to
advise you.
A Fountain of Youth
10 million litres of healing thermal spring
water arrives daily from the depth of the
mountains. One of these sources is very
unique and its bathing experience begins in
the historic “Thermal Spring Pool”. The water
renews itself every 3 hours and gushes
directly through the stones into the pool,
just like a strand of pearls remaining at an
average of 29.9°C source temperature.
The high content of calcium-magnesiumhydrogen carbonate has pain-relieving,
anti-inflammatory and relaxing qualities. And
all guests at the Warmbad-Villach thermal
spa resort benefit from exclusive admission
to the thermal spring pool between 7am and
8am to start the day full of energy.
À la carte Experiences
Facilities
• Unlimited and free access to all
areas at the KärntenTherme spa
• Hotel lounge / bar with
evening entertainment
• Hotel Warmbaderhof ***** well-being
and health expertise with over 200
years history
• Alps-Adriatic cuisine with
the finest regional and
organic products
• Uncountable outdoor experiences
right on the doorstep (hiking, cycling,
golf, tennis, skiing)
• Croco Club with multi
lingual child care
(from 3 years plus)
• Medical wellness & fitness
• Ladies-only spa
• Award-winning gourmet restaurant
“Das Kleine Restaurant”
• Oriental Hamam
• 25m sport pool
• 10 treatment rooms for
well-being and beauty
treatments
• Activity & vitality programme
• Spa bag with bathrobe,
towels and slippers
• Direct access to the
KärntenTherme spa
Karawankenhof Thermal
Spa Hotel HHHH
Warmbad-Villach, Carinthia
Tel +43 4242 3001 10
Email reservierung@warmbad.at
Web www.karawankenhof.com
Nearest airports Klagenfurt 50km,
Ljubljana (Slovenia) 90 km, Graz 175
km, Salzburg 180 km, Venice (Italy)
230 km
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Romantik Hotel Im
Weissen Rössl
HHHH Superior
À la carte Experiences
• Watersports and swimming in
the lake
• Cycling
• Cultural excursions
Straight from the set of “The Sound of Music”
on the banks of Lake Wolfgang
• Golf
Ideal for • Couples • Walkers • Families • Lake lovers
• Wine tasting
The Hotel
The location of Romantik Hotel Im Weissen
Rössl is unique throughout the world and
provided the backdrop for the famous musical
The Sound of Music. Nine historic buildings
form the hotel and offer a décor including
everything from modern design to the elegant
and traditional. Whether you are enjoying
the views from the rooms, the restaurants
or the Spa in the Lake, the sight of Lake
Wolfgang and the magnificent mountains
surrounding the crystal clear water make this
one of the most beautiful spots on earth.
The tremendous gift of nature, a fresh water
lake with water of drinking quality, has been
revitalized by your hosts with the introduction
of a year round heated lake pool. The Lake
Pool and the Rössl Pool, a heated outdoor
whirlpool, are part of the 1,500m² large
wellness area that is right beside the lake. This
year the family-run establishment celebrates
its 100th anniversary which promises several
special treats for its guests.
The Experience
A stay at this hotel is exhilarating. Perfectly
situated on the famous Lake Wolfgang you
can enjoy a swim in the hotel’s own lake pool
where the water quality is equal to drinking
water which is kept at 30°C throughout the
year. Enjoy bike rides,golf, boat trips and
water sports. Numerous hiking and walking
trails throughout St. Gilgen, Strobl and
St. Wolfgang will allow you to get to know
Lake Wolfgang and the mountains in the
the Salzkammergut region. Enjoy concerts,
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exhibitions, events and traditional Austrian
festivals throughout your stay and discover
the historic old town of Salzburg with the
impressive Fortress Hohensalzburg and so
much more. After an eventful day wind down
and enjoy traditional Austrian cuisine of the
highest standard. For romantics and all those
newly in love, the hotel’s restaurants are not
just a culinary experience. Their breathtaking
views across Lake Wolfgang provide the
perfect backdrop to a romantic dinner. The
house own wine cellar with its high quality
wine presents a very welcome bonus.
• Spa and anti-ageing therapy
• Alpine wellness
Facilities
• 94 guest rooms, suites and
11 apartments
• 3 restaurants and wine cellar
• 1,500m2 wellness and spa area
•9
different hot and wet areas
• Spa and beauty area
• 5 treatment rooms
•3
pools - indoor pool, lake pool at 30°C
and floating hot tub in the lake at 37°C
• Children’s play area
The Spa
This dedicated Alpine spa provides an
invitation to de-stress, feel good and relax.
A 1,500m2 exclusive wellness area, the
Spa in the Lake, includes the unique floating
Rössl Pool heated to 37°C, and the Spa
& Beauty area provides a rejuvenating
hideaway. Enjoy a plunge into the world
of the fragrant Austrian Alps. Only regional
products are used for Alpine wellness
treatments, and herbs and plants from the
pristine mountain environment promise
lasting effects. Try a romantic bath for two in
the whirlpool, combined with a classic fullbody massage for total relaxation.
Romantik Hotel Im
Weissen Rössl
A-5360 St. Wolfgang, Austria,
Salzkammergut
Tel +43 6138 2306-0
Email welcome@weissesroessl.at
Web www.weissesroessl.at
Nearest airports Salzburg 55km,
Munich 200km
Outdoor Life
There is never a dull moment as there is
always an opportunity to join one of the
many group excursions to discover the
beautiful surrounding countryside and to
watch a spectacular sunset.
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Hotel Sacher Salzburg
HHHHH
A crown jewel on the river Salzach
A legend blending trend and tradition
The Hotel
The Hotel
Opened in 1866, the Sacher Salzburg is a
grand, historic hotel situated on the banks
of the Salzach river in the city centre, with
magnificent views of Salzburg’s old quarter.
This family - owned luxury hotel combines
timeless elegance and tradition with the
highest standard of service and modern
conveniences. All rooms and suites are
furnished in a highly individual fashion and
offer state-of-the-art facilities. They have
been personally decorated by the Gürtler
& Winkler families, with great attention to
detail. Furnishings include original paintings,
precious carpets, and silk wallpaper.
The unchallenged social hub of the famous
summer music festival, the hotel has
welcomed leaders and luminaries from
Sir Karl Popper to Placido Domingo.
Manfred Stüfler offers authentic Austrian
cuisine. Furthermore, the Sacher Bar serves
a wide range of drinks accompanied daily by
live piano music.
Web www.sacher.com
The hotel has been run by the Guertler
family since 1934, credited with finding a
brilliant balance between preserving the
property’s fabled history, while ushering it into
the future. The hotel has, of course, been
inseparable associated with the Original
Sacher -Torte, perhaps the most famous
chocolate cake in the world, since 1832.
The original recipe is a well-kept hotel secret
– and one of many reasons gourmets from
around the world keep the Sacher on their
short list. A balance of international and
traditional Viennese cuisine, the first-class,
locally sourced dishes are at once innovative
and light, and always an unforgettable
experience.
Nearest airports Salzburg 35 min
drive by taxi
The Sacher Spa
The view of the old quarter’s skyline and
Hohensalzburg Fortress is truly unique.
But the hotel is also well known for the
fact that the Café Sacher Salzburg serves
the most famous chocolate cake, the
“Original Sacher -Torte” in a typical
Austrian coffee- house atmosphere
with an elegant touch.
Culinary Delights
Dining at the Hotel Sacher Salzburg is very
popular with locals and guest alike.
An outstanding feature are the wonderful
views of the old town and the banks of the
river Salzach from every restaurant terrace.
The Zirbelzimmer restaurant, whose wood
panelling and elaborately carved ceilings
are unique in Salzburg and the Roter Salon
restaurant, are unparalleled fine dining
experiences, where award-winning chef
Established in 1876 by Eduard Sacher,
son of the creator of the famous Original
Sacher -Torte, the privately owned, 5-star*
deluxe hotel enchants its guests with an
impeccably elegant ambiance and gracious
hospitality. The location is enviable, in the
cultural heart of Vienna - directly opposite the
Opera House, next to the Albertina Gallery
and moments away from the city’s most
impressive sights. The ultimate standards
of exclusive “Time to Chocolate” amenities,
precious antiques, original art work, elegant
carpets and mulberry silk wall papers in each
of the 149 completely renovated rooms &
suites will make you feel at home. The suites
on the top floor offer magnificent private
terraces, with stunning views of Vienna.
HHHHH
to the wonderful touch of the experienced
therapists, enjoying the extraordinary
atmosphere of the unique Sacher chocolate
ceremonies, exclusive rituals, classic
massages, exotic body treatments by Ligne
St. Barth and facial treatments with a longlasting effect by La Prairie. Treatments will be
carried out in such a perfect way, that even
a simple full body massage will turn into a
stunning experience.
The Experience
The Experience
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Hotel Sacher Wien
Hotel Sacher Salzburg
Schwarzstraße 5-7 5020 Salzburg
Tel +43-662-88977 0
Email salzburg@sacher.com
A visit to the luxurious Sacher Spa is the
perfect way to unwind, relax and enhance
a stay at the hotel. Guests can surrender
Hotel Sacher Wien
Philharmonikerstrasse 4
1010 Vienna
Tel +43 1 514560
Email vienna@sacher.com
Web www.sacher.com
Nearest airports Vienna 35 min
by taxi
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Salzburgerhof
HHHHH Superior
Great landscapes mixed with balsam
for tastebuds, body and soul
Ideal for • Couples • Families • Hikers • Watersport Enthusiasts • Nature Lovers
The Hotel
Splendidly located amidst the grand alpine
landscape reflected in the crystal-clear
waters of Lake Zell am See, the 5-star,
family-run Salzburgerhof has not only been
impressing its guests with breathtaking
natural surroundings, but also with an
outstanding tradition of hospitality alongside
luxurious accommodation, elegant facilities,
and pampering treatments. At Hotel
Salzburgerhof in beautiful Zell am See you
can expect an outstanding tradition of
hospitality alongside luxurious facilities and
pampering treatments. The hotel offers
a variety of accommodation, from cosy
rooms to a host of suites, including the chic
wellness garden suites. The charming town
of Zell am See, with its large pedestrian
street, makes for a lovely stroll or a spot of
shopping.
The Experience
The charming town of Zell am See, with its
large pedestrian street, makes for a lovely
stroll or a spot of shopping. The recipient
of Austria’s “wellness hotel of the year” in
2008, the hotel’s three storey 3,500m²
wellness area is a real draw, with its unique
salt water dome and its mystical floating
pool, with highly concentrated salt from the
Dead Sea, where guests can experience
absolute weightlessness and the utmost in
relaxation. Also, take a deep breath in the
“Dragon’s Grotto” where the combination of
ionised salt water and nebulised salt water
offer a fountain of youth for your cells. Other
features of the wellness area include warm
waterbeds, comfortable feng shui loungers,
a large sauna world with views to the
outside, an infra-red booth, a steam bath,
and an outdoor whirlpool on the sun terrace.
Awarded with 2 Gault Millau toques enjoy
delicious, traditional Austrian cuisine based
on carefully chosen fresh ingredients of the
highest quality. The hotel attaches particular
importance to the use of regional products,
such as home-made bread, jam and wine
from our own wine-grower and restaurant
manager. It is with purely endless ingenuity
that the kitchen team creates these unique,
artistically arranged meals and creative à la
carte finesse.
A Spot of Golf
Hotel Salzburgerhof is a hit amongst golf
enthusiasts, offering access to 2 attractive
18-hole golf courses and the option of taking
the game indoors where there are 60 of the
world’s most renowned greens on the latest
in golf simulators. After a round or two, enjoy
the hotel’s fine cuisine accompanied by wine
from a list of over 330 varieties.
À la carte Experiences
Facilities
• Award-winning 5-course meals with
the weekly Old Austrian dessert
buffet highlight
• 68 guestrooms, suites
and apartments
• Get a sense of weightlessness in the
wellness area’s salt water dome
• Zell am See’s exquisite natural
landscape of glaciers, mountains
and lakes with a varied programme
of activities and entertainment in both
summer and winter
• All year round golf and ski
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Salzburgerhof
• 8 different saunas –
hot and wet areas
• 3 pools – 2 indoor pools and • 13 treatment rooms
1 outdoor pool (20m length) • A
la Carte restaurant
• Unique salt water dome
• Cosy rooms, comfortable
with “Dragons Grotto”
junior suites, spacious
• Two modern golf simulators
with 3-D simulation
technology
• Separate family and adult
spa areas.
suites and luxurious
wellness garden suites
Auerspergstraße 11, A-5700 Zell am
See, Salzburg, Österreich
Tel +43 6542 765
Email 5sterne@salzburgerhof.at
Web www.salzburgerhof.at
Nearest airports Salzburg 99 km
• 3,500m² wellness area with
treatments, pools, salt water
dome and sauna world
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The Trattlerhof
HHHH
À la carte Experiences
Perfect escape with fairytale scenery and a
portion of authentic tradition thrown in
Ideal for • Nature Lovers • Families • Hikers • Mountain Bikers
• Equestrians • Skiers • Golfers
• Hiking, mountain biking, authentic
Austrian dining, horse riding, golf
• Kids’ entertainment
• Wellness programme, body massages,
lymph drainage, accupuncture massage,
foot reflexology massage, selected beauty
programme
• Thermal spas
The Hotel
If you are looking for a traditional Austrian
experience, the Trattlerhof in Carinthia is just
the place. The impressive estate has a long
history dating back to the 15th century and you
are therefore surrounded by plenty of authentic
alpine charm. Hospitality of this friendly, family
run hideaway is second to none as family
Forstnig tirelessly aims to please. Rooms
are cosy and traditional with plenty of local
wood interior and beautiful views. The hotel
has been awarded for its ecological running
and cares deeply about the environment
(GreenLeaders Award in Gold). The beautiful
estate takes you on a nostalgic journey with
many original untouched features telling their
tales. The “Einkehr”, a nearby cosy chalet
restaurant, provides Carinthian specialities
and entertainment in a relaxed and happy
atmosphere which regularly attracts local
visitors who enjoy to mingle with the guests.
In an attempt to keep your taste buds happy
you can even try yourself at fishing in the
house - owned pond. If successful, a chef at
the chalet restaurant will prepare your catch
freshly for you together with delicious glass of
Austrian wine.
The Experience
At the Trattlerhof there is never a dull moment
and activities on offer are plenty. Carinthia is
perfect for hiking and the local Nockberge
provide plenty of opportunities to set yourself
an achievable personal challenge. Try reaching
a mountain top or simply discover the beautiful
Alpe Adria Trail with its amazing high mountain
scenery and waterfalls. If hiking is not your thing
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you can explore the beautiful landscape on
mountain bike for the perfect work out. Horse
riding is also popular or you could try a romantic
hike in the dark with torches and horses. Take
plenty of breaks enjoying a delicious local
“Jause” consisting of fresh local cheese and
meat products or other local delicacies. There
is plenty of sunshine in Carinthia and to cool
yourself down head for the beautiful, not too
distant Millstätter Lake for the day. Besides
swimming there is surfing, sailing, waterskiing
and much more fun on offer. Families and their
children are welcome guests at the hotel and in
addition to horse riding there is plenty on offer to
keep them amused such as the pony farm for
the little ones.
Relaxation
Adjacent to the pool and a varied sauna
world, the Trattlerhof offers a broad spectrum
of modern beauty treatments. Enjoy a whole
body massage or a professional lymph
drainage, ideal to rid your body of excess
toxins and fluids. Here you can rest assured
that staff will be well trained to achieve the
desired result. Alternatively, try the Jacuzzi,
relax in the romantic relaxation area, swim in
the pool, or even top up your tan in the sun
tanning studio. The hotel sauna area consists
of a Finnish sauna, a stone pine soft sauna,
a steam bath, an aroma shower, an infra red
cabin and floating loungers. Not far from the
hotel are two wonderful thermal spas that
make use of the local spring water. In the
beauty and massage area guests will be spoilt
with natural cosmetic products of the highest
quality, with plenty on offer to relax and revive.
• Kärnten & Bad Kleinkirchheim Card for
more than 100 attractions, free cablecar
rides, guided hikes and bike tours
Facilities
• 45 bedrooms
• Heated pool 12m x 7m
• Jacuzzi
• Saunas and relaxation area
• 1 chalet restaurant
• Horse stables
• Children’s play area
• Tennis courts & fishing pond
• Bikes, e-bikes, mountain e-bikes and
the in-house Mercedes A-Class E-cell
electric car
• Beach volleyball
• Lake beach access nearby
• Pony farm
Hotel Trattlerhof
Gegendtalerweg 1, A-9546
Bad Kleinkirchheim
Tel +43 4240 8172
Email hotel@trattlerhof.at
Web www.trattlerhof.at
Nearest airports Klagenfurt 55 km,
Ljubljana (Laibach) 106 km,
Salzburg 168 km
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