Austria Hotel Collection: The Best Winter Hotels for Skiers

Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ski touring: Options for winter sports fans in Austria are nearly endless. And it almost goes without saying that those longing for the pistes, the cross-country trails, and the fairytale landscapes, want to stay as close as possible to them on their winter holiday. Guests travelling to the Austrian Alps (and beyond) get exactly that!

The Austria Hotel Collection features a hand-picked mix of traditional family-run hotels, farms turned luxury retreats and cosy romantic hideaways, all in prime locations, with state-of-the-art amenities and welcoming hosts, that will enhance every traveller’s experience.
 

Stanglwirt Green Spa Resort in Kitzbühel is an organic farm and luxury hotel both in one. Having welcomed guests for over 400 years, the family-run retreat was transformed from a rustic inn into a five-star complex while keeping its Tyrolean charm. Stanglwirt has easy access to countless skiing pistes, including the famous Streif. Cross-country trails can be found right on the hotel grounds. The hotel also runs its very own skiing and snowboarding school, the Ski-Academy. A luxurious fitness world with gym facilities, personal trainers and indoor tennis courses, and a private Lipizzaner stud complete the offer. The hotel’s signature spa scores with a saltwater, a rock and sports pool, a waterfall grotto, a natural swimming lake, saunas, steam baths, and a kid’s area.

Insider tip: Mind the gap! Stanglwirt Green Spa Resort offers 15% off on studios and spacious suites on selected days. Guests with some flexibility in their diaries should look out for Gap Days.

Hotel Unterschwarzachhof is a ski-in/ski-out hotel in Saalbach-Hinterglemm with 270 km of pistes and 70 lifts right at its doorstep. Non-skiers can spend their days snowshoeing, tobogganing and ski touring or make their way straight to the Alpen Spa, with several heated indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and relaxing treatments. Horse lovers will be delighted by the private stables and riding areas, while families with kids will love the petting zoo. The hotel doubles as a farm and even allows animal lovers to care for their favourites during their stay. Ponies, alpacas, goats, donkeys or sheep are all up for temporary adoption. The weekly activity programme includes everything from yoga sessions to cheese and butter making classes and wine tastings.

Insider tip: Families travelling to Saalbach-Hinterglemm in early spring benefit from the hotel’s Easter Bonus: Children up to the age of 12 stay for free and receive a complimentary ski pass if the family stays for at least four nights.  

Steeped in history and family traditions, four-star Hotel Gotthard in the heart of Lech am Arlberg combines luxury with authenticity, and cosiness with modernity. Run in the third generation of the Walch family, every guest is treated like a member of the extended family. The hotel opened its doors in 1931 and has since become a top-notch home away from home for active travellers. It is only a few minutes’ walk from the Rüfikopf cable car station, so, ideal for skiers wanting to get on the pistes quickly. Snowshoeing guides and horse-drawn sleigh rides through the winter landscapes can be arranged for non-skiing days. The hotel itself offers everything from a spacious spa to an in-house restaurant with Austrian delights and even home-brewed beers.

Insider tip: Host Clemens has fulfilled his dream with the OMES 2257 brewery. The beers are brewed using only the best regional ingredients - quality you can taste!

In southern Austria, Hotel GUT Trattlerhof (GUT meaning “GOOD” in German) in Carinthia’s Nockberge region scores with a mix of rustic cosines and modern cool. The hotel in Bad Kleinkirchheim, run by the fifth generation of the Forstnig family, has prime access to pistes, cross-country and winter hiking trails, as well as tons of on-site amenities such as a stunning spa (steel pool with massage jets, indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, several saunas) and a fitness room with guided yoga sessions. Guests can book “GUTshof” experiences such as snowshoeing tours, horse-drawn sleigh rides and pizza-making courses all winter long. And while plenty of mountain huts are nearby, the hotel also has its very own, Trattlers Einkehr, dishing up regional delights.  

Insider tip: Trattlerhof offers special winter packages for skiing holidays with a bonus, think wellness treatments or Christmas markets.

Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl in the Ötztal Alps is surrounded by 21 three-thousanders. Sitting right next to the slopes, with two lifts and a ski school just minutes away, it makes an excellent base for those eager to hit the pistes first thing in the morning. Equipment can be rented and stored right at the hotel. Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl is also home to Tirol’s highest horse stables with 17 Haflinger horses and an adjoint indoor riding area. Guests can cap (or start) their day at the in-house Glacier Spa with pools, saunas, steam baths and a whirlpool with a glass roof – perfect for watching the sunset. The hotel has been family-run since 1889, and the owners pride themselves in their commitment to sustainability while providing an authentic and luxurious experience. 

Insider tip: A must-try for foodies: The fondue evening at one of the hotel’s gorgeous restaurants. The highlight (apart from the food) is the glass-domed ceiling revealing the starry night sky.

The Eder Collection is not just one, but a group of three hotels in Maria Alm in the Zell am See region, each offering a unique experience – but all catering to the luxury-seeking outdoorsy crowd: It all started with Hotel eder, a family-owned gem passed down through generations. While it has grown in size over the years, it has preserved its traditional soul and charm. Next was Hotel SEPP, an adult-only retreat for guests aged 21 and over. In 2021, the owners added Hotel EdeR FriDa, a family hotel with modern amenities and eco-friendly touches. All three hotels are moments away from each other and perfect for a winter holiday, with countless pistes, winter hiking and cross-country trails on and around the Hochkönig right at their doorstep. 

Insider tip: Sore muscles? The rooftop infinity pool of Hotel SEPP can be rented for a private Midnight swimming session all year round – champagne included!
 

AUSTRIA HOTEL COLLECTION 2025 AT A GLANCE

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