The 10 Best Winter Hotels in Austria
Find yourself surrounded by 150 year-old woods and finest fabrics at the same time. The stylish rooms and suites of five star superior hotel Severin’s adhere to the highest requirements and still preserve the charme of a traditional chalet. The hotel’s wine cellar holds a sophisticated selection of noble drops and the à la carte restaurant invites for fine dining. Located in Lech am Arlberg, the hotel lies in a ski area with 305 kilometers of ski slopes and 87 lifts and gondolas. Do not miss the futuristic spa with an indoor pool and several cozy saunas. This is the perfect place for you to relax after a long day out in the snow.








Naturhotel Forsthofgut Leogang, Austria
Set at the foot of the Leogang mountains, five star Naturhotel Forsthofgut offers its guests an experience of nature. A cuisine featuring regional products, adjacent wildlife enclosures and bee colonies characterize this naturalistic retreat. Located right at the slopes, this hotel is a perfect place for winter sport enthusiasts though it is possible to ski in and ski out. The interior is inspired by traditional patterns and design but remains contemporary at the same time.








Schlosshotel Fiss Fiss, Austria
Schlosshotel Fiss has been welcoming guests since 1940 and is located in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, which is one of the most renowned ski areas of Austria. At the hotel, you just take the elevator to the ski slope and experience ski in and out of the extra class. Schlosshotel Fiss is a family friendly five star hotel, located 1,436 meters above sea level. For those who are looking for a wellness retreat, the hotel provides a spa area that covers impressive 5,000 square meters. The historic hotel offers the perfect combination of winter sports, relaxation facilities and lots of activities for families.










DAS EDELWEISS - Salzburg Mountain Resort Grossarl, Austria
Five star hotel Das EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort is located in a remote area in the state of Salzburg. The resort is a privately managed family business and shines with its modern design throughout the whole building. A five floor spa area providing an adult-only as well as a family area, infinity pools and five indoor water slides for young and old on 7,000 square meters. The hotel’s own Vinothek offers more than 900 sorts of wine and invites wine connoisseurs and beginners at the same time to indulge in different tastes of noble drops. Purchase tickets for the ski area at the hotel’s reception or attend lessons in the adjacent ski school. The close vicinity to the valley station of the gondola and the ski slopes allows skiing in and out.








Kempinski Hotel Das Tirol Jochberg, Austria
The Kempinski Hotel Das Tirol is the only five star luxury retreat in the region of the Kitzbühel Alps. The hotel attracts visitors with a contemporary, artful and noble design. Delicacies are served in the restaurants and bars of the hotel and vacationers are invited to relax in the spa area that covers extensive 3,600 square meters. In addition to the winter sports facilities of the region, a trip to the city of Kitzbühel offers a range of activities like museums, nightlife, concerts and events. The hotel lies in a remote location surrounded by slopes which makes it a perfect venue to ski in and out.








Trofana Royal Ischgl, Austria
Guests who spend the winter vacation in five star hotel Trofana Royal in Ischgl can look forward to being served delicious menus as Martin Sieberer is the master chef of the hotel’s restaurant. Next to the slopes of the ski area of Ischgl-Samnaun, the hotel’s location is perfect for winter sports. Loosen up in the 2.500 square meters spa area after a long day on the mountains and enjoy the alpine lifestyle in the heart of Tyrol.








Hotel Arlberg Lech Lech am Arlberg, Austria
Nestled in the village of Lech Arlberg lies five star Hotel Arlberg Lech. Its unique location makes it a great place for winter sports enthusiasts as the slopes of the ski area Lech-Zürs run very close to the hotel. With an eye for detail in every corner of the rooms and a distinct composition, the hotel is a soulful retreat. Traditional charme on the outside and contemporary modern designs on the inside provide a perfect mix for a winter vacation in the Austrian alps.









Astoria Resort Seefeld in Tirol, Austria
Five star Astoria Resort in Seefeld is one of the best places to escape the bustling city life and a true relief for those who are craving serenity and tranquility. The spa covers 4.700 square meters and offers the perfect complement to the various activities one can pursue in the region. Especially the variety of cross-country skiing trails in the area around Seefeld is a true gain for winter sports enthusiasts. With five adjacent ski areas around, this hotel is a perfect choice for a winter vacation in Austria.








Wellnessresidenz Alpenrose Maurach, Austria
With a wellness area of over 8.500 square meters, five star wellnesshotel Alpenrose in Maurach provides relaxation and coziness on the highest level. The hotel is family friendly and offers a 110 meter slide for the little ones as well as a climbing wall. The area around the hotel invites you to go cross-country skiing and snowshoeing next to the beautiful Lake Achen. The hotel’s bar caters for night owls and offers live music and other events. Right in front of the hotel lies the cocoon, the associated alpine boutique lodge which attracts vacationers with a modern interior.








Schlosshotel Ischgl Ischgl, Austria
The five star Schlosshotel in Ischgl is a true ski-hotel since it is located right next to the ski slopes. Additionally the hotel’s own Ski shop provides guests with everything they need to pursue winter sports. Furthermore, the hotel hosts entertaining après-ski events. Indulge in Gault-Millau-rewarded delicacies in one of the four restaurants of the hotel and enjoy the elegant atmosphere of the hotel. After a rejuvenating day on the slopes, let yourself be spoilt by various treatments offered in the hotel’s spa.