Leisure At The Lake

ALPENHOTEL KITZBÜHEL AM SCHWARZSEE

The thin layer of snow crunches gently underneath your feet as you head out early in the morning from the Lakeside Lodge to the banks of the Schwarzsee lake. A holiday by the lake in winter – how wonderful!

After taking in a deep breath you can go back to your cosy suite suitably refreshed and enjoy the idyllic panorama that towers above the shimmering layer of ice on the lake from the warmth of the interior. Although the Alpenhotel Kitzbühel is located in the middle of the infamous winter sports resort of the same name, Alpine luxury here is more about the peace that can be found in nature. And time seems to stand still for a moment.

Those who prefer things a little livelier can get to the centre of Kitzbühel in just a few minutes and make the most of the luxury boutiques and cosy cafés that entice more than just fashionistas to take a relaxed stroll around. Afterwards, it’s back to the Lakeside Lodge, where you can put your feet up and allow your gaze to once again wander peacefully across the lake to take in the stunning Wilder Kaiser. As soon as you arrive here by the lake, surrounded by the incredible mountain landscape of this unique region, you immediately feel a sense of slowing down, and find it much easier to unwind than during a normal hectic day at home. Before you treat yourself to a culinary experience in the famous town of Kitzbühel, or even within the Alpenhotel itself, we recommend stopping for a moment to first take in a deep breath in this truly special place, as the fresh mountain air is known for its healing properties.

Das Steghaus with a sunny terrace directly at the Schwarzsee is the new á la Carte Restaurant of the Alpenhotel Kitzbühel. Regional and seasonal delights are the guiding principles of the culinary concept.

ARRIVE. BREATHE. ENJOY.

And it is this winter air that will always draw you back outside for a lovely stroll along the picturesque lakeside path, until you start to feel the cold and return to the Lakeside Lodge.

You make the spontaneous decision to pay a visit to the spa with its sauna and steam room, which for ski fans will be just as deserved a treat for tired muscles after a day on the slopes. The warmth and tranquillity will soon have you feeling totally relaxed and reinvigorated for the evening, when there are yet more gastronomic delights to be devoured before you round off the day in the Lakeside Lodge with a good book.

It goes without saying that you should venture onto the pistes – you are in Kitzbuhel, after all, and the world-famous Streif downhill slope is right in front of you. Whether you’re brave enough to take on the up to 85 % gradient and the fastest descent in the world is up to you, but it’s definitely worth heading up there for the view from the top and a stop at the Streifalm restaurant. Beyond that, you’ll have to see ...