Alpenstern Panoramahotel, Damüls: Time for two

Finally, you can have time for one another. Time to devote yourself to your favourite person in total tranquillity, in a setting simply made for well-being. At the four-star Alpenstern Panoramahotel in the Bregenz Forest, anyone longing for togetherness will find the ideal retreat.

Embedded in the picturesque landscape of Damüls, in the heart of the Damüls-Mellau skiing and hiking resort, the wellness hotel boasting the prestigious Leading Spa Award is home to everything you need for a couple of days dedicated to love, relaxation and the finest cuisine.

But what makes the Alpenstern in Damüls THE place to be between the mountain and the valley? Here comes our top three:

Location

The striking mountain panorama surrounding the hotel at 1,600 metres above sea level provides the perfect backdrop for starting the day relaxed and excited about an active day in the mountains. Right outside the hotel, alpine athletes will find the very best kind of winter holiday: top-class ski in, ski out. For those who would rather use the snowy landscape as a place to recharge, the best way to do this is during a romantic snowshoe hike or a winter hike starting from the hotel itself. Summer is brimming with hiking experiences and a variety of cycling routes, summit tours and delicious food at the mountain restaurants.

Cuisine

The half board Alpenstern is all about exclusive, award-worthy dining. The breakfast buffet offers freshly prepared eggs, and in the evening there’s a gourmet set menu with five courses to provide a feast for both the taste buds and the eyes. A further option for connoisseurs is the Alpenstern’s fine dining restaurant, where everything from cocktails to a tasting menu are served. The exclusive Novum hotel bar, which was recently mentioned in the Falstaff bar guide, a wine cellar with more than 1,000 options for tastings and the Genusshalde à la carte restaurant with a sun terrace will be a treat for all discerning foodies.

Relaxation and togetherness

Being the winner of the Leading Spa Award guarantees that wellness at the Alpenstern will meet all requirements. Guests seeking peace and quiet will appreciate the heavenly SPA on the third floor, with its various saunas, cosy and calm oases, sun terrace and vitamin bar. The stylish infinity pool on the ground floor has a stunning panoramic view and tempts you in from both inside and out to swim a few lengths and relax in the weightlessness of the water. The masseurs at the Alpenstern will treat you to an excellent selection of exclusive massages. Expert knowledge, skill and a focus on personalisation guarantee the ultimate relaxation. The state-of-the-art gym rounds off the wellness experience at the Alpenstern Panoramahotel.

It’s time to create shared memories and give love more room to blossom. Grant your wish for comfort and togetherness in Damüls’ romantic mountain setting.

Alps Lodge

Exceptional alpine lifestyle

The Alps Lodge is in a dream location on the sunny plateau in Serfaus Fiss Ladis with direct access to the slopes and trails – the ideal option for guests, who can ski right up to the hotel door. The boutique hotel lures guests also with its straight lines and use of authentic and Alpine materials. Floor to ceiling windows open up the building to the full and ever-changing beauty of the Tyrolean mountain landscape and every one of the 25 highquality suites and rooms offers panoramic views.

The hotel exudes an exceptional wellness ambiance which assures guests of a stylish stay: The panoramic roof terrace with Zen Garden and the Sky Relax Lounge with sauna and steam bath are a great place to unwind and concentrate on the good things in life. Moreover, the new Sky Pool on the rooftop offers an amazing view of the surrounding mountain scenery. In the trendy Alps Lounge with fireplace lounge guests can end the day in a relaxed atmosphere. The Alps Lodge is the perfect place for a lifestyle holiday with Tyrolean charm.

The 42 sqm Penthouse Suite is an exclusive private retreat. A sleeping area with canopy bed, a fireplace in the room, as well as a free-standing bathtub and shower are all waiting to be discovered. To encourage relaxation, one level contains an infrared sauna with a “chill out” lounge area. The suite is completed with a large panoramic terrace offering a spectacular view of Tyrol’s alpine world.

Mia Alpina Zillertal Family Retreat

Lifestyle for families

Mia Alpina Zillertal Family Retreat in the Zillertal valley perfectly combines family, wellness and lifestyle and is just the right thing for families with children who are looking for a mix of style and child-friendly facilities.

The hotel is made up of Junior Suites and spacious Family Suites from 40 sqm to 105 sqm, which feature a separate children’s room. Warm colours, plenty of wood and modern furniture ensure that the entire family will feel like at home. The cuisine at the hotel spans a wide range of tastes, with special meals for young gourmets. On the top floor of the hotel you’ll encounter not only a fantastic view of the mountains surrounding the Zillertal valley, but also the hotel’s absolute highlight –its amazing adults-only PenthouseSPA on the 5th floor with sky pool, which is heated all year round. Depending on the season, you can bathe in bright sunshine, in front of snowcovered peaks, or under a clear starry sky. The spectacular view of the Zillertal mountains is just one highlight of many.

There’s so much to explore for children on an activity area on a total of 4,000 sqm: The „Woody’s“ indoor and outdoor activity pool, water slide, a child care and play area with gymnastics room, soft play area, climbing wall and trained care givers to look after the children. And if you want to relax after splashing around, the family textile sauna and the cozy panorama lounge gallery await you.

Mia Alpina: One for all

Holiday time is precious. Holiday time spent together is priceless. That’s exactly why it’s all the more important on family holidays to make sure the conditions are absolutely right. Like they are at the Mia Alpina, the hotel for young and old alike. Here are four good reasons to spend your family holiday in Zillertal.

1. So near, so good

An unwritten rule for all families with small children is that the shorter the journey, the better. After all, the holiday doesn’t start at the destination – it starts in the car, on the plane or on the train. So it’s great that the Mia Alpina is so easy to get to. From Munich, it’s just a 90-minute drive, and the closest airport is barely 45 minutes away. Short travel time = happy children AND parents.

2. Everyone has their own time

Time spent together is made all the more enjoyable when everyone gets to treat themselves to a little time out on their own every now and then. The Mia Alpina has plenty of options to make this happen. Even the suites, which measure up to 105 square metres, seem to be purpose-made for lavish comfort on holiday. Variety and huge amounts of fun are guaranteed in the 4,000-square-metre family play zone. And while the kids let off steam there under the best possible supervision, mum and dad can relax in the exclusive adults-only PenthouseSPA.

3. No time to be bored

At the Mia Alpina, it’s not a matter of what to do, it’s what to do first. Indoors and outdoors, there is so much to explore! For example, the large wellness area for the whole family, the play zone with adventure play areas, bowling lanes, bouncy castle, zip line, trampoline and so much more – at the Mia Alpina, adventure is the order of the day, every day.

4. The way to the heart is through the stomach

Every family has different requirements, including when it comes to food preferences. In this case, it’s not just tastes that are taken into account at the Mia Alpina but also nap times and early wake-up times. And not just that: families decide whether to go for a cosy family table or to switch to a romantic dinner for two. And the kids? They get to eat dinner with their friends in the kids club. That way, everyone is happy.

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Montafon Lodge

The Design Lodge Hotel and Spa in the Montafon mountains

The Montafon Lodge Design Lodgehotel und Spa is 1,000 metres above sea level in the middle of the resort town of Gaschurn in the Montafon region, just a few minutes’ walk from the base station of Silvretta Montafon, the largest skiing and hiking area in Vorarlberg. The hotel combines tradition with a contemporary spirit. The 26 individually designed rooms have an alpine touch but are hip at the same time and provide one thing above all: a breathtaking view of the mountain backdrop of the Montafon.

Designer pieces often made from local materials like oak or slate give the rooms their unique flair. The hotel’s own spa offers every imaginable amenity from the hay saunarium to the waterfall, indoor pool and Kneipp course to the private spa.