POSITIVE VIBES The fact that nature plays a vital role at the Alpin Juwel, which is set within the famous Saalbach Hinterglemm ski resort, is obvious from the very first glance, as the timber facade of the superior four-star hotel draws you in, with the beautiful mountains of the Pinzgauer Grasberge gathered around behind it. Here we enjoy the pure mountain air and really take a moment to feel it before we head into the hotel – that special atmosphere that evokes an instant holiday feeling as soon as you arrive. Inside, we encounter natural materials at every turn, and it soon becomes clear that this is a hotel that places its entire focus on people and on nature. When cleaning, the Alpin Juwel doesn’t resort to the usual
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chemical cleaners, but instead chooses to use 180-degree steam, which is just as reliable in dealing with bacteria and viruses. Special flow regulators economise the energising spring water, while essential oils enrich the air with positive vibrations. At night, we tuck ourselves into a sophisticated sleeping system from SAMINA, which doesn’t just gently send us off to the land of nod, it also improves our chi and boosts our immune system. Because of this, we’re ready to enjoy every day of our holiday to the max: from start to finish with regional organic delicacies for breakfast, mind-blowing mountain panoramas during leisurely walks and authentic Ayurvedic massages from Sri Lankan therapist Manjula.
