Whether it is a wellness holiday, time with the family, or an activity break – in our new pleasure and lifestyle hotel in Ellmau am Wilden Kaiser, you get to enjoy a bespoke, perfect time-out from the daily grind and experience the special style of the Tyrol Alps.

In the hotel Der Bär, Alpine-urban charm, contemporary chic and Tyrol cosiness come together to one inimitable symbiosis, where you will instantly feel great. The hotel’s interior ‘Comfort zone’ has now been extended, comprising 13 wonderful new rooms and suites, as well as the refurbished and bar areas, and all of this can be now be seen in a wonderful new light.

In keeping with the visual pampering – our toque-awarded gourmet restaurant meets all your needs too, inspiring with culinary flights of fancy from across the globe.

Experience relaxing moments in our new bath-house which has an indoor pool, new sauna area and relaxation room – where you get to enjoy unique views to the Wilder Kaiser from the extensive panorama windows. The breath-taking surroundings look even more beautiful from the 20-metre Infinity pool, sending all wellness fans into raptures year-round, with its 31 °C water temperature.

Those of you who would like to work on your strength and endurance using the latest high-tech -sports equipment, can get your heart pumping in the new, light-suffused fitness room. While parents enjoy some perfect relaxation, children are well catered for too and enjoy an entertaining time in the ‘Miniclub’.

Those of you who don’t just want to look at the wonderful landscape, but to explore it too, has a variety of opportunities to do so in summer and winter alike. In the snow-abundant winter months the Wilder Kaiser ski area entices you into the mountains, with a superb range of pistes.

Many of the slopes also start right outside the hotel. In turn, in summer there is so much to explore while hiking or cycling. Nearby there is a wonderful 27-hole course for golf fans, with the breath-taking mountains of Ellmau in the backdrop.

Attractive package deals are available for your winter holiday and your summer break in the hotel Der Bär. Simply put, Der Bär always feels good. See for yourself during your next visit and be really pampered.

ROOMS & SUITES
Anyone looking for an ideal ‘base camp’ for their well-being holiday in Tyrol, has found just that. In the hotel Der Bär, there are wonderful rooms and suites are available that make every stay even more lovely. Whether it is a romantic wellness trip together as a couple or an action-packed holiday with all the family.

In the hotel Der Bär you will just right, in the truest sense of the word. We have brought the breath-taking mountain panorama that surrounds our hotel right into the rooms. Light and really lovely oak wood floors are a pleasing welcome, even at the entrance.

Sophisticated materials such as Tyrolean loden exude charming Alpine style, while individually designed room concepts create an exceptionally harmonious ambience.

In keeping with the omnipresent cosiness in your well-being zone, a contemporary bathroom and an oversized bed featuring the Valeo sleep system are provided. All there is left to do now is to wish you an exceptionally relaxing stay here in the hotel Der Bär.

Suite Superior
The Suite Superior is a large, comfortable outdoor unit with 90 m² including a terrace or a balcony. The elegant and sophisticated living room has an open fireplace, 1 double sofa bed and a spacious dining area with kitchenette.

The two comfortable bedrooms, each with 1 double bed, include a comfortable bathroom with a separate toilet, shower, bath, hairdryer, toiletries and bathrobe. There is also a minibar, an in-room safe, a flatscreen TV, a telephone, a radio and free Wi-Fi available.

SPA suite
The SPA suite with 60 m² offers all amenities and a modern, individual room design with a balcony overlooking the Wilder Kaiser. It has a large living room with 1 double sofa bed, a separate, comfortable bedroom with 1 double bed, a spacious bathroom with saura, shower, bath, separate toilet, hairdryer, toiletries and bathrobe. There is also a minibar, an in-room safe, a flatscreen TV, a telephone and free Wi-Fi at your disposal

Dining
At every turn, the emphasis is on pure pleasure in the hotel Der Bär. Here guests get to explore lots of relaxing ‘little gourmet places’, which enable a stay to become a welcome time-out from the daily grind. Enjoy the warming rays of sunshine on our extensive terrace, which provides wonderful views to the Wilder Kaiser.

Or bring your day to a harmonious close in our recently built hotel bar. By way of an ideal accompaniment we provide exceptional cocktails and drinks, all prepared to meet your preference. The many delicious treats magicked up by our toque-awarded chef are exceptionally palatable and set the hearts of even fastidious gourmets racing.

In terms of the seminar options available there is a wealth of resources available in the hotel Der Bär. After all, the new garden restaurant can be transformed into a perfect venue for seminars and events in the blink of an eye.

Tyrol’s gourmet Toque-awarded cuisine
In the hotel Der Bär you get to enjoy the whole gamut of fastidious cuisine, from delicious regional treats to international gourmet meals. Precision and passion come together in our creative toque-awarded dishes and we have been awarded 14 points by Gault Millau – just exquisite.

As well as the quality and freshness of the ingredients, creativity and quality in the preparation along with the balance of flavours, Gault Millau also highlighted the presentation of the menu, which ‘comes from a kitchen that provides more than just the routine’.

In view of such lovely compliments we were soon in party mood. And it is precisely at that moment that Robert Lechner, the perfect man for the task, comes into play; as a passionate sommelier he comes up with an ideal wine for any occasion and every meal and as a wine aficionado himself, he knows how to inspire time and again.

A variety of dishes for breakfast and salad buffet, speciality fish dishes and delicious meat dishes, vegan cuisine and veggie joy – Markus Feyersinger is our young and ambitious chef and brings the best flavours playfully under his hat, and has been magicking up the finest meals to serve to our guests.

By way of a congenial accompaniment for this exquisite selection of meals, hotel sommelier Robert Lechner always chooses the perfect wines, thanks to his ample flair and extensive expertise, which enable him to anticipate exactly what every guest might want.

The Restaurant
As well as the traditional Bauernstube and our Kronenstüberl which has convivial fondue evenings, in our two new restaurants – the Kaminrestaurant and the Gartenrestaurant – guests enjoy wonderful spaces in which to enjoy delicious meals.

And in keeping with that notion, the brand new cooking station means that every visit will be an experience. As the perfect ‘concomitant’ to your culinary flight of fancy, in the gourmet hotel Der Bär you get to enjoy perfect service in all our restaurants. Enjoy your meal!

Variety-packed breakfast and salad buffet, speciality fish dishes and delicious meat dishes, vegan cuisine and veggie joy – Toque-awarded chef Markus Feyersinger playfully brings the best flavours under his one Toque and for years has been magicking up the finest meals for our guests’ plates.

By way of congenial accompaniment to the exquisite selection of meals, hotel sommelier Robert Lechnerwill choose a perfect wine – he has a great flair and vast amount of expertise, which enables him to intuit what everyone wants.

The connoisseur hotel 
A connoisseur hotel has to fulfil the highest quality requirements, provide guests with a unique holiday experience and, in terms of cuisine, play every hand. All requirements that are of a matter of course for us, and which each and every guest staying in hotel Der Bär has come to appreciate for years.

That said, in the connoisseur hotel Der Bär you can expect so much more. As one of just 28 ‘connoisseur’ hotels in Austria, Italy, Germany and Switzerland, bespoke holiday pleasure in the hotel Der Bär is a priority.

Enjoy culinary indulgence from head chef Markus Feyersinger, with exquisite Toque-awarded specialities and superb compositions, for which our own sommelier Robert Lechner always finds a perfect wine accompaniment.

Genuine pleasure has a very important role to play in our wellness area, whether are enjoying a break from the daily grind in one of our saunas, in the steam bath, or in the beauty area.

And while swimming through our fantastic Infinity outdoor pool, it will become clear why the hotel Der Bär is officially described as a ‘connoisseur hotel’. We hope you enjoy your stay to the full.

Wellness
Those of you who would like to replenish those empty energy reserves and exhausted energy stores, really can draw upon a wealth of resources in the bath-house and simply dive into the year-round heated Infinity pool and leave the daily grind behind. Things are somewhat hotter, yet just as relaxing in the sauna area next door.

Your well-being will be inspired here in the steam bath, panorama sauna and in the Brechlbad sauna, before the relaxation area or the loungers inveigle you with their cosy options for relaxation. A session in our beauty and massage area have even more relaxation in store; all-round pampering treatments are waiting for you here.

The Saunas
Nothing dispels the hectic pace of life more quickly than a session in our relaxing wellness area. There are several health-promoting options available here for you to re-balance your body, mind and soul, and replenish the energy stores in your empty batteries.

Get your well-being up to working temperature. With a session in our classic sauna or in our beneficial panorama sauna. The sudorific, relaxing effect is intensified by the breath-taking views too. And if you want to do your respiratory system a good turn too, we warmly recommend our steam bath.

The comforting fragrance of the water vapours ensure relaxed muscles and helps clear your airways. Right next to it, a very traditional pleasure awaits you – in our Brechelbad sauna. The gently increasing herbal mist bath has been a typically Tyrolean method for perspiring since the 19th century and is very popular with many of our guests.

What more could your heart want?
Anyone who really wants to work up a sweat and burn off the calories during a work-out will find lots of strenuous options for a specific training programme in our fitness studio. Use the latest fitness equipment and cardio machines here to work on your endurance, strength and your muscles.

The comfortable loungers with cosy reclining seats in the wonderfully cosy relaxation room are the perfect place to relax afterwards. Here you get to enjoy nothing other than superb relaxation and enjoy refreshments at any time at the juice, water and tea bar.

An extensive lounger area with loungers tempts you to relax and unwind. And while your body enjoys some lovely rest, your mind is already on a journey. After all, the superb open views to the Wilder Kaiser encourage you to dream.

Your beauty programme
In the hotel Der Bär you will feel great in your skin instantly. Particularly when you have enjoyed one of the many beneficial treatments in our brand-new beauty and massage area. Whether it is a facial treatment, a body pack, leg wax or a foot exfoliation – with our top beauticians you will enjoy an all-round beautiful stay.

With exclusive products and relaxing treatments, your visit will be a sensual, pampering time. Enjoy the perfect beauty effect with our beauty treatments using select products from ‘Thalgo’ & ‘Kurland’. Already tried a couple’s treatment?

Well, you’ll realise that relaxed shared is twice as relaxing. Please book your beauty and wellness -treatments in advance with our Reception team. We look forward to welcoming you!

The Pools
Our babbling energy source welcomes water-loving guests all year round with its pleasingly temperate 31 °C. It is just a short walk from the cosy relaxation areas in the bath-house to the indoor pool. A moment later and you are outside and get to experience a real sight worth seeing: our new Infinity outdoor pool.

The Infinity pool provides guests with enjoyable bathing opportunities indoors and outdoors, year-round. Whether it is spring, summer, autumn or winter, with the majestic Wilder Kaiser in the backdrop, every visit to the hotel Der Bär is a leap into pure well-being.

Our well-tended well-being lawn tempts you to linger for a while and enjoy the lovely Alpine summer and the cosy loungers provide so much comfort for copious amounts of lazing about.

Whether it is directly at the Infinity outdoor pool, a bit deeper below in our outdoor pool (24° C), or in leisurely fashion beneath a parasol. With the Wilder Kaiser in view, on the sun loungers you get to enjoy your break to the full.

Fitness
Whether it is to balance out a stressful working day, specific training for an event or just to enjoy exercise: in the Hotel Der Bär you will stay fit all-round.

With instruction from our very well-trained fitness coaches you get to hone your fitness, strength and endurance in our light-suffused, bright fitness room which has the latest training and cardio equipment. For instance on the rowing machine, the stepper, indoor bike or the multi-trainer.

Skiing
As soon as the region reveals its wonderous white and the snow-abundant winter attracts athletes and activity-oriented visitors from across the globe, in Ellmau and the surrounding area, there are countless opportunities to enjoy a variety-packed programme of activities.

Skiing and snowboarding are legendary in SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental. It is just a few minutes to the ski lifts from the hotel Der Bär. The deep snow-covered natural region attracts countless snow-shoe hikers too, while cross-country skiers make the most of the wide selection of slopes available.

Anyone who would like to combine an activity-programme with a traditional evening in an Alpine lodge can do just that by enjoying a tobogganing session. And anyone who would like to get the ultimate overview of the entire region, can fly way up to the dizzy heights during a tandem flight.

Skiing & Snowboarding
Trick-loving board artistes, deep-snow addicted freeriders and sporty piste fans alike are well catered for in SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental. After all the variety-packed, huge selection of routes in the wonderful ski area entices with countless opportunities available for a success-packed winter day.

No fewer than 90 ski lifts and cable cars are available to take you up into the ski area, where 284 very well-tended pistes await. From Ellmau, the widely branching networks in the piste area extend to Brixen im Thale. You will come across any amount of easy, moderately difficult and difficult ski runs, which are guaranteed to make your calves burn.

Anyone who cannot resist the challenging natural snow ski runs away from the pistes in the abundance of winter snow , can make their tracks in the wonderful white while freeriding. Some wonderful routes are just waiting to be tackled by you.

Snowboarders and freestylers on the other hand, will launch into genuine fun jumps in the region’s top fun parks. The superbly adapted and variety-packed fun parks are packed full of obstacles and rails and it is not without reason that this is Tyrol’s best venue for fun and action.

Hiking
The unbelievable peace and tranquillity that you get to enjoy while snow-shoe hiking during a winter holiday in Ellmau, enables the hectic daily grind to recede into the distance. Footstep by footstep, stomp through the glistening winter landscape toward well-being and soak in the cold, clear winter air and the wonderful mountain panorama of the Wilder Kaiser.

A fantastic realm of snow, ice and light around the hotel Der Bär is so great to explore. Whether it is on prepared paths or over untracked fields. With the perfect equipment and not much fitness, snow-shoe hiking in Ellmau becomes an elementary experience.

This centuries-old method of walking over snow-covered meadows yields a long-lasting relaxation effect, and means even ‘non winter sports lovers’ get to experience the beauty of winter. Your snow-shoe hike will be even more breath-taking on a clear, cloudless winter night, when the Milky Way provides wonderful star-packed moments during your holiday.

Cross-country skiing 
Cross-country skiers are accustomed to sending their heart rate sky high. Indeed, faced with some 200 kilometres of very-well tended slopes that are available in SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental, every cross-country skier’s heart will genuinely jump for joy.

The link to the vast slope network is just a few minutes from the sport hotel Der Bär, where you can choose between the Dorfloipe, Kaiserloipe and the connecting slopes. The sun-blessed, natural paradise at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser links the four ‘Kaiser’ towns of Going, Ellmau, Scheffau and Söll, and provides 65 kilometres of tracked routes.

The floodlit night-time slope in nearby Scheffau tempts you to burn off energy all evening. In contract, those who want a little bit of cross-country fun, will not only come across lovely conditions on the leisurely Dorfloipe, but also traditional refreshment stop options, that make every excursion worthwhile.

Meanwhile, real ‘kilometre-eaters’ get to extend their cross-country stint to Aschau or Söll, or raise their heart-rate on so many skating cross-country slopes. Of course, on all the routes there are plenty of inns and guesthouses dotted perfectly along the route.

Tobogganing
Tobogganing is a wonderful experience in the natural surroundings and is a classic way to round out any family holiday in Ellmau in Tyrol. Together with your friends and family enjoy feeling the breeze on your face and put the finishing touches to your winter holiday in the sports hotel Der Bär on a toboggan.

The Astbergbahn in nearby Going takes you conveniently to the start of the toboggan run and you can then speed back down into the valley on the wide, well-tended run.

Those of you who prefer to sit in a toboggan for a little bit longer and who want to combine their toboggan excursion with a little tour, can continue to the Brenneralm and via the Treichlhof to Naschberg. A moderately difficult run, suitable for families, starts there and finishes right at the hotel Der Bär after around 20 minutes.

Winter fun for children
There is no shortage of fun and games for children in the “Wilder Kaiser”, even for the smallest tot. Whether it’s romping in the snow, hazarding their first turns in ski school or enjoying creative programmes that help them to hone their motor skills: in the “Wilder Kaiser”, winter fun for children is guaranteed. In addition to the in-house Bär mini-club, other professional child-friendly facilities are also available in Ellmau and the neighbouring villages.

Your summer in Ellmau
Guests who don’t just want to stretch their legs during their holiday in Tyrol, but who also want to enjoy a decent portion exercise, have countless opportunities to get active around the gourmet hotel Der Bär.

In the snow-free months of the year, the valley and the mountain alike, the valley and mountains alike tempt you to enjoy a variety-packed activity programme. Whether you prefer a leisurely approach or an intensively active one, is totally up to you of course. You will enjoy it in any case.

Golfers’ hearts pound here
Those of you who enjoy swinging your golf clubs and know that the benefits of a very well-tended green is something to be appreciated, can pick from an embarrassment of riches in the golf hotel Der Bär in Ellmau. And even pros might find themselves casting a glance over the superb surroundings, instead of concentrating on the golf ball.

The wonderful mountain backdrop of the Wilder Kaiser is an exceptional concomitant feature on every trip to the green. And it is precisely that which makes a golf holiday in the hotel Der Bär an unforgettable experience. Beginners too have so much fun in the golf hotel Der Bär and are cordially invited to ‘Golfakademie Wilder Kaiser’ to learn about the high art of the long drive. PGA Dipl.

Professional Hannes Recheis and very well-qualified PGA pros from Golfakademie Wilder Kaiser provide a variety of courses for beginners and for pros, making sure that every golf fan enjoys a perfect time.

Enjoy Tyrol at every turn
Anyone who has wanderlust in Ellmau, has many good reasons to smile. After all, wonderful hiking trails and mountain routes head in every direction from here. During your hiking holiday in Tyrol in the hotel Der Bär, there is a route network spanning no fewer than 700 kilometres in length.

Whether your aim is to make it the summit, or you just want to enjoy a snack stop in an Alpine inn, the choice is completely up to you. You will enjoy yourself in any case.

Guests who would like to sample the Alpine style of the mountains, but do not yet have a good fitness level, can enjoy the holiday region with ease on a total of 13 cable cars and ski lifts, with the help of the ‘Wanderpass’. And anyone who would like to visit the hotel’s own ‘Bärenalm’, has the opportunity to do just that once a week with our inn landlord. A delicious Tyrol snack platter is included of course.

Roll up – on the bike in the Wilder Kaiser
The mountains in the Wilder Kaiser seem as though they were just made for being explored by bike. From May through to October gently sloping forest trails and challenging single-trails get pleasure-oriented riders and downhill fans alike out into the natural surroundings, where, as well as fun and adventures in natural surroundings that are beyond compare.

The E-Bike boom has made this bike-friendly area an attraction for cycling fans from across the globe. As part of the world’s biggest E-Bike region, in the Kitzbühel Alps there are more than 70 hire stations available. One of these is located directly in Ellmau and provides excellent E-Bikes at a decent rate.

Once you are on the bike you just won’t want to stop. It is lovely that there are so many variety-packed tours, and getting to the ski lifts in SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental is quick from your sport hotel Der Bär too.

A cure for TV fans – Visit the Bergdoktor
Fans of the medical drama ‘Der Bergdoktor’ should highlight a very special doctor’s appointment in red in their calendar right away. After all, the well-known series, has attracted a television audience of millions since 2008, from Germany to Austria, and is filmed right in Ellmau.

As well as a visit to the many original filming locations for the series, you also get to take a look behind the scenes during the ‘Bergdoktor’ weeks and many other ‘Bergdoktor’ events and get to know Hans Sigl in person.

Inspirational tandem flying in Ellmau
Among the many summit adventures that beckon during your summer holiday in Tyrol, with a tandem paragliding flight you will enjoy an exceptional highlight that shows the region from a completely new perspective.

This adrenaline-packed highlight for leisure-oriented guests who have a thirst for adventure whisks you off into lofty heights and provides you with the unique opportunity to feel like a Tyrolean eagle. As a passenger, flying with our experienced, top paraglider pilot Helmut Schermer, your flight through Ellmau’s airspace will stay you with you forever.

With more than 9000 flights and over 25 years of flying experience, this passionate paragliding specialist is almost more bird than man himself and he will show you how beautiful the Kitzbühel Alps are, as seen from way up high.

Your summit adventure with Alpinschule Schonner
At the sight of the impressive mountain backdrop of the Wilder Kaiser, activity-oriented holiday makers are almost magically drawn into the mountains. Everyone who wants to quench their thirst after a high Alpine adventure can, together with Andreas Schonner and his team, experience the inspirational Wilder Kaiser at first hand.

These experienced Tyrol alpinists not only know each and every stone in the Kitzbühel Alps themselves, they also choose the best tour to suit every visitor’s needs; all this passion and expertise means that every mountain tour will become a lasting memory.

Your family holiday in Ellmau
A family holiday in Tyrol will be an impressive experience for everyone in the family hotel Der Bär. After all, as varied as the needs and requirements of all family members are, so too is the variety of leisure activities available in the surrounding area.

There is a variety-packed area for children to enjoy activities, ranging from the ‘Holiday Olympiad’, to a hike by torchlight. And parents can either spend a relaxing time with the kids or make the most of the benefits of our first-rate child supervision offer, and get cosy in the wellness area. One way or another, a family holiday in our children-oriented hotel in Ellmau will be a deluxe stay for big and small alike.

Feeling great is child’s play
Bigger children an teenagers can get bored quite quickly. Not so in the hotel Der Bär. For while Mum and Dad relax in the pool, our children’s entertainers provide so much fun. The wonderful pastures, fields and woodlands in the area around the family hotel Der Bär tempt children out to enjoy forays in the natural surroundings.

For instance there is the ‘Holiday Olympiad’ – we play fun games outdoors or head out on a trip to the farm, where children get to bake their own bread. On nice days a picnic on an Alpine pasture or a ride in a horse-drawn carriage makes for happy faces and should the weather not play along, children can enjoy doing crafts, the mini disco or a film night.

Your holidays in winter become a highlight for the whole family in the family hotel Der Bär. The skiing school Ellmau Hartkaiser and the TOP skiing school Ellmau make your skiing holidays the perfect Tirolean winter experience and offer children plenty of fun, such as magic carpet and children’s slope to learn skiing playfully.

Maximum fun in the Bär’s Mini Club
For an all-round ‘bear-like’ stay – the Bär’s Mini Club – for your family holiday in Ellmau. After all, in our club for little Bär fans, children can experience an entertaining programme packed with surprises.

Whether sunshine or rain, heat wave or cold front – in the Bär’s Mini Club boredom is not an option, right through the year – fun, adventure and creativity are always to the fore here. The Bär’s Mini Club welcomes all young hotel guests aged 3 and over from Sunday to Friday, from 4.00 p.m. during the holidays. We look forward to welcoming you!

Enjoying Ellmau am Wilden Kaiser
With just 3000 inhabitants, Ellmau is a small, contemplative and tranquil location, just made for offering you pure relaxation. Idyllically nesting at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser, here – not far from Kitzbühel – year-round you get to enjoy all benefits of a perfect Tyrol holiday.

Surrounded by gentle meadows, traditional Alpine inns and an impressive mountain backdrop, in Ellmau you will feel great in an instant. Welcoming Tyrolean hospitality is omnipresent and the leisure opportunities available are vast. In summer and winter alike this little town has countless surprises in store, that make it difficult to leave afterwards.

Hiking, mountaineering, golf and cycling attract people to the region in the summer, while the snow-packed winter, has fantastic opportunities for skiers, snowboarders, snow-shoe hikers, tobogganers and cross-country skiers. What this means to you – a visit to the hotel Der Bär is definitely always well worth it.

Particularly wild, particularly beautiful – the Wilder Kaiser
the Wilder Kaiser, with its jagged, rugged peaks is symbolic of the almost majestic quality of a Tyrolean mountain holiday in Ellmau. Together with its gentle brother – the Zahmer Kaiser – the Wilder Kaiser is one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the Alps and has been conservation protected since the 1920s.

The mountain flanks of this famous rocky massif reveal their rugged and rough sides, and everything that you get to experience around the Wilder Kaiser is so tempting and equally variety-packed too. 5000 years ago the first settlers took up residence in the region and even today the Wilder Kaiser exerts an incomparable allure to all kinds of people.

In terms of tourism, the Wilder Kaiser was tamed in the second half of the 19th century, when the rocky massif was scaled by so many people, and to this day you can still hear all about the myths and legends surrounding this time in the region’s inns.

Apropos: Many guesthouses of that time have become wonderful hotels today, like the gourmet hotel Der Bär for instance, which has so many interesting stories in store for you.

Worthwhile excursion destinations in the region
ELMI’S WORLD OF MAGIC
From May to November Ellmi’s World of Magic invites you to enjoy adventure-packed excursions into the mountains in Ellmau. On fun adventure paths children get to learn interesting things about the region and experience one adventure or another.

WITCHES’ WATER IN SÖLL
The Hexenwasser in Söll is known as a place for explorers, dream dancers, the curious and all those who have not yet forgotten how to be amazed. Here nature with its small and large wonders is in the foreground. Stations, paths and chambers of curiosities can be explored partly on your own, partly under supervision.

From the barefoot path through the stream and meadows, the singing bowls under the witch umbrellas and the witch’s ladder to the sundial hike on the Hohe Salve. Since last summer it has been possible to reserve personal “time with the witch”. During this so-called “HeXpedition” the witches give the guests their precious time and let them help, work or taste at the 5 supervised Hexenwasser stations.

FAMILIENLAND ADVENTURE PARK AND PILLERSEE
Familienland Pillersee adventure park is located in St. Jakob in Haus. In total this park spans an area of 600 m² for climbing and bouldering. Opening hours: Climbing/indoor hall, Dead Sea Salt Cave open Tu and Th 10:00 to 22:00 and Sa and Su 10:00 to 18:00, expected opening family land 20 April.

KRAMSACH FARM MUSEUM
Anyone who holds traditional Tyrolean Alpine lodge style dear will love the farm museum in Kramsach. Lots of old farms have been re-built there, accurate in every detail and they show the realm of work and life in old Tyrol.

MUSEUMS FRIEDHOF KRAMSACH
The ‘Friedhof ohne Tote’ (cemetery with no dead) shows, with funny epigraphs and memorial plaques that people around a hundred years ago had a very different approach to death.

PLANETARIUM SCHWAZ
This space-age experience cinema provides you with variety-packed shows, featuring interactive flights through the cosmos. Tales about the stars, music shows and a wonderful starry sky take you closer to the heavens.

TRATZBERG CASTLE IN JENBACH
Experience a journey through time into the Middle Ages during a fascination ‘audio play guided tour’. Emperor Maximilian I and other aristocratic former owners of Tratzberg guide you through this castle which is over 500 years old and features original furnishings.

SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL WORLDS
The world-renowned crystal brand ‘Swarovski’ shows itself at its most shimmering in Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens. The museum, designed by André Heller, is an impressive excursion destination throughout the year.

KUFSTEIN FORTRESS
For decades, Kufstein fortress was not thought about much by anyone. These days this impressive landmark welcomes culture vultures in particular with its unique range of events.

RATTENBERG
Austria’s smallest town impresses with plenty of Tyrolean charm and a wonderful, medieval pedestrianised zone. During a relaxing stroll discover typically Tyrolean handcrafts.

EBBS RARITY ZOO
Tyrol’s only park has over 500 animals and more than 70 different species. The entire zoo area is wheelchair and pram accessible. The Rarity Zoo is open daily between April and October, from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m..

RIEDEL GLASS
Anyone who would like to delve a little deeper into glass can watch glassmakers at work in Riedel Glass in Kufstein and discover the versatility of glass as a material.

SCHWAZ SILVER MINE
The ‘mother of all mines’ has an exciting journey into the history of the biggest silver mine of the Middle Ages in store. After going in on the mine train, an exceptional under ground experience awaits.

THE TOWN OF KITZBÜHEL
The ‘City of the chamois’ as Kitzbühel is known, with its historic Old Town area provides a wide variety of options to fill your free time. Highlights: Hahnenkamm race, Alpine flower garden at Kitzbühler Horn and many more.

THE TOWN OF KUFSTEIN
The pearl of Tyrol on the River Inn is always worth a visit. Highlights: Heimat museum, Römerhofgasse Old Town, Hechtsee, Längsee, Pfrillsee.

THE CITY OF INNSBRUCK
The state capital of Innsbruck is a city that has evolved through time. Experience sights like the Goldenes Dachl, the Olympiamuseum, the Triumphal Arch and the Alpine zoo.

THE CITY OF SALZBURG
Visit the festival city of Salzburg and stroll through one of the most beautiful city centres in Austria. As well as the many boutiques and shops, it is also worth a trip to experience the cuisine.

AURACH WILDLIFE PARK NEAR KITZBÜHEL
Hike through the unspoilt natural surroundings of Tyrol, which includes some 200 local and exotic animals over an area of around 40 hectares. The highlight is the animal feeding time, at 2.30 p.m.

GOING SWIMMING LAKE
Enjoy fun and games at Going’s family-oriented swimming lake. With a superb adventure play area and children’s play area, Tyrol’s longest slide on open terrain and the many beach volleyball pitches.

SCHWARZSEE KITZBÜHEL
Schwarzsee is a small moor lake in the Kitzbühel Alps. It is the warmest moor lake in Tyrol. Schwarzsee is 2 km from Kitzbühel. In the summer it is a popular swimming lake, while in winter the frozen ice sheets tempt you to go walking, ice-skating and curling.

ELLMAUER FRUIT DISTILLERY
The fruit distillery is located in the district of and is a popular excursion destination for all gourmets. The range comprises spirits, cocktails, brandies and liqueurs. Products can be sampled and directly purchased there.

HORNPARK IN ST. JOHANN
The new climbing forest nestles in the middle of the Kitzbühel Alps. The St. Johann cable car goes up to the Harschbichlbahn valley station and continues to Angereralm swimming lake. From there you get to enjoy a breath-taking view to the Wilder Kaiser.

ELLMAU LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Ellmau’s local history museum, ‘Beim Wegmacher’, was constructed in 1555 as a house for mineworkers. After an eventful past, the building was renovated by a master carpenter in 1898 and today is a traditional museum of local history. The museum is closed during the winter months.

HINTERSTEINERSEE LAKE
From mid-May until mid-September you get to enjoy unadulterated holiday joy at one of the loveliest mountain lakes in Tyrol. During the summer season the Hintersteiner Seebus takes you directly to the lake. Tickets are available in the information office.

FIEBERBRUNN SUMMER TOBOGGAN RUN
Fun on two runners is a huge amount of fun during the day and an evening toboggan excursion on the floodlit runs in Pillerseetal have a very special allure too.

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Price: from 305 EUR per night

The warmth and hospitality of a family-run establishment, finest cuisine in our restaurants (awarded with 2 Gault Millau toques), elegant and luxurious rooms and suites and an exceptional spa & wellness area. All of this is situated in front of the magnificent backdrop of an impressive mountain range – the Wilder Kaiser.

Small, but beautiful: Our spa hotel in Tyrol has plenty to offer our guests: The environment alone is just astoundingly beautiful: We are located on a hill above the village of Ellmau, on a little spot that offers a magnificent view of the Wilder Kaiser.

Our passionate chef inspires every gourmet, our relaxing spa & wellness area will help you recharge your batteries, a wide selection of uniquely beautiful rooms and suites provides a homely atmosphere. Together with our attentive service team and the typical Tyrolean hospitality, the Kaiserhof makes sure you you will enjoy a restful stay at our luxury hotel in the heart of Tyrol.

Colours, materials, designs – tastes differ. This is why we have so many unique rooms and suites – each corresponding to a different design concept, each having its own charm. It is up to our guests to choose the room and design that they prefer the most. What you will find in all our rooms is our love for detail, luxury furnishings and marvellous views.

Visit our five star superior hotel Kaiserhof to convince yourself of landlord Günter Lampert’s outstanding skills that earned several awards. Haute cuisine meets an elegant and classy atmosphere in our à la carte restaurant “Kulinarium”.

Top class culinary delights are conjured in the master’s kitchen. Culinary pleasures that are worth every journey to Ellmau. House guests enjoy Günter Lampert’s cuisine on a daily basis: Our gourmet board includes a daily six-course menu.

The figures speak for themselves: 91 cableways and lifts, 284 kilometres of slopes, 70 kilometres of groomed cross-country ski tracks, 125 km of winter hiking trails, 10 golf courses in the immediate vicinity, 700 km of marked hiking routes. Discover the large number of sporting opportunities and tranquil activities!

ROOMS & SUITES
Each room and each suite has its own personality, size, furnishing and atmosphere. Our new suites complete our offer. All rooms of our five star superior hotel in Tyrol / Austria are modernly equipped and have luxurious, comfortable furnishings and wonderful views.

DINING
The Kaiserhof is a magnet for gourmets and connoisseurs. Taste Günter Lampert’s culinary masterpieces. His award-winning cuisine focuses on imaginative, elegant interpretations of regional specialities: Haute cuisine meets Tyrolean delicacies.

We use only the freshest top-quality ingredients and attach great importance to local and organic products. Master Sommelier Karl Rotheneder recommends the right wine for each dish. He will be happy to assist you with his expertise.

Günter Lampert’s cuisine a counterpoint to traditional culinary pleasures. Light and elegant in character, it breaks with dated approaches and opens up perspectives on a new world of culinary seduction. It invites us to conceive the unexpected as a momentum of curiosity and enjoy to the fullest. Exquisite. Unique.

In our à la carte restaurant “Kulinarium”, guests enjoy finest haute cuisine in a sophisticated ambience. Landlord Günter Lampert, Austria’s award-winning Chef of the Year 2011, conjures top-class culinary delights, served by our friendly and charming service team.

VINARIAT
The dedicated wine connoisseur and enthusiast, honoured with the award “Austria’s Sommelier of the year 2007” (Bertelsmann publishing house), manages our hotel’s wine collection. He always brings along the best wines from his frequent wine tours.

In our restaurants, Karl assists our guests when it comes to choosing the right wine matching Günter Lampert’s delicacies. More than 200 wines are stored in our wine cellar – including many Austrian wines, but also international specialities.

Interested guests have the opportunity to participate in our weekly wine dégustations, led by Master Sommelier Karl Rotheneder. As Mr. Rotheneder is not only a wine expert, but also a dedicated storyteller, his dégustations always turn into entertaining and convivial events. Participants listen to exciting stories and gain informative insights into the world of wine.

SKY BAR
Our new onyx-styled Sky Bar captivates with its fantastic view of the Wilder Kaiser. Here you can relax in comfortable armchairs, drink refined cocktails and enjoy the panoramic views. The new music system and live music guarantee good entertainment. Enjoy this unique ambience away from the hustle and bustle.

Elegant wood paneling and light-colored leather: Our Sky Bar combines modern, elegant design with a cozy atmosphere that makes it easy to forget everyday life and indulge.

The extremely high-quality furnishings are made of backlit bar walls and the bar itself is equipped with unique pieces of wood. Lean back and open yourself to the beauty and quality of the Wilder Kaiser region!

THE PANORAMA TERRACE
The first thing you will notice upon arrival is that the hotel you have chosen, is located beautifully and uniquely. Providing a marvellous view of the mountain range Wilder Kaiser.

We believe that beautiful impressions are balm for the soul and that watching nature gives you feelings of peace and tranquillity, joy and happiness. Our panorma terrace is a real highlight and the hotel is famous for it. Our guests enjoy the view, breathe in the fresh mountain air and let the sun warm their skin.

THE SPA
PurPur is a place where our guests can slow down and open themselves to tranquillity. A place where they will find room for themselves, free themselves from stress and pressure and recharge their batteries.

Treat yourself to new forms of well-being and enjoy the marvellous view of the Wilder Kaiser! We will be happy to create your personal regeneration programme tailored to your needs and wishes.

WATER WORLD
Regain your strength and vitality in our water worlds and feel the cleansing, refreshing, soothing and inspiring effect of this most vital element.

UNLIMITED MOUNTAIN POOL
The expansion of our SPA is going to raise our offer once again: One of the biggest highlights is going to be our luxurious “Unlimited Mountain Pool”! The Wilder Kaiser is going to be within reach. Adults only.

PANORAMA SWIMMING POOL
Our white and royal blue panorama swimming pool with views of the Wilder Kaiser: A true eye-catcher! An attractive waterfall in the centre of the bath, a massage bench and a counter-current system ensure great bathing fun. Take time to rest and enjoy the view!

NATURAL SWIMMING LAKE
Our idyllic natural bathing lake also provides a fantastic view of the Wilder Kaiser. Drift in the pure, warm water or take an easy swim training using the countercurrent system. Lie back on one of the soft loungers and listen to the gentle sound of the summer breeze blowing through the grasses.

FITNESS ROOM
Our fitness room is equipped with the latest in techno-gym machines. Whether you want to start the day fit or simply burn a few excess calories from the past gourmet menu, the endless power of the mountains supports you: The large glass front enables you to get up close.

EXPERIENCES AROUND ELLMAU
Located right by the ski slope, our spa hotel Kaiserhof is a magnet for winter sports enthusiasts in wintertime and an excellent starting point for hiking tours, bike trips and various excursions in summertime. The region around Ellmau has much to offer also for our little guests.

SKI AREAS
Plenty of fun on the pistes, pure winter magic: The SkiWorld Wilder Kaiser – Brixental includes 9 villages interlinked by 91 cable cars and lifts: Ellmau, Going, Scheffau, Söll, Brixen im Thale, Westendorf, Hopfgarten, Kelchsau and Itter. 284 km of pistes with perfectly groomed slopes promise great fun on the pistes, more than 77 cosy ski huts invite you to rest.

Easy family slopes, steep slopes for more ambitious skiers, deep snow & freeride slopes for adventurers, skicross, snow & fun parks for adrenaline junkies: The SkiWorld Wilder Kaiser – Brixental will leave nothing to be desired.

First-time skiers can practice on a dozen beginner lifts between Going and Ellmau, well-trained ski instructors will ensure your good start on the boards. For the youngest, children’s ski lessons with all-day care are offered. Tyrol’s largest night ski area in Söll featuring Austria’s longest night piste (10 km) promises fun on the slopes until late in the evening!

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
The gently rolling landscape of the Wilder Kaiser region is perfect for cross-country skiing. There are more than 70 kilometres of perfectly groomed cross-country ski trails for both beginners and advanced skiers on the sunny plains between the four villages of Going, Ellmau, Scheffau and Söll. Our shuttle will gladly take you from the hotel to the trail entry. An entry to the “Bichl trail” is located right in front of the hotel.

The choice of trails includes, for example, the “Ellmauer Kaiser trail”, alongside which runs a picturesque winter hiking path with spectacular views of the Kaiser mountain massif. The “Blattl trail” in Going, the “Sunnseit trail” in Söll and the “Sonnen trail” in Scheffau are also great for cross-country skiing beginners.

A special cross-country skiing attraction awaits you in Scheffau: The 1.2 km night trail is covered with artificial snow (in case there is not enough of the natural kind) and illuminated until 9.30 p.m.!

TOBOGGAN FUN
Its natural and well-maintained toboggan runs (partially with snowmaking) make the Wilder Kaiser region a popular destination for toboggan enthusiasts. Enjoy the curves on more than 12 kilometres of toboggan runs!

HIKING
The surroundings of the five star superior hotel Kaiserhof in Ellmau provides a large choice of hiking routes of all difficulty levels. More than 700 km of marked hiking paths take you safely across the mountain range of the Kitzbühel Alps, one of the most beautiful regions in Tyrol.

Experience high emotions on the mountain and recharge your batteries! Both adventurers and those looking for relaxation enjoy hiking in their own way. We also offer guided hiking tours. We will be glad to help you with our advice and hiking tips!

The Wilder Kaiser region and its sunny valleys, nestled between the hilly foothills of the Kitzbühel Alps and the gently rising slopes of the Wilder Kaiser, invite you to go on romantic winter hikes! You will find several entrances in the vicinity of our spa hotel Kaiserhof.

More than 125km of groomed hiking paths lead you through the natural landscape around Ellmau. Take a stroll across glittering snowfields, enjoy the fresh winter air and listen to the crunching sound of the snow under your feet!

Ellmau has 39 kilometres of winter hiking trails. One of our recommendation is the hike along the cross-country ski track and then up to the “Wochenbrunneralm” at 1,080 metres. As a reward, you can stop off at a cosy alpine hut and enjoy an exceptionally beautiful view of the valley.

The neighbouring municipality “Going” provides more than 33 kilometres of romantic winter tours through snowy forests and panoramic walks – up to the “Hollenauer Kreuz”, for example. You will not find any better close-up view of the Wilder Kaiser!

The “Blaikenrunde” walk from the church in Scheffau and along farmhouses is equally beautiful. There are more than 32 winter hiking kilometres in Scheffau. Try the climb to the Hintersteiner Lake, for example. A walk along the path around this natural jewel in winter rewards the visitor with glittering images of snow and ice.

Söll has more than 22 kilometres of winter hiking trails. The “Pirchmooser” route, for example, leads you along the “Sunnseit trail” and past the “Pirchmooser chapel”: A beautiful, sunny route with numerous opportunities to stop off at restaurants and inns.

NORDIC WALKING
This joint-friendly trend sport is a first-class health programme! The use of the sticks turns walking into an endurance sport that also trains the muscles of the upper body. Nordic Walking strengthens the entire musculoskeletal system, can help you lose weight and is very easy to learn.

GOLF HOLIDAY 
Perfect training, game and tournament opportunities – both for beginners and for professionals of all ages. 36 holes are located right in front of our hotel. Enjoy the game in front of the magnificent backdrop of the Wilder Kaiser!

The well-maintained 27-hole golf course Wilder Kaiser in Ellmau has become a first-class showpiece course of the Austrian golf scene. The course blends in harmoniously with the landscape and with the view of the Wilder Kaiser, the game becomes a fascinating experience. Tee times can be booked at the reception of our golf hotel.

The golf course consists of three different courses – each with 9 holes – that can be combined as you wish: the “Wilder Kaiser course”, the “Ellmau course” and the “Tyrol course”. None of the courses is steep.

MOUNTAIN BIKE
Explore the beautiful surroundings of Ellmau by mountain bike! A magnificent natural landscape, quaint inns and cosy alpine pastures for unhurried breaks are waiting for you. Both flat bike paths and more demanding mountain bike trails are

E-BIKE
The Wilder Kaiser region is part of the world’s largest e-bike region “Kitzbühel Alps and Kaiser mountains”. 310 electric bicycles, 80 charging stations and 43 rental stations are available. The electric bikes can be rented from partners in the Wilder Kaiser region. We are happy to help you organise your trip – just ask at the reception at our luxury hotel Kaiserhof.

Explore nine tourism regions (45 localities) on cycle paths far from main roads – from the holiday region Kufstein to the Wildschönau and the Hohe Salve, through Brixental valley, Kitzbühel and St. Johann in Tirol all the way to the Kaiserwinkl, the Wilder Kaiser and through the Pillerseetal valley.

ELLMI’S WORLD OF MAGIC
On the “Hartkaiser” in Ellmau, right above our five star superior hotel, Ellmi’s World of Magic takes you on a mystical journey in the footsteps of the sorcerer’s apprentice Ellmi, who has been turned into a big frog by goblins.

To set him free, his young followers get a treasure map and have to solve magical tasks on the serpentine paths of the magical world. It is important not to be distracted when the talking trees try to mislead you.

On the educational nature trails in Ellmi’s World of Magic, visitors will experience botany classes in nature, where medicinal plants grow right next to their descriptions and herbs have to be identified by their smell on the aroma path. Ellmi’s World of Magic invites you to learn about nature while playing and to explore it with all your senses.

HEXENWASSER SÖLL
The mountain adventure park “Hexenwasser” fascinates children and adults with gentle nature games and shows: Austria’s longest barefoot path leads through purling water and over grass, bark mulch and massaging stones, past the fire place and the “jumping water”.

There’s a lot to try out – like wading through knee-deep moors, sticking the head into the “humming stone” or making the stone harp ring, for example. Fabricate your witches’ brooms our coin or grind your lucky stone in the witches’ workshop: Every visitor can conjure up his personal memory! Altogether, there are 60 stations that address all your senses.

KAISERWORLD SCHEFFAU
In the KaiserWorld on the Brandstadl near Scheffau, located at 1,650 m above sea level, a cheerful “Game emperor” invites children in his castle and kingdom, where they can play, clamber and romp around as they like.

An athlete’s parcours is at the centre of the KaiserWorld. Also a hike through the enchanted forest and the views from the tree huts pay off. Or, challenge your creativity in the imperial handicrafts workshop.

HOHE SALVE
A magnificent view of the Wilder Kaiser can be enjoyed from the top of the Hohe Salve, one of the most beautiful panorama mountains in Tyrol, at 1,829 metres above Söll.

The “Sonnenuhrenweg” (Sundial path) that circles the summit leads the visitors through 15 stops, providing them with both exciting and entertaining information on the history of timekeeping.

The sound of the wind harp on the Hohe Salve is an invitation to all hikers to have a rest and listen to it. Also to be found on the summit is the “Salvenkirchlein” (Salven chapel), the highest pilgrimage church in Austria. A visit fits in beautifully with a hike in the Wilder Kaiser region.

LAKE FILZALM HOCHBRIXEN
Located at 1,300 metres above sea level, Lake Filzalm is a real jewel of the Kitzbühel Alps. Here, the senses are stimulated naturally and sharpened for adventures in the mountains.

Visitors can experience the moor biotope in different ways – directly by traversing the “wading pond” and the “moor pool”, or indirectly by studying the informative display cases. Walk along the panorama paths around the lake and refresh yourself from head to toe with foot reflexology massages and Kneipp arm baths.

ALPINOLINO WESTENDORF
Alpinolino, the Alpine discovery park at the Talkaser near Westendorf in the Brixental, combines nature studies lessons with firsthand experiences in an original way.

Compete with squirrels and rabbits in the long jump or pass the “marmot rally”, try the touch box, the scent organ or the tree telephone. The Alpinolino mountain guide “Schlauberger” turns the whole family into nature detectives.

SWIMMING LAKE GOING
The swimming lake Going, located on the edge of the forest with a view of the Wilder Kaiser, was elected the most beautiful natural bathing lake in Tyrol. By the flat, white beach, the water warms up to pleasant 24 degrees. The bath has a separate non-swimmers bay and two water slides that guarantee great bathing fun.

The little ones can play and romp around in the “pirate ship”, while the adults take a sunbath on the 50,000 m² sunbathing lawn. The bath also includes the “JoeRassics Beacharena”, the largest beach volleyball facility in western Austria.

KAISERBAD ELLMAU
Should you wish even more bathing fun than is offered in the spa hotel Kaiserhof, we recommend you to visit the Kaiserbad Ellmau! Children have fun in the children’s adventure pool, adults enjoy moments of relaxation in the large thermal area.

HINTERSTEINER LAKE
The enchanting mountain lake, 56 ha in size and up to 36 metres deep, is one of the most beautiful and cleanest natural bathing lakes in Tyrol. Hintersteiner Lake is located at 883 m above sea level right above Scheffau, in the midst of the Wilder Kaiser nature reserve.

Our recommendation: Hike around the lake and enjoy the magnificent views of the turquoise water. On the south bank, the path goes up a little. The north shore is accessible to everyone thanks to a driveway. There is also a beach at the north bank whose appeal lies in its

KING OF THE AIR – TANDEM FLIGHTS
Fly through the air around the Wilder Kaiser with an experienced tandem pilot and see the region from a bird’s eye view! Helmut Schermer, certified flying instructor, tandem pilot and holder of the international pilot’s license, has more than 25 years of flying experience and looks back on more than 7,000 flights.

Take off with him, fulfil your dream of flying and experience this unique feeling of freedom! We will be happy to assist you in booking your tandem flight.

Rooms: 52

Price: from 599 EUR per night

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