The Best Castle Hotels
near Altenmarkt im Pongau

Beach front location. Charming. Comfortable beds. The historic Schloss Prielau (Prielau Castle) is located on the northern shore of Lake Zell, surrounded by a park and only 200 metres away from the lake. First mentioned in 1425, Prielau Castle was turned into a luxury hotel in the late 1980s. Behind the castle there are ponds for fish farming and a pen for raising deer. The spire of a beautiful baroque chapel rises above the towers of the castle at a discreet distance. In addition to 2 gourmet restaurants, Hotel Schloss Prielau lets you enjoy a spa area with sauna, steam bath and massages in the castle’s “bath house”. There is a private beach on the lake, complete with wooden pier, beach house and comfortable deck chairs. The ski areas of the Europa Sports Region can be reached in only a few minutes. Show full description

Luxurious. Comfortable beds. Dating from the 12th century, the unique medieval castle Schloss Thannegg is located amidst the Schladming-Dachstein region. Free private parking and free WiFi in public areas is available. Renovated to modern standards, all individually furnished rooms at Schloss Thannegg are allergy-friendly and feature pinewood furniture, underfloor heating, satellite TV, and a bathroom with bathrobes and hairdryer. The Schloss Thannegg has its own source of drinking water. Original features of the castle include a Knights' Hall with an open fireplace. Guests can use the on-site spa area including the Bio-sauna and sanarium, an infrared cabin and a relaxation area. Massages and beauty treatments are also available. The center of Schladming is only 19 km away and the thermal bath Grimming Therme in Bad Mitterndorf, for which guests receive a discount on the entrance fee, can be reached by car within a 30-minute drive. From May until October the Schladming-Dachstein Sommercard included. This card offers many free benefits and discounts, including free use of local cable cars and buses. Show full description

Beach front location. Cosy. Great value. Offering a spa area and a large garden area with a private swimming lake, Ferienwelt Kesselgrub Hotel in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee is a 15-minute walk from the centre of Altenmarkt and 12 km from the Zauchensee Ski Area, which is a part of Ski Amadé. The spa area includes a Finnish sauna, a steam bath, a Kneipp pool, a fitness room, a hot tub, and an outdoor sauna. The hot tub can be used as a children's pool on request. Bathrobes are provided free of charge. Massages and beauty treatments are also available. The Kesselgrub has 2 restaurants, one modern and one traditional, as well as a wine cellar. Guests can enjoy healthy products from the Kesselgrub’s own farm and from regional suppliers. In summer, an activity and entertainment programme for children is offered on 70 hours per week. The garden features a large play area with a trampoline, as well as a petting zoo and a horse-riding stable on site. Laundry and ironing services are offered for a charge. Guests of Ferienwelt Kesselgrub Hotel in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee enjoy reductions at the Radstadt Golf Course, a 7-minute drive away. The ski bus stops right outside the premises and takes you to the surrounding slopes of the Ski Amadé region every 10 minutes. In summer, the hiking bus stops right in front. A shuttle transport from and to Radstadt and Altenmarkt Train Stations is offered. Show full description

Delightful property. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. This exclusive hotel offers scenic mountain views and cosy rooms in an annex of the historic Leopoldskron Palace, just 2 km from Salzburg’s historic centre. Scenes from The Sound of Music were filmed on site, and the Salzburg Festival was founded there. Free private parking is available at Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron. Leopoldskron Palace is privately owned and not generally accessible to the public. Guests enjoy free access to the palace, the Max Reinhardt Library, and the chapel. The 55 rooms in the Meierhof Building and the 12 Suites which are situated in the palace, feature satellite TV and a bathroom. A fitness centre and bikes are at guests' disposal upon availability and free WiFi is provided in all areas. The property is divided in 2 buildings, the Meierhof and the Palace The daily breakfast buffet is served in the majestic breakfast room in the palace. In good weather conditions, guest can also have their breakfast on the panorama balcony. Drinks and cakes are offered at the Meierhof Café which also features a terrace with views to the garden and to the Leopoldskroner Weiher Lake. Jogging and cycling trails are right outside. Guests can enjoy free access to a public pool and miniature golf course situated next to the hotel complex. Show full description

Charming. Cosy rooms. Set in the heart of historic Radstadt and surrounded by the magnificent scenery of the Dachstein-Tauern region, this family-run hotel offers a pleasurable combination of wellness and relaxation. Make use of the hotels comprehensive beauty and regeneration packages, provided at the on-site Vitality & Health Centre. Afterwards, you can treat yourself to a traditional meal in the hotel restaurant or relax on the Post Veranda, serving delicious home-made pastries. The wine cellar has many excellent wines to complement your food. The attentive staff is delighted to host your big event or special occasion. In addition to culinary delights, attendees can enjoy a number of outdoor activities or other highlights. All rooms, including the self-enclosed seminar room, are spaciously laid out and radiate a comfortable atmosphere. .  Show full description

Friendly staff. Located just a 3-minute walk from the closest ski lift of the Ski Amadé Ski Area in Flachau, Familienresort Reslwirt awaits you with a wellness area and a restaurant serving international and Austrian cuisine. During the summer the family resort offers "all inlusive" and "bed & breakfast" rates which provides guests with a breakfast buffet, a coffee- tea- and soft drinks bar, lunch, cake & ice cream and buffet evening as dinner. During winter the rooms are bookable just with "bed & breakfast", for dinner we have two á la carte restaurants on the resort. All rooms come with TV, a wellness basket with slippers, sauna towels and bathrobe. Free WIFI is available trroughout the property. The wellness area comprises different saunas, a steam bath, and a treatment room. Sun beds are provided and during summer, a swimming pool offers refreshment. The annex building Ennshof is a rustic-style hotel, It includes an own spa area with a sauna, infrared cabin, steam bath, and relaxation room. A games room and a playground ensure the children’s entertainment. In summer all children from 3 years can also have fun at the Resl's Kids' Club and you can rent a bicycle at the Reslwirt The hotel features a wine cellar and a bar, where you can enjoy hot and cold drinks. A rich breakfast buffet is served daily and you can also consume an afternoon snack, which include cakes, at the Reslwirt Familienresort. A ski storage room with a ski boot dryer can be used on site and you can also buy ski passes at the hotel. Cross-country skiing is possible next to the property. The Amadé Thermal Baths and a golf course are a 10-minute drive away. A natural bathing lake is 3 km from the property. You can park your car free of charge on site or request a shuttle service. Show full description

Cosy. Wonderful SPA facilities. Located in the centre of Flachau, Hotel Forellenhof has a spa area with a modern indoor pool and a restaurant. The property's tennis court is open during summer and can be used free of charge. Free WiFi access is available as well. The Forellenhof’s rooms offer cable TV, a bathroom with bathrobes and a hairdryer, and a seating area. Most rooms have a balcony. Spa facilities at the Forellenhof include a hot tub, a sauna, a steam bath, an infrared cabin, and a Kneipp pool. Qi Gong classes are offered. Table tennis and billiard can be played. Hotel Forellenhof has 2 private fishing grounds - a section of the Enns River right below the hotel, and a pond (7 km away). Guests enjoy reduced green fees and preferred tee-off times at the Radstadt Golf Course (12 km away). Show full description

Luxurious. Tennis court. Located in Pichl in the Enns Valley, this 4-star resort hotel offers gourmet cuisine, tennis and squash courts, and a 3,000 m² spa area. A free shuttle takes guests to the Reiteralm Cable Car, just 500 metres away. The Pichlmayrgut’s spa area includes an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a hot tub, various saunas and steam baths, and a gym. A wide range of massage and beauty treatments is offered. Free Wi-Fi is provided in public areas. The spacious, colourfully decorated rooms at Hotel Pichlmayrgut feature satellite TV, a minibar, and a bathroom with bathrobes and slippers. Free wired internet access is available in all rooms. A buffet breakfast is offered and half-board additionally includes a 6-course dinner featuring Austrian and international dishes. Many products come from the hotel’s own organic farm. A large selection of fine wines is on offer. In summer, guided hikes are offered regularly, and bicycles can be hired for free. In winter, guests can buy ski passes on site. From May to October, guests can enjoy the grenzen.los.aktiv! programme of the Pichlmayrgut. This programme includes several special offers in the the whole region .  Show full description

Stylish. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. The family-run 3-star Landhotel Laudersbach is situated in Altenmarkt im Pongau, 800 metres from the Eben Ski Lift and the Amadé Thermal Bath, and offers a sun terrace, a Finnish sauna, a Sanarium and an infrared cabin. The A10 motorway is 2 km away. Next to the hotel, there is a very good restaurant. (Reservation required). All rooms are equipped with cable TV and either with carpet floors or wooden floors. Free WiFi access is offered. An internet terminal is also available free of charge. Guests can relax on the terrace, in the lounge area or the sauna. A playground for children, a ping-pong table and a putting green is also at guests' disposal. A bicycle and Nordic walking equipment rental is available on request. Visit the inn with a very good a la carte restaurant right next to the hotel. The Altenmarkt-Radstadt-Flachau and the Zauchensee ski areas are 3 km from Hotel Laudersbach and can be reached with the ski bus that stops in front of the property. Cross-country skiing trails are 200 metres away. Free shuttle service from the property to a ski lift is offered. A swimming lake and a public tennis court are both 1 km from the hotel. A local golf course can be found within 3 km. A 22% discount at the Amadé Thermal Baths is provided as well. Show full description

Cosy. Tennis court. Set in Flachau, 34 km from Eisriesenwelt Werfen, Ferienhaus Helmuth Oberreiter offers accommodation with water sports facilities, free private parking, pool with a view and a garden. Boasting luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. At the bed and breakfast, every unit has a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms will provide you with a balcony. At the bed and breakfast, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. You can play table tennis and darts at the bed and breakfast, and bike hire is available. Skiing, cycling and walking tours are possible within the area, and a water park is available on-site. Bischofshofen Train Station is 28 km from Ferienhaus Helmuth Oberreiter, while Paul-Ausserleitner-Schanze is 29 km away. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 72 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Charming. Friendly staff. Dating from 1592, this traditional hotel is located in the pedestrian zone of Abtenau, 500 metres from the ski area. The Goldener Stern offers rooms with free WiFi access and free parking. The Hallstein Salt Mine, Salzkammergut and Werfen Castle can be reached by car in 30 minutes. Each room at Hotel Goldener Stern has a bathroom with a hairdryer. Most have a balcony. Bathrobes are available at an additional charge. The rustically furnished restaurant serves traditional Salzburg cuisine and international dishes. The in-house pastry shop offers a wide range of homemade desserts and ice-cream. An internet terminal can be found at the bar. Hotel Goldener Stern has a large garden with a natural swimming pond and views of the Tennengebirge mountains. Spa facilities include saunas, a steam bath, an infrared cabin, a relaxation room and a vitamin bar. All year round, a guest card is included in the room rate offering reductions and special offers in the region. The free ski shuttle stops 100 metres away and takes guests to the Dachstein West Ski Area, 15 minutes away. The Postalm Ski Area is 12 km from the hotel. Show full description

Beach front location. Amazing pool. The 4-star Sporthotel Radstadt in Radstadt is surrounded by Ski Amadé, Austria’s largest ski region. It offers ideal conditions for an active or relaxing winter or summer holiday. The Gründlers features a spacious pool and spa area with several saunas, steam baths, a panoramic relaxation room, an indoor pool, massage, beauty and fitness rooms, and much more. Show full description

The Biberhof is a renovated farmhouse 3 km from the centre of Radstadt and only a short drive from the slopes of the Ski Amadé region. A sauna is available at an additional cost. The rooms and apartments at the Biberhof offer mountain views and offer cable TV and a bathroom with hairdryer. Guests can use a ski storage room, and there are barbecue facilities and a children’s playground in the garden. A fishing lake is on site. A 27-hole golf course is only 1 km away, and guests can access the network of cross-country ski runs right at the Biberhof’s doorstep. Free private parking is available at the Biberhof. Pick-up from Radstadt Train Station is offered on request. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Great pool. Located on a sunny plateau at 1.200 metres next to the Ski Amadé slopes, 4-star Hotel Edelweiss offers a grand spa area with an indoor pool and a panorama terrace. Half-board comprises a rich breakfast buffet, afternoon tea with pastries and snacks as well as a 5-course-dinner. All of the spacious modern-style rooms provide a private bathroom, a TV and a safe. Most of them have a balcony boasting views of the surrounding mountains. Hotel Edelweiss is surrounded by a lush garden with a swimming pond and a terrace with panoramic views. Guests can also relax in the steam baths and various saunas, or get active in the fitness room. Massages will be provided on request. For younger guests, a children's playground and a playroom as well as a children's pool are available at Hotel Edelweiss Wagrain. In summer, many beautiful hiking and mountain biking tracks are nearby. Guided hikes will be provided. In winter, guests can ski directly out of the door. Many cross-country skiing trails are nearby. On-site parking is free of charge. Show full description

In a quiet location on the outskirts of Flachau, the 4-star superior Schlosshotel Lacknerhof offers a 2,000 m² spa area, an aqua park, a sports and leisure park, and a restaurant. The Achterjet Cable Car, with access to the Ski Amadé Ski Region, is just 150 metres away. Opened in July 2016, the aqua park features a 112-metre slide, a 15-metre triple slide, Austria’s first stand-up slide, various water attractions, a water castle, a family sauna, and a family relaxation area. In summer, the hotel’s sports and leisure park features a playground, bouncy castles, an all-weather toboggan run, trampolines, e-scooter, Segway and quad trails, pony riding, and many other activities. The spa area features various saunas and steam baths, an infrared cabin, a hot tub, a fitness and aerobics room, and various massages and beauty procedures. The Lacknerhof also has a heated panorama indoor pool with a roof that can be opened during summer. Tennis courts can be used free of charge, and bicycles and Nordic walking sticks are provided for free. All rooms and suites at the Schlosshotel are spacious and have a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and a private bathroom. Many have a balcony and are elegantly furnished. The restaurant serves regional cuisine and international dishes. A large buffet breakfast can also be enjoyed each morning. The half-board option includes an additional afternoon snack and free non-alcoholic drinks from the juice bar at different times. Guests can also visit the elegantly furnished Burgschlössl Bar and the après ski club Yeti's Partyhaus, which regularly invites performers from Mallorca (only open in winter). Golfclub Radstadt Tauerngolf is a 15-minute drive away. Airport transfers can be arranged upon request. Show full description

Close to beach front. Highly elegant. Great restaurant. This private country estate is located directly on the shore of Lake Wolfgang, a 10-minute walk from the centre of Sankt Wolfgang. Landhaus zu Appesbach features a gourmet restaurant, a private beach, and a garden with English-style lawns. Built in 1912, Landhaus zu Appesbach offers classic-style rooms with luxury interiors. All rooms include free WiFi, satellite TV, a bathroom with bathrobes. Most have a balcony and lake views. In the restaurant, guests can enjoy fine cuisine 7 days a week. There is also a bar and a terrace with views of the lake. Landhaus zu Appesbach also features a tennis court. Guests have access to spa facilities, with a Finnish sauna, bio sauna, and steam room. Massages are also available. On-site private parking is free of charge. A sailing school and the Schafbergbahn Cable Car are within 5 km. It is a 15-minute drive to Bad Ischl and a 45-minute drive to Salzburg. Show full description

Cosy rooms. The Hotel Hammerwirkt - Forellenhof is right next to the stop of the free ski bus to Obertauern and provides direct access to the Tauernloipe cross-country ski run. Hotel Hammerwirkt - Forellenhof offers comfortable rooms with balcony, a children’s playroom, a sun terrace, a ski storage room, and a billiard table. There is also a sauna, a steam bath, and a solarium. A rich breakfast buffet is offered in the morning and a 3-course dinner with a salad buffet are served in the new dining room in the evening. The garden of Hotel Hammerwirkt - Forellenhof has a sunbathing lawn and an outdoor pool which is available in summer season. There is also a children’s playground with a petting zoo with ponies and small animals, as well as an asphalt curling alley. Hammerwirt - Forellenhof is 5 km away from Radstadt and 12 km from Obertauern. A golf course is 4 km away. Show full description

Great value. Located directly at a ski slope, this family-run 4-star hotel offers direct access to the Flying Mozart Cable Car as well as a spa area with an indoor pool. The spacious rooms at Alpina Wagrain feature a balcony with mountain views, cable TV, a private bathroom with shower and toilet, and a safety deposit box. Further amenities of the Alpina Hotel are a sun terrace, an elegant lobby with open fireplace and a hotel bar. During winter season the restaurant is serving international and regional cuisine. A rich breakfast buffet with an organic section is offered every morning. Guests can enjoy the panoramic indoor pool with waterfall and relax in the 350 m² spa area, offering 2 Finnish saunas, an aromatic steam bath, Kneipp basins, sun beds, a relaxation room and much more. Massages and beauty treatments are available on request. Additionally, a fitness room, billiards, darts and table tennis are available as well. Free private parking is possible on site. The children's entertainment is ensured by the hotel's playground. In summer, the hotel is an ideal starting point for hiking and mountain biking tours. Guest furthermore enjoy free admission to the Wasserwelt Wagrain, which is right next to the Hotel Alpina. The ski school, including a children’s area, ski slopes and ski lifts are a 2-minute walk away. A tennis court is right on the doorstep. Show full description