The Best Castle Hotels
near Saalbach Hinterglemm

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

Lovely property. Gorgeous surroundings. 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

Historic. Great views. Overlooking the town of Mittersill and the Hohe Tauern Mountains, the 4-star superior Hotel Schloss Mittersill is a medieval palace with a historic ambience. It is only a 5-minute drive from the Panoramabahn Cable Car and the Kitzbühel Alps Ski Area. All rooms at the Mittersill Schloss are individually decorated and offer mountain views. Hotel Schloss Mittersill offers free outdoor parking on-site and garage parking is available at a surcharge. They include free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, and a bathroom. Some rooms have a terrace or an infrared cabin. Furthermore this hotel features a helicopter landing site. Traditional Austrian cuisine and regional specialities are served in the restaurant. Half-board is available on request on site. Guests can unwind in a wellness area featuring different kinds of saunas, an infrared cabin, a heated outdoor pool with views of the Kitzbühel Alps, a fitness room and treatment rooms. A private sauna is available for guests on request. Schloss Mittersill is 2 km from the town centre and 3 km from the 18-hole Mittersill-Stuhlfelden Golf Course. The Zell am See Golf Course is 24 km away, while the Eichenheim Golf Course is 23 km from the property. Hohe Tauern National Park can be reached in a 5-minute drive. Show full description

Unique. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Schloss Matzen is a carefully renovated, 1000-year-old castle overlooking the Inn River. It offers a spa area in a historic tower, free WiFi, and free private parking. The spa area stretches over several levels in a castle tower dating from 1150. All rooms at the Schloss Matzen are individually furnished and feature satellite TV, a work desk, a safe, a bathroom and a hairdryer. It features a sauna, a Turkish steam bath, a modern fitness room, a relaxation room, and a wellness lounge. The hotel also features a restaurant serving Austrian and international cuisine. Show full description

Delightful property. Outstanding SPA facilities. Set amidst the Kitzbühel mountains, the Der Lärchenhof is a luxurious 5-star hotel in an idyllic location in Erpfendorf, only 16 km away from Kitzbühel. It includes a gourmet restaurant, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a 4.700 m² spa area. There is also a modern 300 m² fitness centre and the hotel features its own ski lift and ski school. Beauty and body treatments with exclusive products by St. Barth, Maria Galland, Environ and Alpienne are available. Vitality and health checks are also offered and the fitness offer includes Aqua-fit, Pilates, Qi Gong, and Nordic Walking. The newly-built sauna features an escalator, lifting guests to the panorama sauna garden with impressive views of the surrounding mountains. The rich breakfast buffet features an organic corner. In the evening you can enjoy a varied selection of delicious dishes, as well as Austrian specialities, a dessert buffet, and a salad buffet. Guests will find reserved parking spaces at the Steinplatte Ski Area, only 5 km away. Bike and mountain-bike tours as well as snowshoe hiking and winter hiking tours are offered. Available leisure options include romantic horse-drawn carriage rides, toboggan evenings, curling, guided cross-country ski tours, biathlon and much more. Child care is offered for children from 3 years. For tennis players, the Lärchenhof features a tennis academy with 5 clay courts and 3 indoor courts. For golf players, there is a 9-hole course and a 6-hole academy, while for equestrians, the Hanneshof riding stables are just next door. Biathlon tracks are featured on site. The city of Salzburg is 50 km away. Show full description

Nice style. Lovely interior design. Der Schlosswirt zu Anif - Biedermeierhotel und Restaurant is located directly next to the Wasserschloss castle in the heart of Anif, only a 10-minute drive from the Mozart Town of Salzburg. All rooms are individually furnished in Biedermeier style and guests find a spacious garden with some hideaway spaces. The restaurant serves breakfast with fresh bread and honey, smoked salmon and trout as well as homemade jam. Traditional Austrian dishes including venison and fish are served for lunch and dinner. Directly in front of the property starts a running track. Relax in the newly designed sauna & relaxation area! .  Show full description

Beach front location. Tennis court. Just a 5-minute walk from Lake Walchsee, the Seehof includes a spa area with indoor and outdoor pools. Inhouse there is also a horse riding school, 3 indoor tennis courts and 1 indoor beach volleyball court. All rooms have a balcony or terrace with lake or mountain views. Spa facilities include various saunas, an infrared cabin, a hot tub, and a fitness centre. A wide range of massage and body treatments is available. The spacious rooms at Hotel Seehof feature elegant wooden furniture, a seating area, cable TV, a minibar, and a bathroom with bathrobes. The restaurant serves Tyrolean and international cuisine. Guests can use a ski storage room with a ski boot dryer. The garden includes a children’s playground and deck chairs, and free private parking is available on site. Cross-country ski runs start right outside, and the centre of Walchsee village is a 10-minute walk away. The Zahmer Kaiser and Hochkössen Ski Areas can be reached in an 8-minute drive, with a ski bus stopping just outside. Walchsee Golf Course is 2 km away. Kufstein Train Station is a 20-minute drive away, with free transfers available on request. Show full description

Close to beach front. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. 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

Beautiful. Friendly staff. Popular among couples. This 5-star superior hotel enjoys a unique location on top of the Mönchsberg, a hill in the centre of Salzburg. It is surrounded by a large park and offers panoramic city views, an outdoor infinity pool, and an outdoor hot tub. Hotel Schloss Mönchstein is only a 7-minute walk away from the Old Town, which can be reached by car or on foot via a lift built into the mountain. Free on-site private parking and free WiFi is available as well. The exclusive rooms and suites are all individually and luxuriously furnished. They feature priceless antiques and marble bathrooms, as well as modern amenities such as air conditioning. Upon arrival, guests receive a welcome drink, a complementary fruit basket and a home made Guglhupf cake. The spa area features a steam bath and a sauna, as well as a wide range of massage, beauty and wellness treatments. Awarded 4 toques by Gault Millau and 1 Michelin star, the gourmet restaurant THE GLASS GARDEN serves traditional Austrian cuisine, international dishes and a wide selection of fine wines. For events, the hotel additionally offers the Mönchstein Saal, a festivity hall. Guests staying at the hotel will receive free tickets for this lift. E-refueling station available (for electro cars) .  Show full description

Elegant. Nice SPA. Surrounded by the scenic panorama of the Tyrolean Alps, A-ROSA Kitzbühel was built in the style of a Tyrolean castle. At the 3,000 m² spa area, you can enjoy a wide range of wellness and beauty treatments in an elegant ambience. The rooms of the A-ROSA elegantly combine modern design with a traditional ambience. All rooms offer flat-screen TVs and are at least 28 m² in size. In the spa area, there are 7 saunas, 21 treatment rooms, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a well-equipped gym, a hammam ( Turkish bath) and a rasul (traditional Arab bath). Personal trainers are also available. The spa area can be used from 15:00 on the day of arrival and until 11:00 on the day of departure. The resort's 2 restaurants offer a wide range of dishes, from varying themed buffets in the Streif restaurant to meat dishes in the Steakhouse Kaps, which overlooks the golf course. For families, the Rosinis club offers lots of fun for children between 3 and 12 years, as well as giving parents some time to relax on their own. A 9-hole golf course is located directly on the resort premises. There are 19 additional courses in the region. The surrounding mountains offer a variety of sports options, including hiking, mountain biking, climbing, paragliding, skiing and snowboarding. The Streif, arguably the most famous ski slope in the world, can be seen from A-ROSA Kitzbühel. Show full description

Stunning pool facilities. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a spa area with a sauna and a steam bath, Hotel Haflingerhof enjoys a quiet location in Wildschönau. A lounge with a fireplace and the cosy parlour invite to relax. It offers Alpine-style rooms with balcony and mountain views. A separate ski storage room with a boot dryer is available as well at the Haflingerhof. Half board includes typical Austrian specialities. A rich buffet breakfast is offered every morning. In the afternoon, coffee and cake is available at a surcharge. During summer you can swim in the outdoor pool, relax on the deck chairs in the garden and take part in horse riding tours. Barbecue evenings are organised once a week during summer. The centre of Wildschönau and the Schatzbergbahn Cable Car are 1.5 km away. The free ski bus stops right in front of the hotel and you can ski right down to the front door. Cross-country skiing tracks also pass right next to the hotel. Hotel guests receive the Wildschönau Card free of charge. This card comprises many benefits in winter and summer, such as admission to local museums, guided hikes, use of the cable cars, access to the public swimming pool in summer and much more. Show full description

Great value. In a quiet location at the foot of Kitzsteinhorn, just a 10-minute walk from the centre of Kaprun, Das Falkenstein features a large spa area, an indoor pool, and free WiFi. Free private parking is available. Spa facilities include a steam bath, sauna, and sun bed. A large, modern fitness room is available, and guests can enjoy massages and beauty treatments. The indoor pool has an integrated hot tub and a counter-current system. The spacious rooms all feature a balcony, traditional wooden furniture, cable TV, and a bathroom. Das Falkenstein serves an extensive breakfast buffet with fresh juices and fruits, homemade bread, and fresh organic eggs from the hotel's own chickens. In the evening, guests can enjoy a 4-course dinner that changes daily. The hotel also has a games room with a billiards table and darts. There are children’s videos and an outdoor playground for the younger guests. The bus to the Kitzsteinhorn Cable Car stops 100 metres from the hotel. Show full description

Beach front location. The Wöscherhof in Uderns is a 4-star superior hotel offering an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, saunas, a steam bath and an infrared room. All rooms have a balcony with views of the surrounding Zillertal and Kitzbühel Alps. Free WiFi is available. The rooms blend modern décor with rustic ambience. A seating area and flat-screen satellite TV are featured in all rooms. Large windows and wood-paneled walls are characteristic of the units. All have a private bathroom. The bar and restaurant serve international food and drink. A range of restaurants are a 5-minute walk away in the village centre. The Panorama Spa boasts 2 saunas, a steam bath, a plunge pool, a lounge with a fireplace and relaxation rooms. Massages and beauty treatments are available. The Wöscherhof’s fitness room has large windows and offers views of the surrounding countryside. The garden has a sun terrace and children’s playground. A games room and lounge area with a games console and LCD TV are also on the property. Ski and bicycle storage are possible. Parking is available free of charge. The ski bus stop 50 metres from the hotel provides connections to the Hochzillertal and Spieljoch Ski Areas, 3 km away. Ski passes can be bought on site. Lake Schlitterer is 5 km away. Shuttle service can be arranged upon request. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Romantikhotel Die Gersberg Alm offers modern rooms with balconies and panoramic views in a quiet location, only a 10-minute drive away from the centre of Salzburg. Wi-Fi access is free. This carefully renovated former inn dates from 1832. The restaurant serves traditional Austrian cuisine and has an outdoor dining area. The Gersberg Alm has an outdoor pool, a tennis court, and a spa area with sauna and steam bath. A children’s playground, hiking trails, and a natural ice rink (in winter) are right outside Romantikhotel Die Gersberg Alm. Parking is available free of charge. Show full description

Charming. Located on a sunny terrace overlooking Lake Wolfgang, Bachmanngut features an outdoor pool, a spa area, and a tennis centre with 3 indoor and 3 outdoor tennis courts. Free WiFi is available and the centre of Sankt Wolfgang is within 800 metres. All rooms at the Bachmanngut have a balcony, a minibar, a safe, and satellite TV. Bathrobes are provided in all rooms of the Bachmanngut. The Herbarium Spa includes and indoor pool with panoramic views, an outdoor pool, a sauna area, relaxation rooms, fitness facilities and a sunbathing lawn. Massages and beauty treatments are available as well. Tennis courses and tennis packages can be booked in advance. The Salzkammergut Golf Course is within 7 km and horseback riding is possible 1 km away. In summer, guests can enjoy a heated outdoor pool and a sunbathing lawn with panoramic mountain views. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. The 4-star superior Familienresort Ellmauhof in Hinterglemm offers a variety of activities for families with children in a quiet location with mountain views. Internet access and parking are available free of charge. The apartments have a balcony or a terrace. Complete baby equipment is available. For children various activities such as campfire and barbecue are offered. There is also a petting zoo and professional child care. An adventure playground, an indoor swimming pool with a slide and riding lessons on site are also featured. The Ellmauhof has a beach volleyball court, a football pitch, a badminton court, an aerobics and fitness centre, and a large spa area with massages and beauty treatments. Guests can enjoy fine wines from the property's own wine cellar in the restaurant or in the cosy winter garden. In winter Familienresort Ellmauhof - das echte All Inclusive is right next to the slope of the Saalbach-Hinterglemm ski area. In summer it is surrounded by meadows and fields. The surrounding area is ideal for hiking and mountain biking. In summer, you will receive a free Joker Card. Many excursion destinations in Saalbach, entrance fees, reductions on cable car fees and much more is included in this card. As of this year a number of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included in the price. Smaragd System - All inclusive for a noble time. Show full description

Beach front location. Great restaurant. In a quiet location on the outskirts of Kitzbühel, this 4-star superior hotel features a spa area with indoor and outdoor pools, a gourmet restaurant, and free WiFi. A daily free ski bus to the Hahnenkamm Cable Car is available. The spacious rooms at Sport-Wellnesshotel Bichlhof are allergy-free and feature a balcony, a flat-screen cable TV, a minibar, a seating area, and a bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, and a hairdryer. Spread over 1,200 m², the Bichlhof's light-flooded spa area includes various saunas, a herbal steam bath, an infrared cabin, and a large gym. A wide range of massage and beauty treatments is available. The indoor pool and the relaxation room offer panoramic views, and the outdoor pool is heated throughout the year. The restaurant serves Austrian and international gourmet cuisine, as well as a large selection of fine wines. Most products come from Tyrolean producers, and some are homemade. Breakfast is available every morning, while half-board can be additionally booked on site. A reduction on the children's half-board is offered. The 18-hole Eichenheim Golf Course is only short walk away and can be reached with the hotel’s private electric cars. There are also 2 tennis courts just a short walk away. Free parking is available at Sport-Wellnesshotel Bichlhof. Ski passes are sold at the reception and sledges can be borrowed free of charge. Free parking is available on site. An underground car park can be used on request and at an additional cost. Show full description

Romantic. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Only 5 km from Salzburg, Romantik Spa Hotel Elixhauser Wirt is a 4-star superior hotel in a quiet location in Elixhausen. It offers panoramic views over the surrounding countryside, an award-winning gourmet restaurant, and a large spa area. Free WiFi is available. Run by the same family since 1334, Romantik Spa Hotel Elixhauser Wirt is Austria’s oldest family-run hotel. The 1,500 m² spa area offers panoramic views and features an indoor pool with an open fireplace, a Finnish herbal sauna, a steam bath, an infrared cabin, and a relaxation area. There is a separate zone for ladies with a bio sauna and a steam bath. A daily programme of activities is offered, and individual personal training is possible. From May to September, Romantik Spa Hotel Elixhauser Wirt features an outdoor pool with a big sunbathing lawn. In historic rooms and in the garden, the award-winning restaurant serves regional specialities and products from the in-house butcher’s. Romantik Spa Hotel Elixhauser Wirt also has a bar with a fireplace. A parking garage is available free of charge, and a bus stop is right in front of the hotel. Guests can reach the city centre of Salzburg in 10 minutes. The Maria Plain pilgrimage church is 6 km away, and Lake Wallersee is 10 km away. Various other lakes are nearby. Show full description

Highly elegant. With panoramic views of the Wilder Kaiser Mountain, this 5-star superior hotel in Ellmau is right next to the ski slopes and the Hartkaiser Cable Car. The Kaiserhof offers two individual SPA areas, as well as 5 award-winning restaurants. Awarded 2 toques in the Gault Millau guide in 2023, the restaurants serve Austrian and international gourmet cuisine. Owner Günter Lampert was named Austria’s Chef of the Year in 2011. In fine weather, meals are also served on the panoramic terrace which overlooks the surrounding mountains. The 4 Lilien Relax GUIDE 2023 Kaiserhof’s modern, award-winning spa area features SPA area on 4 floors, a sauna, a steam bath, unlimited Mountain pool - rooftop, and unique Panoramic views high above Ellmau. Beauty treatments, Ayurveda treatments, and a range of massages are offered as well. During summer, guests can enjoy the on-site natural swimming pond. The spacious 52 new and renovated rooms and suites, including oversized panoramic windows, fine wooden floors, exclusive furnishings, spacious bathrooms, extensive balconies and terraces Bathrobes, slippers and high-quality toiletries are provided in the elegant bathrooms. The Kaiserhof sells ski passes on site and provides a ski storage room. The centre of Ellmau is 2 km away. Show full description

Cosy. Cosy rooms. Located in the Saalbach-Hinterglemm ski area, Gasthof Alpensport is 500 metres from the centre of Saalbach and the closest ski lifts. A ski bus stops directly on site and the closest outdoor pool is 100 metres away. Rooms at the Gasthof Alpensport have cable TV and a bathroom with a shower and toilet. Most rooms feature a balcony. The property has a sauna, bar, a kids play room and a ski and bicycle storage room with boot drying facilities. From late May to late October, the Joker Card is included in the rate. This card offers many free benefits and discounts, including free use of local cable cars and buses. A winter kart trail and mini-golf course are within 3 km, and the Zell am See golf course and Lake Zell are 20 km away. Show full description