The 5 best nature hotels in Austria

NATURE is a top priority here

Experiencing nature up close is the order of the day at the following hotels. The most beautiful nature hotels in Austria perfectly combine sustainability, flora and luxury. Surrounded by greenery and unparalleled landscapes, they form a contrast to urban city hotels. A journey of the senses is guaranteed in these accommodations. Leave your stressful everyday life behind for a few precious moments and read the most important facts about our favorites and the winners of the Connoisseur Circle rating in the nature hotel category here.


Organic and wellness resort Stanglwirt

Experience Tyrolean hospitality: Against the imposing backdrop of the Wilder Kaiser, the Stanglwirt organic and wellness resort is the perfect place for a well-earned escape from everyday life. "Organic" is a top priority at the Stanglwirt. A large proportion of the meat and dairy products for the hotel are produced on the 100-hectare farm, while the Stanglwirt's mountain cheese is matured on its own alpine pasture. The energy supply is also sustainable. The five-star hotel relies on natural mountain water heated by geothermal energy and the sun from its own springs in the Wilder Kaiser region for its wellness worlds.


Naturhotel Waldklause

Welcome to the Naturhotel Waldklause: Step into a world where nature takes center stage and where great importance is attached to the harmony of body, mind and soul. The natural building material wood has been used to create a soothing, healthy indoor climate - as one of the most beautiful ecological hotels, the hotel rightly deserves the name Naturhotel. Head chef Christian Haller conjures up the finest dishes using wholesome and fresh Tyrolean produce - the "innovative" cuisine is wellness for the senses. The principle of innovative nutrition is based on nourishing and detoxifying the body at the same time. Fresh herbs, fruit, vegetables and regional organic products play a key role here.


Höflehner Nature and Wellness Hotel

Experience Styria from its most beautiful side. You can experience the closeness to nature in all areas of the Höflehner Nature and Wellness Hotel. Special emphasis is placed on natural materials such as local stone pine and natural stone in combination with modern elements. Culinary delights are not neglected here either. In a refined yet cozy ambience, the great pleasures are celebrated. The special feature here is the combination of regional, seasonal products and selected ingredients.


Forsthofgut Naturhotel

Pure nature wherever you look: The Forsthofgut nature hotel impresses with a 30,000 m² garden
gardens including an organic swimming lake in the middle of the majestic Leoganger Steinberge mountains. Europe's first waldSPA at the Naturhotel Forsthofgut is a place of tranquillity that pays tribute to the rich natural treasures of Salzburger Land. The ForsthofgutKITCHEN offers a completely revamped food concept, which is divided into three pleasure lines: "Alpine", "Local" and "Vegan". The focus here is on responsible enjoyment.


Almwellness Hotel Pierer Superior

Sustainability is a central theme for the hotel. Both socially, economically and ecologically. Conserving natural resources and the environment is a topic close to the Pierer family's heart. The materials used are largely of natural origin: Rauris natural stone, Turin gneiss, black granite, old spruce wood, larch and oak adorn the various areas of the 4-star superior hotel.

You can find even more great hotels for your next vacation in our rating of the best hotels in Austria. Would you prefer a hotel right in the city or a wellness hotel? You can find the best of the best in Austria sorted by category HERE.