Design rooms
Modern designer rooms with plenty of storage space, a safe, a bench in the panoramic window, and a comfortable double bed.
Your sporty base camps in the Alps from €69.80 per person.
Active holidays in spring: hiking or skiing in the mountains
Enjoying the slopes on the mountain in the sunshine or taking the first bike tour in the valley – we love spring! And the best part: everywhere is quiet and the prices are low!
Enjoying the slopes in the sunshine or the first bike tour of the season – we love spring!
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Active holidays in the mountains - just the way you like them
In spring, the mountains reveal their full diversity. While snow still lingers on the peaks, the first hiking and biking tours are already underway in the valley below. This is precisely what makes the shoulder season so special.
Skiing, hiking or cycling? You decide!
Sunny skiing and firn snow
Spring is the best time for skiing enthusiasts. Look forward to soft, spring-like snow, relaxed runs, and less crowds.
Thanks to the high altitude of many ski resorts, skiing is possible well into spring in the following Explorer regions: Stubai Valley, Kitzbühel, Ötztal Valley, Oberstdorf, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Montafon Valley, Hinterstoder, and Zillertal Valley.
Hiking holiday in spring
While there's still snow up high, many trails in the valley and on sunny slopes are already snow-free from March onwards. Panoramic trails or the first few meters of elevation gain between 600 and 1,500 meters offer ideal conditions for the start of the season.
It's best to stay flexible and start the season in a relaxed way before spring slowly makes its way up the mountains.
Start of the bike season
With the spring sunshine, the trails dry out and the biking season kicks off with pleasantly mild temperatures. No heat stress, just perfect conditions for leisurely rides or challenging climbs.
From relaxed valley trails to scenic mountain tours – spring brings a fresh burst of energy to two wheels.
Climbing, water sports and paragliding
Climbing areas near the valley floor and sunny via ferratas offer the first routes of the season, while lakes and rivers are already ready for kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, or rafting.
And for paragliders, the rising temperatures are bringing the first thermal updrafts of the season.
7x in Austria and 4x in Germany
Whether it's sun skiing in the morning, a panoramic hike in the afternoon, or your first bike ride – whatever the activity, the Explorer Hotels are there for you.
Longing for a holiday? Experience spring in the mountains.
Choose between 11 top Alpine regions!
Whether you're a passionate road cyclist, hiker, climber, trail runner, family person, or adventure lover: the Alps are your playground for outdoor adventures.
The Explorer Hotels are the ideal base camps for these adventures. Located in 11 exciting Alpine regions in Austria and Germany – 7 in Austria and 4 in Germany – these sustainable design hotels offer a relaxed atmosphere and a green alternative for your active vacation.
Spring at the Explorer Hotel
In the morning, fuel up for the day with a vitalizing breakfast buffet featuring regional specialties, before spontaneously planning your tour at the Explorer Wall.
After an action-packed day on the mountain or in the valley, you can get your skis or bikes ready at the workbench, give them a spring cleaning at the washing station, and store them safely in the basement or in the sports lockers.
For the perfect evening, relax in the Sports Spa and enjoy drinks at the Explorer Bar, before drifting off to sleep in your stylishly designed room, dreaming of your next adventure.
Always included in your Explorer Hotel holiday:
Perfectly geared towards athletes, the 11 sustainable Explorer Hotels offer everything you need for an active holiday in the mountains – starting from just €59.80 per person.
Breakfast buffet
Choose from 70 fresh, high-quality, and predominantly regional products. The highlight is the do-it-yourself egg frying station.
Sports Spa
With Finnish sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, relaxation room and fitness area with strength and cardio equipment.
Bike and Ski Area
You will find lockable sports lockers, a workbench, a washing area, as well as tour suggestions and tips for ski courses, and much more.
E-charging stations (for a fee)
There are four public charging stations in the underground car park. Each parking space costs €8.80.
Free Wi-Fi
Explorer guests can surf the internet for free via Wi-Fi throughout their stay.
Click here to get to know the regions!
BayrischzellBayrischzell
Tegernsee, Schliersee, Wendelstein, Sudelfeld - located at the foot of the Seeberg!
StubaitalStubai Valley / NEW: now open
Stubai Glacier: Skiing from October to May, 109 three-thousand-meter peaks, 9 mountain lakes, Stubai High Trail
MontafonMontafon
Bielerhöhe, Piz Buin, Silvretta, Silvretta High Alpine Road, right next to the Mountain Beach
KitzbuehelKitzbühel
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann, 20 min to Kitzbühel, Wilder Kaiser, SuperSki Card with 2,750 km
ÖtztalÖtztal
1,600 km of marked hiking trails, Bike Republic Sölden, AUDI FIS Ski World Cup, Action Highlight Area 47
ZillertalZillertal
1,200 km of biking, hiking & climbing, 179 lifts, 508 km of slopes, ski area 600 m, Zillertal Arena 10 min
Bad KleinkirchheimBad Kleinkirchheim / Carinthia
at the hotel: St. Kathrein thermal baths, Roman baths 3 min, swimming lakes, Sonnenscheincard always included
NeuschwansteinNeuschwanstein
At the Alpspitzbahn with summer tobogganing, children's ski slopes & night skiing, royal castles 20 min
GarmischGarmisch
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park, views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze, and a heated outdoor pool
HinterstoderHinterstoder
Near the Schiederweiher, hikes & via ferratas at all altitudes, adventure mountain Wurbauerkogel
OberstdorfOberstdorf
Southernmost town, mountain & bike at 3 altitudes, 200 km of hiking trails, largest and highest ski area
BerchtesgadenBerchtesgaden
Close to Königssee, National Park, Watzmann, Kehlsteinhaus, salt mine, outdoor pool and Jennerbahn
Now all you need is the right offer for your vacation!
No matter how many nights, whether you are a biker or a hiker – you will find what you are looking for in the 11 Explorer Hotels in Austria and Germany.
Hike Deal
✔ Including cable car ticket
✔ Reduced rate
✔ for stays of 3 nights or more
Active Deal
✔ 10% bonus
✔ for stays of 3 or more nights
✔ bookable in spring, summer, and fall
Thermal baths included!
✔ Only in Bad Kleinkirchheim
✔ Free daily spa entry
✔ from 1 night
Explorer Week
✔ Stay 7 nights or more and save 15%.
✔ Arrival daily.
Happy Family Deal
✔ 1 child up to 17 years old free or up to 50% off an extra children's room
✔ Limited offer
Special Rate
✔ No deposit
✔ from 1 day
✔ 80% cancellation fee except for re-letting
Flexible Rate
✔ No deposit required
✔ Only a 10% fee for rebooking/cancellation up to 3 days before arrival
Climate Rate
✔ 10% off
✔ from 1 night
✔ only when arriving by train/bike
Enter the period, select the region and book!
Look forward to your summer vacation!
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