Bayrischzell
Upper Bavarian postcard idyll • Sudelfeld outdoor paradise • Spitzingsee lake • Wendelstein landmark • Tatzelwurm waterfalls
Upper Bavarian postcard idyll • Sudelfeld outdoor paradise • Spitzingsee lake • Wendelstein landmark • Tatzelwurm waterfalls
Montafon
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300 km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly on Mountain Beach, 270 km of bike trails
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300 km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly on Mountain Beach, 270 km of bike trails
Ötztal
AREA 47 • 1,600 km hiking trails • 870 km MTB routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Bird of Prey Park • Stuibenfall waterfall
AREA 47 • 1,600 km hiking trails • 870 km MTB routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Bird of Prey Park • Stuibenfall waterfall
Stubai Valley / NEW: now open
Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Neuschwanstein
At the Alpspitzbahn cable car in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
At the Alpspitzbahn cable car in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
Garmisch
Great location in the Kuhflucht Nature & Recreation Park with views of the Zugspitze & Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm gorge • at the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Great location in the Kuhflucht Nature & Recreation Park with views of the Zugspitze & Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm gorge • at the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Kitzbühel
St. Johann Bike Park & Mountain Railway • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • hiking and climbing in the Wilder Kaiser mountains • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 kilometers of slopes
St. Johann Bike Park & Mountain Railway • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • hiking and climbing in the Wilder Kaiser mountains • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 kilometers of slopes
Zillertal
1,300 km of bike tours • Top biking destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
1,300 km of bike tours • Top biking destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
Bad Kleinkirchheim / Carinthia
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
Hinterstoder
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps to the village center • Activity Card included: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps to the village center • Activity Card included: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Oberstdorf
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes & bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski resort
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes & bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski resort
Berchtesgaden
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann mountain • Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest) • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor swimming pool only 200 m away • Jenner cable car
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann mountain • Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest) • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor swimming pool only 200 m away • Jenner cable car
Blog & News
The Explorer Hotels blog - insider tips and much more from the ski and hiking hotels
Here, we'd like to provide you with real insider knowledge from the Explorer Hotels. Hotel managers, guests, and partners blog about their time at the sports hotels and share their experiences in the Alpine regions.
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11. Nov.
Holiday voucher for Christmas: Give the gift of a year full of adventure!
31. Oct.
It's almost 12! News from Bayrischzell
23. Oct.
Your perfect winter week in Bayrischzell full of adventures and experiences
15. Oct.
Fellhorn exclusive - Your private cable car ride to the Fellhorn in November 2025
Adventure
05. Oct.
The best ski resorts in Austria
Adventure
24. Sep.
You can't miss these winter sports highlights!
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13. Aug.
Start of the winter season - All information about the ski openings
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31. Jul.
Our Corporate Carbon Footprint 2024 is here!
15. Jun.
How can I best prepare my bike for the biking season?
Adventure
03. Jun.
test page
26. May.
How can I best prepare for the hiking season?
18. May.
solstice fire
conference
10. May.
That was the Grünten relay race - the Explorer Hotels were there.
27. Apr.
How can I best prepare for the hiking season?
Adventure
18. Apr.
Summer holidays in Montafon - Excursion destinations and tips in Montafon
Adventure
02. Apr.
Tips for the Easter holidays
Adventure
01. Apr.
Skiing at sunrise – it doesn't get much more magical than that.
Bike Tuesday
24. Feb.
Trail running, road cycling, MTB or all together - we are at the start
17. Feb.
That's why skiing in spring is awesome!
15. Feb.
Skiing, tobogganing & more: Family activities in winter
22. Jan.
That was the Arlberg Giro 2025 - our sports buddy was there.
19. Jan.
Skiing, tobogganing & more: Family activities in winter
Adventure
08. Oct.
Why hiking in autumn is so beautiful!
02. Oct.
This was the Grüntenstafette - the Explorer Hotels were there
Explorer Buddies
30. Sep.
Car-free through the Alps: By train to the Explorer Hotels
01. Sep.
Almabtrieb and Viehscheid 2025 in the Explorer Hotels regions
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28. Aug.
Explorer Hotels SIGG drinking bottle
06. Aug.
That was the Arlberg Giro 2025 - our Sport Buddy was there
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05. May.
Europe's first certified passive house hotels
conference
07. Apr.
Outdoor activities for team building
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01. Apr.
Proven sustainable: We are climate-neutral in our operations
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01. Mar.
Ötztal: 3 reasons for a spring holiday!
conference
11. Feb.
5 advantages of a conference in a conference hotel
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10. Feb.
Here you walk on old fishing nets and PET bottles!
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02. Feb.
The Alps are so important for our drinking water!
Adventure
24. Jan.
Your perfect winter week in Hinterstoder in Upper Austria
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17. Jan.
5 tips for your winter holiday in the Zillertal
Adventure
14. Jan.
This is how you can plan your winter weekend in Oberstdorf in the Allgäu!
Adventure
09. Jan.
6 reasons to start ski touring
09. Jan.
Regionality
Adventure
02. Dec.
The best ski resorts in the Alps
Adventure
01. Nov.
Start of the ski season in Montafon
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01. Nov.
Four Hills Tournament
27. Oct.
Your winter experience on the Jennerbahn
Bike Tuesday
17. Oct.
Autumn + Gravelbike = 6 reasons why we love it
Explorer Buddies
10. Oct.
New Year's Eve dinner at the Explorer Hotel - in which region are you celebrating?
09. Oct.
New pump track in Farchant opens on October 5th
Adventure
17. Sep.
5 tips for your autumn holiday in the Zillertal
Bike Tuesday
16. Sep.
Which bike is right for me?
Adventure
11. Sep.
3 tips for your hiking holiday in autumn in Hinterstoder
09. Sep.
The legendary dumpling festival in St. Johann
Adventure
08. Sep.
Autumn holiday in Montafon
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03. Sep.
Experience the Bike Republic Sölden
conference
27. Aug.
Your conference including the Carinthia Card!
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12. Aug.
Your perfect holiday week in the Ostallgäu!
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07. Aug.
The Kärnten Card free for your holiday in Bad Kleinkirchheim
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05. Aug.
Holiday without a car in the Stubai Valley
Adventure
30. Jul.
Top 10 highlights in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Adventure
26. Jul.
These are the family summer highlights in the Alps!
Bike Tuesday
16. Jul.
This is what the Mountain Bike World Championships in Aalen were like!
16. Jul.
Allgäu Water Park
Welcome to AlpspitzSPLASH
Welcome to AlpspitzSPLASH
21. Jun.
News from the Explorer Sporting Team
Adventure
18. Jun.
Your sports hotels in Tyrol
conference
11. Jun.
The best team events for the summer
Bike Tuesday
20. May.
We asked the pros: How to properly prepare for your first cycling race!
Adventure
26. Apr.
A week in Montafon with the Freizeit-WildPass
Adventure
26. Apr.
Book 7 nights & receive a 6-day Zillertal Activcard
Adventure
24. Apr.
This is what your short break in the Kitzbühel Alps in Tyrol looks like!
Adventure
22. Apr.
GaPa Trail - Sports event for hikers & trail runners
Adventure
19. Apr.
The most beautiful outdoor activities for families in the Ostallgäu
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18. Apr.
What is Earth Day 2024? And why is Earth Day so important?
Adventure
19. Mar.
The 10 best gravel bike tours
Adventure
14. Mar.
Spring activities in the Alps
Explorer Buddies
06. Mar.
The Explorer Hotels Team
Adventure
05. Mar.
Did you know? Facts about the Ötztal Cycle Marathon
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05. Mar.
Earth Hour 2025: Want to participate? Here's how!
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09. Feb.
Proper ventilation in a passive house
green
28. Jan.
Sustainability 101
conference
25. Jan.
The team spirit is booming in Oberstdorf
24. Jan.
The Explorer cross-country ski camp in Ötztal entered the next round!
Adventure
19. Jan.
On the toboggan run, ready, go!
Adventure
17. Jan.
5 things you should try this winter
Adventure
11. Jan.
F stands for carnival holidays & family time
Adventure
10. Jan.
5 tips for your winter holiday in the Kitzbühel Alps
Adventure
09. Jan.
Stress-free ski touring in the Dynafit Ski Touring Park
Adventure
08. Jan.
Do you know the legendary Hahnenkamm race in Kitzbühel?
Adventure
08. Jan.
This is what your ultimate winter weekend in Nesselwang could look like!
Adventure
05. Jan.
Your perfect winter week in Nesselwang!
Adventure
04. Jan.
Your perfect winter holiday in Garmisch
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03. Jan.
Sustainability and sportswear – does it really work?
Adventure
28. Dec.
Winter holiday in Oberstdorf - THE perfect winter week
21. Dec.
A weekend at the Explorer cross-country ski camp for beginners
Adventure
20. Dec.
It doesn't always have to be Sölden
green
07. Dec.
New Year's Eve without fireworks - but why?
04. Dec.
Material care - Ski edition
30. Nov.
So what exactly is backcountry skiing? Ski touring or cross-country skiing?
conference
29. Nov.
6 tips to get through the pre-Christmas period stress-free
Adventure
27. Nov.
Get into skiing fever with the Snow Card Tirol
23. Nov.
Floodlit skiing at the Alpspitze – things really get going in the evening!
Bike Tuesday
20. Nov.
Tips and tricks for your winter training on the roller
Adventure
16. Nov.
Spend the holidays on the slopes! 😎
Adventure
15. Nov.
8 top tips for winter holidays in Berchtesgaden
Adventure
10. Nov.
Get your skis ready for the slopes!
07. Nov.
Why cross-country skiing - here you will find various reasons why you should start cross-country skiing this winter!
Bike Tuesday
16. Oct.
This is how bikepacking works
Adventure
02. Oct.
Newsletter Explorer Hotels
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29. Sep.
New mountain bike trail in Hinterstoder
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27. Sep.
Holiday without a car in the Kitzbühel Alps
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25. Sep.
Car-free holiday in the Ötztal
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22. Sep.
Holiday without a car in the Zillertal
Bike Tuesday
19. Sep.
The most beautiful bike tours in autumn
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18. Sep.
What are CleanUp Days?
Bike Tuesday
17. Sep.
Renn's road bike trip from Explorer Hotel to Explorer Hotel in the Alps
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15. Sep.
This is how you spend a sustainable holiday in Montafon
Adventure
15. Sep.
Hiking in autumn - what you should pay attention to
conference
13. Sep.
Sustainable Christmas party: Upcycling in the Wichtelwerkstatt
Bike Tuesday
05. Sep.
Throwback to the Ladies Bike Camp
Bike Tuesday
22. Aug.
XCO, XCM, XCC - what exactly is that?
Adventure
10. Aug.
Summer holidays in the Allgäu - Tips for your family holiday in Oberstdorf
Adventure
31. Jul.
Holiday tip for families - Lama Trekking in Nesselwang
Adventure
28. Jul.
Benefits of the Farchanter Guest Card
Bike Tuesday
25. Jul.
World Cup Aalen 2023
Bike Tuesday
25. Jul.
New jerseys for TSV Farchant Mountainbike
Adventure
19. Jul.
This is the perfect summer week for you in Hinterstoder!
Adventure
16. Jun.
Swimming lakes in Nesselwang near the Explorer Hotel Neuschwanstein
Adventure
02. Jun.
Transexplorer: by gravel bike to the Explorer Hotels
Adventure
31. May.
The most beautiful bike tours in Bavaria!
Adventure
31. May.
The most beautiful bathing lakes around Bad Kleinkirchheim
Adventure
26. May.
CYCLING MARATHON Tannheimer Valley
Adventure
24. May.
Montafon Mountain Bike Marathon
conference
24. May.
A team event for nature! 🌱
conference
17. May.
8 tips to make your office more environmentally friendly!
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08. May.
On foot, by bike or by train: Holiday in Berchtesgaden
Adventure
05. May.
The Alpe Adria Trail: The sea is the destination!
Adventure
19. Apr.
Looking for a Mother's Day gift?
Adventure
06. Apr.
The WMTRC in Tyrol – mountain running and trail running combined!
Adventure
05. Apr.
Tips for your Easter holidays in Bad Kleinkirchheim
Adventure
03. Apr.
Easter holidays in Hinterstoder
conference
29. Mar.
Meetings in Berchtesgaden in spring!
conference
22. Mar.
Why a conference in spring is a good idea!
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17. Mar.
Holiday without a car in Hinterstoder
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16. Mar.
Holiday without a car in Bad Kleinkirchheim
Adventure
15. Mar.
Berchtesgaden in winter - tips for the weekend
Adventure
10. Mar.
The best spring mountain bike tours!
Bike Tuesday
07. Feb.
MTB Racingteam signs World Champion Perrin-Ganier
Adventure
06. Feb.
The best e-bike tours in the Kitzbühel Alps
06. Feb.
Go steep at Streif Vertical Up!
Adventure
03. Feb.
Explorer Hotels App
30. Jan.
King Ludwig Run
Adventure
26. Jan.
The Shred Kids Snowboard Festival 2023 in Nesselwang was so cool!
Adventure
26. Jan.
Natural toboggan runs in Bad Kleinkirchheim
Bike Tuesday
25. Jan.
5 tips: How do I properly care for my bike?
Adventure
24. Jan.
This was the Explorer cross-country ski camp in Ötztal
Adventure
23. Jan.
Nockberge Trail
20. Jan.
WOW - 5 exciting facts about Neuschwanstein Castle that everyone should know!
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16. Jan.
This is how an electric car works, the important facts at a glance 😎
13. Jan.
Picturesque lakes in Berchtesgaden: Hintersee & Königssee
Adventure
12. Jan.
The best Valentine's Day gift ideas for your partner
Adventure
22. Dec.
Explorer TV - YouTube videos with inspiration, expert knowledge and much more.
conference
21. Dec.
6 tips for a successful conference
Adventure
16. Dec.
The Jennerstier - THE ski touring event in February
Explorer Buddies
14. Dec.
Review 2022
Adventure
12. Dec.
The perfect Christmas gift: give the gift of vacation!
Adventure
05. Dec.
Book your room for the Snowboard Festival in Nesselwang
Explorer Buddies
05. Dec.
Time to celebrate
Adventure
01. Dec.
Ice bathing on vacation?
Adventure
30. Nov.
Who is Franz Klammer?
Adventure
25. Nov.
Find the perfect ski equipment!
Adventure
22. Nov.
Your benefits with the Ötztal Guest Card!
Adventure
18. Nov.
Explorer Hotels Advent Calendar Giveaway ❄️
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18. Nov.
Tips for your sustainable winter holiday in the mountains!
Adventure
17. Nov.
Dynamic ski pass prices in Montafon
Adventure
01. Nov.
The top winter activities for non-skiers
green
31. Oct.
Experience nature: sustainably and consciously
Adventure
24. Oct.
Salzburg Christmas Market
Adventure
20. Oct.
Wild, Wilder, Wilder Kaiser
Adventure
19. Oct.
Poachers' Trail Pyhrn Priel
conference
17. Oct.
This is how sustainable meetings work!
Bike Tuesday
03. Oct.
5 mountain biking tips: How to improve your riding technique
green
29. Sep.
Your job on the mountain - your plan for your professional life
Adventure
23. Sep.
The Hochzillertal Bike Park
Adventure
21. Sep.
5 things you should know about trail running
Adventure
20. Sep.
Who said paradise has to be tropical?
Bike Tuesday
20. Sep.
Cycling tour through the Explorer Hotels in Germany and Austria
Adventure
16. Sep.
The sunken VW Beetle in Königssee
Adventure
16. Sep.
Thermal spa in Bad Kleinkirchheim: It's time to relax!
Adventure
05. Sep.
Water sports around Bad Kleinkirchheim
Adventure
02. Sep.
Your perfect winter week in Ötztal
Adventure
02. Sep.
Your perfect winter week in the Zillertal
Adventure
29. Aug.
Alpspitze near Nesselwang - Your holiday highlight in the Ostallgäu directly at the Alpspitzbahn
Explorer Buddies
24. Aug.
A hotel manager spills the beans!
green
08. Aug.
This is how regional sustainability works ;)
Adventure
01. Aug.
Carinthian Lake Loop
Adventure
25. Jul.
Your summer week full of highlights in Oberstdorf
Adventure
18. Jul.
Your perfect summer week in Hinterstoder
Adventure
01. Jul.
Great thing, this St. Johann guest card!
03. Jun.
This series with Moritz Bleibtreu was filmed in...
Adventure
24. May.
Your perfect holiday week in the Zillertal
Adventure
06. May.
Summer week in Ötztal
Adventure
05. May.
7-day summer holiday in Bad Kleinkirchheim
Adventure
01. Apr.
Your perfect summer week in Kitzbühel
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25. Mar.
“Plogging” – Are you familiar with this sports trend?
Adventure
28. Feb.
Your perfect winter holiday in the Kitzbühel Alps
Adventure
28. Feb.
7 Things to Do in Montafon
Adventure
08. Sep.
Smile instead of panting -
The big E-Bike Check
The big E-Bike Check
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03. Mar.
Zero Waste in the Explorer Hotels
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03. Feb.
Winter hike Alpsee
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Pyhrn-Priel AktivCard – Free guest card for your holiday!
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Free for your holiday: Sonnenschein Card Bad Kleinkirchheim
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Your perfect winter holiday in Bad Kleinkirchheim
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Your perfect summer week in Berchtesgaden
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Discover Berchtesgaden with children
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Summer fun for the whole family: TOP 10 destinations for trips with children
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Overnight stay at Lake Constance Königssee cycle path from €59.80 per person
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6 cross-country skiing tips for beginners on winter holidays
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Ski touring for a good cause
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Holiday without a car in Nesselwang
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Holiday without a car in Garmisch
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Holiday without a car in Oberstdorf
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Pyhrn-Priel Accommodation
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Hotel Neuschwanstein
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Sustainable cycling
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Your perfect summer week in the Stubai Valley
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Your perfect winter week in the Stubai Valley
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Ladies Freeride Camp in Stubai
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Energy & Circular Economy: With a vision for a sustainable future
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Why not a restaurant?
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Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Castle are now UNESCO World Heritage Sites!
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Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Castle are UNESCO World Heritage Sites!
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