Stubai Valley / NEW: now open
Open since November 15, 2024 • 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
Open since November 15, 2024 • 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
Kitzbühel
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
Ötztal
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
Zillertal
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike 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 bike 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
Neuschwanstein
At the Alpspitzbahn 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 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 and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Montafon
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Hinterstoder
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Oberstdorf
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Berchtesgaden
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
Experience the 2025 cattle drive in the Alps
When the cows, adorned with their livestock, descend into the valley, it's the highlight of the Alpine summer: the Almabtrieb (cattle drive). Music, tradition, regional delicacies, and a genuine festive atmosphere await you. The Explorer Hotels are your perfect base camp—from here, you're right in the heart of the action.
📍 Cattle drives near our hotels
🐄 Allgäu and Zugspitze region
| Region | Location | Date | Time |
| Oberstdorf | Schöllang Cattle Drive | September 12th | 9 a.m. | |||||
| Oberstdorf | Oberdorf Cattle Drive / Nordic Center | September 13th | 9 a.m. | |||||
| Oberstdorf | Obermaiselstein Cattle Drive | September 20th | 9 a.m. | |||||
| Nesselwang | Cattle Drive Day / Alpspitzbahn Valley Station | September 16th | 10 a.m. | |||||
| Nesselwang | Pfronten Cattle Drive | September 13th | from 9 a.m. | |||||
| Garmisch | Goat Drive / Dekan-Karl-Platz, Mittenwald | September 6th | from 9 a.m. | |||||
| Garmisch | Cattle Drive / Wallgau | September 13th | from 12:30 p.m. | Garmisch | Sheep Drive/ Mittenwald Town Center | September 13th | 12 noon | |
🐄 Tyrol & Vorarlberg
| Region | Location | Date | Time | |||||
| Kitzbühel | Cattle Drive Kirchdorf Gasteig / Hotel Gut Kramerhof | September 13th | 11 a.m. | |||||
| Kitzbühel | Cattle Drive Niederlehen, Fieberbrunn | September 13th | 1 p.m. | |||||
| Kitzbühel | Cattle Drive Kirchberg | September 20th | 10 a.m. | |||||
| Stubai Valley | Cattle Drive Telfes / Music Pavilion | September 13th | 12 p.m. | |||||
| Stubai Valley | Cattle Drive Fulpmes / Music Pavilion | September 20th | 11 a.m. | |||||
| Stubai Valley | Cattle Drive Milders | September 27th | approx. 12:30 p.m. | Ötztal | Cattle Drive Roppen/Bandstand | September 20th | 11 a.m. | |
| Ötztal | Sheep Digging Tarrenz/Bandstand | September 13th | 1 p.m. | |||||
| Ötztal | Cattle Drive Sölden / Zwieselstein | September 14th | 1 p.m. | |||||
| Zillertal | Cattle Drive Kohlerdorf, Fügen | September 13th | 10 a.m. | |||||
| Zillertal | Cattle Drive with Sheep & Horses Finkenberg / Dornau Festival Grounds | September 13th | 10 a.m. | |||||
🐄 Tyrol & Vorarlberg
I*Region*I*Location*I*Date*I*Time*I
IKitzbühelI Cattle Drives Kirchberg, Brixen, WestendorfI Mid to end of September 2025I 10 a.m.I
Stubai Valley (Neustift)
- Cattle Drive Neustift – September 21, 2025
Ötztal (Umhausen)
- Cattle Drive Umhausen – September 14, 2025
- Cattle Drive Sölden – September 21, 2025
Zillertal (Kaltenbach)
- Cattle Drive Fügen – September 13, 2025
- Cattle Drive Mayrhofen – September 20, 2025
IMontafon (Vorarlberg)I
- Cattle Drive Alpe Valschaviel Gaschurn – September 20 2025
Of dr Röfi – Entrance to the Valschavieltal
Approx. 10:30 a.m. Arrival of the cows - Sheep shearing in Garnera, Gaschurn
The best deals for you
Ski Deal
✔ 10% discount
✔ Limited bookings
✔ Arrival daily
✔ 3 nights or more
Thermal baths included!
✔ Only in Bad Kleinkirchheim
✔ Free daily spa entry
✔ from 1 night
Ski Week
✔ 6-day ski pass included
✔ Daily arrival
✔ Allgäu | Bad Kleinkirchheim
Explorer Week
✔ Stay 7 nights or more and save 15%.
✔ Arrival daily.
Ski Hit
✔ Ski pass included
✔ 2-6 days
✔ Allgäu | Montafon | Bad Kleinkirchheim
Happy Family Deal
✔ 1 child up to 17 years old free or up to 50% off an extra children's room
✔ Limited offer
Climate Rate
✔ 10% off
✔ from 1 night
✔ only when arriving by train/bike
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