Upper Bavarian postcard idyll • Sudelfeld outdoor paradise • Spitzingsee lake • Wendelstein landmark • Tatzelwurm waterfalls
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
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
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
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
There's no question: Ski tourism faces major challenges due to climate change. You've surely experienced the increasing rarity of snowy winters yourself.
Smaller ski resort operators in low mountain ranges are particularly hard hit, but even higher-altitude ski resorts increasingly have to resort to snow cannons, especially at the beginning of the season and in spring.
It's also clear that a lot of water and energy are consumed for snowmaking on the slopes and operating the ski lifts.
But:
Winter tourism accounts for only *0.9% of Austria's total energy consumption (Source: Austria Tourism)
The *social sustainability should also not be underestimated, as winter tourism in Austria creates approximately 280,000 jobs.
Arrival instead of departure:
...that 80% of CO2 emissions in winter sports don't actually occur directly in the ski resort, but rather through travel to and from the resort?
At Explorer Hotels, you'll enjoy a particularly low-emission ski vacation thanks to our passive house construction.
We also prioritize local delicacies at our breakfast buffet, a circular economy approach, clean energy, and responsible resource management.
Wildlife rest areas are retreats for animals so they can feed and live undisturbed. Around feeding areas, the protected area is usually 300 meters, but this can vary depending on the region.
Dos ✅
Simply present your valid train ticket for the day of arrival upon check-in.
Explorer Hotels encourages green travel!
With the Climate Rate, you not only save CO2 on your train journey, but also real money from the very first night!
Many regions offer a great public transport network, and the ski bus usually stops right in front of the hotel—or the ski area is just a short walk away!
Often, public transport is included in the guest card.
Many regions offer a great public transport network, and the ski bus usually stops right in front of the hotel—or the ski area is just a short walk away!
Often, public transport is included in the guest card.
"Water is our liquid gold, every drop counts for us!"
