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
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
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
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
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
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
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
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
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
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
We'll start in the Allgäu region, specifically at the Explorer Hotel Oberstdorf. After a short bus ride to the train station, the railway line leads past picturesque mountain scenery.
"Instead of traffic jams, we have plenty of time to chat, read, play cards, or work on our laptops." – Explorer Buddy Marina
Upon arrival in Farchant, the Explorer Hotel Garmisch is just a few minutes' walk from the train station. Welcomed by the "Gate of Sustainability," past the water bar and the "Pillars of Sustainability," the Explorer Hotels' "We Care" program (https://www.explorer-hotels.com/nachhaltig/) is visible on every step to the reception.
The journey is a major CO₂ factor. Leaving the car at home and traveling by public transport saves a lot of emissions. "We saved a whopping 50% CO₂ on our journey!" – Explorer Buddy Pauline
We reward you: With the Climate Rate you save 10% from the first night on your sustainable journey by train, bus or bike.
We reward you: With the Climate Rate you save 10% on your sustainable journey by train, bus or bike!
Did you know that another major CO₂ factor is actually food? That's why Pauline and Marina's sustainable journey of discovery continues the next morning at breakfast: bread rolls, eggs, muesli, cheese, and sausage come from regional producers.
Social sustainability is also a priority: In addition to snacks and daily specials at the bar, the Explorer Hotels deliberately forgo an in-house restaurant – thus strengthening the regional gastronomy.
And so, after a leisurely stroll through the nearby nature reserve, Pauline and Marina end the day at the local pizzeria.
After a restful night, Pauline and Marina continue their journey: "The 1.5-hour train ride to Innsbruck flies by when we chat with other passengers!"
As guests of the Explorer Hotel, Pauline and Marina can travel free of charge to the Stubai Valley from here.
About 40 minutes later, the two reach the small village of Neder in the Stubai Valley. "We get off in the Ausserrain district – this way we reach the Explorer Hotel after a lovely walk along the Ruetz River." – Explorer Buddy Marina
They are greeted – very typical of the region – by curious goats, a fantastic view of the valley and the Elfer, the Explorer Hotel Stubaital's local mountain, above which paragliders silently fly.
Tip: For hotel guests, the bus ride to the Stubai Valley is free on arrival and departure.
After a short break in the Stubai Valley, Pauline and Marina make their way back to Oberstdorf. Looking back at their route, they notice that other locations, such as the Explorer Hotel Montafon or the Explorer Hotel Neuschwanstein, are also not far from their stops.
"With just a few short train or bus rides, you can discover several Alpine regions." – Explorer Buddies Pauline and Marina
Perfect for more short trips to the mountains! And those who travel sustainably experience more on their exploration tour.
The Explorer Hotels are not only located in ideal locations for outdoor adventures – they are also excellently connected. Hop in, hop out, and explore – all without a car. Give it a try :)
Simply present your valid train ticket for the day of arrival upon check-in.
