Der Herzog der Württembergischen Forstverwaltung verwandelte im Jahr 2000 das alte Wirtschaftsgebäude in eine gemütliche Raststätte. Lass Dich verwöhnen von traditionellen Köstlichkeiten in rustikaler Atmosphäre!
Vom Explorer Hotel aus erreichst Du mit dem Bike in 15 min. das Restaurant.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Spend the Easter holidays with your family in Hinterstoder
Spring-like Easter holiday with the family in Hinterstoder
Are you looking for a wonderful Easter holiday with your family in the Phyrn-Priel region in Hinterstoder? Here you can enjoy great activities together and explore the beautiful area, whatever the weather!
Fancy an eventful Easter holiday with the family?
In the Phyrn-Priel region in Hinterstoder, we'll show you various excursion destinations and sights you absolutely must experience with your family! Stay tuned for insider tips from the region, and nothing will stand in the way of an unforgettable Easter holiday!
The top destinations in Hinterstoder at Easter
#1 Schiederweiher
One of the most beautiful excursion destinations in Austria - the Schiederweiher.
It impresses with its turquoise and clear water and its view of the Spitzmauer (2,446 m) and the large Priel (2,515 m).
Perfect for an Easter outing with small children!
- You can reach the Schiederweiher by bike from the Explorer Hotel Hinterstoder in 11 minutes and a distance of 3.1 km.
#2 The Cumberland Wildlife Park Grünau
A definite highlight is the Cumberland Wildlife Park in Grünau.
The wildlife park covers 60 hectares and is home to wild animals such as chamois, lynx, and ibex, set in beautiful natural surroundings in the Salzkammergut region of Upper Austria. You can hike with your family on easy, well-paved trails in the Totes Gebirge and marvel at the diverse wildlife!
- By car, you can reach the destination in 54 minutes (39 km) from the Explorer Hotel.
#3 The Tauplitz
There are numerous hiking trails for families to discover on Europe's highest lake plateau.
The 12 km route with an elevation gain of 334 meters is recommended for a moderate hike near Bad Mitterndorf in Styria!
This hiking trail is also perfect for birdwatching and trekking!
- From the Explorer Hotel, it's a 56-minute drive to Tauplitz.
#4 Hochwurzen summit cable car
During the gondola ride, you can enjoy the wonderful view of the Dachstein Mountains. Once at the top, you can start a great family hike with views of the Schladminger Tauern and Dachstein.
Especially recommended for children:
The adventurous descent into the valley on a mountain go-kart! Family fun is guaranteed!
- The summit cable car is a 1 hour 52 minute drive from the Explorer Hotel.
And if the weather doesn't cooperate...
#5 Alpineum Hinterstoder
The Alpineum exhibition center, located next to the Hinterstoder municipal office, has been open since 1998. It presents the history of lumberjacks, the origins of climbing and mountaineering, the development of skiing, and tourism on five exhibition floors.
It's only a 10-minute walk from the Explorer Hotel ;)
#6 Alpine Museum "Between Heaven and Earth"
At the Alpine Museum "Between Heaven and Earth - Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner and the World of the 8000m Peaks", you'll learn everything about extreme mountaineering to the 8000m peaks. In 400 square meters, you'll learn all about the story of Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner, who has already climbed 14 8000m peaks! It's just a 10-minute walk from the Explorer Hotel.
#7 Shopping tour in Liezen
Fancy a little shopping trip to Liezen?
There are numerous shops, drugstores, and boutiques here. There's also a shopping center with 50 shops & bistros.
Have fun!
It's a 37-minute drive from the Explorer Hotel to Liezen's town center.
#8 Plus-City in Pasching near Linz
With 70,000 square meters, Plus-City in Pasching is one of the top 4 shopping centers in Austria.
With over 220 stores and 48 restaurants, a shopping spree here is definitely worth it!
There's a large children's area and plenty of covered parking for the kids.
Hungry? Here's an overview of the best restaurants nearby
Polsterlstüberl
Restaurant Stoda
Freu Dich auf abwechslungsreiche Spezialitäten im purem Holzambiente! Gemütlichkeit hat einen Namen: Restaurant Stoda.
Hier könnt Ihr durchgehend warme Küche erwarten!
Das Restaurant befindet sich in direkter Nähe zum Explorer Hotel ;)
Löger Hütte
Kehr ein in die gemütliche Hütte mit Wintergarten und lass Dir gut bürgerliche Spezialitäten schmecken! Bei schönem Wetter kannst Du die großzügige Sonnenterrasse am Hutterer Höss voll ausnutzen!
In 1 h 13 min. auf 8,1 km kommt Ihr mit dem Bike vom Explorer Hotel aus zum Ziel.
Bosruckhütte
Auf der Alm auf 1.036 m Höhe erwartet Dich gut bürgerliche Hütte. Ein beliebtes Restaurant im Sommer & Winter in der Phyrn-Priel Region.
Ab dem Parkplatz läufst Du nur 10 min. entlang des Baches.
Vom Explorer Hotel aus fährst Du in 2 h 14 min. mit dem Bike zum Restaurant.
Choose the deal that suits you best!
Explorer Week Zillertal
✔ 7 nights with a 15% discount
✔ including the Zillertal Activcard
Only bookable between May 28th and October 26th, 2025
- 7 nights in a trendy designer room
- Includes Zillertal Activcard: one daily ascent and descent, free entry to 6 outdoor pools, free use of many public transport options, and other discounts
- Delicious breakfast buffet
- Sports Spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, fitness area, and relaxation room
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Explorer Bike Area: Bike washing area and workbench for priming your sports equipment
Active Deal
✔ 10% bonus
✔ for stays of 3 or more nights
✔ bookable in spring, summer, and fall
limited offer
- 3-6 nights in a trendy designer room
- Free cable car rides with the Pyhrn-Priel Card (weekends until October)
- Vital breakfast buffet with over 70 items
- Use of the Sport Spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, fitness room, and relaxation area
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Explorer Bike/Ski Area: Explorer Wall for planning your day & workbench for getting your equipment in shape
- The Pyhrn-Priel Active Card with free services such as cable car rides, swimming pools, guided hikes, and museums is included from May 1st to November 2nd, 2025.
Explorer Week
✔ Stay 7 nights or more and save 15%.
✔ Arrival daily.
Arrival daily
- 7 nights in a trendy designer room
- Delicious breakfast buffet
- Free Pyhrn-Priel Card from May to October
- Sports Spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, fitness area, and relaxation room
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Explorer Bike and Ski Area: Bike washing area and workbench for getting your sports equipment in shape
Hike Deal
✔ Including cable car ticket
✔ Reduced rate
✔ for stays of 3 nights or more
Mountains are calling!
- 3-6 nights in a trendy designer room
- Vital breakfast buffet with over 70 items
- Use of the Sport Spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, fitness room, and relaxation area
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Explorer Bike and Ski Area: washing area and workbench for getting your sports equipment ready
- The Pyhrn-Priel Active Card with free services such as cable car rides, swimming pools, guided hikes, and museums is included from May 1st to November 2nd, 2025
Thermal spa deal
✔ Only in Bad Kleinkirchheim
✔ Free daily spa entry
✔ from 1 night
Included services:
- Overnight stay in a modern designer room
- Vital breakfast buffet
- Free use of the Sport Spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, relaxation area, and fitness room
- Free Wi-Fi
- One day admission per person per night to the St. Kathrein Thermal Spa in Bad Kleinkirchheim (excluding sauna)
Ski-Hit - Your ski pass is already included
✔ Bad Kleinkirchheim
✔ Montafon
✔ Oberstdorf
✔ Neuschwanstein
✔ Ski pass included
✔ Arrival daily
Included services:
- e.g., 4 nights in a trendy designer room
- Vital breakfast buffet: over 70 healthy, predominantly regional breakfast items / extensive vegetarian and vegan options / highlight is the egg roasting station
- Use of the Sport Spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, and fitness room
- Ski area with workbench, ski storage room, Explorer Wall, and more
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Includes ski pass for the selected region
A ski pass is not included in the offer price for children sharing their parents' room. This can be booked on-site at the hotel upon request.
Explorer offer: 7 nights including free time and 6-day wildlife pass
✔ 7 nights with a 15% discount
✔ including the Leisure WildPass
Only bookable between May 28th and October 25th, 2025
- 7 nights in a trendy designer room
- Includes the Leisure WildPass for free use of all cable cars, buses, and trains, as well as free entry to all 10 outdoor pools and 8 museums
- Delicious breakfast buffet
- Sports Spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, fitness area, and relaxation room
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Explorer Bike Area: Bike washing area and workbench for priming your sports equipment
Overnight stay / Climate Rate
✔ 10% off
✔ only available when arriving by train or bicycle
✔ from 1 night
Only bookable when arriving by train or bicycle from your hometown • No deposit • 80% cancellation fee except for re-letting
- Overnight stay in a trendy designer room
- Rich breakfast buffet with DIY egg roasting station
- Sports spa with Finnish sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, and relaxation room
- Bike and ski area with workbench, washing area, sports lockers, and tour suggestions for a day of biking or skiing in the mountains
- Free Wi-Fi
Simply present your valid train ticket for the day of arrival upon check-in.
Happy Family Deal
✔ 1 child up to 17 years old stays free or up to 50% off an extra children's room
✔ from 1 night
✔ limited offer
One child up to 17 years old stays free in their parents' room or receives up to 50% off their own room.
- Overnight stay in a trendy designer room (child sleeps on the pull-out bed drawer)
- Vital breakfast buffet
- Use of the Sport Spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, fitness room, and relaxation area
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Explorer Bike and Ski Area: Workbench for getting your sports equipment ready, ski and bike storage, tour suggestions, and sports lockers
Ski Hit 3 nights including 2-day ski pass
✔ Oberstdorf
✔ 3-6 nights
- 3 nights in a modern Explorer Room
- Vital breakfast buffet
- Use of the sports spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, fitness equipment, and relaxation area
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- 2-day Oberstdorf/Kleinwalsertal ski pass* with a 20% discount on the regular ski pass
- Ski area with workbench, ski storage room, Explorer Wall, and more
A ski pass is not included in the offer price for children sharing their parents' room.
Ski Deal
✔ 10% discount
✔ Limited bookings
✔ Arrival daily
✔ 3 nights or more
- 3-6 nights in a trendy designer room
- Vital breakfast buffet with over 70 items
- Sports spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, fitness room, and relaxation area
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Explorer Ski Area: Explorer Wall for planning your ski day & workbench for getting your winter sports equipment in shape
OBERSTDORF: Ski Week including 6-day ski pass
✔ Oberstdorf
✔ incl. ski pass
- 7 nights in a modern Explorer Room
- Vital breakfast buffet
- Use of the sports spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, fitness equipment, and relaxation area
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- 6-day Oberstdorf/Kleinwalsertal ski pass* with a 20% discount on the regular ski pass
- Ski area with workbench, ski storage room, Explorer Wall, and more
A ski pass is not included in the offer price for children sharing their parents' room.
Deals including ski pass
✔ Bookable in 4 regions
✔ e.g. 4 nights
✔ Ski pass included
✔ Also for families
Bad Kleinkirchheim | Montafon | Neuschwanstein | Oberstdorf
Included services:
- e.g., 4 nights in a trendy designer room
- Vital breakfast buffet: over 70 healthy, predominantly regional breakfast items / extensive vegetarian and vegan options / highlight is the egg roasting station
- Use of the Sport Spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, and fitness room
- Ski area with workbench, ski storage room, Explorer Wall, and more
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Includes ski pass for the selected region and period
Ski Hit 3 nights including 2-day ski pass
✔ Bad Kleinkirchheim
✔ Ski pass included
✔ Arrival daily
Included services:
- Overnight stay in a trendy designer room
- Vital breakfast buffet: over 70 healthy, predominantly regional breakfast items / extensive vegetarian and vegan options / highlight is the egg roasting station
- Use of the sports spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, and fitness room
- Ski area with workbench, ski storage room, Explorer Wall, and more
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Including a 2-day Bad Kleinkirchheim ski pass
A ski pass is not included in the offer price for children sharing their parents' room. This can be booked on-site at the hotel upon request.
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Panorama indoor swimming pool Spital am Pyhrn
Swimming fun is a top priority at the panoramic indoor pool!
Parents and children can find relaxation and plenty of swimming fun here in every season – including a panoramic view!
Wurbauerkogel Panorama Tower
On the Wurbauerkogel panorama tower there is a viewing platform with a 360-degree view of the Sengsengebirge, Rechraminger Hintergebirge and the Totes Gebirge.
Eurothermen Resort in Bad Hall
The Mediterrana thermal spa in Bad Hall in Upper Austria offers you a great opportunity to take a break during your holiday in Hinterstoder - all year round!
Cumberland Wildlife Park Grünau
The Grünau Wildlife Park in Austria covers 60 hectares and offers unique insights into the animal world. Native wild animals live here alongside animals from all over the world.
Hinterstoder high ropes course
The Hinterstoder high ropes course in Upper Austria consists of nine levels and offers lots of fun and action for your family afternoon in Hinterstoder.
Hexenkessel rock high ropes course
Accompanied by a professional guide, you'll set off on your journey through the high ropes course in Hinterstoder. Highlight: An impressive whitewater gorge awaits you!
Alpine Coaster at Wurbauerkogel in Windischgarsten
Three roundabouts, seven banked curves, ten waves, six bridges and three jumps - that's what awaits you on your fast ride on the Alpine Coaster in Windischgarsten.
Stoderer Dolomitensteig
This panoramic circular trail on the Stoderer Dolomitensteig offers a breathtaking landscape experience at every turn and rewards you with a fantastic view.
Hinterstoder-Höss reservoir
Absolutely worth seeing and a special excursion destination in Upper Austria is the Hinterstoder-Höss reservoir on the Hutterer Böden.
Stummermühle in Roßleithen
The Stummermühle is a small farm mill with two waterwheels on the Pießling in the Phyrn-Priel region. It is located several hundred meters from the karst spring.
Pyhrn Priel Water Trail
The water trail is a hike along the Phyrnbach to the valley station of the Wurzeralm. 11 information boards tell you about the flora and fauna.
Canyoning in Hinterstoder
Accompanied by professional guides, you will discover the gorges of Upper Austria while abseiling, sliding, and jumping!
Museum "Between Heaven and Earth"
If you know the name Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner, then you must visit the museum "Between Heaven and Earth" in Upper Austria.
Poacher Museum Molln
The Poachers' Museum is a unique museum in Upper Austria that tells the story of the mountain rebels.
Natural jewel Gleinkersee
The Gleinkersee, a small Alpine lake in Windischgarsten, is a mountain bathing lake and a true paradise for all bathing enthusiasts!
Gleinkersee high ropes course
Behind the lawn of Austria's warmest mountain lake, the Gleinkersee, is probably Upper Austria's most famous high ropes course.
Pießling origin
The Pießling Ursprung is a great destination for your holiday in Upper Austria, especially on hot summer days!
