Design rooms
Modern designer rooms with plenty of storage space, a safe, a bench in the panoramic window, and a comfortable double bed.
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
Your hotel in St. Johann in Tirol - affordable, uncomplicated & casual
The Explorer Hotel Kitzbühel in St. Johann in Tirol in the Kitzbühel Alps
Between the Kitzbüheler Horn and Wilder Kaiser mountains, you can stay in this designer budget hotel for sporty Alpine explorers starting at just €59.80 per person. By the way, St. Johann is also a great starting point for a day trip to Lake Königssee.
Explorer Hotel Kitzbühel from €59.80 per person
The highlights:
| Point of Interest | Distance |
| Mountain railway summer / winter: | 200 m |
| Mountain cart / Harschbichl Trail | 200 m |
| Panorama Badewelt | 1 km |
| Grießbachklamm | 10 km |
| Ellmauer Halt | 11 km |
| Streif / Hahnenkamm | 10 km |
| Königssee (Germany) | 67 km |
In St. Johann you can really enjoy both summer and winter! Whether it's a lovely hike through the stunning landscape around St. Johann or hitting the slopes with skis or a snowboard.
Even the vitalizing breakfast buffet in the Explorer Lounge, with its view of the Wilder Kaiser mountain range, is a highlight of your holiday in the Kitzbühel Alps.
Energized, you can get your equipment ready for the day in the bike and ski area. Where will you go? Your accommodation in St. Johann in Tirol puts all the highlights within easy reach, making it your perfect base camp in the Kitzbühel Alps!
After an action-packed day, treat yourself to a sandwich in the lounge or relax in the sauna at the Sport Spa. Then you're ready for another unforgettable day in beautiful Kitzbühel!
Pssst...Insider tip:
Just an hour away is the famous Königssee, which makes a great day trip. This makes St. Johann the perfect alternative if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Berchtesgaden.
Find your perfect deal!
Ski Deal
✔ 10% discount
✔ Limited bookings
✔ Arrival daily
✔ 3 nights or more
Explorer Week
✔ Stay 7 nights or more and save 15%.
✔ Arrival daily.
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
Active Deal
✔ 10% bonus
✔ for stays of 3 or more nights
✔ bookable in spring, summer, and fall
Hike Deal
✔ Including cable car ticket
✔ Reduced rate
✔ for stays of 3 nights or more
Your stay at the Explorer Hotel:
Be perfectly prepared for your active holiday in Kitzbühel! Starting at just €59.80, the Explorer Hotel is your base camp with many inclusive services.
Breakfast buffet
Choose from 70 fresh, high-quality, and predominantly regional products. The highlight is the do-it-yourself egg frying station.
Sports Spa
With Finnish sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, relaxation room and fitness area with strength and cardio equipment.
Bike and Ski Area
You will find lockable sports lockers, a workbench, a washing area, as well as tour suggestions and tips for ski courses, and much more.
E-charging stations (for a fee)
There are four public charging stations in the underground car park. Each parking space costs €8.80.
Free Wi-Fi
Explorer guests can surf the internet for free via Wi-Fi throughout their stay.
This is what it looks like here!
Check out Marlene's room tour at one of our Explorer Hotels.
Exclusive room tour through the Explorer Hotels in the Alps featuring marlenesleben
Your base camp for your favorite mountain sport!
On the same wavelength
It's not just guests who go exploring here. As an Explorer Buddy, you enjoy the perfect work-mountain balance: before or after work, you can hit the slopes or get on your bike.
In the heart of the most beautiful Alpine regions
The Explorer Hotels are located in 11 top Alpine regions in Austria and Germany. Here you can experience the Alps in all their colors – 365 days a year.
Green Spirit
We love the Alps the way they are and want to do everything we can to keep it that way. As Europe's first certified passive house hotels, we are committed to sustainability.
Sports lover with an explorer gene
Plenty of storage space for your equipment in the rooms, a ski and bike area with a workbench, sports lockers, washing area, and tour suggestions for every season. We know sports!
Trust & Passion
We do what we do with passion and at a high level. Because quality isn't just a cliché for us! You're guaranteed the best price with us and will meet sports-loving Explorer Buddies who will provide you with expert advice.
Recovery mode on!
Comfortable beds and spacious rooms with stunning mountain views will quickly put you in vacation mode. For extra relaxation, head to the Sport Spa, complete with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, and fitness room.
Fun experiences for your St. Johann vacation!
Element 3 Kitzbühel
Want to experience a bit of action during your vacation in Kitzbühel and try paragliding? How about a tandem flight in Tyrol? Or have you always wanted to try canyoning in Austria?
Aquarena Kitzbühel
This swimming pool in Tyrol has a sports pool, an adventure area with slides, and a separate area for toddlers.
Ski Circus Saalbach-Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn
The Saalbach-Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn ski area is one of the largest ski areas in Austria and, with 270 kilometers of slopes, offers you plenty of variety during your ski holiday in Austria.
Steinplatte Waidring ski area
The Steinplatte Waidring ski area is located between Austria and Germany and is one of the best ski areas for families!
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental
The SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental ski area is one of the largest ski areas in Tyrol and worldwide! Are you ready for your exciting day of skiing in Austria?
Skiing fun in the KitzSki ski area
The KitzSki ski area in Kitzbühel is located around the Kitzbüheler Horn and Hahnenkamm and offers skiing fun on 188 km of perfectly groomed slopes and 41 km of ski routes.
St. Johann in Tirol ski area
The St. Johann in Tirol ski area is perfect for your family ski holiday in Kitzbühel. From the Explorer Hotel in St. Johann, you can access the ski area directly.
Panorama Water Park St. Johann
In this swimming pool in St. Johann you can experience bathing fun both indoors and outdoors.
Mountain High - Action Experiences in Kitzbühel
At Mountain High you will find the perfect adrenaline package for your next adventure in the Kitzbühel mountains :)
Triassic Park Steinplatte
Okay, the following question is more for little explorers: "Who has already been to the famous dinosaur park in Austria?"
Trail Harschbichl St. Johann
The 4.2 km long Harschbichl Trail in St. Johann starts at the middle station of the Harschbichlbahn and leads you down to the valley station.
Mountain cart in St. Johann
From the middle station of the Harschbichlbahn, a varied 3.8 km long mountain cart route leads through forests and meadows down to the valley station.
Bouldering Hall St. Johann
The St. Johann bouldering hall is located very close to the Explorer Hotel Kitzbühel. Here you can try your first bouldering attempts or improve your skills. Are you ready?
Hornpark in St. Johann
At the middle station of the cable car in St. Johann around the Angerer Alm reservoir, you will find the family-friendly Hornpark climbing park, the highest climbing park in the Kitzbühel Alps.
Hahnenkamm
Everyone has probably heard of the famous and dangerous ski slope “Streif” on the Hahnenkamm.
Ice skating in St. Johann in Tirol
Ice skating should definitely be on your must-do list for your winter holiday in St. Johann.
Segway Tour Tyrol - Winter
Riding a Segway in winter in Austria is a special experience!
Bacheralm natural toboggan run
Sledding in Tyrol is a must during your winter holiday in Austria. For example, on the natural toboggan run at Bacheralm. Are you ready for a thrilling ride in Tyrol?
Natural toboggan run Oberndorf
For your action-packed winter holiday day in Tyrol, we have a great tip: A trip to the natural toboggan run in Oberndorf!
Winter hiking Kitzbühel
Kitzbühel Tourism, together with local mountain guides, offers great guided tours in winter.
Eichenhof Snow Sports School
The Eichenhof Ski Sports School is located next to the family-friendly Eichendorf 1 gondola lift and offers the right course for every age and skill level.
Natural bathing lake Schwarzsee
The Schwarzsee in Kitzbühel is a natural swimming lake and one of Kitzbühel's most beautiful sights. Aside from the magnificent view of the Kaiser Mountains, the Schwarzsee in Kitzbühel offers much more!
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