Bayrischzell
Upper Bavarian postcard idyll • Sudelfeld outdoor paradise • Spitzingsee lake • Wendelstein landmark • Tatzelwurm waterfalls
Upper Bavarian postcard idyll • Sudelfeld outdoor paradise • Spitzingsee lake • Wendelstein landmark • Tatzelwurm waterfalls
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
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
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
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
How can winter sports be made sustainable?
More sustainability on winter holidays - Explorer Tips
Sustainable winter sports – still a pipe dream for you? You want to make a change, but don't know exactly how to make your winter vacation as sustainable as possible? We asked ourselves the same questions – you can find the answers here: 👇
Tips for sustainable winter sports in the Alps
We love the mountains and mountain sports just as much as you do. And for this reason, we want to help you make your winter vacation as sustainable as possible. Without further ado, let's get straight to our 6 tips. Are you ready?
#1 Stay longer
Discovering a new winter region every weekend sounds cool, but it's not particularly environmentally friendly. So, consider when you have the most days for your winter vacation. Besides, a weekend always goes by so quickly, puts a strain on your wallet, and isn't so great for the climate ;)
#2 Choose sustainable accommodation
And now you can pat yourself on the back, because that item is easily checked off the list. As you know, Explorer Hotels are sustainable hotels in the Alps. Germany or Austria? That's entirely up to you. With us, you can stay with a clear conscience and protect the environment with your vacation.
#3 Stay on the slopes
Even though off-piste skiing is becoming increasingly popular, it severely disrupts the environment and places a strain on protected areas for animals and plants. Sustainable winter sports therefore also include your behavior in the ski area. Please always follow the signs so you don't run the risk of getting lost and leave an environmentally friendly footprint on your winter vacation.
#4 The well-known topic of garbage
You may feel like the topic of garbage has been discussed hundreds of times, but we'd still like to mention it briefly. To be sustainable during your winter vacation, it's important to take your garbage back down to the valley and, above all, dispose of it properly.
#5 Use all winter sports
Even if you're a passionate snowboarder, how about trying out a new winter sport this winter? Depending on snow conditions and availability, other winter activities are also available. Cross-country skiing, ice skating, or winter hiking? If this sounds more like a kid's outing for you, then take a cross-country skiing course, and we'll talk again when you can't manage the stairs to the sports spa in the evening ;)
#6 Discover the region sustainably
If you're able to get to the hotel without a car, that's great! If not, you can leave it parked most of the time. All Explorer Hotels are located in close proximity to the ski resorts. You can also take advantage of the cool shuttle bus service to explore the ski resorts in your holiday region!
The mountains are calling! Discover 10 regions with Explorer Hotels!
Hike Deal
✔ Including cable car ticket
✔ Reduced rate
✔ for stays of 3 nights or more
Active Deal
✔ 10% bonus
✔ for stays of 3 or more nights
✔ bookable in spring, summer, and fall
Thermal baths included!
✔ Only in Bad Kleinkirchheim
✔ Free daily spa entry
✔ from 1 night
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
Special Rate
✔ No deposit
✔ from 1 day
✔ 80% cancellation fee except for re-letting
Flexible Rate
✔ No deposit required
✔ Only a 10% fee for rebooking/cancellation up to 3 days before arrival
Ski Deal
✔ 10% bonus
✔ for stays of 3 nights or more
✔ arrival daily
Climate Rate
✔ 10% off
✔ from 1 night
✔ only when arriving by train/bike
Sustainable tourism in hotels – is that possible? Learn more about your eco-friendly accommodation in the mountains 😎
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