Ever dreamed of spending the night inside an igloo? Here’s your chance! The First Austrian Igloo Village is made entirely from snow and ice and offers highlights such as a candlelit dinner and cheese fondue. And if you do happen to get a little cold, there is a warming-up room, a bar and heated toilets.
Located on a rocky outcrop jutting into the abyss, the Dolomitenhütte enjoys a truly spectacular location. The room with the best view is the “Adlerhorst” with its floor-to-ceiling windows. Thanks to the use of larchwood tiles the hut blends in well with the surrounding forest.
Situated at an elevation of 2,250 metres atop the Penken mountain in Mayrhofen, the Schneekarhütte hut offers a one-off lodging experience in a futuristic pyramid clad with shingles. The Tower Suite is probably the most spectacular of the accommodation options available with its 180° views of the Zillertal Alps.
Located within the Kaisertal Nature Reserve, the Berg'k'hof lies between the Zahmer Kaiser and Wilder Kaiser Mountains. It can only be reached on foot from the town of Kufstein. The hotel restaurant offers organic food, including plenty of vegetarian options.
Dating back over 100 years, the KRAFTalm was renovated and re-opened in 2021 as a new four-star hotel with 29 rooms. It is run by Elisabeth and Meinrad. Cows graze on the pastures here from May until September.
In Tirol you will find eye-catching accommodation options such as the Hochötz Snow Village where you can spend the night in an igloo, the Dolomitenhütte, the Adler Lounge, the Schneekarhütte, the Berg’k’hof, the Kraftalm and the Angerer Alm.
These places offer experiences such as staying the night in an igloo, stunning views of the surrounding scenery, luxurious rooms in ski resorts and exclusive wine-tasting sessions in alpine huts.
These accommodation options offer activities such as skiing, snowshoe walking candlelit dinners in an igloo, fondue evenings, spa treatments and wine tasting.
It is a good idea to be aware of the location, the amenities, customer reviews and special packages to ensure you have a holiday to remember.
Some places offer culinary highlights such as the cheese fondue at the Igloo Village. At the Berg’k’hof you can look forward to fine organic food, while the Angerer Alm has a huge wine cellar with over 6,000 bottles.
Winter activities include skiing, snowshoe walking, tobogganing and cross-country skiing. Many accommodation options have an open fire, sauna, whirlpool, well-equipped kitchen and cosy living area.
Yes. Many winter accommodation options are family-friendly and offer plenty of facilities for children as well as activities such as tobogganing and skiing in family-friendly ski resorts.
Reasonably priced winter accommodation can be found by booking early, using discounts and comparing offers on booking platforms. Pay attention to the location, amenities, customer reviews and special ski packages or spa packages.
Special winter accommodation experiences include staying the night in an igloo, mountain chalets with panoramic views, luxurious ski huts and eye-catching accommodation options such as treehouses and historic mountain huts.
Ideally you should book your winter accommodation around 6-12 months in advance to get the best price and availability possible.
